Welcome to Kris Wiltse Art

Teaching drawing and watercolor through comprehensive exercises, and letting the water flow!



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You're here, which means you're intrigued by watercolor!

Me too. I'm passionate for, and obsessed with it! And I love teaching people all about it's magic! Watching liquid gems flow on paper can be addicting. It's such a simple, yet complex beauty. Each pigment is unique both in appearance and in behavior when mixed with water. Pigments can disperse rapidly pushing others aside, merging and mingling, sometimes in an explosive manner. Always mesmerizing, and at times frustrating, chasing pigments across paper can be like herding cats. Believe it or not that's just one of the many beauties and pleasures of painting with watercolor; it's interactive nature. It requires one to learn to understand its many properties and harness them so they may be set free. I love painting with the stuff. And I love connecting with people, teaching my students what I know and passing on my watercolor passion. It's incredibly rewarding hearing and seeing the oohs and ahhhs as my students discover watercolor's wonders. Come join me! Allow me to teach you the foundational skills and mindset to tackle painting with this enchanting gemlike medium!

 
"Do not fear mistakes - there are none.”

~ MILES DAVIS

Watercolor Foundations is for the absolute beginner and those that have experience and want to brush-up on their watercolor skills.

What you'll learn in Watercolor Foundations:

  • About all the materials: papers, brushes, pigments, palettes.
  • Watercolor terms and definitions.
  • Water and Pigment Control on paper, palette and brush.
  • Laying flat, graded and variegated washes.
  • Wet in wet techniques and knowing when to drop color in.
  • The 4 types of mixing.
  • Watercolor Theory
  • Written documents expounding on all subjects in PDF format.
  • Exercises written up in PDF format.
 

What my students have to say:

"Kris is passionate about watercolor and enjoys sharing that passion with others. She is a foundational methodology instructor; she explains the technique, demonstrates the technique, then provides support while her students practice the new technique. I am much more confident as an artist and willing to take risks while I practice."

- Shannon

"The class covered exactly what I wanted it to which was a basic understanding of watercolor and good practices with an emphasis on knowing your tools and materials so with practice you can start to see the beauty of the medium.
Kris quickly assessed the needs of the students. Demos were very helpful as were specific homework assignments. Also, teaching us to value the translucent nature of the medium and the magic of letting the interaction between water and color do some of the work for you."

- Judith

"Wonderful class! I'd been playing with watercolor for a few years but finally learned some of the "basics" about values and shadows and softening edges. Has improved my art so much.
Thanks Kris - you're a great (& patient) teacher!"

- Lisbeth