Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor with Mary Callahan

This course is designed for students of any level and all aspects of watercolor painting will be explored, starting with the basics.  Students may choose to work from still life set-ups, from their photos, or from their imagination.  Emphasis will be on color and design- the goal being an organized, emotional statement.

About the Instructor: Mary Callahan

Mary Callahan is a Copley Master in the Copley Society of Art, an Honorary Lifetime Member of the New England Watercolor Society and is a member of many other fine art organizations in Massachusetts and New York. 

Materials List: 

•  Paper 
• • 140 lb.  Is a good weight.
  • Paper comes in different surfaces.  I prefer cold pressed or rough. Blocks are the easiest.  If you prefer loose sheets, you will need a board to tape it to.
• Brushes
• • A one inch flat
  • A 12 and a 10 round
• Pallet
• • John Pike pallet is a good one
  • Or a heavy butcher tray can be used. 
• Easels (NRAS has easels for use)
• •  You will need a board to tape your paper to if you are not working on a block.
  •  If you like to work flat you won’t need an easel.
• Water container
• Paper towels or tissues
• Tape
• Pencil
• Eraser
• Sponge
• Pencil
• Paint 
• • Cadmium yellow
  • New Gamboge
  • Cadmium red light
  • Alizarin crimson
  • Cobalt Blue
  • French Ultramarine Blue
  • Cerulean Blue