4102. Watercolor Textures

4102. Watercolor Textures

Workshop - Graphics | Available

251 N Spruce St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States
Graphics Studio 1 - 205
Beginners
6/7/2025 (one day)
9:30 AM-12:30 PM EST on Sat
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$75.00
$67.50

4102. Watercolor Textures

Workshop - Graphics | Available

Explore the versatility of watercolor texture techniques. We will learn how to use salt, rubbing alcohol, plastic wrap, splatters, and dry-brushing textures. These techniques can be used to add interest to your backgrounds, create intriguing abstracts, and enhance your watercolor paintings.

 


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  • MATERIALS LIST NEEDED FOR STUDENTS:

    • Cold pressed 140lb. watercolor paper ( 'Canson' or 'Winsor Newton' brands work well, my personal favorite brand is 'Arches' if you want to splurge) 
    • Prefered watercolor paint tubes or pans (many colors are welcome but make sure to have at least 1 blue hue , 1 red hue, 1 yellow hue, and black)
    • White ceramic pallet or dinner plate 
    • Round brushes in variety of sizes ( at least sizes 3, 6, 9 )
    • 1” flat brush
    • Some sort of stiff board to mount paper to (i.e. sturdy cardboard or canvas panel)

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Jette, Alice
Alice Jette

Alice Jette is an artist and illustrator born and raised in Winston-Salem. Seeing and creating art has always been an important part of her life and how she sees the world around her. Spending time in nature inspires the works she creates. Gardening, hiking, and creating floral arrangements inspires her watercolors. She loves to see how plants can create an emotion and atmosphere of their own. The details that can be found in every leaf is mesmerizing and she strives to capture their intricacy in her paintings. She believes that taking the time to be in nature is invaluable to one's happiness, energy and creativity.