Realistic Beginning Watercolors: Painting a Dog

Discover the joy of beginning watercolor painting! This comprehensive course is designed for absolute beginners, providing a clear path to creating beautiful artwork.

We'll start with a detailed watercolor supplies list, ensuring you have everything you need. Then, we'll dive into each watercolor supply, learning how to use them effectively. You'll master palette setup and learn the best techniques for filling your watercolor paint wells.

Next, you'll practice fundamental watercolor techniques through simple exercises. Learn how to mix paint like a pro, achieve a smooth paint puddle on your paper, and properly set up your watercolor paper. These skills will prepare you for the main project!

A crucial element of successful painting is understanding values. We'll explore values in detail – their importance in creating realistic representational paintings – and create a specific value chart tailored to the dog painting project.

Finally, follow along with a step-by-step dog painting tutorial! My guided instruction includes built-in breaks, allowing you to pause, practice, and ensure you fully grasp each stage. This hands-on approach guarantees you'll complete a painting you're truly proud of. It's a fun and rewarding artistic journey!

Your instructor, Marilee, is a seasoned college professor of drawing, painting, and sketching with over 20 years of experience. Based in Southern California, Marilee is passionate about teaching and believes her students are her greatest creations. Join her class and unlock your artistic potential!