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Illustrated Discovery Journal in Ink & Watercolor
Marilynn Brandenburger
Bio:
Marilynn Brandenburger is a professional artist whose still-life and landscape paintings in watercolor and mixed media are in collections throughout the U.S. Her beautifully illustrated journals reflect her love of nature and provide inspiration for her paintings. She holds a master's degree in art education and has been happily teaching adults to draw and paint for more than 30 years. You can see her current work on her blog:
Course Description:
For the traveler, landscape painter, gardener--anyone who wants to record what they see and experience in a personal watercolor journal. You'll learn 6 skills: simplify your subjects, render them quickly in pencil, enhance your drawings with ink, add color with watercolor washes, design your sketchbook pages, and incorporate words into each page's design. We will work from real life and your photographs. Activities will include demonstrations, in-class exercises, and outdoor excursions circumstances permitting. Basic drawing skills are recommended for this class; however, even students who have very little drawing experience can create very charming journals.
Extra supplies fee: Please see below.
Please bring:
NOTE: Students may purchase the Journal Kit below at the workshop OR bring the same or comparable supplies with them. They may also purchase any of the individual items at the workshop. The price of the complete Journal Kit is $50.00. If students have questions about what to bring, please email the instructor at marilynn@brandenburgerstudios.com.
The JOURNAL KIT contains:
· A spiral-bound, 7” x 10” hardcover watercolor sketchbook (other sizes OK)
· A Koi (other brands OK) pocket watercolor sketchbox, containing 12 pans of watercolor and
· A Niji water brush (large), with refillable water cartridge
· A Uni-ball Vision pen, micro size, with waterproof black ink
· A painter’s composition finder
· A kneaded eraser
· A safety razor blade
· A pocket package of kleenex
· A 2 - 4 oz. plastic spray bottle
· A 2 - 4 oz. plastic water refill bottle
· 4 pieces of approx. 5” x 7” watercolor paper
In addition, students should bring
· 8-10 photos they have taken of landscape and/or other subjects they may wish to have in a personal journal
· A roll of masking tape
· A small ruler
· A lightweight folding chair for sitting on-site, indoors or out
· Some sort of small pack to carry supplies around
· Anything needed to work comfortably outdoors, e.g. hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, drinking water
Optional:
· A digital camera
· All sorts of other pens to try out
Reference books:
· A Life in Hand: Creating the Illuminated Journal and A Trail Through Leaves: The Journal as a Path to Place, both by Hannah Hinchman
· Work Small, Learn Big: Sketching with Pen & Watercolor, by International Artist (out of print, but available at libraries)
· The Decorated Journal: Creating Beautifully Expressive Journal Pages, by Gwen Diehn
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