Why is water so hard to paint? How do you sketch something that’s always moving? Why can you see the bottom of the lake in one spot, but the reflected sky right next to it? We’ll talk a little about the science, look at solutions different artists have used, develop some strategies for analyzing what we’re seeing and do some simple exercises. Bring your usual sketching kit and paper to take notes. Watercolor is useful but not essential. $20 suggested donation.

Laurie Wigham is a painter in San Francisco. She organizes the SF Sketchers meetup group and teaches sometimes. you can see her work on Facebook, Flickr and Instagram 

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

For a google map to the meeting location, click here >>

Note: that the venue has moved to the Crissy Field Center in the Presidio. You must ring the doorbell to be let into the building. We will meet in the gathering room to your left as you walk in.

Please note: Park Academy classes are meant as a special perk for volunteers, members, and employees. If you do not work for the Golden Gate National Parks, are not a member, or have not volunteered with us in the past year, a donation is encouraged. Volunteer or become a member today!