October Art Night

Thanks to Karl Becker and the brave souls who joined him in the heart of Monday night's storm! For those who missed out, we had a great time looking at beautiful watercolor paintings and eating cookies provided by Cordova's Little Bakery. We learned how to transfer line drawings to watercolor paper with the use of tracing paper and light tables, and how to retain correct proportions using a grid system. Karl works with a high level of control and accuracy, and this was evident in his preliminary sketches and in the final detailed paintings. He works in a limited palette, which is made more accessible with the use of his home-made watercolor paint swatch books. We learned the secret of why not every blue and yellow make the green you want, and what to do to achieve the right one. Ooos and Ahhhs were audible as Karl produced some examples of his newer works with real gold leaf incorporated into the background with stunning results. Stay tuned for updates to meet the next artist!