Roberta Loflin – Watercolor Basics – Birds of a Feather

When

Weekly on Saturdays

September 12, 2026 - October 3, 2026

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Where

Studio in the Park

2490 Silverest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

The main facility for the Art Guild of Louisiana is the Studio in the Park. This BREC building is located in Cedarcrest Park in Baton Rouge.

More Info

Notes

Maximum of 15 participants

Workshop Coordinator

Barbara Andrepont, Email Barbara Andrepont, 225-773-8020

Roberta Loflin

Roberta Loflin obtained a BA in art history and theory from George Washington University, when she lived in the Washington, DC area for several years. She studied communication design at Northern Virginia Community College and color theory, watercolor, and drawing at the Art League School in Alexandria, Virginia.

Since moving to Baton Rouge, she has taught watercolor with the Art Guild of Louisiana, as well as Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at LSU, LSU Leisure Courses, private lessons, and with other art organizations. She has most recently become a published illustrator of children’s books.

Description

Birds come in incredible variety. You will work with your personal favorite bird photos, including pictures from magazines. Roberta will demonstrate creating bird-y composition, using colors and values to make the painting “sing.” She will discuss perspective, lighting and color, as we go. Participants provide their own supplies, and bring their photos and feathers.

Supply List

This is my basic list of supplies. Please try to obtain professional quality paints. I like to use DaVinci and Grumbacher Academy (an excellent inexpensive brand to start). It may be necessary to use a website or catalog to obtain all needed supplies. I recommend Dick Blick, as they have a big watercolor supply selection. Mo’s Art Supply is the best local art store, 4573 Bennington Ave., 225-831-4870. If you are unsure about what to purchase, we will discuss supplies and answer any questions at the first class. Any questions prior to that, contact me at: Email Roberta Loflin.

Paints:

• Hansa Yellow (cool lemon)
• *Don’t buy Lemon Yellow (Nickel Titanate) it is chalky and opaque
• Aureolin or Gamboge (warm yellow)
• Permanent Rose Quinacridone (cool red) or Alizarin Crimson
• Cadmium Red or Perm. Red (warm)
• Ultramarine Blue
• Pthalo Blue
• Burnt Sienna
• Black (for value studies only)
• Any other colors you may have

Brushes:

• 1″ flat
• #4, #10 Rounds
• Any other size watercolor brushes you may have
• Please use synthetic brushes

Paper:

• Cold Press Watercolor paper (22″x30″) 140lb
• I prefer Arches watercolor paper.
• Please note that watercolor paper has become very expensive. If you want, you can use Arches 90 lb paper. It is much thinner and prone to buckling but it will work for classes.
• Watercolor paper pads and lighter weight paper may be used for practice pieces.

Palette:

• Covered watercolor palette

Miscellaneous (Most of these items are scavenger hunt finds):

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