Drawing & Painting
Watercolor Boats and Water
An intensive course on painting boats and reflections in watercolor.
Member$225.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$279.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Wed, 4/9/2025 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wed, 4/16/2025 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wed, 4/23/2025 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wed, 4/30/2025 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wed, 4/9/2025 - Wed, 4/30/2025
About
Learn how to draw different types of boats and paint vivid water reflections with award-winning artist Ina Xi.
This intensive, four-part painting course starts with drawing techniques to convey accurate curvatures of boats, delves into the key characteristics of different types of boats, studies how reflection and shadows behave under different weather conditions, and finishes with a painting of a harbor scene.
There are no prerequisites and prior experience in drawing or painting isn't required, but any experience you've had with the watercolor medium will help enhance the outcome of your final painting. If you're a seasoned watercolor painter, this will still be engaging, help you dive deep into the chosen subject, and strengthen your skills.
Details
- Session 1: You'll observe how the curvatures of boats shift at various angles and learn to draw accurate perspectives no matter the angle. You'll also learn how the shapes of the reflections behave depending on the angle of the boats.
- Session 2: The basic boat shape will evolve into more complex shapes and you'll draw different types of boats. You'll start adding backgrounds and foregrounds to create “mini scenes.” Through that, you'll observe and learn the key characteristics of different boat types.
- Session 3: You'll start applying tonal values to the drawing done in previous class, to learn how to create three-dimensionality for rounded shapes, and convey different mood, weather, and lighting conditions.
- Session 4: We'll take what we've learned in previous classes, and draw a harbor scene together without using any reference photos. Then color will be applied to finish the painting.
Materials
- You should bring:
- Brushes: One large round brush of ~0.5 inches in diameter for applying wash, one small round brush ~0.125 inches in diameter, or rigger brush for finer details.
- Palette: It doesn’t matter how many wells, as long as it has a generous mixing area.
- A 2B or softer pencil, eraser.
- Watercolor paint set. Only monochromatic colors (blacks or browns) are needed for the first three classes. The last class requires color. These basic colors or equivalence will do: burnt sienna, French ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, yellow ochre, cadmium yellow
- Easel or painting surface (optional).
- A $10 materials fee, included in the price of the class, covers watercolor paper and the use of studio supplies and equipment.
Class Policies
Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Ina Xi
Throughout her creative career, which has seen diverse roles ranging from comic artist, art director, product designer to business consultant, Ina has continually found solace and inspiration in plein air painting and live sketching. Having grown up in Shanghai, traveled around the globe, and eventually settled in Port Orchard, Wash., Ina's work exudes appreciation of diverse cultures, longing for collective human experiences and a great deal of nostalgia.
Despite her recent transition from corporate roles into the art career, Ina has already gained regional and international recognition for her work. She was the 1st Place winner of 2024 Northwest Watercolor Society International Open, the Grand Prize winner of Le Venezia International Watercolor Festival, and the Emerging Artist of 2025 CVG Annual Show.
As an educator, Ina finds passion in breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-follow guidelines and actionable steps, helping students gain confidence working with the watercolor medium, and feel excited about tackling the challenges.
Despite her recent transition from corporate roles into the art career, Ina has already gained regional and international recognition for her work. She was the 1st Place winner of 2024 Northwest Watercolor Society International Open, the Grand Prize winner of Le Venezia International Watercolor Festival, and the Emerging Artist of 2025 CVG Annual Show.
As an educator, Ina finds passion in breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-follow guidelines and actionable steps, helping students gain confidence working with the watercolor medium, and feel excited about tackling the challenges.
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