Saturated Watercolor Inks Zoom Class Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm
What We'll Do
- Experiment with a Series of Watercolor Ink Techniques - Short-timed Painting from Photo Prompt - Share results of Experimentation
Join Artist/Instructor Meagan Burns in Zoom for a Saturated Watercolor Inks class, once you start playing with the powerful PUNCH of saturated inks, you'll never look the same at your watercolors!
In this Zoom class, we'll walk through some basic and intermediate techniques, create some 15-minute paintings and share with the group what we've done. You'll have unlimited access to the recording so you may continue to practice the techniques, thereby sharpening your quick saturated watercolor ink practice.
My Continuous Line Drawing Zoom classes are akin to taking vitamins for drawing; and saturated inks work very well with the nature and timeliness of continuous lines + bold colors. Even if you're new to continuous line drawing, you'll have fun exploring the colorful possibilities of saturated watercolor inks.
Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, Meagan will offer proven tips and techniques for incorporating saturated inks into your routine, and she';; guide you towards discovering your own personal style.
Workshop Details: Saturday, May 18, 2024 10am - 12pm Mountain Time in Zoom $65 USD Recording Available
12:00pm NYC // Atlanta // Montreal 11:00am Chicago 10:00am Mexico City // San Miguel de Allende 10:00am Denver // Calgary 9:00am California // Vancouver
ART SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS: Saturated Watercolor Inks, 6 bottles to include a bottle of white ink (Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India ink)
In Mexico, we have access to INDART Italian watercolor inks and they are really delightful. Available at Patos in San Miguel de Allende, also available at Lumen stores and at their online shop: https://lumen.com.mx/
Other watercolor ink brands: Dr. Ph. Martin's Hydrus Fine Art Ecoline Liquid Watercolor Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Check your local art store and.or Amazon; generally peaking watercolor inks are somewhat similar, but the range of price difference with make a difference. If it's your first time experiment, start small and add to your collection as you become more comfortable
______________ 4 sheets Watercolor Paper, from 50% cotton to 100% cotton (or use a Canson Watercolor XL 140lb) Sailor Fude de Mannen Fountain Pen (or similar of your choice) Waterbrushes Unibal Signo 207 Impact Bold Pentel Brush Pens Platinum Carbon Ink (to refill fountain and brush pens) Quality Watercolor Brushes
Water Containers Paper Towels Salt, Scrapers, White Crayon, White Gel Pens
Examples of Saturated Watercolor Ink 15-Minute Paintings
Workshop Details: Saturday, May 18, 2024 10am - 12pm Mountain Time in Zoom $65 USD Recording Available
12:00pm NYC // Atlanta // Montreal 11:00am Chicago 10:00am Mexico City // San Miguel de Allende 10:00am Denver // Calgary 9:00am California // Vancouver
1. People who are interested in incorporating new mediums into their existing art practice 2. People who are curious about started a new creative habit 3. People who aren't afraid to add color 4. People who don't want to be afraid to add color 5. People who believe in practicing their craft
The Magic of Continuous Line Storytelling
Who is Meagan Burns
Meagan Burns artist, educator and workshop creator, originally from Chicago, now living in Mexico City where she leads drawing classes online and in person to help people move past their drawing fears by practicing Continuous Line Drawing in the fascinating streets of Mexico City and beyond. Meagan has been a part of the urban sketching community since 2016 and has hosted sketch workshops throughout Mexico in cities such as Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, Sayulita, Mexico City, Guanajuato and San Francisco, California. Background is marketing, graphic design and organic meat, now she provides her community with art making opportunities, sketch workshops and community bonding.
In the Continuous Line Storytelling group, Meagan offers tips, techniques, classes, demos and live streams that assist artists in becoming stronger line makers by using the concept of continuous line drawing. Meagan designed a specific curriculum with three powerful benefits: moving past fears, increasing composition comprehension, and building confidence that helps artists of all skill levels enhance their creative expression.
Art Leap Adventures is an art workshop tour business Meagan created in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico in 2017. Everything moved to Zoom classes during the pandemic, teaching back-to-back sketch classes three times a week in the Zoom Sketch Sessions, as well as Watercolor Drama Watercolor workshops. In-person travel workshops re-started in 2022, with urban sketching workshops and retreats in Oaxaca, Mexico City, Guanajuato and Sayulita, and soon, San Francisco. Stay tuned for more on-location workshops with Meagan.