Watercolors for Beginners & Intermediate

Service Description

DATE & TIME: June 26, 27, 28; 9:30am - 12:30pm, Instructor: Diane Dubreuil COST: Member $210 (***MEMBERS use coupon code WATERCOLORMEMBER at checkout***) Non Member $225 Capacity: 8 Ability level: Beginner or intermediate; adults only. ... Anyone who has some background in fine art “painting” will benefit. It is recommended that students follow the recommended supply list for this class for best results. Location: Maine Art Gallery, 15 Warren St., Wiscasset, ME. Materials: supply list will be provided to registered students. Mastering the watercolor medium takes time, patience, and practice. In a casual setting, each morning a challenge will be presented to enhance and enliven the skills of the beginner or practicing water colorist. We will explore planning our paintings, will talk about materials, will experiment with direct painting, wet-in-wet, and other elements present in good paintings. Each day will begin with an half hour demonstration. Ample time will be available for students to paint at their own pace and receive individual attention. Each session will end with Q&A and each student sharing his/her accomplishment of the day. Class sessions will be held inside and outside the classroom (weather permitting) at 15 Warren St, Wiscasset, ME 04578. Class size limited to 8 with all current health restrictions applied. About Diane Dubreuil:​ Diane Dubreuil was raised in Maine and her interest in art and “plein air” painting began as a youth when her family camped for recreation and she painted the woods and plant life around her. Following graduation from the University of Maine at Orono, she was employed as a digital artist for several publishing companies. In 2005, she was the resident artist for Musee de la Grande Vigne in Dinan, Brittany, France and returned in 2019 to join with other resident artists from around the world for the historic designation of the museum. In 2021, Diane was chosen to be Baxter State Park’s Visiting Artist. She is a Signature Member of the New England Watercolor Society and International Plein Air Painters, teaches watercolor classes, and gives painting demonstrations.