Acadia Workshop Center
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Workshops run 5 days, M-F, unless noted otherwise.
Janet Rogers
Expressive Flowers, Faces & Figures in Watercolor
Aug. 13 - 17, 2012
Fresh flowers in the studio will be the inspiration for the beginning of this dynamic workshop – progressing to the portrait and figure. Through a series of “fun” painting exercises, students will develop a more loose and natural approach – giving them an opportunity to be more spontaneous and expressive in their paintings.
A few drawing exercises will be included for the portrait. Many “features” will be covered!! - including children’s portraits. We will work with photographs and progress to the model. Some students may want to paint just portraits or just flowers, although the demonstrations and instruction are geared to beginning with flowers and ending with the portrait/figure.
Janet will demonstrate her intuitive approach throughout the workshop and work individually with each student, as well as class instruction. “Show and Tell” sessions will be included so that students can see their progression as well as their fellow students. This is always an invaluable tool. Some of the goals for the workshop will be to discover new color and design, applying transparent flesh tones, finding the “life” in paintings, and for students to experience their own unique “connections” in watercolor.
Although this is primarily a studio workshop, if the opportunity presents itself, we can paint outside for flowers and perhaps some figure work. There are easels and chairs and umbrellas for rent if we decide
to take the time to do this!
Janet is a nationally recognized and popular instructor, conducting workshops all over the United States and in Europe, and is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, Florida Watercolor Society and Member with Excellence in the South Caroloina Watercolor Society, winning many awards for her paintings. She has demonstrated extensively also for various groups and exhibitions. Three instructional DVDS have been filmed on Janet’s work. Also she has been published in an article in American Artist Magazine featuring her portraits (July/August 2009 issue), and is in the book “The One Hour Watercolorist”.
“I love the qualities of watercolor – its fluid nature. To me, the interaction of artist with the medium is like a dance – full of motion, feeling and expression. I love to watch the painting develop and to discover new color and composition.”
As a teacher, I would like to enable students to find their connections with watercolor in a new and expressive way.”
Janet Rogers AWS
All levels - some experience required
Fee: $550
Artist website: www.watercolorsbyrogers.com
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Supply list
Below is a SUGGESTED list of supplies. You may already have supplies that are the same or comparable. Please call me for any questions - (386)441-4930, or 386-451-8441 (cell) or E-Mail: janet@watercolorsbyrogers.com
WATERCOLOR PAPERS: I suggest 140lbCold press or Rough (Arches) or Langdon Prestige. (140lb Fabriano for flowers will also work). It will be helpful to have extra watercolor paper (could be backs of old paintings, etc.) for painting exercises. Of course, you will also need a board or support (could be wood, Champion Art Mate, or Gatorboard or a simple sheet of foam core) to support your painting. We do many paintings, so please bring enough watercolor paper (approx. 2 to 3 ptgs (or more) per day – can be ½ sheets).
OTHER PAPERS: A pad of inexpensive drawing paper will be needed in any portrait or figure workshop.
PENCILS: I suggest a #2B pencil for drawing on the watercolor paper, but really love the ebony pencils (or 6B) for drawing exercises. A kneaded eraser and pencil sharpener will be handy.
PALETTE: I use various palettes, such as “Jones Palette”, “Cheap Joe’s ”, “John Pike”, etc. – I also use a Holbein "Jasper Tray" (like a butcher tray only plastic) to make more “puddles”. Palettes should have individual wells plus area for mixing.
OTHER STUFF: Although, I will supply some fresh flowers, feel free to bring some favorites of yours also. Please bring a vase for your flowers also! (could be a "Ball" jar or something simple!) Hair dryer (we can share), large container for water (I use a bucket), paper towels (I love Bounty). Please bring photos of people to work from (can be friends, family, someone who interests you or even from magazines – since this is for practice) ones showing faces with good lights and darks (shadow shapes) (PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR SAMPLE OF SHADOW SHAPE). Since we will start with the head, make sure you can see details of features. Ideally shadow shapes should should be more than ½ of person (especially face). I will also have some photos if you don’t have any you like. Many students will be interested in painting children. A Camera will be handy to have - to take photos of any of my work, demos, etc or to take photos of models if we get them. You can also bring a pre-drawn portrait if you wish to use as "security". I will take you through all the drawing steps also, but it is nice to have something already so you can feel more relaxed (especially if you are new to painting people).
BRUSHES: I like the following: A ¾” “Flat” brush such as Loew-Cornell Series 7550 Wash, a “One Stroke" such as the ¾” or 1” Loew-Cornell Series 7100; "Round" such as Loew-Cornell Series 7700 size 26, and Loew-Cornell Series 7000 size 14; "Ultra Round", Loew-Cornell Series 7020 size 14; a large flat for larger washes, and a 1/2" flat for making "puddles" (such as a Loew-Cornell 7550 Wash size 1/2". I use these brushes, but bring what you have. In the workshop you may try mine to see if you like them before you buy them.
WATERCOLOR PAINTS: I am listing the colors I use the most. Again, don't feel you have to have everything – bring what you have. You may want to try one of my colors at the workshop first. If I have a preference for the brand, I list it. (* indicates a unique color) Please note my new color - "JANET'S VIOLET ROSE" (American Journey) - It is truly amazing!!! Many of these colors are American Journey at www.cheapjoes.com
Aureolin (Winsor-Newton)
New Gamboge (W-N) or Carr Yellow (Am.Journey)
Raw Sienna (American Journey)*
Permanent Rose or Rambling Rose (Am. Journey)
Poppy or Fire Engine Red (Am.Jour.)or Scarlet Lake (W-N)
Sap Green (American Journey)
Perm. Alizarin Crimson(Holbein)
Perylene Maroon (WN)
Ultramarine Blue (Am. Journey or Holbein)
Cobalt Blue (Am Journey or Holbein)
Prussian Blue (American Journey or Holbein)
Joe's Blue (Am. Journey) or Thalo Blue
Arctic Ice (American Journey) (like a transparent Cerulean)
Mineral Violet (Holbein)
JANET'S VIOLET ROSE (American Journey)* (new)
Periwinkle Blue (American Journey)*
Sky Blue (Am. Journey) or Cerulean (W-N)
Permanent Magenta (American Journey)*
Quinacridone Gold
Burnt Sienna (W-N) or Quinacridone Gold Dp(Am.Journey)
Shadow Green (Holbein)
Copper Kettle (American Journey)*
June Bug (American Journey) *
Skip’s Green (American Journey)*
Shadow shape example
