Introduction to Watercolor: Illustrating Nature | Rebecca Jabs | Mon-Thur, July 21-24 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Adult | Watercolor | All Levels
Members: $565 | Non-Members: $605
Course ID: 2D2519
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by June 16, 2025.
Concept
Explore the basics of watercolor as a medium for illustrating natural subjects. This workshop provides an introduction to pigments, paper preparation, techniques for watercolor, and mixed media options.
Experience
Work through guided exercises to build confidence and experience with watercolor, and equip yourself with the knowledge to continue your practice beyond this workshop. Choose your favorite natural subjects such as plants, animals, and other natural specimens using personal photo references. Nurture your creativity, improve your artistic skill, and experiment with plants, nature, and our shared environment in new ways.
Skill Level
Suitable for the beginner, but relevant for intermediate and advanced students; some drawing and/or watercolor experience is helpful but not necessary.
Adult | Watercolor | All Levels
Members: $565 | Non-Members: $605
Course ID: 2D2519
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by June 16, 2025.
Concept
Explore the basics of watercolor as a medium for illustrating natural subjects. This workshop provides an introduction to pigments, paper preparation, techniques for watercolor, and mixed media options.
Experience
Work through guided exercises to build confidence and experience with watercolor, and equip yourself with the knowledge to continue your practice beyond this workshop. Choose your favorite natural subjects such as plants, animals, and other natural specimens using personal photo references. Nurture your creativity, improve your artistic skill, and experiment with plants, nature, and our shared environment in new ways.
Skill Level
Suitable for the beginner, but relevant for intermediate and advanced students; some drawing and/or watercolor experience is helpful but not necessary.
Adult | Watercolor | All Levels
Members: $565 | Non-Members: $605
Course ID: 2D2519
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by June 16, 2025.
Concept
Explore the basics of watercolor as a medium for illustrating natural subjects. This workshop provides an introduction to pigments, paper preparation, techniques for watercolor, and mixed media options.
Experience
Work through guided exercises to build confidence and experience with watercolor, and equip yourself with the knowledge to continue your practice beyond this workshop. Choose your favorite natural subjects such as plants, animals, and other natural specimens using personal photo references. Nurture your creativity, improve your artistic skill, and experiment with plants, nature, and our shared environment in new ways.
Skill Level
Suitable for the beginner, but relevant for intermediate and advanced students; some drawing and/or watercolor experience is helpful but not necessary.
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INSTRUCTOR
Rebecca Jabs is an artist and educator whose work is an observation of nature with a hint of narrative. Her philosophy and methods encourage students to develop a closer relationship with nature - draw to learn as you learn to draw! Rebecca has a background and degree in art education, but her dual interests in art and science led her to the Science Illustration Graduate Program at California State University at Monterey Bay. Today she works as a freelance illustrator and part-time college drawing instructor. When not making work, Rebecca is an active member of the birding community; going few places without a pair of binoculars.
