New York City Urban Landscape in Watercolour

Discover the joy of watercolor painting and learn to effortlessly capture the energy of urban landscapes! This course provides a step-by-step guide to painting vibrant city scenes with a quick, fun, and loose approach – perfect for artists of all levels.

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by the details of cityscapes? Learn how to simplify complex scenes using layering techniques and a strong understanding of light and shadow. This course empowers you to paint any urban landscape with confidence.

In this course, you will learn to:

• Paint simple urban landscapes in watercolor: Master the fundamentals to create beautiful city scenes.
• Sketch and plan your watercolor painting: Learn effective pencil sketching techniques to prepare your composition.
• Utilize wet-in-wet watercolor techniques: Create stunning skies, clouds, buildings, and shadows with this essential skill.
• Paint buildings, shadows, cars, and people easily: Develop simple brushstrokes for efficient and effective painting.
• Incorporate people into your landscapes: Add realistic and natural figures to your city scenes.
• Master effective layering: Build depth and detail in your paintings.
• Combine layers for natural depth: Create realistic perspectives and visual interest.
• Paint simple shadows: Understand and depict light sources in your artwork.

Course Materials:

• Watercolour paints (Artist-grade blues, yellows, and reds recommended)
• Pencil
• Watercolour paper (100% cotton recommended)
• Watercolour brushes (mop brush and round brushes for detail)

Getting Started:

Begin by reviewing the course demonstration videos. Download the provided tracing templates to aid in your sketching process. Find reference photos online or paint from life – a park, street, or city square will do! Follow the course steps to create your own unique urban sketch in watercolor.

Assignment:

Your final project is to paint your own watercolor urban landscape! You can recreate a scene from the course, use a personal photograph, or paint from an outdoor location. We encourage freehand drawing to enhance your painting skills.

Share Your Work:

Showcase your progress! Upload your final painting and work-in-progress shots to the Q&A or discussion section. Have questions or need guidance? Don't hesitate to ask – I'm here to help you succeed in your watercolor painting journey!