Postcard Landscapes

Learn how to paint textural landscapes using mixed media techniques. We'll be working in a series to capture expressive landscapes that are postcard-size, on heavyweight paper. They can be matted and framed at completion. Grab your favorite vacation photos or use resource photos from a magazine or the internet (travel magazines are a great source for this). Get ready to loosen up and have fun!

Supplies List:

• Four 5"x7" pieces Watercolor, Mixed Media or Bristol Paper (you can also use one large sheet and cut into 4 sections)

• Gesso

• Palette Knife or Plastic Card 

• Watercolor Paint (your favorite set) or Gouache

• Watercolor paintbrush

• Water-soluble crayons, pastels and/or pencils (Neocolors, Scribble Sticks, Inktense or similar) *Note: regular pastels can be used, but they won't blend with a brush like the water-soluble options

• White acrylic paint (or substitute with Gesso)

• Water for rinsing brushes 

• Paper towel or rag for blotting brushes 

• Reference photos: vacation photos, magazine clippings, internet downloads from travel sites -- you pick!