Learn to Paint a Watercolor Landscape

Discover the joy of watercolor painting with this comprehensive video series! Learn watercolor techniques and master the fundamentals of this beautiful medium in easy-to-follow, 10-minute exercises. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, this course guides you from start to finish as you create an original painting.

What you'll learn:

• Watercolor Tools & Materials: A thorough overview of essential watercolor supplies, including paper, paints, and brushes.
• Paper Preparation & Sketching: Learn how to properly prepare your watercolor paper and create a foundational sketch.
• Luminous Watercolor Techniques: Understand how to utilize the white of the paper to create highlights and build depth.
• Wet-on-Wet & Controlled Painting: Explore different watercolor painting techniques, including the fluid wet-on-wet method and precise, detailed applications.
• Color Mixing & Application: Discover how to mix colors effectively and apply paint to achieve a variety of effects.
• Creating Original Paintings: Follow along with instructor Paul Richmond as you paint a complete image, step-by-step.
• Developing Your Artistic Style: Learn to adapt techniques and add your own personal touch to create unique watercolor paintings.

This course emphasizes a gentle, encouraging approach to learning, making painting a fun and relaxing way to connect with your creativity. Gain insights into the artistic process and build confidence in your ability to create stunning watercolor art.

Course Highlights:

• Step-by-Step Instruction: Paul Richmond breaks down complex techniques into manageable, bite-sized lessons.
• Original Painting Project: Create a finished painting from beginning to end.
• Suitable for All Skill Levels: Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, this course is for you.
• Accessible Art Education: Paul believes everyone can be an artist and is dedicated to making the creative process accessible.

Materials List:

• Cold press watercolor paper (10" x 14")
• Watercolor paint - Winsor & Newton Cotman Tube Set
• Paintbrushes - Royal & Langnickel Soft Grip White Taklon Brush Set
• Paint tray
• Masking tape
• Drawing pencil (hardness: H)
• Wood panel or other smooth surface

About the Instructor:

Paul Richmond is an internationally recognized visual artist with over 20 years of experience teaching watercolor painting. He is also an accomplished illustrator and co-founder of the You Will Rise Project, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals through art. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the United States and published in numerous art journals.