Mixed media drawing with Olga Ptashnik, 12th Nov 2024
This class is perfect for those who live in a different time zone or couldn’t join the class on the 12th November 2024
All levels are welcome.
Please scroll along the pictures to see close up’s of the real flowers we painted - you will need to have access to these during the class so take screen shots or print them out.
Materials list from Olga…..
Paint
I use Pelikan opaque watercolours to get my favourite textures and colours.
Unfortunately it could be a bit difficult to find this particular brand, but any watercolours will work as well, because the process of the work will be the same. I would recommend having them in the pans, so they will be dry, and it would be easier to control the amount of water on the brush. If you don’t have dry watercolours, you can prepare them by simply squeezing some on the pallet in advance.
Basic colours will be enough: blue, red, yellow + one dark + opaque white. I use 8 pans for everything and don’t feel any need to expand the palette.
Paper
Thick cartridge paper or basic watercolour paper is great, no need for something fancy. In my practice I like to use Snowdon cartridge paper (130gm2) or Jackson’s sketchbooks’ (100gm2). I would recommend a smoother surface, so it would be easier to work in a small format with dry brush. This technique takes some time to work on, so smaller pieces are the best. A5, A4 max. The paper should be white or creamy.
Brush
Pointed mop squirrel brushes are perfect and versatile. I use small sizes 2/0 and even thinner for details in illustrations. Natural bristles are much better than synthetic, and very durable. They could last a couple of years of very intense work.
Colour pencils
For adding textures and details. Really any pencils will work, Faber Castell Polychromos are great quality artist pencils to start with.
Additional materials
● Hair dryer: in this technique each layer has to be dry to start a new on top. Hair dryer will help you to work faster and it would be really useful to have one.
● You can benefit from having a little palette (white, plastic or ceramic).
● Paper towels will help you to get rid of excess water.
● Water jar (2 is better, so you can change the water in the middle of the class).
● It would be useful to have cardboard under the piece of paper you work on, so the water won’t bleed on the table.
This class is perfect for those who live in a different time zone or couldn’t join the class on the 12th November 2024
All levels are welcome.
Please scroll along the pictures to see close up’s of the real flowers we painted - you will need to have access to these during the class so take screen shots or print them out.
Materials list from Olga…..
Paint
I use Pelikan opaque watercolours to get my favourite textures and colours.
Unfortunately it could be a bit difficult to find this particular brand, but any watercolours will work as well, because the process of the work will be the same. I would recommend having them in the pans, so they will be dry, and it would be easier to control the amount of water on the brush. If you don’t have dry watercolours, you can prepare them by simply squeezing some on the pallet in advance.
Basic colours will be enough: blue, red, yellow + one dark + opaque white. I use 8 pans for everything and don’t feel any need to expand the palette.
Paper
Thick cartridge paper or basic watercolour paper is great, no need for something fancy. In my practice I like to use Snowdon cartridge paper (130gm2) or Jackson’s sketchbooks’ (100gm2). I would recommend a smoother surface, so it would be easier to work in a small format with dry brush. This technique takes some time to work on, so smaller pieces are the best. A5, A4 max. The paper should be white or creamy.
Brush
Pointed mop squirrel brushes are perfect and versatile. I use small sizes 2/0 and even thinner for details in illustrations. Natural bristles are much better than synthetic, and very durable. They could last a couple of years of very intense work.
Colour pencils
For adding textures and details. Really any pencils will work, Faber Castell Polychromos are great quality artist pencils to start with.
Additional materials
● Hair dryer: in this technique each layer has to be dry to start a new on top. Hair dryer will help you to work faster and it would be really useful to have one.
● You can benefit from having a little palette (white, plastic or ceramic).
● Paper towels will help you to get rid of excess water.
● Water jar (2 is better, so you can change the water in the middle of the class).
● It would be useful to have cardboard under the piece of paper you work on, so the water won’t bleed on the table.
This class is perfect for those who live in a different time zone or couldn’t join the class on the 12th November 2024
All levels are welcome.
Please scroll along the pictures to see close up’s of the real flowers we painted - you will need to have access to these during the class so take screen shots or print them out.
Materials list from Olga…..
Paint
I use Pelikan opaque watercolours to get my favourite textures and colours.
Unfortunately it could be a bit difficult to find this particular brand, but any watercolours will work as well, because the process of the work will be the same. I would recommend having them in the pans, so they will be dry, and it would be easier to control the amount of water on the brush. If you don’t have dry watercolours, you can prepare them by simply squeezing some on the pallet in advance.
Basic colours will be enough: blue, red, yellow + one dark + opaque white. I use 8 pans for everything and don’t feel any need to expand the palette.
Paper
Thick cartridge paper or basic watercolour paper is great, no need for something fancy. In my practice I like to use Snowdon cartridge paper (130gm2) or Jackson’s sketchbooks’ (100gm2). I would recommend a smoother surface, so it would be easier to work in a small format with dry brush. This technique takes some time to work on, so smaller pieces are the best. A5, A4 max. The paper should be white or creamy.
Brush
Pointed mop squirrel brushes are perfect and versatile. I use small sizes 2/0 and even thinner for details in illustrations. Natural bristles are much better than synthetic, and very durable. They could last a couple of years of very intense work.
Colour pencils
For adding textures and details. Really any pencils will work, Faber Castell Polychromos are great quality artist pencils to start with.
Additional materials
● Hair dryer: in this technique each layer has to be dry to start a new on top. Hair dryer will help you to work faster and it would be really useful to have one.
● You can benefit from having a little palette (white, plastic or ceramic).
● Paper towels will help you to get rid of excess water.
● Water jar (2 is better, so you can change the water in the middle of the class).
● It would be useful to have cardboard under the piece of paper you work on, so the water won’t bleed on the table.