We had a great pouring workshops at Waverly Artists Group Studio and Gallery last week.  Thanks to Carla, Roxanne, Lisa, and Lani for attending.

The workshop focused on pouring watercolors and using liquid mask to preserve the white of the paper or lighter values:

You slowly build up the values by alternating pours and masking.  It’s messy.  It’s fun.

 

 

When the painting is almost entirely covered with masking fluid, it looks like this:

 

Gross, huh?  However, when you peel all the masking fluid off:

 

This is the painting before final adjustments.  I have to go back into it with a brush and push/pull a few areas, remove a few hard lines, etc. but you can see the amazing layering achieved by pouring.  This is difficult to achieve with a brush since it has a tendency to muddy the color.

In addition to teaching pouring techniques (including the use of different masking brands), I  focused a lot on composition- avoiding symmetry, not being a slave to the photograph, unequal shapes, focal points, and others.

It was a fast day.  Below are some examples of finished paintings:

 

If you are interested in this technique and learning watercolor batik take a look at my upcoming workshops page:

2016 Workshops

Ryan Fox   WSNC   PWS

Ryan Fox Painting
www.rfoxphoto.com
(919) 645-8345
ryan@rfoxphoto.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/RFoxWatercolors

 

Watercolor Pouring Workshop with Ryan Fox At Waverly Artist Studio in Cary, NC

To register contact Ryan at: ryan@rfoxphoto.com

 

With an emphasis on design and planning, you will learn the technique of pouring diluted watercolor directly on paper.   Pouring creates a wide range of colors and creates amazing blending effects. Through instructor demonstration, you will learn about masking, wetting techniques, using gravity to mix your limited palette, and preserving the transparency of your layers. You’ll choose your own subject matter: still life, landscape, architectural, floral, or portrait. All levels welcome, including first-time watercolorists.

 

When: January 31st, 2016
Waverly Artists Group Studios
302 Colonades Way, Suite 209
Cary, NC 27518
Time: 1:00pm to 8:00pm (there will be an hour dinner break)
Price: $100
10% discount for Watercolor Society of North Carolina (WSNC) members

To see more of my work, visit my Etsy storefront and website:

http://www.rfoxphoto.com

Questions? ryan@rfoxphoto.com

Hopefully your town still has a bookstore. If you do, check out the newest issue of Watercolor Artist Magazine, published by F&W Media.

Every year, Watercolor Artist has a feature titled: “Ones to Watch”.  The article showcases 10 up and coming watercolor artists.  The artists are selected by top watercolor painters in the world:

It was an honor to be selected by Iain Stewart for the article. I met Iain last year when I took a 3 day workshop in Washington, VA (not DC).

There I am- gray hair and all!

You can also see a video on YouTube of the paintings (without the type) at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAu6uMM2aeI&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=artistsnetwork.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=arn-jtc-hm-150928

I am honored to be in the magazine.  Now I want to be on the cover!  🙂  Aim high, right?

Ryan Fox   WSNC   PWS

Ryan Fox Painting
www.rfoxphoto.com
(919) 645-8345
ryan@rfoxphoto.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/RFoxWatercolors