Botanical Art in Watercolor & Pencil: Cacti Florals

This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor, and pencil. We will explore Cacti Florals as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 20 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing & watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of the class will be focused on creating a variety of common cacti florals with leaning into the watercolor and pencil applications we learn.

Main Concepts: Basics in drawing and watercolor color application & techniques

Please provide your own art materials. Recommended art supplies:

• 2H, 4H, 2B or Color pencil w/ eraser,
• Eraser (Streader), kneaded eraser & ruler
• Plain paper, printer paper, or sketchbook for drawing warmups
• Any Size, 140lb. cold press watercolor paper. Can be cut down to small square sizes for final illustration: 5”x5”, 4”x4” etc.
• Watercolors – Winsor & Newton Assorted Colors 6-12pk (Any variety of watercolor brand and colors are okay)
• Paint Brushes: #4 Long Round, #6 Long Round, & Synthetic inexpensive brush for mixing.
• 2 water jars/cups
• Towel, or paper towel
• Mixing palette
• A few reference photos will be sent out before class begins
• Optional: colored Pencils, small spray bottle, or eyedropper

Instructor

Adela Antoinette

Adela Antoinette (She/Her) is a published illustrator, designer and makeup artist. As a southwest born desert dweller, Antoinette’s work primarily centers on Sonoran Desert flora but fluctuates within botany through visiting different regions across the states. She specializes in various traditional mediums including her favorite, watercolor in which she has taught in workshops and classes at the Denali Education Center and The Drawing Studio. Her work has been displayed in various galleries in Arizona, Alaska, and California. Antoinette studied illustration and design at the University of Arizona, receiving her degree in Visual Communication. She is a Tucson, Arizona artist currently living in New York City.