Intro to Watercolour, J Bidyk

Jordan Bidyk is an emerging artist with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from the University of Regina (2020) and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Visual Arts (2022). Currently pursuing an MFA at the University of Saskatchewan, he’s set to graduate in 2024. Recipient of multiple scholarships, Bidyk also studied architectural studies at the University of Calgary (2018). As an educator, he taught Introduction to Drawing at the University of Saskatchewan and conducted workshops at Black Dog Art Supply, Regina. Bidyk’s artistic repertoire spans drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, showcased in exhibitions across Canada and the United States. His focus lies in abstracted architectural spaces, challenging conventional perspective to evoke curiosity and tension. Through his art, Bidyk invites viewers to reconsider familiar spaces with a fresh perspective, transcending traditional boundaries of perception.

Supplies

 

Paints:

 

Tubes or Stoneground Paint Co. Pans.  Doesn’t have to be these exact colours, as long as they are close.

Warm Red (Napthol Red/Pyrrole Red), Cool Red (Quin Magenta), Warm Blue (Ultramarine Blue), Cool Blue (Phthalo Blue), Neutral Yellow (Hansa Yellow Medium), Burnt Umber

 

Brushes:

 

Wash Brush (3/4” or 1”), Flat Shader (size 6 or 8 preferred), Filbert (size 4 or 6 preferred), Round (Size 3 or 5 preferred), and any other brushes you would like to experiment with (ex. Spotter, Liner, Mop, etc.)

 

Paper:

Fabriano Hot Press pad (8×10 or 9×12 or larger pads if you have them already), Fabriano Cold Press pad (8×10 or 9×12 or larger pads if you have them already)

 

Watercolour palette, water reservoir, paper towel, pencil (2H or 4H), white gouache (if you have)