Painting: Exploring Watercolor
Once viewed only as a sketching medium for more ambitious studio efforts in oil, watercolors are the most common medium among painters today. In this 6-week class, students will review fundamental concepts, learn about color, tone, edges, and drawing to create watercolor paintings of their own.
Students will study the work of American painters such as Hopper, Sargent, Wyeth, and many others in order to inspire them to greater levels in their own painting. Students will complete practice exercises as well as work on subjects of their choosing. Join J. R. Monks for a deep dive into the beautiful world of watercolors.
Pricing: $240 for Museum Friends and CultureHaus, $255 for members and students, and $300 for non-members. Students will purchase their own materials and should expect to spend $30-$50.
Refund and Class Cancellation Policy: The DAM adheres to a no-refund, no-exchange policy. If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. If a class or workshop is cancelled due to inclement weather or teacher illness, a make-up day will be scheduled as the educator’s schedule allows.
About the Educator
J.R. Monks is a contemporary visual storyteller of the West. He works both directly in the field and in his studio and strives to be honest and bold in his approach creating images that speak to the beauty, grit, and spectacle of the Western United States. J.R. is a 4th generation Colorado rancher and maintains a studio in his small hometown on the eastern plains near the ranch where he was born and continues to live. J.R. feels a deep connection to the landscape and those who live closely in harmony with her, and his art is a humble homage to the infinite complexity of nature. J.R. is a Signature member of the Montana and Colorado Watercolor Societies, with his work included regularly in juried shows across the country.
