October 2nd, 3rd, & 4th, 2017
(Monday - Wednesday)
Three Day Workshop
$280
Lian Quan Zhen is a sought-after watercolor and Chinese painting artist and teacher in the US and abroad. He is one of the most popular authors of North Light Books.
He started sketching and painting in his childhood and continued as hobby while practicing medicine as a family physician in Canton Province, China. After immigrating to the US in 1985, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1992 and a Master of Architecture Degree from MIT in 1996. He has many shows in the US, Hong Kong and China and developed an international following. His paintings hang in numerous institutional and private collections including the MIT Museum which has collected 14 of his paintings.
His art teaching credentials include at the University of California at Berkeley where he taught watercolor outdoor sketching for 8 years; watercolor and Chinese painting workshops nationwide in US, and other countries in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, China, South Africa and Australia. Also, Lian has been an invited juror for California, Colorado, New Mexico, Georgia, Arizona and Kentucky Watercolor Societies' exhibitions and other local shows. His paintings featured in magazines such as Watercolor 94 Spring, Splash4, Collectors (Hong Kong) and books of Landscape on Watercolor (UK), Finding Your Visual Voice and Painter's Quick Reference books by North Light Books: Flowers and Blooms, Dogs and Cats, Birds and Butterflies, Landscapes and Drawing and Painting Animals - the Essential Guide.
He started sketching and painting in his childhood and continued as hobby while practicing medicine as a family physician in Canton Province, China. After immigrating to the US in 1985, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1992 and a Master of Architecture Degree from MIT in 1996. He has many shows in the US, Hong Kong and China and developed an international following. His paintings hang in numerous institutional and private collections including the MIT Museum which has collected 14 of his paintings.
His art teaching credentials include at the University of California at Berkeley where he taught watercolor outdoor sketching for 8 years; watercolor and Chinese painting workshops nationwide in US, and other countries in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, China, South Africa and Australia. Also, Lian has been an invited juror for California, Colorado, New Mexico, Georgia, Arizona and Kentucky Watercolor Societies' exhibitions and other local shows. His paintings featured in magazines such as Watercolor 94 Spring, Splash4, Collectors (Hong Kong) and books of Landscape on Watercolor (UK), Finding Your Visual Voice and Painter's Quick Reference books by North Light Books: Flowers and Blooms, Dogs and Cats, Birds and Butterflies, Landscapes and Drawing and Painting Animals - the Essential Guide.
THE THREE DAY WORKSHOP
October 2nd, 3rd, & 4th (Mon - Wed)
10am - 4pm (with break for lunch)
Over the course of the three day workshop you will follow along with Lian as he guides you through the watercolor painting techniques he has mastered over his career. You will paint two different subjects over the three days.
Class size is limited to between 12 and 20 students. Tables, chairs, and water is provided - you will need to bring your own materials and supplies. (list is emailed to you upon registration and is listed below). There will be a break for lunch each day. Lunch is not provided, so pack your own or enjoy several restaurant locations within walking distance in downtown Lincoln. Maps provided.
October 2nd, 3rd, & 4th (Mon - Wed)
10am - 4pm (with break for lunch)
Over the course of the three day workshop you will follow along with Lian as he guides you through the watercolor painting techniques he has mastered over his career. You will paint two different subjects over the three days.
Class size is limited to between 12 and 20 students. Tables, chairs, and water is provided - you will need to bring your own materials and supplies. (list is emailed to you upon registration and is listed below). There will be a break for lunch each day. Lunch is not provided, so pack your own or enjoy several restaurant locations within walking distance in downtown Lincoln. Maps provided.
MATERIALS LIST
You will need to bring the following materials and supplies with you to the workshop.
You will need to bring the following materials and supplies with you to the workshop.
Brushes: Synthetic and / or sable brushes - Windsor and Newton, American Journey and Loew-Cornell recommended.
Round - number 4, 6 & 8 Pointed - number 2, 3
Flat - ¼ inch (with wedge shape at end of handle for applying masking such as Windsor and Newton aquarelle brushes), ½ inch and 1 inch
Colors (tubes):
One tube from each of the three primary colors: Blue - Antwerp Blue (Windsor and Newton), Prussian Blue or Phthalocyanine Blue Red Shade (M.Graham &Co.); Yellow - Hansa, or Azo Light light (M.Graham &Co.), Windsor Yellow (Windsor and Newton), Bumblebee or Aureoine Yellow (American Journey). Red - Pyrrol or Napthal Red (M.Graham &Co.), Winsor Red (Windsor and Newton) or Joe's Red American Journey) Other similar primary colors are OK.
Paper:
Two Half sheets (15"x22", or 16"x20") 140 lb Cold Press watercolor papers, Arches or Kilimanjaro, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Palette:
One large size palette like John Pike Watercolor palette (not little ones; large white color plate is OK).
Masking Fluid:
A new bottle of light colored art-masking fluid: Pebeo Drawing Gum, Shiva Liquid Masque by Richson Mediums or Windsor and Newton's yellowish color masking are recommended. If Cheapjoes dose not have them buy from Amazon.com.
