Painting Waves in Watercolour with Danielle Beaulieu April 11th – May 16th 2024

Artist’s Statement

Danielle Beaulieu, a renowned artist, juror, and watercolor instructor, holds the prestigious position of an elected member in the Society of Canadian Artists. Her artistic achievements have been showcased in solo exhibitions and galleries across both Canada and the United States. Furthermore, select pieces of her work have earned publication in notable magazines such as Arabella Magazine, UPPERCASE magazine, and the Readers’ Competition section of the Art of Watercolour magazine.

You can learn more about Danielle and see additional examples of her work on her official website, DanielleBeaulieuWatercolours.com.

The Class

Learn how to paint waves with watercolour. Danielle will demonstrate various strokes to create the feeling of movement and you will learn how to paint realistic sea foam and spray from the waves in motion.

Danielle will use a step-by-step approach breaking down the various components of a wave. She will walk you through the entire process of her painting. Learn how to really “see” small variations in values and colours. The class will be jam packed with hints, tips, and insights from her studio practices to painting techniques on achieving realism in watercolour.

For two hours each week (over ZOOM), you will receive advice on the necessary steps. All participants will then paint along to apply the demonstrated techniques that can be reapplied to different photos of waves. The focus will be on interactive and individualized instruction, and you will be encouraged to ask questions throughout.

Between classes, you may send photos of either in-progress or completed paintings to Danielle for a private critique or advice to take your painting to the next stage.  Each week, you will have a bit of “homework”.

If you cannot attend any of the live classes, don’t worry.  All the presentations and recordings will be available to you after each class.  You will have lifetime access on YouTube.

You will be painting at least two (2) different waves during this 6-week class. Participants are more than welcome to paint from their own photos.

Some painting experience is necessary.

Danielle Beaulieu Waves Supply List

You will need to download the ZOOM app. There is an online tutorial available at: support.zoom.us.

Dates: Thursday evenings, April 11th – May 16th, 2024 (by ZOOM)

Time: 7:00 pm. – 9:00 p.m.

Terms & Conditions

The KAC reserves the right to cancel a class if there is insufficient registration.  You will be notified and receive a full refund.

To withdraw prior to the start date, contact: treasurer@kanataartclub.com. A cheque or e-transfer for a full refund less an administrative fee of $15.00 will be issued if a written request is received no less than 48 hours prior to the start of the first class.  There will be no refunds beyond that date, unless we are able to fill the spot from a waitlist.