Jan Heaton

Discover inspiration from locally grown produce found in farmers’ markets. Capture not only what you observe, but also your interpretation of subject, as you render the forms with watercolor. Learn to simplify and abstract subject matter and record the essence of a fruit or vegetable with minimal marks. Develop various approaches to the invention of personal color choices and imagery to stretch your preconceived notions of these elements and their initial meaning. Basic drawing, painting, technique, color theory, color mixing, design and composition are explored.

Observe flowers with an exciting new perspective using abstraction interpreted in watercolor. In this class, participants capture not only what they see using watercolor, but also personal responses as they paint form, line, shape, and work in color. One day of the workshop is spent on color theory and mixing. Daily demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and sharing painted work provide the foundation for a dynamic exploration of this nuanced medium.

This workshop invites students to find the balance between spontaneity and control within the watercolor medium. We explore the evolution of abstract form from the observed reality of nature, with an emphasis on color palette. Each student completes a series of work that explores one central subject. This course focuses on the line, color, structure, and form in relation to natural objects. Various experimental techniques and tools that can be utilized to create a finished painting are demonstrated. Activities include presentations of visual images, discussions of abstract painting, and student-instructor consultations.

Observe flowers with an exciting new perspective using abstraction interpreted in watercolor. Students capture not only what they see using watercolor, but also their personal responses as they paint form, line, shape, and work in color. One day of the workshop is focused on color theory and mixing. Daily demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and sharing with other students provide the foundation for a dynamic exploration of this nuanced medium.

This workshop invites students to find the balance between spontaneity and control within the watercolor medium. Students explore the evolution of abstract form from the observed reality of a singular leaf or a group of leaves. Each student completes a series of work that explores one central subject, focusing on the line, color, structure, and form of leaves. Various experimental techniques and tools that can be utilized to create a finished painting are demonstrated. Activities include presentations of visual images, discussions of abstract painting, and student-instructor consultations.

Observe flowers with an exciting new perspective using abstraction interpreted in watercolor. Students capture not only what they see using watercolor, but also their personal responses as they paint form, line, shape, and work in color. Daily demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and presentations provide the foundation for a dynamic exploration of this nuanced medium. A one-day plein air painting experience is part of this workshop, as a way to work from life and take it back into the studio to condense and deconstruct.

Gardenias, peonies, bougainvillea, camellias, and zinnias serve as inspiration in this class, where students learn to paint big, juicy, abstract florals captured in watercolor through demonstrations and one-on-one instruction. Emphasis is on observing flowers with a new perspective, capturing not only what can be seen but also the internal reaction and interpretation of forms. Artists learn to simplify and abstract subject matter, record the essence of nature with minimal marks, and develop various approaches to the invention of personal color choices and imagery—stretching preconceived notions of these elements and their initial meaning.

In this class, students learn to capture what they see and translate their responses, interpreting nature with fluid watercolor. They learn to simplify and abstract subject matter with minimal marks and a broad spectrum of techniques, creating bold and captivating works on paper, and developing color palettes and imagery to stretch preconceived notions of these elements and their initial meaning. This workshop explores how inspiration translates observations into abstract, graphic, and bold watercolors. Students learn how to economize their mark-making and focus on elements like pattern and color through watercolor, observing details in nature with a fresh perspective.

This course allows students to capture and interpret nature via the fluid medium of watercolor. Participants learn to simplify and abstract subject matter with minimal marks and a broad spectrum of techniques to create bold and captivating works on paper. They develop color palettes and imagery to stretch their preconceived notions and initial meanings. This workshop guides students through the process of observation, inspiration and translation of the seen world into abstract, graphic and bold watercolors. Participants learn how to economize their mark-making and focus on elements like pattern and color, observing details in nature with a fresh perspective.

Capture what you see; translate what you feel, all via the fluid medium of watercolor. Learn to simplify and abstract subject matter with minimal marks and a broad spectrum of techniques to create bold and captivating works on paper. Develop color palettes and imagery to stretch your preconceived notions of these elements and their initial meaning. This workshop guides students through how inspiration translates observations into graphic and bold watercolors. Students learn how to economize their mark-making and focus on elements like pattern and color through watercolor, observing details in nature with a fresh perspective.