Image: Belted Kingfisher, courtesy Ronna Fujisawa
When: Wenesday, June 4, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $25
Non-members: $35
*This is a digital art class.
Belted Kingfishers need access to bodies of water for feeding, and vertical earthen banks for nesting. They hunt in unclouded water that allows them to see prey below the surface, with perches nearby but minimal vegetation obstructing the water. Some of their most common habitats are streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, estuaries, and calm marine waters. Read more about this species here.
In this class, students will paint beautiful Belted Kingfisher portrait, learning how to mix neutral colors, as well as techniques of layering colors to create various feather patterns. Your instructor, Ronna Fujisawa of Salty Water Art, will be your guide through the step-by-step process of painting.
This is an online class open to all levels of watercolor painters. Beginners are welcome!
The suggested materials for this class:
Watercolor suggested colors: Cobalt Blue, Paynes Gray, Transparent Pyrrol Orange, Burnt Sienna
9" x 12” or larger Arches Cold Press 140-pound watercolor paper
#2, #6, #12 round brushes, 1” oval wash brush
Graphite transfer paper for tracing (waxed surface)
Artist tape and board to tape paper down on all four sides for even borders (not on table)
Print-out of the attached photo in color to fit size of your watercolor paper (scroll down for photo, right click to save so you can print it)
Carbon-copy paper for tracing
Pencil to draw or trace, white eraser, water, paper towels
Computer or tablet for watching the class
Ronna Fujisawa is an avid bird watercolor artist residing in Portland, Oregon. Salty Water Art is her educational practice consisting of classes on how to paint birds and in watercolor and watercolor plein air workshops. For more information or questions, contact ronnafujisawa@me.com.