Basic Composition For Watercolor Painting

Learn basic Composition ideas that will strengthen your paintings right away! It is simpler than it seems!.

Online Class – Mondays 6 to 8pm, May 1 – 22, 2023

Register Now - $195

TEACHING TIME

FOUR IN-CLASS, IN-DEPTH, STEP-BY-STEP PAINTING PROJECTS

PERSONALIZED CRITIQUES

WEEKLY INDIVIDUALIZED RECORDED CRITIQUES

REFERENCE INFO AND VIDEOS

PRE-CLASS INFO SHEET AND VIDEO TUTORIALS

CLASS RECORDINGS

FOR REFERENCE AND REVIEW

Bend In The Road - watercolor landscape painting of a farm and country scene by Tony Conner

Class Schedule:

Week 1 – May 1st – Selecting And Placing Your Main Subject

Good composition starts with placement of your subject. Learn a simple method that works each time. In-class we’ll paint a country landscape with using this simple composition and placement idea.

Week 2 – May 8th – Leading The Eye

Learn how to create rythmn and movement in your paintings, while bringing the eye always back to the main subject. And get started on the all-important process of Value Composition.

Week 3 – May 15th – Value Composition

Learn about different kinds of shapes and their role in Value Composition. Get practice creating your own Value Compositions and converting Value To Color.

Week 4 – May 22nd – Active Composition

Pull together the ideas from class and make them your own!

Class Description

Learn basic Composition ideas that will strengthen your paintings right away! It is simpler than it seems!.

This class covers simple composition ideas for determining and placing subjects, focal points, and moving the eye through the painting with pointers. Also learn a simple approach to Value Composition.

MATERIALS

Use this Basic Watercolor Supplies and Materials list as a guide.

Much of the Composition process takes place BEFORE reaching for that precious watercolor paper! You’ll need regular drawing paper, pencils and small pieces of “scrap” watercolor paper as well.

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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.

I've take several workshops, some taught by prominent and well-known artists. Tony's was, by far, the best in it's quality, approach and teaching style. The small class formate facilitated learning.” - Jane C. , Setauket, NY

Of all the instructors I have seen, you are the most informative. Your method of teaching is so easy to follow and absorb. I wish I lived close enough to attend your classes. You are also a very patient, approachable person . All excellent, Tony!” - Catherine M. , Ontario, CN

I have learned more in this two-day workshop, than in all other watercolor classes I’ve taken” - Rita S. , MA

" Thought there was a perfect balance between theory & practice. The points you wanted to stress were given clearly & concisely. You are so passionate about your work. I have come home energized & enthusiastic - which is exactly what I wanted from the workshop. " - S. H., Saline, MI

"I've taken several watercolor workshops, some taught by prominent and well known artists. Tony's workshop was by far the best in its quality, approach, and teaching style. The small class format facilitated learning." - J. C., Setauket, NY

" Tony is a wonderful, knowledgeable teacher who shares with warmth and humor" - J. M, Astoria, NY

" Overall, the three days were amazing. I find myself looking at everything in terms of value. " - A. C., Bloomfield, NJ

"...but, Tony Conner has thought of it all, organized it perfectly, and made it fun and inspiring." - G. B., New York, NY