Watercolor in Drybrush: Wildlife & Nature Elements

Beginning & Intermediate
January 29 & 30, 2022
2 Sessions (Saturday & Sunday)
10:30 am-5:00 pm
Instructor: Alan R. Young
Class Fee:   $200.00 non-members 
                      $180.00 BRMAA members                 

​Paint wildlife and nature elements in watercolor with a drybrush technique using “less” water, minimal underpainting.  Students will learn the technique of painting by subtraction, the lifting of paint to create highlights, and layering shadows. Each application follows the “dry” stage of the painting.  Unlike traditional watercolor, there is no wet on wet, or similar applications.  For intermediate students, the chiaroscuro effect (black background, negative subject matter) will be demonstrated and practiced.  Basic drawing and value scale principle will be taught. 

Student Materials List:
  • Basic watercolor set (student grade acceptable)
  • Assorted sable brushes
  • 18” x 24” Strathmore cold press tablet
  • Reference photos (no digital photos)
Register for the Class Below
Watercolor in Drybrush: Nature & Wildlife 2022
Call (706) 632-2144 for questions regarding this course and registration.  Payment is required to register for BRMAA courses. You may pay via PayPal above, over the phone, or visit The Art Center located at 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 to pay in person. 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
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ALAN R. YOUNG

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Wildlife Artist, Alan R. Young is well established throughout the South for his Birds of the Appalachian paintings.  His technique, watercolor in drybrush, differs from traditional watercolor, allowing for increased detail and contrast.  Many who view his paintings for the first time often mistake the work for photography. 
            Among his many followers and collectors, his “split study” portraits of both the Great Horned Owl and Barred Owl (circa, 2018) continue to receive tremendous accolades.  In total, Alan has over 50 Fine Arts awards in various competitions.  In addition, Alan was instrumental in creating two successful Art Shows; (a) North Georgia Wildlife Arts Festival n/k/a Blue Ridge Arts in the Park Fall Festival, and (b) Sautee-Nacoochee Festival of Arts n/k/a Winterfest.
            His work also resides in corporate collections, including Coca-Cola, Georgia Power and TBS.   He remains the only Artist to be featured at Calloway Gardens Festival in Lights for three consecutive years.
2019 also marks the Twentieth Anniversary of his teaching of “Pen and Ink Drawing” classes at the prestigious John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina.  Apart from the school, Alan is always available to discuss individual and group classes, fees and travel included – anywhere within a 300-mile radius is open.
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