{"product_id":"watercolor-realism-bee-on-a-block-with-sherree-rodriguez","title":"Watercolor Realism: Bee on a Block With Sherree Rodriguez","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kMp0We OcVpRe\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"xDetDlgDesc\" class=\"NI2kfb S4zwaf\"\u003eSaturday, Jan 2 | Noon-5pm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"NI2kfb S4zwaf\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003eTaught by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/pages\/instructor-sherree-rodriguez\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSherree Rodriguez\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAges 18+\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/pages\/class-faqs\"\u003eClass FAQs\/Cancelation Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wished you could paint flowers, leaves, and garden treasures with luminous color and beautiful detail — and feel proud of the results? This welcoming, confidence-building class will gently guide you into watercolor realism, using transparent layers, thoughtful color mixing, and approachable techniques that help create depth, glow, and texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful class for beginners and returning painters who want to slow down, learn real watercolor skills, and feel supported every step of the way. No drawing confidence needed — we’ll use transfer techniques so you can focus on learning the joy of painting without pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll start with a segment on color mixing using a thoughtfully chosen watercolor palette, so your paintings feel rich, vivid, and lightfast. You’ll learn why these paints work beautifully together, along with simple techniques to identify great paints in the future. This  class focuses on the use of American Easel Watermedia boards for a different texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve taken a class in this series before, you’re absolutely welcome back! We’ll be painting fresh subjects, exploring new approaches, and deepening skills with additional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn to:\u003cbr\u003e– Build luminous, layered color\u003cbr\u003e– Create realistic texture and detail\u003cbr\u003e– Use transparent staining pigments to your advantage\u003cbr\u003e– Paint garden subjects with clarity and confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a warm, low-pressure class with room to ask questions, explore, and enjoy the process. We’ll even pause mid-way for a snack and stretch break — please feel free to bring something to enjoy. You’ll leave with new skills, a finished or nearly finished watercolor piece, and a renewed sense of creative joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"v1MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote type=\"cite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v1v1pre\"\u003eNote: All regular priced supplies are available at 20% off from Art Department for this class. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Easel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/ae-watermedia-panels?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=watermedi\u0026amp;_psid=dcdf3d1d4\u0026amp;_ss=e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatermedia cradled birch board, 5 x 7\"\u003c\/a\u003e. Students who paint quickly may bring a second board to start a second painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Quality Watercolor paint is required. Please do not bring student-grade (Cotman) paint. See the inspiration photo for the color range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaints we will use in this class. Students lacking confidence in mixing paint are encouraged to bring these specific, professional grade pigments and brands. If a substitution must be made, then go with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe paint number in a different brand. It will not be the same but will be closer than a\u003cbr\u003epaint with a similar name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinsor Newton \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/pro-watercolor-wn?variant=46944659669245\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBurnt Sienna\u003c\/a\u003e (PR 101)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinsor Newton\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/pro-watercolor-wn?variant=37160333115549\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Winsor Blue Green Shade\u003c\/a\u003e (PB15)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaniel Smith \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/dswc15ml?variant=43800775295229\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuinacridone Pink\u003c\/a\u003e (PV 42)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM Graham \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/m-graham-wc?variant=37157993087133\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndian Yellow \u003c\/a\u003e(PY 110)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Supplies you will need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInexpensive watercolor paper (wood fiber based) several sheets, or a tablet\u003cbr\u003eSuch as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/xl-watercolor-pads-30-sheets?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=07016bd53\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanson\u003c\/a\u003e or Strathmore. This will be used for color mixing practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn assortment of synthetic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/selectartistebrushes?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=select+artist\u0026amp;_psid=e2e322f46\u0026amp;_ss=e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewatercolor brushes\u003c\/a\u003e (round) in sizes: 1, 3, 6, 8, or a\u003cbr\u003esimilar range of sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/zen-royal-langnickel-brushes?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=scrubber+\u0026amp;_psid=03ccbfe90\u0026amp;_ss=e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScrubber Brush\u003c\/a\u003e - small to medium sizes, as related to the brush sizes listed. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuart-size Containers for water (2)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA roll of paper towels or box of lotion-free facial tissue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/tim-holtz-distress-sprayer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=spray+bott\u0026amp;_psid=494c5015c\u0026amp;_ss=e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpray bottle\u003c\/a\u003e for water\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine tip pencil, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/graphgear-300-mechanical-pencils?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9dd07c8bb\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGraphgear 300\u003c\/a\u003e mechanical pencil with HB .7 ml lead\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKneaded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/generals-jumbo-kneaded-eraser?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=691a2e9b1\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeraser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite eraser, like Faber-Castell\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA palette with several inches of flat space for mixing paint, such as  Mijello Fusion\u003cbr\u003e24  or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/airtight-watercolor-18-well-palette-box?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=airtight+palett\u0026amp;_psid=78fd02874\u0026amp;_ss=e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArt Advantage Airtight\u003c\/a\u003e watercolor folding palette box. The most important\u003cbr\u003efactor is a broad, flat mixing field.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/graphite-paper-1?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=graphite+paper\u0026amp;_psid=f2ab7b742\u0026amp;_ss=e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egraphite paper\u003c\/a\u003e (to transfer drawing)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/artist-tape?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=tape\u0026amp;_psid=0b71ecce6\u0026amp;_ss=e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIvory or white artist's tape\u003c\/a\u003e - 1\/2 or ¾”, such as Art Alternative brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sherree Rodriguez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71733196980477,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/0338\/2429\/files\/IMG_1171_fe3a5cef-1894-4f76-a3ef-bbaf516c3295.jpg?v=1793299669","url":"https:\/\/artdepartmentsupply.com\/products\/watercolor-realism-bee-on-a-block-with-sherree-rodriguez","provider":"Art Department LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}