July 5 & 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Class fee is $180
Watercolor and wax is an interesting combination, and when you add in a delicately textured rice paper… WOW! The results are fantastic and lovely, with rich bold colors and soft textures created by the natural qualities of rice paper. Erica will lead you step by step through the process of layering paint and wax, teaching you all the skills you will need to know to start creating your own watercolor batiks. From choosing good reference photos and designing strong compositions to where to apply wax and how to make corrections when you make a mistake. This is an incredibly fun technique that encourages you to paint loosely and playfully. Some experience using watercolor is helpful but not required. All levels of painters, from beginners to advanced, are encouraged to join the fun!
This in-person class will be held here at Wanderwood, in our event barn. This is an indoor environment with comfortable restrooms + space. Students are expected to bring their own painting supplies and will receive a supply list prior to class. This class is open to all levels of painting ability. There will be a short break for lunch; please bring your own lunch to enjoy.
Erica Qualey in her home studio in midcoast Maine.
About Erica:
Erica brings to her workshops 20 years of knowledge gained from experience as a professional watercolor artist. She is a sought after teacher and is known by her students to be gentle and encouraging, yet very thorough with her instruction. Erica is an award winning watercolor artist. She received a BFA in design from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY and is a Signature Member of The New England Watercolor Society. She has exhibited internationally and has been published in Splash 19: The Illusion of Light. She has worked as a teaching artist for many years, including 10 years at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, ME and the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. She was recently awarded a grant from the Maine Arts Association supporting her work as a virtual art educator.
For more information, you are invited to visit Erica’s website or contact Erica by email at ericaqualey@gmail.com .