Painting II: Watercolor Ink

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Painting with water-based media crosses all great traditions, including East Asian, and European cultures. In European paintings, oil is the dominate choice, however, watercolor and ink wash are a close second. In contrast Chinese painting until recently primarily uses ink wash and watercolor. This class focuses on expanding techniques and aesthetics of painting and drawing. India ink, Sumi ink, Watercolor and Acrylic wash techniques using metal and bamboo pens as well as sticks and brushes will be investigated on both wet and dry paper. Emphasis will be placed on developing a strong graphic sensibility, line quality, tonal range and color individuality.