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Soon Young Warren, AWS, NWS | Vibrant Watercolor Paintings 

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Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021
​{Date changed from Feb. 20 to 27 due to severe weather conditions causing power outages this week. Take a week to recover.} 
Mtg/Demo | 10 a.m. to Noon
(Central Time Zone)
The demo/lecture is open to all
All of our demo sessions begin after a brief Imperial Art Alliance meeting. We'll discuss upcoming events and allow individuals to share recent work.
Join Zoom Meeting & Demo (Up to 100 participants)
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 Workshop | 1 to 4 p.m. (Central Time Zone)
Imperial Art Alliance Members $45
​Non-members $60

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​Zoom Meeting-Link emailed after payment is received. Workshop can accommodate 100 participants only. First come, first served.


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WORKSHOP REFERENCE PHOTOS : Use these photos to prepare for the workshop. Soon recommends using 11" x 15" paper.
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Demo & Workshop  Description:
WORKSHOP:
Paint along with watercolor artist, Soon Y. Warren, as we learn her approach to painting vibrant watercolor paintings. While concentrating on technique, the concept of color theory, composition, and color values, we will learn about:
  • Glazing and washing techniques to create a luminous under painting
  • How to utilize light and dark values in order to capture the sparkle of glass
  • How to approach a painting
  • How to incorporate the concept of color theory and color relationships into a painting
 Class preparation:
Sketch out the provided reference photo with a HB mechanical pencil onto your watercolor paper.
 Supply List:
  • Nos. 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 round brushes
    (Soon Y. likes the brand Silver Black Velvet, 3000s Series)
  • 2-inch and 2.5-inch hake brushes for washing technique (more than 2 is better)
  • 10x14 or 9x12 140 pound cold-pressed watercolor paper or 300 pound cold-pressed paper
  • A sturdy board, plywood or bath board, or gator board, larger than your watercolor paper
  • Palette (bring any existing pallet you are using, now.)
  • Water Bowl
  • Frisket (Masking Fluid)- I prefer yellow-colored Winsor & Newton and applicator, slanted plastic brush or any kinds of applicator.
  • Cotton rag or paper towels
  • Mechanical pencil with .5 mm HB and an eraser
  • Spray bottle (controllable nozzle is better)
  • 1.5” regular masking tape (Scotch or 3M brand)
  • Scrub brushes (synthetic bristle brush)
Color Palette:
Aureolin or Winsor Yellow
Permanent Alizarin Crimson (Winsor & Newton)
Cadmium Yellow, or Permanent Yellow Deep and Light
Hooker’s Green
Indigo
Permanent Rose or Quinacridone Rose
Prussian Blue
Sepia
Scarlet Lake (Winsor & Newton) or Vermilion (Mission Gold)
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​Optional Colors Soon Y. uses:
Burnt Sienna (Mission Gold)
Ultramarine Blue
Quinacridone Burnt Orange (optional) (Daniel Smith)
Quinacridone Violet (optional) (Daniel Smith)
Turquoise Green (Sennelier)
Winsor Violet (Dioxazine)
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Soon Y. Warren was born in South Korea and immigrated to the United States in 1987. Her favorite subjects are those found in nature, which inspire in everyday life. “I’m inspired by the beauty and complexity of nature and our surroundings,” she says. “I try to paint the essence of my subjects using my sincere feelings for nature.”
 
Since Soon Y. began painting full time in 1998, she has had many exhibitions and earned numerous awards. She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society (NWS), American Watercolor Society (AWS), Southern Watercolor Artist (SW), Texas Watercolor Society, Purple Sage Brush (TWS), and Transparent Watercolor Society (TWSA).
 
Her paintings and articles have been published in Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Magic Magazine, North Light Book, Southwest Art Magazine, Watercolor Artist Magazine, International Artist Magazine, The Art of Watercolour, and Pratique des Arts. Soon’s paintings were included in Splash: The Best of Watercolor 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,19, 21, and 22 and published in Strokes of Genius: The Best of Drawing of 3 and 4. Her paintings are in permanent collections of private, corporate and educational institution in national and internationally.
 
Soon has published numerous instructional books and DVDs.
 https://soonwarren.com/
 soonywarren@gmail.com

Contact Us:
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Imperial Art Alliance
P.O. Box 18674
​Sugar Land, TX 77496

​Email: ImperialArtAlliance@outlook.com

Our Meeting Location:
Imperial Park Recreation Center

​234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478​

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  • Home
  • Current & Past Events
    • Feb. 27, 2021-Soon Young Warren
    • IAA 2021 Spring Show
    • March 20,2021-Jay Larsson
    • April 17, 2021-William Kalwick,Jr
    • May 15, 2021-Sheryl Lambert
    • Past Events 2020-2021 >
      • Jan 16, 2021-Holly Hunter Berry
      • Sept. 19, 2020-Ron Gordon
      • Nov 21, 2020-Laura Spector
    • Past Events 2019-2020 >
      • June 20-End of Year
      • Robin Williamson|Oil Painting-Feb 22
      • Lisa Morales|Paper Collage-Jan.18
      • Holiday Party & Art Exchange December 14
      • Viviana Valente|Mosaics_Nov 16
      • Maureen Seeba | Printmaking
      • IAA 2019 LSAG Fall Show
      • oct-12-kimberley-cleland-social-media
      • Cisco Tucker|Ceramics-Oct 19
      • ArtOfWining&Dining_SugarLand
    • Past Events 2018-2019 >
      • Dana Brown-Gamblin & Los Gallitos Luncheon
      • LSAG 2019 Show Results
      • David Hardaker
      • IAA 2019 Spring Show
      • Paula Angeleri
      • Wendy Layne
      • Susan Giannantonio | Watercolor Geraniums
      • Lisa Morales | Paper Collage
      • Salli Babbitt-Encaustics
      • IAA 2018 LSAG Fall Show
      • Linda Strickland | SmashGlass
      • Maureen Seeba | Golden Mixed Media paints Pouring workshop
    • Past Events 2017-2018 >
      • IAA 2018 LSAG Spring Show
      • Golda Rader | Zentangle
      • Kimberley Cleland Social Media
      • Suzie Baker Workshop
      • IAA 2017 LSAG Fall Show
    • Past Events 2016-2017
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