EdSW: Mastering Watercolour Reflections with Elise de Silva
Dive into the art of watercolour with award-winning artist Elise de Silva, known for her breathtaking seascapes and water-themed creations.
Description
Join Mastering Watercolour Reflections: A Workshop on Water and Light with Elise de Silva.
Dive into the art of watercolour with award-winning artist Elise de Silva, known for her breathtaking seascapes and water-themed creations. Elise specializes in realistic waves, ripples, and reflections, and she’s ready to help artists of all levels elevate their skills and create striking water scenes that captivate.
This hands-on workshop focuses on practical techniques to bring water to life. Elise teaches methods for painting waves, reflections, and fluid movement with vivid realism. Struggling to capture the subtle motion of water? Looking to add depth and dimension to your work? This workshop equips you with the skills to transform your watercolours.
The workshop begins with key exercises designed to improve precision and confidence in painting ripples, glistening reflections, and water’s natural flow. Elise offers step-by-step guidance, ensuring you master these foundational techniques.
The second half transitions into creating your own water scene. Elise leads a tutorial that helps you apply everything you’ve learned, guiding you through the process of completing a finished piece. By the end of the day, you’ll have a stunning artwork that showcases your enhanced abilities to depict water and reflections.
Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore waterscapes or an experienced artist aiming to refine your techniques, this workshop promises inspiration and growth. Spend the day immersed in creativity, learn from a master of the craft, and walk away with the confidence to bring the beauty of water to life in your art.
Prerequisites
All welcome.
Supplies
Watercolour paints : a mix of colours.
Whatever you have should be fine but at least a red, cobalt blue, cool yellow, burnt sienna or light red, warm yellow, French ultramarine blue. Payne's grey or neutral tint and white.
Watercolour paper A4 size 300gm cold pressed
Watercolour brushes small & large or what you have. a fan brush can be useful but not essential.
A light art board to tape your paper down, such as gator board or even MDF or a cake board.
Masking tape or art tap.
2B pencil and eraser
Tissues and a small old rag
Flat container to hold water
Membership
Current EAC members will receive 10% discount.
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