Coastal Seascape Painting-The Enrichment Academy
Enjoy this unique, angled perspective of a coastal beach where warm Gulf waters meet the shore in a gentle, rhythmic dance. As the foamy waves recede, they leave behind a stunning reveal of smooth, sunlit sand, enhancing the natural beauty and calm of the scene. Soft reflections shimmer across the wet shoreline, capturing light and movement in perfect balance. The scene invites a quiet pause, evoking a sense of peace, openness, and timeless coastal charm. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll feel right at home. No prior experience is needed—just bring your passion for the ocean and a willingness to explore new techniques. This class is open to all levels, and we’re here to help you create seascapes that are not only visually stunning but rich with emotion and meaning. Registration is not until after Meet the teacher day on Sept 18ish.
Supplies:
Prepare your artistic away from home space with the essentials:
- Table Setup: We use the same simple supplies that follow, in most classes.
- Canvas: any rectangular no larger than apx 18 x 24 or a rectangle of some kind is good. Don’t go too big, unless you consider yourself advanced.
- Paper Towels: Essential for dabbing and blending, ensuring your colors harmonize effortlessly. Absolute must.
- Plastic table cloth: dollar store
- Container for water: Larger than a cup
- Palette Paper and Palette Knife: Provide the perfect surface for mixing your palette of aquatic shades.
- Easel: Elevate your painting experience with the support of a sturdy easel.
- Paint colors–
- white – artist loft brand or Amsterdam titanium white
- phthalo blue- green shade – Liquitex professional brand or Amsterdam brand (called greenish blue)
- light primary yellow – Amsterdam brand
- dark hue hooker green, Liquitex professional brand only (it will look black not green when you open the tube)
- primary red – Amsterdam brand
- ultra marine- Amsterdam brand
- Naples Yellow – Amsterdam brand
- raw sienna – Amsterdam brand
- burnt umber- Amsterdam brand
- Brushes –1- a soft wash brush, a firmer flat chiseled edge acrylic brush (long brown handle Princeton) , 2 – firm acrylic flat brush, a 1” chip brush, 1- liner brush, round pottery sponge or a tiny fan brush
- Charcoal Stick – for sketching