VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOP: Light & Dimensionality in Watercolor with Reuben Negrón

Watercolor is often lauded as either one of the most unforgiving artistic mediums or as a sketching tool only meant for studies. However, contrary to these opinions, watercolor is actually a versatile painting medium capable of intense depth, color, and complexity that can rival the most celebrated oil paintings.

In this three-day workshop, artist Reuben Negrón will demystify watercolors by guiding workshop participants, step-by-step, through his process. From start to finish, Reuben will highlight the importance of beginning with an underpainting, working in layers, and allowing for improvisation. By building a painting from the ground up, the class will learn the value of establishing a strong structural drawing, pushing contrast, and the ever-shifting relationships of color. This workshop will also include lectures and discussions on materials and best practices.

Schedule:

Friday, June 21 - Public Demo, 6-10pm
Saturday, June 22 - Workshop, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, June 23 - Workshop, 10am - 5pm

Tuition:

Early Registration through May 3: $405 (Student Rate: $345)

Regular Registration through June 21: $450 (Student Rate: $383)

LOCATION: 

Unless otherwise specified, all courses are hosted at Manifest's new facility at 'M1' in Clifton at 3464 Central Parkway. Manifest's new facility provides multiple studio classrooms, private lesson space, a darkroom, a film processing room, and a multi-purpose lecture and class meeting space as well as on-site parking, grounds, and exterior spaces in which to relax, discuss, and make art. The studios are outfitted with professional equipment, furniture, and study aids.