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Colour for Botanicals

Colour Mixing for Flowers

Tuesday

April 16th, 23rd and 30th 2024

10:00AM - 12:00PM PT

Price $99

Explore basic colour theory to add accuracy to your watercolour botanical drawing studies.

In this class learn systemic methods of colour mixing to match the myriad of spring bloom colours.

Methods and techniques will include the following:  
  • Understanding paint qualities

  • Opacity and transparency

  • How much water to use

  • Brush control

  • Layering of one colour over another

  • Wet-in-wet and dry brush techniques

For more information please email: info@dickinsinart.ca

Student Testimonials

Katharine is an excellent instructor, able to express aspects of drawing in a very direct and simple way. I felt that she was very available to the class and the course was designed in a perfectly comprehensive and thorough way.
— Student at VBGA, Vancouver
I have no experience in drawing and found gesture drawing contour and shading is giving me a basic starting point.
— Student at VBGA, Vancouver
Friendly and knowledgeable instructor, useful handouts, fun!
— Student at VBGA, Vancouver

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