July Watercolors (4 sessions) Robert Baterman- Wildlife Compostition & Design

4-Week Acrylic Class (July, 7,14,21,28) Tuesdays at 10am. Learning from the Masters. Robert Bateman is known for his powerful wildlife paintings that emphasize strong composition, thoughtful design, and respect for the subject. In this four-session class, students will focus on understanding animal form, gesture, and placement within a composition. Students will learn how to simplify complex subjects, establish strong value structure, and avoid over-detailing. This class emphasizes observation, restraint, and storytelling through wildlife imagery. Watercolor Supply List (July – Robert Bateman) Use the standard watercolor supply list. Paint Watercolor tube paint (brand does not matter) Basic color palette, including: Payne’s Grey Yellow Ochre Vandyke Brown Chinese White Paper Watercolor paper, 9 x 12 inches 140 lb Cold Press GOOD quality paper is very important Recommended brands: Arches Canson Artist’s Loft (watercolor line only) Brushes Squirrel mop brush (medium is best) #9 round #6 round One small flat brush One very tiny detail brush Other Suggested Supplies Pebeo Drawing Gum (masking fluid) Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bleed Proof White HB graphite pencil Kneaded eraser