Watercolor: Ink and Wash with Tara Connaughton

Expressive ink lines and colorful washes of watercolor are a perfect artistic match! In this class we’ll explore this pairing of mediums through fun and approachable studies across a range of subjects. Students will learn several different methods of pairing ink and watercolor through demonstrations and exercises, building skill and confidence with both drawing and painting. We’ll focus on observation and sketching, working with ink, paint handling and color mixing, and core watercolor techniques to help you gain comfort with this versatile medium.

Previous drawing and/or painting experience is helpful, but this class is suitable for those new to watercolor as a medium or experienced watercolorists looking to use their paint in a new way.

About the Instructor: Tara Connaughton

Tara Connaughton is an artist/illustrator & art instructor living near the coast in Scituate, MA. Her botanical and nature-inspired paintings have earned multiple awards, and she has exhibited her artwork through numerous local and regional galleries and venues around the Boston area. 

Tara teaches watercolor and botanical illustration through local workshops, privately, and at organizations around the Boston area and South Shore. She has a Certificate in Botanical Art & Illustration, and uses her passion for painting and love of nature to teach and inspire others to find their creative spirit and connect with the world around them.

Tara also creates custom art and illustration for clients across a wide range of subjects, with a focus on custom art for wedding invitations and stationery. 

Materials List: TC_NRAS_WatercolorMaterialsListWinter25.pdf