Atmospheric Watercolor Two Day Workshop with Radhika Srinivas
April 28 - 29, 2024
Dive into the world of atmospheric watercolor painting in this comprehensive workshop. Over the course of two days, explore the techniques and subtleties required to infuse your watercolor landscapes with depth, distance, and emotion, all while working with a limited color palette. This workshop is perfectly suited for watercolor artists looking to elevate their work and add a touch of magic to their paintings.
About the Workshop
Atmospheric Watercolor - A Two Day Workshop with Radhika Srinivas
April 28 & 29, 10-4pm each day
In this two-day workshop, you'll learn the techniques and subtleties required to infuse your watercolor landscapes with mood, depth, and distance. With a limited color palette, you'll explore the world of atmospheric watercolor painting and add a touch of magic to your work. This workshop is perfect for watercolor artists looking to elevate their skills and take their paintings to the next level.
We will be working from reference photographs that will be provided by Radhika, and these will serve as the basis for our paintings. The workshop will be hosted at Square Pear Gallery located in charming downtown Kennett Square, PA, not far from Longwood Gardens. It is a perfect venue for learning new things in a relaxed and peaceful environment. I hope you can join us!
A recommended materials list is provided below. This is an intermediate level workshop. Class size is limited to 9 students. The cost for this workshop is $400.00. Coffee, pastries and lunch are included. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions. We will plan to get together for dinner on Sunday evening at a nearby restaurant (this is not included in the fee).
Cancellation policy: 50% refund if cancelled 30 days prior to the start of the workshop
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Artwork by Radhika Srinivas
Meet Radhika Srinivas
Radhika Srinivas is an accomplished artist based in Philadelphia, with a long list of accolades to her name. Her work has been recognized in numerous juried exhibitions and Plein air events at both regional and national levels. Notably, she has won the Outstanding Watercolor Award in the Bold Brush Online monthly competition multiple times (2015, 2016, 2018, and 2023), and her painting “Mercury” won 2nd Place Overall in the Plein Air Salon Competition for the month of August 2023. Radhika's talent has also been featured in a four-page article in the prestigious International Magazine, The Art of Watercolour, published in France.
Her work has been recognized by Miles Copeland the Third, an entertainment executive and former manager of the music band, The Police, who acquired two of her paintings during her recent trip to France. Her paintings can also be found in the collection of the city of Wilmington, Delaware, The Valley Forge National Park, and Raymond James Financial, as well as in private collections in the USA, India, and Singapore.
Radhika draws inspirations for her paintings from her travels around the world, Chester County, Pennsylvania and everyday urban street life. Her specialty lies in capturing urban landscapes with an emphasis on architectural elements and the suggestion of busy city life. With her paintings, she aims to transport viewers to that time and place and experience the feeling of being there. Her style is very impressionistic and evocative, with just enough suggestions and detail to weave a story for the audience. She starts each painting with sketches, value, and color studies from her own photographic references or painting en Plein air, which then leads to a finished painting. She is a signature member and the Past President of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society, a signature member of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, and affiliated with the National Watercolor Society and the American Impressionist Society. You can find her work at Square Pear Fine Art Gallery in Kennett Square, PA.
Materials List
Recommended Material List
Paper: Arches 140 lb. Cold Press/rough, Watercolor Block, Saunders Lb Cold Press /rough or Hahnemuhle 140lb Cold Press/rough. All are available in blocks of 9x12” or larger. A full sheet can also be cut into quarter sheets and attached to a board.
Brushes:
● Wash Brush - Flat hake or a synthetic blend - 1”/11/2” or a Synthetic squirrel mop brush
● Round Brushes - 6”, 14” Some of the brands I use are Escoda Perla and Black Velvet Watercolor Brushes 3000S. Both are good synthetic brushes. ● Rigger or Liner Brush - These brushes make fine lines with ease. A good alternative is also a smaller size round brush like a size 2” from above suggested brands.
Paints: Daniel Smith, Holbein
● Yellows - Yellow Ochre, Isoidoline Yellow (Daniel Smith), Cadmium Yellow Light
● Reds - Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Opera Rose, Pyrrhol Orange ● Blues - Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo Turquoise
● Oranges - Permanent Orange
● Greens - Viridian
● Purples- Mineral Violet
● Browns- Burnt Sienna, Sepia
● Semi Opaques - Jaune Brilliant 1 and 2 (Daniel Smith), Lavender (Holbein) ● Neutral Tint by either Daniel Smith or Windsor and Newton
Other Supplies:
Palette - I use a Stephen Quiller Travelling Palette that is very useful for mixing colors according to the color wheel. You can use any palette with a large mixing surface that you are comfortable with.
Pencils - Mechanical or any 2b pencil, Kneaded Eraser, Viva Paper towel roll, Water container, masking tape, backing board to attach the paper, sponge, spray bottle (Holbein spray bottle), small sketchbook.
Disclaimer: The above materials are just a recommendation that I use. It is important to use paper that is at least 140 lb or higher to get good results. You can use any of the above brands for paints. These make for excellent color mixing and granulation. I have listed a mix of both warm and cool colors in each of the color categories.