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7 Days of Watercolour Workouts: Cultivate Your Painting Habit with Style!

Watercolour painting course: 7-day workouts to build a painting habit. Learn to paint objects with style and confidence. Perfect for beginners!

4.0(1)
45students
1h 49m
Certificate
Sahaya Babu Manickam
Sahaya Babu ManickamVisual Designer

Course Content

7 Days of Watercolour Workouts: Cultivate Your Painting Habit with Style! is a beginner-level Skillshare course taught by Sahaya Babu Manickam. It runs 1h 49m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review, with 45 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published July 2024.

Unleash Your Inner Artist: 7-Day Watercolor Painting Habit Builder

Ready to develop a consistent painting practice and explore the beautiful world of watercolor? This course provides a structured, engaging approach to learning watercolor painting, perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Over seven days, you'll complete a series of focused painting projects designed to build confidence and unlock your creative potential.

Each day features a new project, with clear, step-by-step instructions and detailed explanations of watercolor techniques. We go beyond simply showing how to paint; you'll understand why techniques work, mastering concepts like aerial perspective and other advanced skills with ease.

What You'll Learn:

  • Fundamental Watercolor Techniques: From basic washes to advanced layering, learn the essential skills to create stunning watercolor effects.
  • Composition Essentials: Discover the principles of visual balance and how to arrange elements within your paintings for maximum impact.
  • Color Mixing Mastery: Learn to create a wide range of colors by mixing watercolor paints, expanding your palette and artistic possibilities.
  • Material Selection: Understand the importance of choosing the right watercolor paper (we recommend 300gsm, cold-pressed or rough, 100% cotton) and watercolor brushes (synthetic or natural) for optimal results. We'll also cover white gouache paint and masking tape usage.
  • Modern Watercolor Approaches: Explore contemporary techniques and styles to develop your unique artistic voice.
  • Painting in Your Own Style: Develop a personalized approach to watercolor painting, blending techniques and concepts to create art that reflects your individual vision.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Beginners: No prior experience is required! We start with the basics and build from there.
  • Hobbyists: Looking to establish a regular painting habit and improve your skills.
  • Artists Seeking Refinement: Wanting to deepen your understanding of watercolor techniques and explore new approaches.

Materials Needed:

  • Watercolor Paper: Minimum 300gsm, cold-pressed or rough surface, 100% cotton.
  • Watercolor Paints: A basic set of watercolor paints will suffice to start.
  • Watercolor Brushes: A variety of synthetic or natural brushes in different sizes.
  • White Gouache Paint: Titanium White or Permanent White.
  • Masking Tape: (Optional) For creating clean edges and masking areas.

Start your watercolor journey today and discover the joy of creating beautiful paintings!

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