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Watercolor 101
Getting started with any new painting medium can be intimidating and overwhelming for anyone. The vast sea of information out there can make things even more confusing and can take us down rabbit holes that make us waste time we could be spending actually moving our skills forward.
This course includes everything you need to know as a beginner getting started with watercolor, in one neat package. All of the must-know topics and must-do exercises are included, which will provide a solid foundation to jump off from.
Not to mention, you won't spend money on supplies that you don't really need as a beginner watercolor artist.
✱ What You'll Learn:
Must-have watercolor painting supplies
The characteristics that set watercolors apart from other painting mediums
Everything you need to know about watercolor paint formats
Everything you need to know about watercolor paper types
Everything you need to know about watercolor brushes
The main brush strokes to practice
The 3 basic watercolor washes to practice
Must-know techniques
How to transfer your pencil sketches onto watercolor paper
Stretching watercolor paper
Ink and Watercolor Wash Flowers
Do you love the look of loose line and wash flowers, but are unsure about how or where to start? Want to be able to easily draw flowers and create beautiful pen and watercolor pieces from scratch?
This beginner-friendly course is perfect for artists who're just getting started with developing their drawing and watercolor skills, as well as for intermediate artists looking to jump into the line and wash world.
✱ What You'll Learn:
My 3-Step process for loose pen and watercolor florals
How to use reference photos to inform your work
How to simplify flowers into basic shapes in order to draw them successfully
Must-know information and tips for success on: drawing with pen and ink, painting with watercolor, and combining pen with watercolor
How to plan colors for your final pieces
Composition tips for beginners for creating interesting, well-balanced artwork
Fun Watercolor Summer Fruit
Just getting started with watercolor and looking for fun projects that'll help you advance basic skills or learn essential tips to help you make faster progress? Or perhaps you're a bit more advanced and are looking for new techniques or fresh ideas for artwork that you can use to create super cute greeting cards, bookmarks, etc. to give away this Summer?
f you're in either camp, this course is for you! I've organized the classes in this course so that we're able to work on these illustrations starting with the one I consider to be the easiest, and we make our way toward the most challenging one. I'd recommend working through the classes in this order, especially if you're just getting started with watercolor.
✱ What You'll Learn:
My 5-step process for quick, vibrant watercolor illustrations that have dimension and "glow"
How to create preliminary sketches for 5 different fruits using a pencil How to combine wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques in one same illustration
How to plan colors and create color mixtures effectively for loose (but realistic) watercolor pieces
Lots of tips on water control, how to steer clear of muddy colors, and how to avoid overworking your watercolor pieces
Everything You Should Know About Color Theory As a Beginner
Having trouble telling whether paint colors are Warm or Cool? Do you struggle with 'muddy' colors and want to feel more confident when creating the mixtures you need? Why is the Color Wheel so important and how is one actually used? What is a Color Scheme and why is it essential to plan colors before starting a new drawing or painting?
This course covers all the basics on Color Theory and the Color Wheel which will help you build a solid foundation to jump off from, and will help you make faster progress as an artist. We'll be working on creating a Split Primary Color Wheel from scratch, which is an incredibly powerful exercise, even for more advanced artists. A mixture of lecture-type and practical classes are included, which cover must-know information, as well as provide hands-on exercises.
✱ What You'll Learn:
Why the Color Wheel is an essential tool for artists and how it is used to create great art What Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Colors are
Tried-and-true Color Schemes used by artists throughout history (with lots of examples)
Why knowing about Analogous and Complementary Colors is essential for color mixing
The importance of understanding Color Temperature and how to tell if colors are Warm or Cool
Why Split Primary Color Wheels are so helpful for beginner and intermediate artists
How to create a Split Primary Color Wheel
How to explore all possible Secondary Color mixtures with a Split Primary palette
Line and Watercolor Wash Sun Conure Parrot
Love the look of line and watercolor wash art, and looking for a beginner-friendly course to help you start on the right foot? Do you enjoy sketching or painting birds, and are looking for a fun course to level up your skills?
This beginner-friendly course is perfect for artists who're just getting started with line and wash, as well as for intermediate artists who're looking to take their techniques with this combination of art mediums to a new level.
In this course, I take you through my 3-Phase process for creating line and wash artwork (pencil sketch-pen and ink-watercolor washes), and include extra classes with must-know information and exercises for greater success.
✱ What You'll Learn:
My entire process for creating line and watercolor wash artwork
How to use reference photos to inform your work while bringing yourself and your style into the piece
How to sketch birds freehand with accurate proportions and shapes
How to simplify feathers and sketch them using shapes, lines and marks
Tips on creating well-balanced mixed-media artwork that isn’t overdone
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