Fall 2024 Watercolor Studios with Ray Snouffer
Dates: Mondays, Sept. 30 - Nov. 4th
Intermediate Watercolor
1:00pm to 3:30pm
(Exploration of the Medium of Watercolor)
The Intermediate Watercolor Studio is intended for students newer to watercolor and/or basic watercolorists just interested in further honing their skills. Instruction in the watercolor studio class is provided through in class painting, exercises and homework (recommended but optional). The studio focuses specifically on understanding the medium and specific techniques needed to achieve both depth and focus in completed paintings. The use of color and texture in the compositions is also discussed throughout the course. Four or more individual compositions will be covered including seascapes, landscapes and scenes with manmade objects; the students will be asked to bring one photograph of their own for a final project. The analysis of paintings will also be covered along with art history related to the compositions and techniques. Nineteenth century American (specifically William Trost Richards), British and European artists will be discussed throughout the course.
Advanced Watercolor
10:00am to 12:30pm
(Watercolor Problem Solving: Experimentation and Exploration of Techniques)
The Advanced Watercolor Studio is intended for students that are well versed in the medium of watercolor. The studio focuses specifically on utilizing watercolor to the greatest effect of the medium itself. There will be an emphasis on experimentation needed to determine the techniques best suited to specific scenes and compositions. The students will also learn how to plan/stage more complex compositions, new ways of using classic traditional watercolor techniques and new approaches to detail. Four or more individual compositions will be covered including seascapes, landscapes and scenes with manmade objects; the students will be asked to bring one photograph of their own for a final project. The analysis of paintings will also be covered along with art history related to the compositions and techniques. Nineteenth century American, British and European artists will be discussed throughout the course.
Ages: 14 - adult
Cost: $125 + $150 supply kit (supplies may also be purchased separately)
Registration Fee: $25* (will be applied to cost of class on first day)
Duration: 6 weeks
Teacher: Ray Snouffer
Teaching Philosophy:
Watercolor is an amazing medium, capable of creating great paintings in any style and any subject. My style of painting is realistic with a focus on the impact of light and atmosphere in land and seascapes – very much a 19th century approach. Classes are taught using this style, as in many ways all other styles are a proper subset that utilize the underlying technical and creative aspects of realism. All of my classes, beginner through advanced, are as much about painting as they are about the medium of watercolor. The beginner class has the most instruction specific to the technical aspects of watercolor – how does the paint make it onto the paper the way you want. The intermediate class assumes an understanding of watercolor and moves to specific techniques and expansion of the palette – how is a desired effect created. The advanced class assumes experience with watercolor and serves as a true problem-solving studio for both color and complexity in the compositions - can watercolor do that (yes). At the end of the classes, students at all levels should feel confident about taking on their own compositions. My goal as an instructor is not to teach my students how to paint like me, but instead how to paint like they see the world.
LIMITED SPACE: 10 STUDENT MAXIMUM IN EACH CLASS
Register online, call or stop in with payment to reserve your spot. (Limited space available.)
10 % OFF Supplies for Howard's Students
When you sign up for a class at Howard's we will provide you with a 10% off card that will be valid through the duration of the class on art supply purchases.
*The registration fee is a non-refundable fee to reserve your space in the class. If you cancel more than a week before class we will refund your registration fee. If the class is cancelled we will refund your registration fee.