Watercolor Course in Florence Italy - Study abroad Florence in Italy

Watercolor Course in Florence, Italy

After having studied the basic notions of color theory and the techniques of form and content, transparency and opacity through the "language" of figurative painting, the students will begin to paint on paper.

A portion of the lessons, can take place outside of the classroom, in order to use the landscapes of the squares, streets, monuments and hillsides of Florence to their fullest. Visits to museums and art exhibits considered useful to course may also be scheduled.

Techniques will be taught gradually with a hands-on approach. In each class, students will practice and apply skills to various themes and challenges. The goal of the watercolor course is to improve or perfect the skills they need to pursue this medium independently.

The AEF teachers are all highly qualified and active artists in the Florentine art scene. The course also comprises visits to famous sculpture exhibits in Florence.

Course Topics:

Introduction

Basic materials;
Mixing paint;
Brushwork skills;
Application of brushwork skills to a painting project.

Working with Color

Color Wheel;
Basic Color Theory;
Mixing colors;
Painting with a limited palette;
Application of color theory to a painting project;

Basic Techniques

Flat Wash;
Graded Wash;
Wet-in-Wet;
Dry Brush;
Application of basic techniques to a painting project;
Value Scale;
Value Sketch;
Monochromatic painting;

Whites & Lights

Techniques for saving whites;
Techniques for regaining lights;
Techniques for adding lights;
Application of above theory to a painting project;

Other Essential Topics

Composition;
Positive & Negative Shapes;
Creating Textures;
Fixing and changing unwanted results;

Although the Watercolor Course can be taken alone, other students usually have chosen to combine the Italian language Courses and the Watercolor Course and that's why we've created the Intensive Art Courses (Italian + Art).

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