Lift, Wash, Build, Pour and Flow: Watercolor on Yupo Paper

International Center for Watercolor

Artist/Instructor: Jeanne Gugino
$36 members/$46 not-yet members

Yupo is a compelling and unique alternative to traditional art papers. It's a synthetic paper, machine-made in the USA of 100% polypropylene. It is waterproof, stain-resistant, and extremely strong and durable. It is great to experiment with and try new approaches to painting. Due to the nature of Yupo you can lift, wash, build, pour and flow, as well as use a variety of techniques to create textures. Working from a still life and the imagination, beginners and experienced watercolorist will have an engaging experience creating on a Yupo surface.

Jeanne Gugino is originally from Buffalo and graduated from Buffalo State with a B. S. degree in Art Education.  With a move to Boston, she continued her studies at Massachusetts College of Art and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. Having studied watercolor with Professor Kaji Aso, she became a member of his studio where she now serves as trustee, painting teacher and ceramic chair. Ms. Gugino is also on the faculties of the New Art Center, Lasell Village and Newton Community Education teaching watercolor and drawing. Jeanne Gugino is the former President of the Newton Art Association. Her work has been exhibited in Japan, Italy, UK as well as in local galleries.

To register call Kathy Gaye Shiroki at 716-878-3549 or email shirokkg@buffalostate.edu or download the registration form on the International Center for Watercolor website. Families and youth 12 and older are encouraged to participate.

Supplies:
Watercolor paints
Palette
Brushes
Water container
Pad of Bright White Yupo- 9x12 inches or 11x14 inches, 10 sheet pads ($18)

The following items are not necessary, but are a whole lot of fun to have in your “box”:

Watercolor crayons                                                    
Sponge rollers (several)
Bubble wrap
Wax Paper
Plastic wrap
Paper towels
Paper (cheap) to use for stencils
Scissors
Tooth brush
Sharpies/black or color
Spray Bottle

Please feel free to bring anything you might have to make a texture in or on the paint.