ONLINE Landscapes with Bridge in Watercolor
Adult Class | Registration opens 11/3/2026 10:00 AM MDT
Bridges echo stories of countless footsteps that have tread on them and have been a muse for artists like Monet with his famous Japanese Bridge and Waterloo Bridge paintings. Work with the horizon line, perspective, and gradation to portray bridges that command attention by virtue of their size and dignity or blend seamlessly into the landscape. From a handsome pedestrian footbridge to a resilient stone bridge, learn to use subtle color relationships and the play of light to create captivating passages that evoke a sense of journey and exploration. On this creative quest, cross the bridge to new artistic growth! Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: In addition to developing skills using color, value, shapes, and wet-on-wet, students will gain an understanding of hard and soft edges and atmospheric perspective.
WEEK 1: Brick Bridge in Park with City Skyline
WEEK 2: Pedestrians Footbridge with Lamp Posts
WEEK 3: Misty Morning with Picturesque Bridge to Village
WEEK 4: Old Stone Bridge Over Gentle Stream
- Introductory watercolor experience needed.
- WATERCOLOR PALETTE WITH LID
- WATERCOLOR PAPER OR WATERCOLOR BLOCK (9” x 12” OR LARGER) 140LB COLD PRESS
- WATERCOLOR BRUSHES (#6 AND #8 ROUND, 1”- 1 1/2” FLAT)
- CADMIUM RED
- ALIZARIN CRIMSON
- CADMIUM YELLOW
- LEMON YELLOW
- YELLOW OCHRE
- BURNT SIENNA
- RAW UMBER
- OLIVE GREEN
- CERULEAN BLUE
- ULTRAMARINE BLUE
- COBALT VIOLET
- MINERAL VIOLET
- WATER CONTAINER
- SPRAY BOTTLE
- TISSUES WITHOUT LOTION OR PAPER TOWEL
Dennis Pendleton
BFA, Ohio State University Pendleton has been published in The Artist's Magazine, Southwest Art and Contemporary Artists of the American West, 5280 Magazine and Watercolor Magazine. He lectures nationally on watercolor history, watercolor techniques and cave paintings, and teaches workshops at various locations. Dennis has gallery representation through Elements 5280 Gallery in Denver and The Fechin Museum in Taos New Mexico. His work is in select collections such as the People's Republic of China, American Embassy in France, Kaiser Permanente in Louisville, Kaiser Permanente in Lone Tree, The Petroleum Club, Cherry Creek Bank, Norwest Bank, and First Bank. As well, his work is the collections of the Columbus Museum of Fine Art, A R Mitchell Museum, and Fine Art Museum at The Ohio State University. Dennis has taught at ASLD for 22 years and teaches workshops in the United States and Europe.