Sept. 9 & 10 Alvaro Castagnet Watercolor Workshop
Alvaro Castagnet Watercolor Workshop
Workshop Details
Session 1: September 9 - 10 2024 (Monday & Tuesday, 10:30am - 5:00pm)
Cost:
$595
Watercolor Painters
Capture the magic of watercolors in this 2 days painting workshop with Alvaro Castagnet. This is an opportunity to have fun learning from an energetic and colorful master of expressive watercolor.
Alvaro begins with philosophical introduction, thorough explanation of materials to use, and then follows with a demonstration. The demo will focus on bold composition with understanding of the 4 Pillars. You will learn how to make quick decisions and simplify your subject to achieve the most impact. We will discuss color relationships, tonal range, forms, shapes and edges. Participants will then paint until we break for lunch . Alvaro will assist with answering questions and giving advice. Participants are asked to start a second painting for the afternoon session, after Alvaro’s 2nd demonstration.
On the second day, Alvaro will demonstrate twice, explaining the aspects of what makes a successful watercolor. If they wish, participants will have the opportunity to show the work they have produced to receive final advice/critique. Participants will obtain a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the medium.
Alvaro Castagnet
is an inspirational and expressive watercolor painter who has won many prestigious international awards and has been featured in Watercolor Artist Magazine. Alvaro travels around the world exhibiting, judging, and teaching the art of watercolor. He is a member of many art societies, including AWS (American Watercolor Society) and AWI (Australian Watercolor Institute). He is a successful author, holds highly popular workshops, and his works are collected worldwide. He currently lives in Uruguay.
| PAINTS | SUGGESTED PAINTS |
|---|---|
| Cobalt Blue | (not indispensable) |
| Sepia | Titanium White (Daniel Smith) |
| Burnt Sienna Light | Jaune Brilliant #1 (Holbein) |
| Hansa Yellow Deep | Cobalt Teal Blue or |
| Yellow Ochre | Green Turquoise Light |
| Pyrrol Red | Pyrrol Orange (Daniel Smith) |
| Neutral Tint | Lunar Black |
| Viridian | Lunar Blue |
| Alvaro Caliente Grey (DS) | |
| Alvaro Fresco Grey (DS) | |
| Lavender (DS or Holbein ) |
| BRUSHES |
|---|
| Please bring the best you can afford. Alvaro will try to bring some to the workshop. |
| Preferable, round big, MOP shape and pointed brushes sable or squirrel (Suggested: Alvaro’s Signature Brushes made of Premier Squirrel hair, soft and very absorbent, with long handles. # 10, 6, 4, 2, 0, 00, 000, 5/00 and 10/00) |
| 1 rigger or needle point for fine details and lines (like Alvaro’s #8) |
| Small synthetic brushes # 4, 5, 6 (for fine detail work) or 8,10 & 12 (Alvaro’s Escoda Set) |
| PAPER |
|---|
| For workshops, it is best to use from 1/4 to 1/2 sheet size, but of course you can paint in any size you feel comfortable. Alvaro will mostly demonstrate in 1/2 sheets. |
| Saunders Waterford 300 GSM / 140lbs Rough texture off white |
| BAOHNG Watercolor Pad |
| Some smooth paper for charcoal sketches. |
| Paper sizes Alvaro uses: 1/2 imperial = 56x38cms. 1/4 imperial = 38x28cms. Panoramic= 56x19cms |
| ADDITIONAL ITEMS |
|---|
| Sponges, towel, tissues, water container, masking tape, 2b –6b pencil, charcoal sticks, water spray bottle, hair dryer, Painting boards & lightweight easel for outdoor painting (weather permitting). |
NOTE : ALL MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT DAVID ART CENTER with a special discount for Alvaro Workshop participants.
Hotel Information:
David Art Center has a special rate at the Comfort Inn & Suites at Copeland Tower - (Please call (504) 667-6097 to make reservations, and mention Group Code “David Art Center”. Discount cannot be used for online reservations; you must call to get the discounted rate.). This hotel is only 3 blocks from David Art Center.
For more information about the hotel, click here: https://www.choicehotels.com/louisiana/metairie/comfort-inn-hotels/la375
