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ART 29 — Watercolor Essentials

Quarter: Spring
Instructor(s): Joshua Moreno
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Online
Date(s): Apr 6—Jun 1
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Mondays
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 6:00—7:50 pm (PT)
Please Note: No class on May 25
Tuition: $465
   
Refund Deadline: Apr 8
 
Unit(s): 1
   
Enrollment Limit: 35
  
Status: Registration opens Feb 23 8:30 am (PT)
 
Quarter: Spring
Day: Mondays
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 6:00—7:50 pm (PT)
Date(s): Apr 6—Jun 1
Unit(s): 1
Location: Online
 
Tuition: $465
 
Refund Deadline: Apr 8
 
Instructor(s): Joshua Moreno
 
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
 
Enrollment Limit: 35
 
Recording Available: Yes
 
Status: Registration opens Feb 23 8:30 am (PT)
 
Please Note: No class on May 25
 
 
This hands-on course is designed to introduce beginners to the fundamental techniques, tools, and principles of watercolor painting. We will start with abstract projects to acquaint students with foundational techniques, progress through botanical studies and still-life paintings, and culminate in exploring landscape compositions, ensuring a diverse and enriching learning experience. Throughout the course, students will experiment with various watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet, dry brush, and glazing, to achieve different effects and textures. They will explore color theory and learn to mix and blend pigments to create vibrant and harmonious compositions. Through guided exercises and projects, students will develop their understanding of composition, light, and perspective and gain confidence in expressing themselves creatively through this versatile medium.

Students must purchase their own art supplies for this course, the cost of which will depend on students’ individual needs.

JOSHUA MORENO
Lecturer, Department of Art & Art History, Stanford

Joshua Moreno's work examines the overlapping relationship between natural and human-made environments, emphasizing patterns and systems of efficiency. Through painting, installation, drawing, and film, he re-evaluates everyday spaces and objects, with attention to elemental phenomena. Since 2012, Moreno has been teaching courses in art history, filmmaking, and art. He teaches drawing at Stanford and co-founded an art collective called "all of us." He received an MFA in studio art from Stanford.