ITALIAN STREET SCENE
A Study in Values, Glowing Warmth & 1-Point Perspective
July 19, 9am - 4pm
Italian Street Scene: A Study in Values, Glowing Warmth and 1-Point Perspective is a full-day immersive workshop that transports you to the sunlit streets of Italy while sharpening essential watercolor skills. Begin with a value study and learn to build strong compositions using one-point perspective—perfect for capturing charming alleys and architectural depth. Discover techniques for rendering stone and brick textures using dry brush, wet-on-wet blending, and strategic negative space. You’ll work with an analogous warm color palette to mix luminous, glowing hues and learn how to save the light—a crucial skill for creating atmosphere and sun-soaked vibrancy. This class balances structured drawing with expressive watercolor methods for a beautiful, glowing street scene. What is your goal for this class?
 
$75 BUY SUPPLY KIT (Daniel Smith pigments, tin palette, watercolor brush, ceramic mixing palette)
$5 RENT SUPPLY KIT (Above kit, available to rent for the day to try it out)
When you BUY or RENT your supply kit, all other supplies needed for the class will be available at the studio for your use! SO easy! All borrowed Studio supplies and materials will remain at the studio at the conclusion of class.
BUY or RENT your supply kit day of class. Payments will be made directly to the instructor (Monica Austin): Cash, check, or Venmo.Please contact the gallery and let us know if you are renting or buying so Monica can have the right kits for class - (817)454-4107
 
All supplies listed below will be used during this class. Studio supplies will be provided for class and will remain at the studio.
(Yes, of course, you are welcome to purchase any/all of the studio supplies listed below for your own use, if you so choose. You will find all items useful for your ongoing watercolor practice at home).
 
STUDIO SUPPLIES PROVIDED FOR USE IN CLASS:
Watercolor Paper, Watercolor backing board , Cloth/Paper towels, Water container,
Pencils/Erasers, Pens, Graphite transfer paper, Reference Images, Masking tape Masking fluid, Pipettes, Spray bottle
 
SUPPLIES TO PURCHASE IF YOU DO NOT BUY/RENT A KIT:

W A T E R C O L O R S : Daniel Smith pigments (or comparative professional brand Holbein, M. Graham,Sennelier, Winsor & Newton, Qor. To truly experience the capability, color, and magic of watercolor good pigments are essential!)
Lemon Yellow
Quinacridone Gold
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)
Ultramarine
Quinacridone Rose
Burnt Ochre
Raw Umber

BRUSHES: (Bring soft, absorbent, quality watercolor brushes: sable, squirrel or blends. PLEASE NO stiff oil brushes!)
#1 or #2 Round brush
#4 Round brush
#8 Round brush
OPTIONAL: Large quill mop brush

OPTIONAL OTHER SUPPLIES:(studio supplies available to use, but NOT take home)
Mixingpalette(flat white ceramic dish)
Drafting or Masking tape
Scratch watercolor paper for ‘tests’
0.5mm Mechanical pencil
White or Black plastic eraser
Transparent plastic 12” ruler
Watercolor back board