CLARTSA024 - Discovering Watercolor
Discover or rediscover the art of watercolor painting in this workshop for artists of all skill levels. What makes watercolor such an engaging medium is its luminosity—the glow of paper shining through transparent washes of color. Whether you are a novice or a master, this course will heighten your sensitivity to the dance between pigment and paper. Learn about the characteristics of various papers, brushes and pigments and develop expertise with new skills and techniques. Be inspired by works of famed watercolorists such as Janet Fish, Winslow Homer, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe, Emil Nolde, John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, Mary Cassatt and others. All skill levels are welcome.
Course Details
Ellen Orseck, M.A., M.A.T., is a Houston-based artist whose artwork has been exhibited across Texas as well as in New York City and Lima, Peru. She has been awarded several commissions from state art councils, corporate collections and private patrons, and was a finalist for the Hunting Prize. Ms. Orseck shows her work at Carolyn Garcia Gallery, Winter Street Studios and Mother Dog Studios in Houston, and one of her paintings is in the permanent collection of the Myrtle Beach Art Museum. Her education includes four years at the Glassell School of Art. Ms. Orseck holds a master’s degree in painting from New York University and a master’s degree in museum education from George Washington University.
Online: Synchronous
This course will be delivered in a synchronous format online. Registered participants will receive login instructions to the course page, which will provide access to the virtual classroom link and other resources.
Course fee does not include cost of supplies, approximately $95. Studio art supply lists are shared two weeks before the course start date. Contact cpcoord@rice.edu with questions.