Exploring Watercolor: The 3 Layer Method

Service Description

DATE & TIME: JULY 21; 9am to 12pm SIGN UP DEADLINE: JULY 17 Instructor: Deena Ball *Use combo class listing to attend both AM and PM lessons plus discount. COST: Member $65 (***MEMBERS use coupon code EXPLOREMEMBER at checkout***) Non Member $70 Capacity: 10 Skill level: Beginner. Adults only. Location: Maine Art Gallery, then walk to painting location. Be prepared to carry your supplies. Materials: $30 materials fee (cash or check) is payable to the instructor (Deena Ball) on the day of class. All painting supplies will be provided. Students should bring a sketchbook, pencil, and water container (an 8-ounce or larger canning jar is ideal). Please bring hats, sunscreen, water, and any other necessities for spending two hours outdoors. Description: In this three-hour workshop, you'll master the three-layer method of watercolor painting. This approach is particularly valuable for outdoor painting, helping you simplify landscapes by focusing on shapes and values. You'll learn essential watercolor skills including composition, brush techniques, water-to-paint ratio control, color mixing, and material selection. No Rain Date. If weather is poor, class will occur inside the gallery using sketches. About Deena S. Ball:​ Deena S. Ball is a painter and educator based in Falmouth, Maine. She resides on a property steeped in history, where she and her husband are gradually creating a more sustainable landscape for wildlife and themselves, eliminating invasive plants and planting vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and native flora. Deena earned a BA in Art History and Studio Art from Colby College and has taught and exhibited her artwork across the country. Deena served as president of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society and held board positions with both that organization and the Delaware Valley Art League for many years. She also has a strong history of partnering with land trusts to connect local artists with the land and its natural beauty. Recently, Deena has won several awards. Her painting "Exuberance" was selected by David Ethridge (Gallery 1261) as the Floral Honorable Mention recipient for the August Plein Air Salon Art Competition. Her painting Quiet on the El-Covid 19 was selected as a top 100 finalist by T. Allen Lawson in the March 2024 Plein Air Salon. Deena’s painting “Rushing In” received a Jurors award at the Maine Art Gallery event Paint It! Wiscasset, Maine. You can find out more on her website: deenasball.com/