WATER, COLOR & TECHNIQUES with Paula Artac

Dates: 8/04 and 8/11

Title: Golden Glow of Late Summer: Sun-Drenched Harvest Vibes

Description: We’ll capture the golden glow of August by layering brilliant warm hues of a late-summer garden setting -- sunny yellows, fiery oranges, rich golds, and soft terracotta—to create a vibrant composition that radiates heat, light, and abundance. Through guided layering techniques, you’ll learn how to build luminous depth while keeping that signature watercolor transparency alive—perfect for evoking the warm, hazy light of August days.

Part 1 – 8/04: Dynamic washes with magical effects

Part 2 – 8/11: Brush techniques for textures

Materials Needed: Please bring a photo related to the theme or a drawing for your composition. Please bring watercolor paints, brushes, salt, watercolor paper (140 lb. cold press), cotton hand towel or wash cloth.