Watercolor Painting Art Class: Paint Animals & Plants With Asian Art Techniques!

(Scroll all the way down to see the list of weekly topics!😊)       
       This class is perfect for young artists that like to learn new techniques but also express their personal creativity in their art! Take your art to the next level and learn fun new painting skills as we paint animals, plants, flowers and more from nature while exploring Japanese Sumi-e and Chinese Brush Painting techniques with watercolor paint. Perfect for ages 10 and up and great for beginners or more advanced painters! 😁

   Patience, Practice and enjoying the Process of creating each paint stroke is the goal of Sumi-e painters! Chinese Brush Painting is a beautiful art form that was developed in China, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries in which painters try to capture the essence of nature while leaving space in their work for the imagination to wander. Learning Sumi-e painting helps artists build skills that transfer to all types of painting and visual art, and stresses the importance of growing as artists as we learn to slow down, be patient with ourselves and have fun with the process of learning! 

*** Please note: This is an "ongoing" weekly class, but learners are welcome to drop in for just one class and then unsubscribe. I am also happy to transfer learners to a different day or time if your schedule changes while you are subscribed.  
        
       Each week, artists will learn how to create a different painting of traditional subject matter, animals and plants. The importance of patience and practice in Sumi-e painting will be stressed as we explore the different ways to hold and use the brush to create a variety of strokes with watercolor paint or ink. We will work together step by step to learn all of the paint strokes needed for the subject. I frequently check with each student to make sure they understand each new brush stroke and technique.  Learners will then combine these paint strokes in their final artwork while using their imaginations and personal expression. Each week is quite different because the subject matter is so varied in Chinese brush painting, but artists will build on their knowledge of the different brush strokes over time and have the option to express their personal creativity in their work or stick with a more traditional portrayal of the subject matter if they prefer. Artists will be encouraged to share their work with the class and discuss their ideas if they desire. 

      This ongoing Sumi-e class is recommended for ages 9-15 but it is also appropriate for older students. Some younger students may enjoy this class as well if they have extensive  painting experience.  

     Interested but can't fit this class in your schedule? Try my self-paced (asynchronous) versions of this class starting at any time at your own pace! Use these links:

Bamboo, Cherry Blossoms and Koi Fish: https://outschool.com/classes/intro-to-chinese-painting-with-watercolor-cherry-blossoms-bamboo-koi-fish-zvAsBQac?usid=TNvmfhVz&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Birds and Plants: https://outschool.com/classes/watercolor-painting-create-beautiful-birds-and-plants-with-japanese-techniques-UO8xTjTG?usid=TNvmfhVz&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Beautiful Flowers and Animals:  https://outschool.com/classes/watercolor-painting-create-fabulous-flowers-with-japanese-sumi-e-art-techniques-6XoUbCUc?usid=TNvmfhVz&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link


       I focus on building skills, self-confidence, and personal artistic expression in all of my classes.  My teaching style is fun, easy going, patient and encouraging and all levels of artistic ability are welcome! In this ongoing class, learners may join in or leave at any time. 
        
Our topics for the next few months are as follows: (Topics are subject to change.)

Week of January 6: Cherries, Berries and Mouse 
Week of January 13: Osmanthus Flowers and Mejiro Birds  
Week of January 20: Coral Reef  
Week of January 27: Black Swan and Minnows  
Week of February 3: Bald Eagle and Pine Tree 
Week of February 10: NO CLASS
Week of February 17: Gladiolus Flowers and Dragonflies  
Week of February 24: Spider Lilies and Bees     
Week of March 3: Monkey and Banana Tree Flower   
Week of March 10: Leafy Sea Dragons and Sea Horses
Week of March 17: Daffodils and Box Turtles   
Week of March 24:  Orchids and Rhinoceros Beetles 
Week of March 31: Koalas and Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees
Week of April 7: NO CLASS - Spring Break
Week of April 14: Mandarin Duck and Lily Pads 
Week of April 21: Tiger Lily Flowers and Luna Moth
Week of April 28: Mountain Lake Landscape
Week of May 5: Cherry Branch and Chickadees
Week of May 12: Hibiscus Flower and Motmot Birds 
Week of May19: Under the Sea: Whales, Dolphins, Manta Rays and Narwhals
Week of May 26: Sloth and Palm Trees
Week of June 1: Bird of Paradise Flower and Poison Dart Frogs
Week of June 7:  Kingfisher Birds and Cattails 
Week of June 14: Iris and Sparrows
Following weeks:  More topics will be added!  

Please note: Classes are officially 55 minutes long, but may run longer for learners who work more meticulously and for all students when we paint more complex subject matter.  Every artist works at their own pace and I am always happy to stay in class with students who may need more time!