Watercolor Illustration (6 Sessions)
Adult Class | FULL
Explore the beauty of watercolor illustration in this creative, beginner-friendly class. Learn essential techniques like color blending, layering, brush control, and composition while creating expressive artwork inspired by nature, everyday objects, and imagination. Perfect for artists of all skill levels looking to develop confidence and a unique painting style.
What You Will Learn:
- Essential watercolor techniques like blending, layering, and brush control
- Color mixing and composition for expressive illustrations
- How to create your own unique watercolor style with confidence
Please note: There is no class scheduled for 9/21 (Yom Kippur) or 10/12 (Indigenous Peoples' Day).
Please bring the materials below to our first class. Brand suggestions are intended to guide students who don’t own materials; if you already own some of these materials, there is no need to go out and get a specific brand. If you have any questions about materials, do not hesitate to reach out with questions.
-Paint: Any set of artist-quality watercolors (pans or tubes) will work for this class. Try to find a set with 10 colors. Some brand suggestions are Daniel Smith, Windsor and Newton, Van Gogh and Holbein, but any brand will do.
-Brushes: Two to three "round" watercolor brushes between sizes 1 and 12. I'd recommend Princeton Velvet Touch, but any watercolor brushes will do.
-Paper: Any watercolor paper pad 9"x12" or smaller will work for this class. Try to find a 140 lb, cold press pad with 24 pages or more. Recommended brands are Canson, Strathmore, or Farbriano, but any brand will do.
-3”x4” watercolor pad, same specs as above (optional)
-Set of pencils with 2B, HB, and 2H
-White rubber eraser
-1” Blue tape (optional)
-Rags or a roll of paper towels (optional). We have brown paper towels in the studio if you’re okay with using those.
-Plastic palette with wells
-Two clean cups/containers for water
Jess Cruz
Jess Cruz is a queer artist based in South Philly. Some of her favorite things to paint are other people's favorite things: people, places, food, pets and pretty much anything else that makes them smile. Jess teaches both adults and children at Fleisher and loves to help her students create colorful, joy-inspiring works of art.