Watercolor Florals (Online)
Taught by Diana Kuan
Diana Kuan is a food writer and photographer based in Brooklyn. She is the author of Red Hot Kitchen, on cooking with Asian hot sauces, and The Chinese Takeout Cookbook, on Chinese food and culture in America. Her work has also appeared in Food & Wine, Time Out New York, and The Boston Globe, among other publications. In addition to writing and photography, Diana has taught cooking classes for the past 10 years in both Beijing and New York. Her favorite foods are dumplings, ramen, and tacos, usually with hot sauce on the side.
Location: Online Class
This is a live, online class via Zoom.
Have you ever wanted to paint beautiful florals using watercolor? Join us in this beginner-friendly class focusing on both cultivated flowers and wildflowers in a loose, expressive way.
In this class you’ll learn:
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Color mixing
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Wet-on-wet techniques
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How to paint 8 different flowers including roses, pansies, sunflowers, and more
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How to paint leaves and foliage to compliment your flowers
Let your inner artist blossom as we paint and bloom together in this fun-filled class!
Materials needed to paint along at home:
- Pencil with eraser
- Watercolor paints. You don't need to purchase expensive paints; even a basic watercolor set with primary colors will be great for this class.
- Watercolor brushes. I will use both larger and smaller round brushes in this class (Sizes 0 to 8), and, but you're welcome to use what you have!
- Watercolor or mixed media paper. (If you need a recommendation, we love Canson XL paper or Strathmore 400 series. Both are very budget friendly and come in different sizes.)
- Palette, disposable plate, or take-out container lid for mixing colors
- Water cup and paper towels
