with Tony Armendariz
This class is designed to give intermediate and advanced level students approaches to painting the human form in watercolor. All painting will be done using photo references. Tony can supply reference materials if needed but, students should be able to provide their own. A variety of techniques and approaches will be discussed. Some of these may include value studies, limited palette approach, layering, skin tones, feature details and composition. Students taking this class should have some confidence with their drawing skills and some experience with watercolor.
This class is designed to be repeated.
Tuesday, 1pm - 3pm
Instructor: Tony Armendariz
Registration and Fees
Become a member of the Oak Park Art League and save on class registration.
Members: $175.00; after 9/7/2025: $195.00
Non-Members: $195.00; after 9/7/2025: $215.00
Advance registration required.
Registration Code of Conduct Policy
MATERIALS:
BRING YOUR OWN PAPER TOWELS!
Paper
Arches 140 lb. watercolor block paper (cold press, 20 sheets with the green cover) 11 x 14
https://www.dickblick.com/items/arches-watercolor-block-11-x-14-cold-press-20-sheets/ ($51.75)
Brushes
These are the good quality brushes that I use. They should last you a long time.
Richeson Synthetic Watercolor Brush Series 9000 Round #8($10.70)
https://www.jerrysartarama.com/richeson-synthetic-watercolor-brush-series-9000-round-no8-29118
Richeson Synthetic Watercolor Brush Series 9000 Round #14 ($23.76)
https://www.jerrysartarama.com/richeson-synthetic-watercolor-brush-series-9000-round-no14-29121
Richeson Synthetic Watercolor Brush Series 9010 Flat Wash #1 ($33.06)
https://www.jerrysartarama.com/richeson-synthetic-watercolor-brush-series-9010-flat-wash-1in-40296
Paints
You can purchase the 5 ml to begin with. Winsor & Newton, Holbein or Daniel Smith are good brands.
Must have:
French Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Lemon Yellow
Winsor Red
Sepia
Payne’s Gray
Other Items
Large plastic palette with individual paint wells and a large area for mixing. Jones Palette is good: https://www.dickblick.com/products/jones-palette-kit-ii/ ($21.45)
Large container (32 oz.) for water.
Drawing pencils/plastic eraser
Paper towels
Small Spray bottle