Superior Rocks & Trees Watercolor
Workshop
with David R. Smith
Saturday, May 31st from 9am – 4pm
Location: Saint Anne's Episcopal Church - near
Mendota Heights/West St. Paul.
2035 Charlton Road
Sunfish Lake, MN 55118
Cost: $75
Prepare for the North Shore & Lake Superior!
2 Paintings in 1 Workshop. Learn simple techniques to paint the illusion of textured rocks and trees… and have
FUN while doing so! Through large colorful washes, spraying, spattering, and negative painting techniques,
students will find enjoyment, success, and techniques one could use to paint any subject. Participants will be
provided with a sketch to transfer from, a color reference photo, a typed outline (so you can focus on instruction
vs taking notes), and step-by-step instruction through all stages of the painting. Hope to see ya there!
Limit: 22 students. Registration due May 24th. *Must mail in a check to reserve your spot.
Directions: From I-494, take exit 69 for MN-149/Dodd Rd. Turn right (go North) onto MN-149/Dodd Rd and
go 1.6 mi. Turn right onto MN-110E and go 1.2 mi. Turn right onto Charlton Rd. Saint Anne’s is on your
right.
The classroom will be in a beautiful large space with nice big windows: the Parish Hall.
Questions: Feel free to e-mail me at smithrdave@gmail.com or call me at 952-846-9448. Thank you, David.
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777 Excelsior Blvd.
Apt. 105
Excelsior, MN 55331
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Material List
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Usual Supplies: palette, water container, paint board/bulldog clips, masking tape, towel/s, large spray
bottle, hair dryer, salt, pencil, etc.
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Quality Watercolor Paper: I use Arches Cold Press 140lb. Bring a few sheets. We will be working on a
quarter sheet (11x15) or smaller.
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Transfer/Graphite Paper and a colored ball-point pen (red works well).
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Tools for lifting/softening highlights: Incredible Nib or Stiff Bristle Brush or Fritch Scrubber.
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Paint: You will need Yellow, Red, Blue, and a dark such as Paynes Gray. I’ll be using mostly American
Journey colors: Joes Yellow, Joes Red, Cobalt Blue, Paynes Gray. Other colors could work such as
Indigo for your dark and Ultramarine Blue instead of Cobalt Blue. Bring your other favorite colors.
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Brushes: A variety of rounds and flats will work fine. I use a variety of synthetics (Robert Simmons and
Loew-Cornell): Round: #4, 10, 12, 14, 36. Flat: 1” and 2”. Rigger Brush.