Seahorse: A Free-Flow Watercolour Masterclass with Jane Davies

Discover the joy of watercolour painting with effortless techniques! This class unveils a simple method for creating beautiful, flowing art, focusing on a charming seahorse design achieved without traditional brushstrokes. Learn to apply paint directly to wet paper, a liberating wet-on-wet watercolour technique, to build light, interest, and texture in your background.

Whether you're a beginner watercolour artist or have some existing skills, this class offers valuable insights. If you're new to watercolour, consider starting with my beginner watercolour classes for a gentle introduction to my style. Experienced painters will find this a refreshing exploration of watercolour techniques.

In this comprehensive tutorial, you will learn:

• Creating a textured, light-filled watercolour background: Master techniques for adding depth and luminosity to your artwork.
• Painting a delicate seahorse without a sketch: Develop confidence in freehand painting.
• Achieving light and dark with a simple trick: Add dimension and realism to your seahorse.
• Finishing your painting with easy tweaks: Learn how to refine your artwork for a polished look.

This class is designed to inspire you to confidently incorporate these simple watercolour painting techniques into your future projects. Embrace the relaxing and rewarding experience of wet-on-wet painting and unlock your artistic potential!

What students are saying:

"There is only one word to describe Jane Davies' classes - MAGICAL!”
"My favourite tutorial to date on Skillshare. Jane Davies is amazing--thank you for for teaching me how to create something I love"
"Highly recommend this class. Jane has a different way of painting in watercolour, straight from the tube. For me, this resulted in the best watercolour painting I have ever done. She gives clear instructions, step by step, and works at a pace that is not overwhelming. I cannot wait to try another one of her classes"
“Jane is an excellent teacher, and her clear instructions mean anyone, even complete beginners, can have a go and produce a piece of work that they will be very pleased with. Highly recommended.”
“This is a great video class by the very generous teacher Jane Davies. I really enjoyed attempting this with Jane's unusual but effective technique. Thank you Jane”
"Wonderful class. Jane is an excellent teacher, guiding you through each stage with clear instructions and demonstrations. I love her friendly, informal style”
"I already adore Jane's work and this class couldn't be different. She has magical hands to bring beautiful images to life in watercolour, and this beginner's exercise is a great way to get rid of our fear to work with this medium. I had so much joy, it was relaxing and I got confident of using paint on wet without that feeling that "I'm gonna ruin everything”

Music by Audionautix.com