Image: Barn Owl, Ronna Fujisawa
When: Thursday, February 29, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $20
Non-members: $30
Barn Owl, Ronna Fujisawa
*This is a digital art class.
Birds are an excellent source of inspiration and a joy to paint. With large eyes and a heart shaped face, the Barn Owl’s subtle beauty is the perfect subject for a watercolor painting. In this online class, we will focus on the detail of the eyes and loose brushstrokes for the feathers. Your instructor, Ronna Fujisawa of Salty Water Art, will be your guide through the step-by-step process of painting the inspirational Barn Owl.
No prior watercolor experience is necessary for enjoying this tutorial. To prepare for the class, students will use carbon paper and the image below to create outlines of the birds on watercolor paper. Students can paint along with Ronna during this live class or work later at their own pace with access to the recording of the online lesson.
Materials for this class:
Barn Owl, Tony Hisgett
Watercolor suggested colors: Cobalt Blue, Burnt Sienna, Paynes Gray, Black, White (gouache, watercolor or gel pen) -- Ronna uses Daniel Smith brand tube watercolor paint.
9 x 12” or larger Arches Cold Press 140 pound watercolor paper
#2, #6, and #12 round brushes, 1” oval wash brush
Graphite transfer paper to trace (waxed surface)
Artist tape and board to tape paper down on all four sides for even border (not on table)
Printout of attached image (scroll down) in color to fit the size of your watercolor paper
Pencil to draw or trace, white eraser, water, paper towels
Computer or tablet to watch zoom class
Ronna Fujisawa is an avid bird watercolor artist residing in Portland, Oregon. Salt Water Art is her educational practice consisting of classes on how to paint birds and in watercolor and watercolor plein air workshops. For more information or questions, contact ronnafujisawa@me.com.
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September 26 - Great Blue Heron
November 14 - Northern Flicker