Watercolour Workshop: Balancing Stones | Saturday 9th January

Explore the wonderful world of texture, colour and expressive watercolour in this relaxed and experimental 2.5-hour workshop.

Using rocks and natural shapes as our inspiration, we will explore how simple subjects can become beautiful studies of colour, pattern, texture and form. Rocks make a wonderfully calming subject, offering plenty of freedom to experiment, interpret and paint in your own individual style. There is no need to paint realistically – you are encouraged to explore shapes, colours and textures in your own way.

I will demonstrate how to create an atmospheric background, including blending a soft sky, introducing water and capturing reflections. We will then explore different ways of painting rocks, building up interesting surfaces, layers and textures.

Techniques we will explore include:

• Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry watercolour techniques.
• Gradual colour blending and creating soft transitions.
• Using salt to create interesting surface textures.
• Exploring granulating and cascading pigments.
• Layering colour to develop depth, shape and form.
• Creating water, reflections and atmospheric backgrounds.

The emphasis is on experimentation, discovering what watercolour can do and enjoying the process rather than striving for a perfect result.

Materials: You are welcome to bring your own art supplies if you wish. I will also provide a selection of watercolour swatches and paper, along with my own paints, brushes and palettes for mixing and exploring colour.

Workshop details:

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Day: Saturday
• Suitable for: Those who enjoy exploring watercolour, texture and creative experimentation.

Come along, slow down, play with colour and discover the endless possibilities of watercolour texture!