MASTERING WATERCOLOR: THE 3-VALUE METHOD with Jim Starr

TUESDAYS | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | $120M/$140NM

Join us for a 4-week watercolor course designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills and develop their unique style. We will start with the fundamentals, including the 3-Value Method. Each week, we will paint together using the same reference image, following step-by-step demonstrations.

Supply List: 

Watercolor Fundamentals and the 3 Value Method

1. Watercolor Pads or Block Paper- look for 100% cotton rag paper- 9”x12” or larger

2. Brushes

3. Kneaded Eraser

4. 2B Pencils or Lead Holder Pencil

5. Covered Watercolor Palette

6. Paper Towel Roll

7. Water Containers

8. Watercolor Paints in Tubes (15 ml size)

List of recommended tube colors

·       Burnt Umber
·       Raw Umber
·       New Gamboge Yellow or Gamboge Yellow
·       Ultramarine Blue
·       Quinacridone Rose
·       Cobalt Blue
·       Cobalt Turquoise
·       Cerulean Blue
·       Vermillion
·       Burnt Sienna
·       Raw Sienna
·       Lemon Yellow or Hansa Yellow
·       Hookers Green
·       Payne’s Gray
·       Gray Neutral Tint
·       Yellow Ochre
·       Quinacridone Magenta
·       Sap Green

A COMPREHENSIVE LIST CAN BE FOUND HERE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AND ALTERNATIVES. 

JIM STARR - Supply List Watercolor Fundamentals and the 3 Value Method.pdf

JIM STARR achieved his dream of pursuing a career in art by earning a BFA in Art/Illustration from Carnegie Mellon University. For over 25 years, he has worked as a freelance illustrator, creating digital art for advertising, corporate, and editorial projects, including children's books. In addition to his work as an illustrator, Jim is a fine artist who regularly paints with traditional media and takes on commissioned projects.

Jim has continuously honed his skills, particularly in watercolor, through classes and workshops with master watercolorists. He is an active member of the Pittsburgh Illustrators Club and the PA Watercolor Society, and he holds Signature Membership in the Baltimore Watercolor Society.

Jim is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and passion for art and illustration. You can view his illustration work at jimstarr.com and his fine art paintings at jimstarrart.com.