Intermediate Watercolor Techniques to Take your Art from Good to Great

Transform your watercolor paintings from good to great with these intermediate watercolor techniques! This class is designed to help you elevate your artwork and achieve stunning results. Through practical drills and engaging projects, you'll master essential skills to add depth, dimension, and vibrancy to your watercolor creations.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Tonal Values: Discover how to create and utilize a full range of tonal values to build depth and visual interest in your paintings. Learn to control light and shadow for a more dynamic composition.
• Blending: Master the art of watercolor blending – seamlessly merging colors to create smooth gradients and soft transitions. Perfect for skies, backgrounds, and subtle shading.
• Layering: Unlock the power of watercolor layering to build rich color and create a sense of depth and luminosity. Learn techniques to achieve beautiful glows and complex effects.
• Lifting: Explore the technique of watercolor lifting – using a brush to lift pigment and create highlights, textures, and unexpected details.

Final Project: Tropical Monstera Leaf

At the end of the course, you'll tackle an advanced project: a detailed tropical monstera leaf painting. This project integrates all the techniques you've learned, resulting in a beautiful and impressive botanical artwork you can be proud of.

What You'll Gain:

• Confidence in your watercolor painting skills.
• The ability to create more professional and polished watercolor artwork.
• A deeper understanding of watercolor techniques and their applications.
• Tools to confidently progress on your watercolor journey.

About the Instructor: Priya

Hello! I'm Priya, owner of Petals by Priya Watercolor Designs, and I'm passionate about teaching watercolor art. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, I'm an artist, art teacher, and paper goods shop owner dedicated to making art accessible and empowering. I love connecting with fellow creatives and sharing the joy of art.

Connect with Priya:

• Instagram: Follow @petals.by.priya for artwork, process videos, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes glimpses.
• Skillshare: Stay updated on new classes and announcements.
• YouTube: Find short watercolor tutorials and process videos.
• Website: Explore more of my work and resources.
• Free Watercolor Supply Guide: Download my favorite supplies!

Next Steps:

Share your projects in the "Projects & Resources" section on Skillshare for feedback and connection with other students. Tag me on Instagram @petals.by.priya when you share your work!

Have questions? Email or DM me on Instagram! I can't wait to see what you create!