Join Richard Wong for an afternoon of creative fun and inspiration exploring “line &
wash” techniques with archival ink and watercolour. The addition of line and wash
adds a little more texture to your paintings and can result in very pleasing effects.

Richard has designed the classes in this three part series to be ‘stand alone’ with
at least two subjects covered at each class. However, best learning usually occurs
with practice and reinforcement at each class. Possible class subjects may include
Aspen, Chicory Flowers (see image), Cherries, Carolina Rose, Northern Flicker or
Clam.

Tuition (per workshop): $80.00 not including supplies /$90.00 includes paint
supplies but no pen
*Archival ink pens will be available from Richard at cost in class – bring $5.00
cash.*

Supplies Required If You Are Bringing Your Own
– Pigma 05 Micron black archival ink pens (will be provided in class at cost for
$5.00 – please bring cash.)
– masa paper (several 8×10″ pieces). Option: regular 140lb watercolour paper
– winsor newton watercolours: bring all your colours
– paint brushes (medium and small), pencil, eraser, paper towels, containers for
rinse water

Registration: REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Line and Wash Watercolours on Japanese Art Paper Series Dates
Workshop #1 Sunday, February 25 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Workshop #2: Thursday, March 28 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Workshop #3: Friday, April 26 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

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Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography

“How I Became A Wildlife Artist”

This great adventure of mine started fairly innocently.
I spent a glorious 25 years with the provincial government of British Columbia working in finance and policy (Ministry of Environment). During that time, I came to appreciate our wildlife and natural environment, all so delicately balanced! Then it came time to retire. So I did.
My life as a wildlife artist started soon thereafter. With time on my hands, and a Christmas gift of art supplies (from my wonderful spouse), I enrolled in art classes (2010). First it was traditional watercolor classes. Then it was Chinese brush lessons. I soon discovered Japanese art paper, and my career (second) as a professional wildlife artist began. Learning to paint, especially watercolor, allows me to capture the very essence of wildlife and nature like no other medium. Much of our wildlife is affected to the point where we are losing them rapidly. So I do what I can to spread this message of awareness: to paint and capture our wildlife in beautiful, vibrant watercolors; to teach others how to do this; and along the way, to engage and connect people and communities through my love of art. This love has taken me to Australia and the United States, where I’ve taught, presented and shown my work (Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper). I now paint (professionally), teach and sell from my lovely home base in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Wishing everyone a very lovely journey as we embark on yet another wildlife/art adventure full of wonder, excitement and discovery!

Sincerely,
Richard Wong
Professional Wildlife Artist
Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper