Roberta Loflin – Watercolor Basics – Tools and Techniques

When

Weekly on Saturdays

January 31, 2026 - February 21, 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

Workshop Coordinator

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

Description

New desire to engage with watercolors? Just happens that we have this class to work with you through the supplies and how to use them. We will focus on setting up your palette and work space, mixing colors, composition and values.

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 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.

Supply List

This is my basic list of supplies. Please get professional quality paints, if possible. 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 get the 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 is quite good for use in class.
• Watercolor paper pads and lighter weight paper may be used for practice pieces.

Palette:

• Covered watercolor palette such as John Pike or Frank Webb Palette

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

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