Bring pets to life with vibrant watercolor techniques!
This intensive workshop focuses on capturing the unique personality and charm of pets through watercolor painting. Students will explore how to convey the essence of different animals by making informed choices in color, contrast, and shadow while emphasizing expressive techniques over photorealism. Key techniques will include mastering brushstrokes to depict varied fur textures, preserving the “spark” in animals’ eyes, and creating balanced, complementary backgrounds that enhance the subject. Emphasis is placed on painting illusions and incorporating whimsical details to bring subjects to life.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with practical tips that simplify complex effects, making the painting process intuitive and accessible. Dedicated studio time allows for practice and refinement, culminating in a collaborative group project that applies newly learned techniques in an engaging, shared experience.
Guest Artist: Sharon Larson
$110 Amana Arts Guild Fee
Paid separately to Amana Arts Guild
All students, regardless of credit type, must actively participate in discussions, demonstrations, hands-on projects, and critiques. Graduate credit participants are required to complete 30 hours of assignments outside of class. Full attendance at both workshop days is mandatory for course completion.
Class participation
-35 points Students must be willing to participate in all activities. Activities will include discussions, demonstrations, hands-on projects, and critiques
- Less than above - 0 Points
Professional Growth
- 50 points Participants must complete 30 hours of homework
- Less than above – 0 points
Daily assignments and completed artwork
-15 points Participants must experiment with and create an example of all techniques.
-10 points Participants must experiment with and create an example of at least 2 techniques.
-5 points Participants must experiment with and create an example of at least 1 of the techniques.
- Less than above - 0 Points
Final grade:
100-95 points = A
94-85 points = B
84-75 points =C
74–70 =D
Less than 70 points = F