Other:
One plywood board or gatorboard size about 16"x23" for taping down the half sheet size watercolor paper, Three small dishes for making color liquids, a roll of masking tape or clear packing tape, 2 sheets of graphite papers (transfer paper, erasable), a hair dryer, a medium size water sprayer, a brush washer (a jar contains water for cleaning brushes), an apron, 2 sheets of tracing papers size about 15"x12", a pair of scissors, a B2 or #2 pencil, erasers and one roll of white paper towel. If you can't blow the color liquids while painting, get a can of Compressed Gasduster from office supply store.
Round - number 4, 6 & 8 Pointed - number 2, 3
Flat - ¼ inch (with wedge shape at end of handle for applying masking such as Windsor and Newton aquarelle brushes), ½ inch and 1 inch
Colors (tubes):
One tube from each of the three primary colors: Blue - Antwerp Blue (Windsor and Newton), Prussian Blue or Phthalocyanine Blue Red Shade (M.Graham &Co.); Yellow - Hansa, or Azo Light light (M.Graham &Co.), Windsor Yellow (Windsor and Newton), Bumblebee or Aureoine Yellow (American Journey). Red - Pyrrol or Napthal Red (M.Graham &Co.), Winsor Red (Windsor and Newton) or Joe's Red American Journey) Other similar primary colors are OK.
Paper:
Two Half sheets (15"x22", or 16"x20") 140 lb Cold Press watercolor papers, Arches or Kilimanjaro, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Palette:
One large size palette like John Pike Watercolor palette (not little ones; large white color plate is OK).
Masking Fluid:
A new bottle of light colored art-masking fluid: Pebeo Drawing Gum, Shiva Liquid Masque by Richson Mediums or Windsor and Newton's yellowish color masking are recommended. If Cheapjoes dose not have them buy from Amazon.com.
Other:
One plywood board or gatorboard size about 16"x23" for taping down the half sheet size watercolor paper, Three small dishes for making color liquids, a roll of masking tape or clear packing tape, 2 sheets of graphite papers (transfer paper, erasable), a hair dryer, a medium size water sprayer, a brush washer (a jar contains water for cleaning brushes), an apron, 2 sheets of tracing papers size about 15"x12", a pair of scissors, a B2 or #2 pencil, erasers and one roll of white paper towel. If you can't blow the color liquids while painting, get a can of Compressed Gasduster from office supply store.
REGISTER HERE
Please tell us your first and last name -
Hello [name], what email address should we use to contact you?
Over the course of the 3-day workshop Lian will guide you through the painting of two subjects. Review the images below, which would you like to learn to paint the most?, click on the title of your choice.
(This is just to help guide the instructor towards the types of subjects that appeal to the majority of the students enrolled in the workshop. )
(This is just to help guide the instructor towards the types of subjects that appeal to the majority of the students enrolled in the workshop. )
Blue Heron
Grapes
Butterfly Fish
Lions
Chicken Family
Mums
Dancing Native American
Tahoe
For your first choice you selected [Painting Choice One].
What is your second choice?
What is your second choice?
Blue Heron
Grapes
Butterfly Fish
Lions
Chicken Family
Mums
Dancing Native American
Tahoe
Thank You [name]
Your Email: [email]
Your First Choice: [Painting Choice One]
Your Second Choice: [Painting Choice Two]
Press the “Submit” button below to send us your information. You will then be able to choose your payment method to complete your registration.
Your Email: [email]
Your First Choice: [Painting Choice One]
Your Second Choice: [Painting Choice Two]
Press the “Submit” button below to send us your information. You will then be able to choose your payment method to complete your registration.
Dear [name],
This email is to confirm the receipt of your registration information. This email does not confirm your workshop registration fee.
Your name: [name]
Your email address: [email]
Your two choices for the painting subjects you are most interested in learning are “[Painting Choice One]” and “[Painting Choice Two]”
To complete your registration in the workshop and to secure your spot you must do one of the following:
- Pay online here
-or- Mail a check made out to the “Art League of Lincoln” in the amount of $280 to:
Art League of Lincoln
Attn: Watercolor Workshop
580 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
-or- Visit the Art League of Lincoln during operating hours and pay by either check, cash, or credit/debit card.
Thank You.
If you have any questions please email us at info@all4art.net
Materials List
You will need to bring the following supplies with you to the workshop.
Brushes: Synthetic and / or sable brushes - Windsor and Newton, American Journey and Loew-Cornell recommended.
Round - number 4, 6 & 8 Pointed - number 2, 3
Flat - ¼ inch (with wedge shape at end of handle for applying masking such as Windsor and Newton aquarelle brushes), ½ inch and 1 inch
Colors (tubes):
One tube from each of the three primary colors: Blue - Antwerp Blue (Windsor and Newton), Prussian Blue or Phthalocyanine Blue Red Shade (M.Graham &Co.); Yellow - Hansa, or Azo Light light (M.Graham &Co.), Windsor Yellow (Windsor and Newton), Bumblebee or Aureoine Yellow (American Journey). Red - Pyrrol or Napthal Red (M.Graham &Co.), Winsor Red (Windsor and Newton) or Joe's Red American Journey) Other similar primary colors are OK.
