Frank Costantino
Watercolor Seminar

Basic Workshop

Boston Society of Architects
July 31st, August 2nd, and 3rd, 2009

Course Description

Mr. Costantino’s exciting, popular seminar is an unparalleled opportunity for architectural professionals interested in developing their skills in the watercolor medium.

The instructor’s comprehensive approach to the subject combines practice, theory, and methods in an encouraging, enjoyable atmosphere, intended to accelerate the learning process. The many exercises are sequenced in progressive complexity to allow maximum integration and application of newly acquired techniques.

Preparation of palettes, different methods of color mixing and wash applications, together with uses of various brushes, will be explained while exploring the nuances of hue, value and chroma. Representation of trees, skies, materials, figures, shade and shadows, pictorial composition and stylistic methods will be demonstrated and discussed during the workshop. A reference folder includes color charts, explanatory texts, book lists and numerous tips for participant’s use during the class and post-seminar. Continuous tips and pointers will highlight the instructor’s many demonstrations. Other main features of the workshop will include an in-depth presentation of Mr. Costantino’s architectural images & drawing process, and observations about his profession.

Participants’ abilities should include basic drawing skills, a comfortable level of experience with watercolor, and some architectural design, interiors, or fine art background.  With an expected skill diversity among participants, capabilities will vary widely, but instruction will be tailored to each individual’s level. The broader range of these watercolor abilities, however, will only help to enrich everyone’s workshop experience. A comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere is maintained for a creative studio environment from which your collective energies, skills and interests will allow everyone to learn much more than otherwise struggling to discover alone. AIA learning credits will accrue from this seminar.

Hundreds of satisfied professionals - from apprentice designers, to career architects, to MFA artists, to accomplished career illustrators - have benefited from Mr. Costantino’s seminars. Participants have come from Alaska, California, Canada, Florida, Illinois, New York, Oregon, Texas, Puerto Rico, all the New England states, and many other areas of North America. With the decreasing exposure from any source to the special methods of this timeless traditional medium, you, by attending this Boston seminar, can have an incomparable learning experience while expanding your skills and appreciating the fuller aspects of watercolor.

Come for a rare opportunity to work hand-to-brush with an award-winning watercolorist and accomplished instructor.

R.M., Texas - May 03’ Seminar
“I learned so much about color theory; I have had no formal art training and reading it in a book isn’t helpful at this state.  Now I will read more and will understand it.  Just as important was the opportunity to see how you worked, how you mixed and applied paints.”