A Painterly Approach To Glass
How To Paint Glass Objects In Watercolor, Loose and Free
Tuesdays, November 17 – December 8, 2020 – 6 to 8 pm Eastern Time
Fee $175
This class will show you how to paint glass and reflective objects with ease.
Transparency and Reflections Are Much Easier Than It Seems.
Both require good observation, a way to organize the reflections and the distortions of the objects that are seen through glass. It’s easier than it seems. This class will show you how.
Class Schedule:
November 17, 2020 – This week the focus is on showing transparency
Pre-class work
There is no pre-class work this week.
In Class
The key to showing transparency capturing what is seen through the object including the distortions caused by looking through glass. We’ll go over some examples, and have some follow along demos
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November 24, 2020 – This week we’ll bring reflections into the mix.
Pre-class Work
The pre-work assignment is to do studies of reflections and transparency in simple objects. You’ll send the studies to the instructor for comment and advice before the third week of class.
In Class
We’ll review the studies and answer questions. Then we’ll paint this in class.
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December 1, 2020 – This week it’s a focus on reflective, non-transparent objects
Pre-class Work
This week you’ll paint a more complex composition of reflective objects from direct observation. The first part of the process is to do small studies focused on small sections of the set up. These studies and the painting to the instructor for comment and advice before the third week of class.
In Class
We’ll review the pre-class work and answer questions. Then we’ll work on a composition project together.
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December 8, 2020 – This is the week we try to pull it all together.
Pre-class Work
Again you’ll paint a complex composition of transparent and non-transparent reflective objects from direct observation. The first part of the process is to do small studies focused on small sections of the set up. These studies and the painting to the instructor for comment and advice before the third week of class.
In class
We’ll review the pre-class work, answer questions and then paint this project in class.
Materials:
Download a comprehensive suggested watercolor materials list. Use it as a guide – no need to purchase everything on the list. Working with what you are used to will help your learning. I’ll make suggestions for good supplementary materials during class.
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About The Instructor
Tony Conner is an accomplished watercolorist and and experienced instructor. His energetic approach to teaching and enthusiasm for the watercolor medium are combined to create classes that are both fun and informative. He excels at providing information and insights to individual students – meeting them where they are and helping them get to where they want to go.
Professional Memberships
- Signature Member - New England Watercolor Society
- Signature Member - Vermont Watercolor Societies
- Artist Member - Salmagundi Club
- Artist Member - North Shore Arts Association
Tony works from his studio in Bennington, Vermont.