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Dance with your Brush : Learn to Paint a Stunning Northern Lights with Watercolor

Learn watercolor painting! Discover the joy of fluid colors and unique effects. Perfect for beginners. Explore techniques and create beautiful art.

4.7(52)
250students
1h 12m
Certificate
Zaneena Nabeel
Zaneena NabeelTop Teacher | Artist

Course Content

Dance with your Brush : Learn to Paint a Stunning Northern Lights with Watercolor is an all-levels Skillshare course taught by Zaneena Nabeel. It runs 1h 12m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.7 out of 5 from 52 reviews, with 250 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published March 2022.

Discover the Magic of Watercolor Painting: A Beginner-Friendly Class

Unleash your inner artist and explore the captivating world of watercolor painting! This class is designed for both beginners and intermediate artists eager to experience the joy and fluidity of this beautiful medium.

Get ready to relax and let the colors flow as we embark on a creative journey to paint a stunning Northern Lights scene. We'll learn to embrace the unpredictable nature of watercolor and allow the pigments to create breathtaking effects.

What you'll learn:

  • Watercolor Materials: We'll cover everything you need to get started, from choosing the right watercolor paper to selecting the best brushes.
  • Color Palette Exploration: Dive deep into the watercolor color palette, understanding how colors mix and interact to create vibrant hues. We'll focus on key colors like Phthalo Green Light, Phthalo Blue Red, Indigo, Ivory Black, and White Gouache.
  • Step-by-Step Project: Follow along as we create a mesmerizing Northern Lights painting, building skills and confidence with each stroke.

Essential Materials:

  • Watercolor Paper: Artist-grade, 100% cotton, 140 lb cold-pressed paper is recommended. (Arches Cold Pressed 140 lb is used in the class).
  • Brushes: 2'' hake brush, Round Brush Size 12 and 4, Quill brush Size 6, Flat Brush - 1/2 inch and 3/4'' (brush sizes may vary based on paper size).
  • Watercolors: Phthalo Green Light, Phthalo Blue Red, Indigo, Ivory Black, and White Gouache.
  • Palette: For mixing your watercolor paints.
  • Masking Tape: To secure your paper.
  • Board: A sturdy surface to attach your watercolor paper.
  • Water Jars: Two jars for clean and dirty water.
  • Pencil & Eraser: For sketching your design.
  • Paper Towel/Cotton Towel: For dabbing and controlling water.

Ready to experience watercolor painting like never before? Enroll today and let's create something beautiful! If you enjoy the class, please leave a review to help others discover the magic of watercolor. We're excited to paint with you!

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