LESSON #72 - Painting Azaleas

[MSWcrane]

Dennis, I would love to take the Azaleas class.  I have no watercolors and very little money at the moment.   
So I can't rush out and get all of the colors on your 'basic list', if I don't need them for this class.   

Can you tell me what Colors, of watercolor paints, I will Absolutely need for this class.  Also, what brushes do I need for the Azaleas class?   

I do need to buy the other 'basic' supplies for starting watercolors.   I know the paints and brushes are usually the most expensive items.  However, I really need to keep it to the bare minimum for right now.     

I will get your other listed 'basic' colors and brushes in the near future, but can't do it this week. 

 

[dennis]

Sue, I will have to come back to you a bit later on because I normally only work out exactly what I'll be doing by the end of the week. I'll see what I can do in the next day or two as I also give day classes in my own studio as well as on the internet.

[dennis]

In order for me to easily find and answer queries about this Lesson I will appreciate it if everyone will keep these to this specific Lesson Posting only. This will also be of benefit to you as well in the future.  Thanks

Download Template:

http://courses.paintbasket.com/handouts/watercolours-lesson72-azaleas-template-instruction.pdf

[MSWcrane]

  Dennis, I appreciate the extra effort on your part!   

[dennis]

At a guess I will be using Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine, Cadmium Yellow and Burnt Sienna. You will also need a sheet of 300gsm (140lb) watercolour paper, a #2 Rigger brush, a #4 round and a #8 or #10 round brush.
You will also need Masking fluid and some masking tape (instruction for it will be with the template when it is uploaded).

[MSWcrane]

  so much Dennis for your help.   

I will be off in the morning to get supplies then sign up for my very first Watercolor Class, which will also be my first Live Class.

    

[Val]

Wish I'd known the caulies were a good thing....wasted a lot of time hiding them!  This may be a definate trip through the 'boat wash'!  Here's my mish-mash....     

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[Lillian]

Val, your background looks just fine!  I vote that you keep going!   

[Happychappy]

Gosh, I had a disaster!!  My masking fluid tore my paper and took all my inner markings of the flowers away.  I just had an outline, I went to pieces and while I managed to finish the paint a long, it is too much of a mess to submit.  However, it was a lovely exercise and thank you Dennis.  I shall be doing it again and will post my second attempt.  Patricia

[Val]

Come on Patricia... I've got a major trainwreck here! Hid the caulies...but looks like snake in the grass! 
I can't begin to tell you what colours got thrown in. Let's have a boo at your abstract. 

[Harald]

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My first try on this one, I`m sure I`m going to try once more.
Harald

[Tousabella]

Val..you are on a roll and a good start.


Pat..sorry about your disaster.  It's terrible when we lose our cool!!!  It was a fun lesson.


Harald...lovely job. Your flowers are soft and delicate. It's a lovely painting.

[ncwren]

I think it would be an eye opener to see what everyone goes through painting along!!! 

  Val, Harald and Patricia!!!  Where are you at JennyLynn?

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[doina]

Val, let's talk about the snakes in the grass! Look at mine how fat and happy they are!!!  !! seriously, I think that i will be able to resurect this one with a lot of patience. Right now... Let's see in few weeks. Doina

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[Val]

Thanks Lillian... I'm having serious doubts here..... 

Well done Harald...you've got all the right colours in the right places! That counts for a lot. 

Bella, I may be on a roll....just not sure where! 

NATALIE!!!  How do you do that?! WOW!  Where's the hose.... 

Doina, Yes...I think you can resurect this one... I'll trade ya!