Painting the Sierra in Watercolor : with Olga Freedman Talkovsky

Demo & Watercolor Workshop: Wednesday September 23rd, 7:30am-3:30pm 

The majestic Eastern Sierra is inspirational for Olga Freedman Talkovsky. Her workshop will share how she captures a little bit of the ‘soul of the place’, its air, its light, its sun, and the breeze, using watercolor on paper. Olga will demonstrate how to capture dramatic mountain scenery and quaint building structures in her unique style in a morning demo, and then offer hands-on feedback to participants in the afternoon session. Have fun moving to multiple locations to fully experience plein air.

Class Fee: $200 Demo & Workshop

Meet at Mono Arts Council at 7:30am, then caravan to June Lake for morning session; move to Lee Vining Main St or Mono Lake for afternoon session. Final location TBD. Lunch on your own or with your new plein air friends 11:30ish-12:30pm (lunch not included). Locations subject to change pending weather conditions. MAC will update workshop attendees with any changes. 

Suggested Materials List:

-Watercolor paper - pad or block (ideally cold pressed). If you plan to use your workshop pieces for the contest, the paper will need to be stamped; Paper size 12 x 16 or 11 x 15 recommended 

-A firm Board to attach paper with tape if not using watercolor block; bring artist tape.

-Brushes - round watercolor brushes, large, medium and thin. 

-Easel & plein air shade umbrella if sunny, folding stool if you prefer to paint sitting down. 

-Water for mixing and brush clean up

-Palette for paint mixing (palette paper, or it can be substituted by freezer/wax paper). 

-Watercolor paints: any professional level transparent watercolor brand that you like 

Olga uses: Windsor and Newton professional for superior quality; or Rosa Gallery brand for a great quality on a budget; these colors suggested: Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Cerulean Blue, Yellow Ochre, Golden Ochre, Umbra, Sepia, English Red, Emerald Green, Olive Green; your set will likely have yellow, red, black options, too. 

Other Items to bring:

• sketchbook & soft pencils, water, snacks, sunscreen, hat, and clothing to layer.

Note: Olga will be painting a quick demo first in each location, then providing one on one instruction for this workshop so space is limited to 12 participants.