Sketching Yellowstone in Watercolor

Watercolor by Jane Kilthau

Working in open air requires a certain spontaneity and the attitude that you aren't going to get anything permanent, exact or perfect. These examples of work done by participants in the class I taught last week for the Yellowstone Institute demonstrate that fresh approach. We visited the Lower Mammoth Terraces as well as Norris Geyser Basin to view the travertine terraces and thermal hot springs.

Watercolor by Kathy Agnew

 

 

 

Watercolor by Molly Hurley

 

These last 2 sketches were done in the classroom on our first day, when I demonstrated and encouraged a quick method of working; Molly and Joan grasped this right away and came up with some excellent sketches.

 

 

 

Watercolor by Joan Hansen

 

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