The Magic of Backgrounds: Watercolor Exploration! with Miriam Hughes

Join Miriam Hughes as she teaches you the value of important backgrounds! Often in painting the background is left as an afterthought – yet it is as critically important as the subject.

Through using a variety of watercolor techniques including layering, pouring, masking and removing paint, Miriam will show students how to include the background before and during the process of painting. This will help students avoid the dreaded question – what do I do now?

Students will have ample time to create pieces using grids, washes, masking, and watercolor pours. This class will include demonstrations and techniques, and guide students on how to think of the backgrounds at the same time they are composing your work. In addition to working with watercolors, this class will utilize pen, ink, markers, gel pens, metallic pens and metallic watercolors.

This class seats 8 students. For any questions regarding our cancellation or transfer policy, please refer to the link in our navigation bar.

Originally a medical illustrator, Miriam Hughes works in gouache, watercolors, pens, collage and fibers and makes time to create art daily. She exhibits widely and teaches art in a number of topics.