Paper:
Two Half sheets (15"x22", or 16"x20") 140 lb Cold Press watercolor papers, Arches or Kilimanjaro, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Palette:
One large size palette like John Pike Watercolor palette (not little ones; large white color plate is OK).
Masking Fluid:
A new bottle of light colored art-masking fluid: Pebeo Drawing Gum, Shiva Liquid Masque by Richson Mediums or Windsor and Newton's yellowish color masking are recommended. If Cheapjoes dose not have them buy from Amazon.com.
Other:
One plywood board or gatorboard size about 16"x23" for taping down the half sheet size watercolor paper, Three small dishes for making color liquids, a roll of masking tape or clear packing tape, 2 sheets of graphite papers (transfer paper, erasable), a hair dryer, a medium size water sprayer, a brush washer (a jar contains water for cleaning brushes), an apron, 2 sheets of tracing papers size about 15"x12", a pair of scissors, a B2 or #2 pencil, erasers and one roll of white paper towel. If you can't blow the color liquids while painting, get a can of Compressed Gasduster from office supply store.
This email is to confirm the receipt of your registration information. This email does not confirm your workshop registration fee.
Your name: [name]
Your email address: [email]
Your two choices for the painting subjects you are most interested in learning are “[Painting Choice One]” and “[Painting Choice Two]”
To complete your registration in the workshop and to secure your spot you must do one of the following:
- Pay online here
-or- Mail a check made out to the “Art League of Lincoln” in the amount of $280 to:
Art League of Lincoln
Attn: Watercolor Workshop
580 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
-or- Visit the Art League of Lincoln during operating hours and pay by either check, cash, or credit/debit card.
Thank You.
If you have any questions please email us at info@all4art.net
Materials List
You will need to bring the following supplies with you to the workshop.
Brushes: Synthetic and / or sable brushes - Windsor and Newton, American Journey and Loew-Cornell recommended.
Round - number 4, 6 & 8 Pointed - number 2, 3
Flat - ¼ inch (with wedge shape at end of handle for applying masking such as Windsor and Newton aquarelle brushes), ½ inch and 1 inch
Colors (tubes):
One tube from each of the three primary colors: Blue - Antwerp Blue (Windsor and Newton), Prussian Blue or Phthalocyanine Blue Red Shade (M.Graham &Co.); Yellow - Hansa, or Azo Light light (M.Graham &Co.), Windsor Yellow (Windsor and Newton), Bumblebee or Aureoine Yellow (American Journey). Red - Pyrrol or Napthal Red (M.Graham &Co.), Winsor Red (Windsor and Newton) or Joe's Red American Journey) Other similar primary colors are OK.
Paper:
Two Half sheets (15"x22", or 16"x20") 140 lb Cold Press watercolor papers, Arches or Kilimanjaro, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Palette:
One large size palette like John Pike Watercolor palette (not little ones; large white color plate is OK).
Masking Fluid:
A new bottle of light colored art-masking fluid: Pebeo Drawing Gum, Shiva Liquid Masque by Richson Mediums or Windsor and Newton's yellowish color masking are recommended. If Cheapjoes dose not have them buy from Amazon.com.
Other:
One plywood board or gatorboard size about 16"x23" for taping down the half sheet size watercolor paper, Three small dishes for making color liquids, a roll of masking tape or clear packing tape, 2 sheets of graphite papers (transfer paper, erasable), a hair dryer, a medium size water sprayer, a brush washer (a jar contains water for cleaning brushes), an apron, 2 sheets of tracing papers size about 15"x12", a pair of scissors, a B2 or #2 pencil, erasers and one roll of white paper towel. If you can't blow the color liquids while painting, get a can of Compressed Gasduster from office supply store.
To secure your spot in the workshop you must pay the registration fee of $280. How would you like to pay?
ONLINE
MAIL A CHECK
PAY IN PERSON
Step Two - Pay Your $280 Workshop Fee with the button below. Or you may pay in person at the Art League of Lincoln.
We use PayPal to process our online payments, however, YOU are not required to have a paypal account. Simply use the button on the next screen, after clicking “Pay Now”, that allows you to pay with any debit or credit card.
Mail a check made out to the “Art League of Lincoln” in the amount of $280 to:
Art League of Lincoln
Attn: Watercolor Workshop
580 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
Art League of Lincoln
Attn: Watercolor Workshop
580 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
Visit the Art League of Lincoln during operating hours and pay by either check, cash, or credit/debit card.
The Art League of Lincoln is located in Historic Downtown Lincoln at:
580 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Before June
Wed-Sat 11am - 3pm
During the month of June
Wed, Fri, Sat 11am - 3pm
Thursdays 4pm - 8pm
After June
Wed- Sat 11am - 3pm
The Art League of Lincoln is located in Historic Downtown Lincoln at:
580 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Before June
Wed-Sat 11am - 3pm
During the month of June
Wed, Fri, Sat 11am - 3pm
Thursdays 4pm - 8pm
After June
Wed- Sat 11am - 3pm