Painting Autumn in Colour, Light, and Design
Harness the colours of autumn in watercolour with Bonnie Steinberg!
Type:In-Studio
Level:Intermediate
Medium:Painting
Class Dates
Saturday Nov 15, 2025 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday Nov 16, 2025 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Overview
Focus on the dramatic presence of light and colour and gain and understanding of composition. France in late summer is a glorious time for expressing colour and light which will be included in our inspiration. An incorporation of these will be explored in street scenes, and landscapes in France, which will be our inspiration. Colour mixing, and Bonnie's exciting use of colour will be demonstrated for students. Atmospheric and linear perspective will be emphasized and taught. Bonnie's hands-on approach and demonstrations will inspire passion and result in luminous paintings.
By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate and identify different colour characteristics, will be skilled in your understanding of colour perspective, and will be able to effectively interpret colour to create mood in a seasonal painting.
Pre-requisites: Some previous watercolour painting experience required.
Please note that there will be a thirty minute break for lunch each day. Participants are to bring their own packed lunch as the Pumphouse is not within walking distance to any food outlets.
Materials List - see below
Please note, this is an in-studio program.
Please contact programs@niagarapumphouse.ca for any questions.
Materials List
Watercolour Paints
-aeurolin yellow (or windsor yellow, hansa yellow; either light or medium in Daniel Smith)
-quinacrodone gold or indian yellow
-scarlet lake
-bright rose (Holbein or PWC) or permanent rose
-cobalt turquoise, cerulean blue, or manganese blue if using permanent rose
-french ultramarine blue or cobalt blue
-antwerp blue, prussian blue, phthalo blue (winsor blue red shade - Windsor Newton brand)
Optional Colours
-bright violet (Holbein or PWC)
-lavender
-violet
Brushes
-artist's choice, should include:
-1" flat wash
-8" round
-hake brush
-#4 rigger
Additional Materials
-pen and ink, gouache may be used
-black india ink (plus pen and nib)
-felt tip pens are not suitable
-white designer gouache
-ΒΌ sheet watercolour paper on sturdy board
-masking fluid/drawing gum
-plastic wrap
-pencils and sketchbook (HB and 6B)
-natural sea sponge
-masking tape
