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Winner of the top prize in the
National Watercolor Society 87th Annual Exhibition 2007. Workshop description
To see more of Nicholas' work, please go to:
http://www.nicholassimmons.com All workshops require a non-refundable deposit of $75.00 to hold your place. Deposits may be mailed to
Gallery email:
Nicholas Simmons Workshop Description click here for printable version of description and list A class syllabus is a difficult thing to do in my case - I don't have a set routine, but lead the class and follow the vibe of what they need/like...at the same time. Basically, though, it goes like this: Monday - discuss and demonstrate watercolor problems, mistakes, and interesting techniques. Tuesday - start a painting using some of the new techniques demonstrated on Monday - possibly a "batik" watercolor piece Wednesday - first half of the day an intense PhotoShop demonstration with my digital projector and laptop. Second half of the day, finish painting started yesterday. Thursday - new painting, different technique - possibly poured painting Friday - new painting, different technique - possibly gesso/watercolor technique. Everybody will paint everyday. Everybody receives individual attention and regular class critique sessions. Lots of other stuff in between that's hard to explain on paper! There is not enough time to get into complex paintings, and the cross section of abilities in workshops necessitates introducing techniques and concepts that all levels can get into quickly and benefit from. People seem to love the PhotoShop demo, and that actually is pretty complex as I build the concept for a large painting from scratch using reference photos. There is no time for them to do this in class, but many people use some of the ideas later, and the ones who aren't into computers simply enjoy seeing and understanding the process. Some drawing will be necessary, but nothing time-consuming. I think people will end up using subject matter I suggest, and they certainly don't need to bring computers. Reference photos and the like are optional and up to each student. Supply List Overall, I’m not that concerned with materials and don’t believe they are as important as concepts and composition/design elements. This list comprises most of what I use, but is in no way mandatory.
Artist quality
watercolors and/or fluid acrylic paint
(I use DaVinci for both)
Full sheets of 140 lb. hot press or cold press paper
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