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See you soon: @1PM MST.

We’ll be painting this beautiful picture together of Banff Canada live here on patreon.

I have attached the reference photo and a black and white version to see the light values.

What you’ll need:

watercolor paint: I’ll be using my super limited palette of cad yellow, quin magenta, cerulean, indigo, sap green and ultramarine blue. You can use any paints though and premixed colors if you prefer not to mix with me

Watercolor paper: I’ll be using a baohong pad that is glued on the sides size 8X6". If you have a piece of paper (like from a the arches loose pad), I would recommend using your favorite art tape to keep the edges down while we use wet on wet.

Watercolor brushes: I'll be using a flat brush, large round brush (size 10) and small round (size 4)

Other materials: scratch paper, ruler, card for scraping, and printed out reference picture. Feel free to bring any other supplies to the live class like salt or pens that you typically use.

Thanks for voting on this beautiful picture and I can’t wait to paint it with you!

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Kristin Van Leuven is live!

Comments

Joëlle Deschambault

I don't want to be annoying, but this is a picture of Moraine Lake, which is found in Jasper, Alberta, Canada, not Banff :)

Kristin Van Leuven

Oh I probably misspoke. When I look it up it says it's Moraine Lake, in Banff national park? Is Banff the name of a city or just the park in Canada?

TraceyP

I am not sure that’s correct. Moraine Lake is east and south of Highway 1, very close to Lake Louise. Both are in Banff National Park.

Kathleen Livingston

Banff is a town within the national park also named Banff.

TraceyP

Banff is a town located in Banff National Park. We are painting a lake also located in Banff National Park. You are correct in saying we are painting Banff. It is a HUGE national park.

Toni South

I printed out the black and white image. That helps to see the shadows. Also sometimes to paint it in those tones.

L. Wright

Here for 2nd time

Kathleen Livingston

If there is a better access point to this class, please let me know the URL/

TraceyP

Just click on the picture of Kristen

TraceyP

Or go to YouTube.

Joëlle Deschambault

Oh now I understand. Yes, Banff is a city and also, there is Banff National Park.

Kristin Rambo

I miss the reference photo in the screen shot as you are speaking

Debi

Thanks so much, Kristen!

TraceyP

I loved this! Thank you.

Christine

Thank you so much. Again you are a great teacher!!!!

Dianne

I’m exhausted!

Melodee Skiles

Thank you, Kristin! This was my first live class and it was so fun! It helped hearing you say over and over to trust the process and not mind the ugly stages! Ha!

Kristin Rambo

I love the spoken commentary of the live class, and describing on the spot why you are using the color or the stroke. The distant mountains get better and better with each view. Thank you for your class!!

Kim Clarke

thank you! Good to practise rocks again :)

TraceyP

I really appreciate your yellow paint honesty. 🥴

Kit

Thankx Kristin! Great Live Class!

Colleen Bixler

mine looks like Jurassic park :). I am too heavy handed on color

Colleen Bixler

do you have any tips for getting lighter washes ? Im sure it's just practice. Thank you so much for your amazing teaching!

Kristin Van Leuven

ooooh so Moraine lake is in Banff national park, but not necessarily in the town named Banff?

Kristin Van Leuven

Ok that makes sense! I'm not too familiar with the area but I want to go there so badly

Terri Benyon

Just joined Patreon. I have been enjoying your shorts on YouTube. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. This was my first class. The color blending is going to be the item I will struggle with the most. I appreciate your explaining and using a limited pallet. Looking forward to many more classes with you.

TraceyP

I feel your pain Colleen. That's where I'm at.

Dianne

Ok what is the turquoise??

Wanda Williams

thank you so much Kristin...I learned a lot. you're an amazing teacher!

Debi

This live class was so much fun!!

Kristin C.

I’m so thankful for these longer, more involved landscape tutorials. This is my favorite part of your Patreon.