Winter Findings

Kristy Kensinger

Capture winter’s quiet beauty with ink, watercolor & muted tones in this moody, expressive class.

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Capture the magic of winter with, Winter Findings, by Kristy Kensinger! Inspired by the beauty and depth of the season, this class explores muted jewel tones, fluid ink washes, and delicate layers that capture the ever-changing winter landscape.

With short, focused lessons, this class is designed to fit into your schedule while helping you create soft, moody, and expressive winter-inspired art. Work with inks, watercolors, and Kristy’s curated color palette—or bring your own unique touch!

Explore winter’s quiet beauty through art.

SUBSTRATES

Mixed Media Art Journal (Ranger Dylusions Creative Journal)
Mixed Media OR Watercolor Paper (Arches Hot Press or Cold Press Watercolor Block or Canson Mixed Media Paper)

PAINTING MATERIALS

Clear Gesso
Liquetex Acrylic Ink Set (Muted Colors)
Watercolors (I will be using my Ocean Paper watercolor set)
Palette (LadyMade Pottery Ceramic Palette or Disposable Palettes)
Golden High Flow Acrylics (Colors Used: Turquoise, Sap Green Hue, Quinacridone Nickel, Permanent Violet Dark, Sepia, Burnt Sienna, Carbon Black, Ultramarine Blue, Payne’s Grey) or add water to your heavier acrylics to make them more fluid
Black Ink (Speedball India Ink or Peg & Awl Ink)
Variety of Paintbrushes (Golden's Set, Necessities Watercolor Set, Royal & Landnickel Essential Set)

DRAWING TOOLS

F aber-Castell Pencils
Stabilo Pencils: in Black or Burnt Sienna

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