Class Content: This class focuses on artistically painting wildflowers. Participants will explore different approaches to represent the beauty and delicacy of wildflowers. Using real flowers and multiple photos as primary references, the instructor will provide demonstrations of realistically, impressionistically and abstractly painted wildflowers. Loads of individual guidance and tips will be given as participants complete wildflower paintings of their own.

Supply List:

• Paint: Watercolor or acrylic – Bring your favorite colors for flowers.
• Ink: Bring ink pens or markers or a liner brush for fine lines
• Paper, panel or canvas: at least 2. Lil will use Arches 140 lb. watercolor paper.
• Brushes: 1- or 2-inch hake or mop brush for washes, #8 flat, #10 round and a fine liner brush.
• Palette or tray, pencil and notepad, water container, and paper towels or rags
• Bring any of your materials you enjoy using.
• Bring flowers and/or photo references if you have them…we can all share.

Biography: Lil Clinard has over 20 years’ experience painting with watermedia, primarily watercolor and acrylic. Her work focuses on landscapes and waterscapes, and she enjoys exploring a variety of techniques and materials. As an instructor she emphasizes experimentation and encourages artists to develop confidence and joy in their creative process. Her artwork has been exhibited in art shows and galleries and is included in both private and public collections.

Instructor Website: watercolorsbylil@charter.net