Learn to Paint: Desert Sunsets with Stephanie Daniels

Learn to Paint: Desert Sunsets in Watercolor

There's nothing like a sunset in the Sonoran Desert. After the sun dips below the horizon, the sky puts on a show with brilliant pinks, purples, yellows, and blues as the landscape slowly turns a dusky purple. The layers of hills and mountains become more distinct as the shadows of saguaros, ocotillo, prickly pear and other native plants show off in silhouette.

In this fun, hands-on workshop, Stephanie Daniels of Brushes and Boots will walk you through the steps to draw and paint your own Sonoran Desert sunset scene, from sketching your landscape to mixing colors and adding paint in layers to your paper.

No previous experience necessary -- this workshop is for both beginners and experienced painters.

Please Bring the Following Art Supplies

• Watercolor paints w/ mixing wells or mixing tray

• One large round brush (#10 or #12) & one small round brush (#2 or #4)

• 140lb coldpress watercolor paper (size 5x7 or 6x8) a few pieces, we'll do a warm up of mixing colors

• Extra scrap paper for testing out colors before painting your final piece

• Cup of water (will need to rinse out a few times during the workshop)

• Paper towel or cloth

• Painter's tape if you wish to tape down your painting

What you’ll learn:

• How to sketch a beautiful desert sunset
• Create layered washes for distance, light, and depth
• Techniques for painting silhouettes

What you’ll get:

• Step-by-step guidance from a professional artist
• Live feedback in a supportive, relaxed setting
• A finished andscape that feels quiet and complete
• Time set aside to paint and connect with other artists

Come ready to experiment, learn, and enjoy a little creative time inspired by the outdoors.