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Moonlit Ocean Water Color Art Workshop
with Aleta Jacobson
Moonlit Ocean Water Color Art Workshop with Aleta
Saturday, July 25, 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Includes a half-hour lunch break in the courtyard with live music
Member Price $65, Non Members $75
All materials included
No experience necessary
Indigo water, silver reflections, and the quiet glow of a full moon come together in this late night watercolor seascape, where light shimmers and the ocean rests.
In this watercolor class, students will explore the quiet beauty of the ocean at night using a limited, luminous palette. Working on 8 inch and 6 inch circular watercolor paper, participants will create late night ocean scenes in deep indigo tones, accented with shimmering silver and gold.
The class will focus on creating atmosphere and movement by layering washes to suggest dark water, soft horizons, and the subtle rhythm of waves. Silver and gold watercolor will be used to capture moonlight reflections dancing across the ocean’s surface, adding contrast and a sense of mystery. To complete each piece, students will paint a glowing full moon in silver, bringing balance and drama to the composition.
This class emphasizes mood, light, and expressive mark making rather than rigid realism. It is perfect for artists who enjoy experimenting with color, working intuitively, and creating a striking finished piece in a relaxed, inspiring environment. New to watercolor? Beginners are welcome.
Artists Biography
Aleta Jacobson is an award-winning collage, watercolor, and acrylic artist living and working in Southern California.
Aleta studied art at Riverside City College, Citrus Community College, and California Polytechnic University, Pomona. Before college, she spent two months studying art in Europe. Her professional journey began in the 1970s, when she started creating commissioned pieces for friends and family.
Today, Aleta is a working artist, instructor, and designer who specializes in expressive collage, watercolor landscapes, and botanical works. She draws inspiration from the beauty of the natural world, translating its forms, colors, and textures into her art.
A dedicated teacher for more than 30 years, Aleta has taught workshops and private lessons for students of all ages. She currently teaches at Mount San Antonio Gardens Retirement Community, the California Botanic Gardens in Claremont, and the Maloof Foundation.
https://aletajacobsonartist.com/