Illustration and Watercolor: Plants and Animals

With spring springing up we have great references for plant, animal, and insect illustration. We will take full advantage of that in this course using traditional mediums to create beautiful detailed illustrations of the natural world. In this class we will work on our ability to draw and paint from photographic and real life reference refining our skills of observation, proportion, and color mixing.

We will use traditional mediums such as pencil, ink, and watercolors in this class. Focusing on fine detail for a more realistic representation of our subjects.

Supplies:

•Watercolors (see inexpensive options and links below, make sure to get watercolors not gouache).

•Watercolor Paper (Cold Pressed)

•Watercolor Brushes (Various Sizes and Shapes) I use mostly large "Round" watercolor brushes when teaching

•Pencils and Erasers

•Kneaded Eraser

•White Gelly Roll Pen

•Paper Towels or Blue Shop Paper Towels

•Artist Masking Tape 

•Small Board to tape down your watercolor paper (drawing board, Masonite board, or plastic sheet like plexiglass)

*If you decide to get tube watercolors, get yourself a pallet to put your paints in. With smaller watercolor pan sets you may also want a larger flat pallet for paint mixing in your kit. 

Some Supply Suggestions:

Many of these options are also available locally at Blick or Michael's as well as online:

Inexpensive Watercolors that work great, make sure the Crayola's say "Educational" if getting these!

https://www.amazon.com/Watercolors-8-Assorted-Colors/dp/B00PKUFWO4

https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Semi-Moist-Oval-Watercolor-Brush/dp/B000CD0Q1I

Other Watercolors I use:

Winsor Newton Cotman Sketchers

Van Gogh Watercolor Pocketbook

Van Gogh Watercolor 18 Half-Pan

Van Gogh 10x10

Palletoption if using tube Watercolors:

Recommended inexpensive paper

Pens:

Sakura Pigma Micron Blister

Sakura Assorted Opaque Highlights

Brushes: I use a variety of brushes but my favorite are Princeton "round" and "long round" size 10 and 14 from Blick. Make sure to get a larger brush as well as a small detail brush if buying separately, but here is an inexpensive set you can try.

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building.

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by L:yra. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class.

OPEN STUDIO:

During the first week of class, we will discuss the times and rules of using the studio and equipment during non-class hours. This is only available to students currently registered in the class.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! You must call and register through the front office for this discount.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796