Floral on Black
Floral on black is a full-day watercolor workshop focused on painting calla lilies with a strong emphasis on value relationships, rich foundational layers, and controlled glazing to build depth and luminosity. We will begin by establishing deep, saturated underpaintings and strong dark-to-light structure, allowing the forms to emerge through contrast rather than outline. The velvety matte black background plays a key role, pushing the luminous petals forward and creating a dramatic sense of space. Selective, gentle glazing is used only where needed to refine edges and enhance subtle color shifts, preserving freshness while building sophistication. The goal is to achieve elegant, sculptural floral forms through restraint, confident value design, and minimal but intentional layering.
Saturday, August 15, 10am - 5pm
Supply
K I T O P T I O N S
$ 7 5 B U Y S U P P L Y K I T ( Daniel Smith pigments, tin palette, Raphael watercolor brush, ceramic mixing palette)
$ 1 0 R E N T S U P P L Y K I T ( 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: Cash, check, or Venmo.
L I S T
Supply
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).
S T U D I O S U P P L I E S P R O V I D E D F O R U S E I N C L A S S :
Fabriano/Baohong Watercolor Paper
Multi-well deep palette
Watercolor backing board
Cloth/Paper towels
Water container
Pencils/Erasers
Pens
Graphite transfer paper
Study Images
Masking tape
Pipettes
Spray bottle
S U P P L I E S T O P U R C H A S E I F Y O U D O N O T B U Y / R E N T A K I T :
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
Hansa Yellow Medium
Quinacridone Gold
Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade)
Ultramarine
Italian Deep Ochre
Pyrrol Scarlet
Burnt Sienna
Pyrrol Crimson
Quinacridone Burnt Scarlet
Quinacridone Rose
Raw Umber
Payne’s Grey
Daniel Smith: Lamp Black Watercolor Stick
B R U S H E S : (Bring soft, absorbent, quality watercolor brushes:
O T H E R S U P P L I E S :
sable, squirrel or synthetic blends. PLEASE NO stiff oil brushes!
Best Budget option noted next to each one below with BB) Mixing Palette (As long as it’s flat, white,
water-resistant! Ceramic salad plate,
serving dish, butcher tray etc.)
#1 Round brush (BB: Princeton Velvetouch)
Scratch watercolor paper for ‘tests’
#4 Round brush (BB: Raphael Soft Aqua)
0.5mm Mechanical pencil
#8 or #10 Round brush (BB: Raphael Soft Aqua)
MONO by Tombow soft eraser
OPTIONAL: Large quill mop brush (BB: Raphael Soft Aqua
