Expressive Watercolors: From Flowers to Landscapes

Workshop Description:

Fresh flowers in the studio will be the inspiration for the beginning of this workshop. Janet

will demonstrate various “fun” exercises geared to interpret flowers in a loose and expressive manner. Discovering the unique “nature” of individual flowers and “finding” new colors will be highlighted. Demonstrations and individual help will weave throughout the workshop, with an

emphasis on letting the medium of watercolor lead the students to new adventures in watercolor.

 

(PLEIN AIR – in studio!) Some goals include “keeping the white paper”, avoiding “mud”,

intuitive color and composition. Besides working with students individually and class demos, all

will enjoy “Show and Tell” – and opportunity to see class work together and enjoy! We will also

explore an approach to landscape. – Students can bring some of their favorites – I will also

supply a photo and drawing of a demo I will do that some can trace if they wish.

 

About The Instructor:

Janet Rogers has been a working professional artist for overt 40 years and has achieved her Signature Status in The American Watercolor Society, The Transparent Watercolor Society, The Florida Watercolor Society, South Carolina Watercolor Society and others. She has garnered many awards over the years for her sensitive paintings of people which are spontaneous, direct, and expressive. Janet shares easily with others her passion and joy for the fluid and unexpected nature of watercolor.

 

Workshops and demonstrations are part of her busy schedule - featuring impressions of people and flowers - across the United States, Canada, and in Europe. Four instructional and inspiring DVDs - “Expressive Watercolor Florals”, “Expressive Watercolor Portraits”, “Watercolor Rhythms with Figures”, and “Expressing the Bouquet in Watercolor” are also available.

 

Janet also has been featured in watercolor painting videos on YouTube, as well as a delightful new interview on YouTube.