Using Claybord™ and Aquabord™ with Watercolor
In this three-hour Zoom presentation, artist Judy Lavoie will explore the unique properties of painting with watercolors on the white clay surfaces of smooth Claybord™ and textured Aquabord™. Learn how these panels are made, how Judy has mastered their unusual characteristics, and how you can use them for your own artwork. Judy loves to inspire others to expand their watercolor techniques with these Ampersand panels.
WORKSHOP TITLE: Introduction to Watercolor on Claybord™ and Aquabord™.
WORKSHOP DATE: Tuesday August 8
TIMES: 1:00 – 4:00 pm Eastern Time Zone
FEE: NO CHARGE, open to all TnWS Members who want to attend. Although the workshop is free, please register to receive the Zoom invitation and free Claybord™ and Aquabord™ sample panels (to be mailed to you). This workshop is no linger accepting registrations.
DESCRIPTION: With step-by-step examples of her artwork, Judy will illustrate various techniques, while sharing many tips she has learned in over 25 years of using Claybord™. She’ll jump-start other watercolorists interested in applying their skills to these boards. Learn how Claybord™ and Aquabord™ present advantages to watercolor papers, including:
- Methods to reveal white areas without masking or painting around them
- Create more brilliance with transparent watercolors compared to works on paper
- Add fabulous detail and unique textures to your imagery
- Work on an archival, acid-free, museum quality surfaces which do not warp, stretch or bend, with no stretching or mounting necessary
- Protect and frame watercolors without matting or glazing
- Explore other media options on these surfaces, such as gouache, graphite, inks, markers, colored pencil and more
Award-winning artist Judy Lavoie creates paintings with intricate detail in a highly representational style and bold use of color. She works in watercolors, inks, and acrylics, on paper, canvas, panels, and scratchboard. Judy has a strong sense of design and composition, with a talent for leading the viewer’s eye to the focal point.
In over forty years of painting, Judy has earned signature member status in several watercolor societies, received numerous top awards for her art, been featured in specialty art magazines, and had work juried into countless shows, from local to international. Several years ago she was honored to be chosen as an Art Ambassador for Ampersand and enjoys opportunities to introduce their exceptional line of art products to fellow artists through classes, presentations and videos.
Judy encourages others to share her love of art, especially through her blog which is packed with information and photos. For more information about Judy, visit her website.