Join Russel and refine the foundational skills learned in Watercolor Basics. Focus on advanced color mixing, complex brush control, and composition. Master your technique in wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, glazing, and lifting pigment for texture. Deepen your understanding of pigment properties, color harmony, and managing tonal values as you develop your artistic voice and engage in constructive critiques. Prerequisite: Russel’s Watercolor Basics or prior basic watercolor instruction covering color theory, blending, and composition. 1 small tube each of cadmium yellow (light), cobalt blue, and alizarin crimson watercolor paints and any other colors you already have (recommended: Winsor & Newton Cotman or higher quality); 1 paint palette (recommended: folding palette); 1 round #10 watercolor brush (recommended: Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold II); 1 inch-wide flat brush; 1 drawing pencil #2H; 1 eraser; 1 lightweight board or piece of cardboard and something to prop it up on (pencil case, slim book); lidded container for water; and two sheets of Arches watercolor paper, 140 lb. cold press, 22x30 inches. Note: Please purchase Arches, as the quality of watercolor paper is essential for handling the techniques you will be taught in class. Total supply cost around $90. **Visit The Art Mart in Portland to purchase your materials and mention Russel’s class to receive 10% off of your order (20% off on First Friday!). Russel Whitten, a local artist and teacher, studied at The Art Students League of New York and Heartwood College of Art and is a member of The Ogunquit Art Association/Barn Gallery. Students adore his laid-back, encouraging teaching style.