Dancing People (Online Demo) Fall 2024 w/ Michael Solovyev

December 18 (Wednesday), 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Eastern Time

**Demo is live and will be recorded, students do not have to be present. The recording will be available to students for 3 months after the live demo, after 3 months the recording will be deleted.

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Demo Description

We will learn basic watercolor techniques to convey movement. We will learn how to create dynamic and vibrant watercolors using a limited set of colors.

Demo Materials List

Paper:

If you have some favorite brand of watercolor paper, by all means, use it.

Hot Pressed paper is NOT recommended.

100% cotton 140 pound Rough (Grain Torchon) paper - Saunders or Arches, size from 11 x 15 to 15 x 22 inches, depending on your preference.

My recommendation: Saunders Waterford Rough 300 gsm

Brushes:

• Round paintbrush (or mop) squirrel, goat, or equivalent (approx. #12)

• Round sharp paintbrush (or rigger, liner) (approximately #4)

• Strong flat watercolor brush, approx. 1 1/2 inch wide (3.5 cm) or bigger.

If you have any favorite brush set, feel free to use it.

Asian calligraphy brushes are very welcome (goat, rat, etc.)

In case if you prefer to use the same brushes as me, I recommend you to check my Signature Set and Michael Solovyev’s Escoda Signature Set.

Paint:

I highly recommend Daniel Smith watercolor in tubes.

In case of impossibility, you can use any other professional brand. Small sets for travel are NOT recommended.

We need a basic color set.

It is highly recommended to have the following set (we will use it a lot):

Quinacridone Sienna

Quinacridone Deep Gold

Alizarin Crimson

Perylene Violet

Indigo

Cobalt Blue

Phthalo Green BS

Phthalo Blue GS

You’ll also need masking tape, any board to stretch paper on, pencil, eraser, and paper towels.