Teaching Artist: Dorothy Hoeschen

When painting a landscape we often focus on the world around us (trees, mountains, ocean, river, etc.), but forget that there is another world above our heads. If we treat the sky as an afterthought, we miss out on a dynamic way of setting the tone for an exciting painting. Expressive skies can be serene, quiet, lively, energetic, and more. And watercolor, with its ethereal qualities, is perfect for expressing a wide variety of possibilities.
Students will begin with simple skies, various cloud formations, and ways of using color to express skies. Then they will gradually increase in complexity using color, value, and edges to explore white clouds (they're not just white), storms, evening skies, and sunsets. You can do it all with only paper, 6-7 colors, and 4-5 brushes. We will work from life whenever possible. The skies at AOY Art Center are wonderful! For ages 18+.

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