Watercolor for Beginners

Ready to Dive into Watercolor Painting? Build a Strong Foundation!

This course provides the essential information you need to confidently begin your watercolor journey. We cut through the overwhelming amount of information out there, focusing on the most valuable techniques to help you progress quickly. You'll gain the skills and confidence to create beautiful watercolor art.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Essential Watercolor Materials: Navigating the world of art supplies can be daunting. We'll identify the few key materials you absolutely need to get started, and explore tools to expand your capabilities as you improve.
• Mastering Watercolor Paint: Stop feeling lost about color! We'll guide you in selecting a foundational palette – starting with just three core colors – and teach you how to expertly mix them with water to achieve a rich, earthy range. Gain control over your paint and create the colors you envision.
• The 6 Fundamental Washes: Unlock the secrets to controlling watercolor! Learn the six fundamental washes – the building blocks of watercolor painting – and understand how they work, allowing you to achieve the results you desire.
• Brush Techniques for Confidence: Develop a confident hand with your brush. We’ll cover brush pressure, angles, and controlled movements with practical exercises that will significantly shorten your learning curve.
• Layering Techniques: Discover how to build depth and dimension in your paintings using the power of layering.
• Working with Dry Watercolor: Learn how to confidently paint over dry watercolor to create stunning transparent effects.
• Create 4 Frame-Worthy Modern Paintings: Put your new skills to the test! Throughout the course, you'll create four beautiful, modern paintings perfect for decorating your home.

This course is perfect for beginners who want to learn watercolor painting and create beautiful art. Start painting with confidence today!