Watercolor class, fall, 2011

The watercolor class had a variety of students from total beginner art students to very advanced artists.  It posed quite a challenge for teaching, but with patience from the students and hard work and help from everyone, the class was a great success.  (Not shown, Yi Xiao)

James Deckert

Susan Regan

Theresa Gram

Aundrea Gardner

Denise Dove

Doug Cox

Eileen Sutton

James Deckert, graphite/watercolor

James incorporates trompe l'oeil in his work.  The "plywood" and "matt" are all watercolor.  The paper that appears loose on the plywood, is merely painted to look as if it is stapled and stretched on the plywood base.  Even up close, it is hard to tell that the "paper" is not stapled onto the wood.  Notice the point where the foot emerges from the black and white drawing into a "real" full color and apparently three dimensional toe! A wonderful piece that James was kind enough to bring from his home, where he worked on this piece, to show the class.  For more of James' beautiful work go to www.jamesdeckert.com or for an interesting video of his process go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r1c1llGG60.