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Seeing and Responding with Botanicals in Watercolor with Jim McGee

  • Workshop SLC 153 2100 South South Salt Lake, UT, 84115 United States (map)

Date: Wednesday, December 8th AND Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: $80 for both sesssions




Workshop description

“Art is an experience, not an object.”

-Robert Motherwell

This beginner’s class introduces the student to observational drawing through the use of blind contour and modified contour techniques.  This class will inspire students by helping them learn to “see” like an artist.  Students will create a series of botanical drawings that are heightened with watercolor paint. 


Supply List

  • Graphite pencil

  • Sharpie or Micron pen (thin, thick)

  • Watercolor set and palette

  • Brushes (1 round, 1 flat)

  • Container for water

  • Drawing paper or watercolor paper


The Instructor

Jim McGee was born in Philadelphia where his interest in art started at an early age.  He received a BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts in 2001 before moving to Salt Lake City to pursue a MFA in painting from the University of Utah.  Jim has been a professional artist for 20 years, exhibiting his work in galleries and museums, as well as receiving numerous commissions, grants, and awards.  

Earlier Event: December 14
Oil Painting with Susan Jarvis
Later Event: December 16
Organic Drawing with Chris Maggio