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WATERCOLOR BASICS: How to Draw on Watercolor Paper

7/12/2018

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In this YouTube watercolor video demonstration, I am going to share with you how easy it is to draw up your pencil on watercolor paper. I am not a fan of graphite paper because it is messy. Instead, a 2B pencil and a kneaded eraser are all you need.
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INTO THE WOODS: UNDERSTANDING THE ELEMENTS OF NATURE – TWO-DAY WORKSHOP IN DOOR COUNTY

6/18/2018

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I want to thank the Peninsula School of Art for the fantastic opportunity this earlier this month. The 2-day workshop went very well, and the students were great! Those of you that have never been to the school I want to let you know first hand the facility was beautiful and accommodating in every way to make the experience work for the teacher and student.

Considering how many miles I have clocked in traveling to Wisconsin this was the first time I experienced the quaint charm of Door County. Picturesque scenes were suitable for a postcard or better yet an afternoon of plein air painting.

In this hands-on workshop, my students gained a foundation and more in-depth understanding of the elements and techniques of transparent watercolor. They discover the unique properties of the medium, as well as how to control and use them to their advantage concerning landscape painting.

During the two-days, they learned how to use their materials effectively, interpret of color, create a working composition, and build a successful painting from start to finish through demonstrations and guided exercises. I supplied photo references for various types of landscapes.

I encourage my students to take photos and videos – as much as they want. The combination of taking notes, pictures, hands-on painting and the final critique produces a good learning experience that the student retains.

DAY 1

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A simple landscape was demonstrated with a farmhouse and outbuildings. This introduced the student to necessary procedures of the ”block-in..” Also, I had a brief talk about simple perspective. This painting took about one hour.

Paper:
  • Indigo
Colors:
  • Sap green
  • Burnt sienna​
  • Raw sienna​
  • Cobalt blue​​
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The second demo of the morning was a snow scene (farm scene in the woods). I discussed the painting of white subject matter and how the temperature is perceived.
Paper:
Hot press Arches
Colors:
  • Sap green
  • Burnt sienna​
  • Raw sienna​
  • Cobalt blue

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Finally, the paint-along with the students was a forest scene with a small creek and reflections. Big sweeping movement of color was demoed, paying attention to large shapes, not objects.

Paper:
  • Cold press Arches
Colors:
  • Sap green
  • Burnt sienna​
  • Raw sienna
  • Ultramarine blue
  • Yellow medium​

DAY 2

Water was the theme! Still water, moving water and water in a snow scene. Elements from day one we're employed. 
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This first demonstration I wanted to show how you can take 3-colors from a primary group: a red, a yellow, and a blue and give the impression of full color. I also wanted to demo how simply water can be executed by paying attention to the patterns of value. 45 minutes
Paper:
  • Hot press Arches
Colors:
  • Burnt sienna​
  • Raw sienna
  • Ultramarine blue ​
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The second demo was how to simply paint falling water with your brush. This demo took 45 minutes.
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​Paper:
  • Indigo
Colors:
  • Raw sienna​
  • Sap green
  • Ultramarine blue
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Above is the photo I supplied the class. It's the beginning of the Wisconsin River in Land 'O Lakes. You may recognize this image because I have painted it before but I have interpreted in different ways through color, lighting, temperature, and focal point.
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At the end of day two, a casual critique took place. I talked with them about what they did wrong and how to improve or correct it. Also wanted to let them know what they did right and encourage them and build on their successes.

I'm sorry we didn't have an extra day or two to continue – I felt like I was just getting to know you. What a talented group of artists.
Class was a lot of fun. I plan to rework the “paint-along” pictures done in class.
– Judi P
Thank you! I will try to practice what you showed us. I wish we had had more time too. I had a wonderful time in class. You had many life lessons along with watercolor techniques. Thank you.  I look forward to staying in touch.
– Andrea N. B.
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"I just wanted to say again how much I enjoyed your watercolor workshop this weekend in Fish Creek, WI. I learned a lot and appreciated your personable and easy-going style. I also was impressed with the way your critiqued our work, constructive and encouraging. It really helped me to think of ways I can improve my landscape painting."
– Dee M.
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Full-Day Workshop: Exploring Watercolor Papers and Color Palettes to make a Dynamic Painting – Next Picture Show Dixon, IL

5/20/2018

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I started this demo off with Indigo paper which is around 240 lb. It has a handmade feeling with a nice rough texture to it. It’s a softer paper, so you have to be careful when lifting—you have to use a soft brush.
​This full-day workshop was crafted into three demonstrations. I wanted to share the differences of watercolor papers and how to chose your subject material that best suits the watercolor paper. As far as paints I explained to my students what you get out of a limited palette versus a full color. The first two demos took around 45 minutes. Finally, I like to have paint-a-longs because the student catches on faster by watching and then doing rather than just observing. This way I can guide them through the painting and help them through the process.
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MORNING
Demo #1: I started this demo off with Indigo paper which is around 240 lb. It has a handmade feeling with a nice rough texture to it. It’s a softer paper, so you have to be careful when lifting—you have to use a soft brush.​
  • Limited color:
  • - Sap green
- Burnt sienna
- Raw sienna
- Ultramarine blue

The limited color approach showed the students using this color palette they could create the illusion of full color. 

Demo #2: I switched over to 300 lb Arches hot press. It is a smoother and slicker paper. Lifting the paint is easier with this paper.

This was a full-color study (note: full color is denoted by six color or more.) Adding just two more colors showed just a hint more variety of colors and helped accentuated temperature changes.

Full color:
  • Sap green
  • Olive green
  • Burnt sienna
  • Raw sienna
  • Cobalt blue
  • Ultramarine blue
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LEFT: Limited color RIGHT: Full color

AFTERNOON
​The Paint-A-Long:
The afternoon demo was on 300 lb Arches cold press. This paper has a rougher surface and can take a good scrubbing. I felt the subject matter lends itself to it – the roughness would add an extra dimension. 

Finally, I firmly believe in the paint-a-long when teaching students. It’s a step-by-step instruction of how to build a painting. I selected a snow scene to help my students understand how temperature worked with the white of the snow.
  • Cobalt blue
  • Ultramarine blue
  • Burnt sienna
  • Raw sienna
  • Sap green
  • Alizarin crimson
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Checkout the great job my students accomplished in just one afternoon. Thank you Next Picture Show for inviting me to your beautiful gallery.
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    is an award-winning watercolorist and teacher who is passionate about capturing the raw beauty of the American landscape with the fluid stroke of a brush. As you will see the works selected in his portfolio represent the breath of his holistic approach to painting. You can also learn along with this talented and experienced teacher through his workshops, Palette & Chisel, Mainstreet Art Center i Lake Zurich, IL, Elmhurst Art Museum, Towering Winds Academy of Fine Arts an online art school, and Popovich Studio classes. ​​

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  • The Artist
    • Dale L Popovich Curriculum Vitae
    • Artist Statement
    • Art Teacher Philosophy Statement
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    • Landscape & Nature Paintings
    • Animal Paintings
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    • Instructor: Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Art, Chicago
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  • Supply List & Library
  • 2020 Watercolor Workshops & Demos
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