At Rivers Edge Painting-The Enrichment Academy
Warm, rich colors set the tone for this peaceful tropical riverside scene, where lush greenery and glowing reflections dance across the water’s surface. In this guided painting experience, you’ll learn step by step how to build depth, light, and atmosphere while capturing the vibrant, calming energy of nature. We will move from section to section to add key elements. Designed for all skill levels, this class gives you the freedom to work on a 22 x 20 canvas or a vertical 20 x 18, choosing what best suits your personal style and experience. Bring a canvas that feels right for you and create serene, eye-catching artwork you’ll be proud to display in your home. If you have done this class before as a one day feel free to take it again in a 2-day format for a unique experience. No prior experience is needed—just bring your passion and a willingness to explore new techniques. This class is open to all levels, and we’re here to help you create a moving river with foliage.
Note – We will be putting a thin wash of orange on the canvas with a foam brush in class. In the past students have put too much paint on the canvas or used the wrong color. A teaspoon will cover an entire canvas. Do not use vermillion orange is too red and will ruin the canvas. Cadmium orange or a light true orange will work. I will demonstrate in class. If you have taken this class before as a one day, we will be going into a deep view of each as pect of the painting so you can finish it in class.
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: Bring one canvas. Any rectangular. Examples apx 24 x 18 or 20 x 16, 22 x 20, 20 x 18 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
- light blue violet – Liquitex Professional brand
- 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
- light cadmium orange – most any brand except – hobby lobby supplies will work
- black – any 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 or a seas sponge with sharp points.
- Charcoal Stick – for sketching
- Sharpe – black