I am actually new to painting but developed an interest after a short workshop in school. looking for a course not more than $300 for beginners :) thanks for your help!
2007-04-25 22:15:36 · 7 answers · asked by pristine 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
oh i forgot to add i stay in singapore
2007-04-25 22:50:16 · update #1
Where are u located ?
2007-04-25 22:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by BD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check into your local colleges. If they are too expensive, go to the library and take out some books on painting with watercolor. Practice with your favorite one until you can do a good job with it. Then find a different one, and practice with it until you can do well with it. That will give you a better picture of some different styles and forms of watercolor, then you can begin to develop your own style. If you can afford some videos, there are some really great ones in online art catalogs like "CheapJoes.com. It has the most videos, and is my personal favorite. Have fun.
2007-05-04 03:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is to get a video. You can't get much more cost effective than that. I just recently purchased one on collaging and it was wonderful. There must be a gazillion out there. Chose a style or method of painting that you like, be it watercolor, oils or acrylics and go for it. Perhaps the person who conducted the workshop can guide you toward a good one. Good luck.
2007-05-03 22:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by judiwithaneye00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure where you're located, but around here (southwestern PA), I believe they have Bob Ross ("Happy Little Trees" guy from PBS) workshops around here for cheap. I can't recall if they were listed as watercolor or oil/acrylic, but I believe you can go to them as a beginner.
Elsewhere, you could try a small local college. You could also try to find an artists' association or guild in your area; if they don't offer lessons or classes, they may know where you can go for such things. I don't know, but you might also speak to someone from a community cultural or activities organization for classes or referrals to classes. Good luck!
2007-04-26 05:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by ohevshalomel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good way to find someone is to go to every open air art show in your area. Ask the water color artists if they know of someone who is teaching. Artists belong to societies and know each other. You can also ask about the artists societies in your town or area and call them, they would know who teaches and for what price. Some times there are places like a community center that feature art instruction cheap or a park service and don't forget your community collete. Best of luck.
2007-04-26 10:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by ruanartist2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find an ad in the paper or art store for private lessons or classes.
Our parks hold water color classes.
Try the trade schools and art schools. Students may be willing to teach at a discounted rate.
Not knowing a lot about your area, I think I would start at an art museum.
2007-04-30 22:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by howellslj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the local art supply store has some classes to offer. It helps them sell materials, and helps the cutomer learn.
Also try looking up a local WC artist and see if they would be willing to teach you....that works out more than you might think.
Also, Universities sometimes have enrichment classes for those not working for a degree.
Did you try your cities directory? ( for example, here we have the Yellow Pages)
2007-04-26 11:39:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kelli, Becky,Rebecca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