Unlock the Challenge of Painting "Greens" in Botanical Watercolor

Class Overview:

Painting the many colors of nature’s “greens” is one of the most challenging aspects of botanical work.  Join botanical artist Suz Galloway in this workshop that will familiarize the student with the many colors of green and how to mix them.  We will also create a reference format for the student’s future use. Students must have prior watercolor experience. 

In this intermediate/advanced class you will: 

• Familiarize yourself with the variety of tube greens
• Create unique greens using all the blues and yellows you own
• Darken greens with reds, browns and greys
• Create a  personal chart of greens for future use
• Understand the value of transparent watercolor paints in botanical work

Supplies - Students are responsible for bringing their own basic water supplies to include:

• Brushes #4 or #6
• Professional paints including ALL of your blues, yellows and Payne’s Grey
• 2-3 water containers
• Plastic or porcelain plate(s) for mixing colors
• Paper towels
• Ruler, pencil, black Sharpie Ultra fine point
• Hot press watercolor paper at least 11" x14".  You can purchase from me for $4/sheet

Instructor: 

Suz Galloway has taught American Contemporary Botanical art for 22 years and is a gallery member of the American Society of Botanical Art (ASBA) and a chapter member of the Arizona and Minnesota societies. She is the co-founder of the 100 year project, Flora and Fauna Illustrata (FFI), an art conservation program within the Andersen Horticultural Library that documents in scientific accuracy the plants, animals, birds and insects that live in or pass through the U of M Landscape Arboretum. Her work is also included in the Eloise Butler Wildflower Florilegium.