Watercolor Explorations: Texture in Watercolor Paintings with Pamela Barcita (Tuesdays)

Discover exciting ways to add depth, interest, and expression to your watercolor paintings through the creative use of texture. Students will explore a wide variety of techniques using brushwork, specialty tools, textured paints, and mixed media materials. Each technique will be introduced through demonstrations and hands-on practice before being combined in layered, expressive effects. As students gain confidence with these techniques, they will apply them to original compositions of their own choosing, developing paintings that reflect their individual style and creative vision. The class includes instructor demonstrations, group instruction, individualized guidance, and one-on-one coaching to support artists at every stage of the process. This course is best suited for students who have some prior experience with watercolor and are ready to expand their skills through creative exploration and experimentation.

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Pamela Barcita is a watercolor artist, an illustrator, and art teacher who recently moved back to New Mexico after many years living overseas and in other states. Her classes have included Two-Dimensional Design, Illustration, Drawing and Watercolor Painting. Pamela is the illustrator of over 25 children’s books. Pamela earned a Master’s Degree in Studio Art with an emphasis in Illustration from Marywood University in Scranton, PA in 1998. She is a member of The New Mexico Watercolor Society and the New Mexico Art League. Pamela’s watercolor paintings won several awards from the Southside Artists Association art shows in 2018-19, ranging from People’s Choice, Third, Second and First Place. And most recently she won Best of Show, New Mexico Watercolor Society, 2024.