St. Johns County Council on Aging

This course is designed to teach the student the techniques of transparent watercolor using both the ”wet” and “dry” methods. Student will learn the unique characteristics of the watercolor medium, its possibilities and limitations, as well as the special papers and brushes used in the execution of art works.

Mr. Ouellette received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Arts in Painting from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He taught at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and showed in many galleries and museums including the Detroit Institute of Art. He moved to St. Augustine in 1981 where he continued his career as an artist and professor of Fine Art at the Florida School of the Arts in his twenty-six year tenure. He was also a professor of Fine Arts, Painting and Design and Art History at SJRCC St. Augustine campus. He is currently teaching Art History and Studio classes at Flagler College Continuing Education.

Watercolor Materials and Supplies                

Brushes:

• 3/4” or 1” flat

• #8 and #10 rounds,

•  rigger brush 

 Paper:

• Arches 22”x30”, 140 lb. cold press, one sheet or an Arches w/c block. 

           With the larger sheets, you can cut or tear them in half for easier             transportation to class.

 Paints:

Box sets of tube watercolors which should include most of these:        

• ultramarine blue
• cerulean blue
• cobalt blue
• yellow ochre
• alizarin crimson
• cadmium red light
• cadmium yellow light 
• new gamboge
• burnt umber
• burnt sienna 

Other materials:                            

• plastic palette with wells for paint and flat mixing areas
• painting board, approx. 16”x20”
• masking tape, biege 
• materials box
• non-breakable container for water
• roll of paper towels
• portfolio
• hair dryer if you have one

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 9 to 11 at River House (179 Marine St. St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.