June 5th - 7th: Susan Crouch to lead Watercolor Workshop in Hartsville

Susan Crouch, The Watercolor Journey Workshop in Hartsville

June 5 - 7, 2014

9 am – 4 pm

$300 includes instruction, handouts, and lunch

Level: Beginner with basic watercolor skills / Intermediate

Have you ever found yourself sitting in front of a blank sheet of watercolor paper with reference photo in hand…wondering where to begin? A little preliminary planning can be a good place to start your journey, and in this workshop you’ll learn a step-by-step process for making those important initial design decisions.

Some of the topics we’ll explore include:

• How to identify and develop the concept for your painting
• The benefit of a strong value pattern & creating a value sketch
• Selecting colors for your painting
• Understanding the personality of your paints (watercolor characteristics)

With the planning completed, paint will begin to flow as we use a variety of techniques that best showcase the unique spirit of watercolor. Drawings and reference photos will be provided so that students can paint along with Susan as she demonstrates each step. As an option, students may supply their own reference material and paint the subject of their choice. Each year new demos are created to provide practical experience with various subjects and watercolor techniques.

Susan is a signature member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina. She teaches workshops and exhibits her paintings at art festivals throughout the Southeast. Susan has created designs for the DaySpring division of Hallmark Cards, and her artwork has been selected for publication in Splash 12: Celebrating Artistic Vision and Splash 14: Light and Color (North Light Books). Susan’s DVD, Painting in Living Color: Carolina Morning is available on her website (www.susancrouch.com) and also from Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff (www.cheapjoes.com).

Call Black Creek 843.332.6234 or use the PayPal button below to register. All reservations are first come first serve; you may be put on a wait list if desired. Workshop fees must be paid in full and submitted by April 18, 2014.