Barbara Nechis. Watercolor from the Heart
The objective in teaching a workshop is to introduce the participants to my thought process in constructing a painting. By learning how I think as I demonstrate various watercolor techniques, students receive tools to stimulate their creative imagination to produce original design in their own personal statements.

I will demonstrate a different method or idea each day, using various techniques to show you how to construct original paintings from both source material and your imagination. You may work with either abstract or realistic forms. I will cover a wide range of subject matter with an emphasis on concept, color, and design. Topics include: wet-into-wet, under-painting and layering, designing with shapes (using realistic or abstract forms), and methods for producing clean washes. Daily demonstrations and critiques each last about an hour, leaving ample time for painting and individual assistance. Critiques will approach problem solving upon the premise that there is always a solution that can turn an unsuccessful painting into a successful one.

Return form plus an $85 deposit to SCWS, c/o Damita Jeter, Executive Director, 80 Ridgecreek Drive, Lexington, SC 29072. Space is limited to the first 25 registrants. You will be invoiced in July for the remaining $240. The fee of $325 covers workshop instruction and lunches only. Materials and accommodations will be student responsibility. A materials list will be mailed to you or can access it by visiting www.barbaranechis.com/workshopspage.htm