Edward Hopper

This month we get to study an American. Edward Hopper captured isolation in a very meticulous and deliberate way, creating images that invited his viewers into the middle of a story.

Nighthawks, 1942
 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

In order to complete this month’s project, each student will need to bring the following supplies to class:

watercolor tubes
1 sheet 9×12 watercolor paper
1 mixing plate / palette
white gouache in airtight container
water soluble colored pencil, pink
1, 1” flat paint brush
set of 12 colored pencils
liquid watercolor storage – pill container
metal water container
1 fine round watercolor brush
1 small flat watercolor brush
washi tape 1/2 inch
plein air clip board 9×12
Paper towels

optional: bottle of water

Self-Portrait
1925–1930
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