Watercolor Ice Skates: How to Paint White Objects

Looking to master watercolor techniques and create beautiful art? This course is perfect for both beginners and those wanting to refine their skills! We'll explore fundamental methods like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and effective layering to build depth and dimension in your paintings. Plus, enjoy a fun winter watercolor project to put your new skills to the test.

Here's a peek at what you'll learn:

• Effective Pre-wetting: Discover how to achieve soft, expansive washes with proper pre-wetting techniques.
• Painting White Objects: Learn the secrets to successfully rendering white objects using watercolor paint.
• Splattering for Texture: Master the splattering technique to add captivating visual textures to your artwork.
• Layering Without Overworking: Develop strategies for beautiful watercolor layering while avoiding muddy or overworked areas.
• Vibrant Gray Combinations: Uncover a fantastic color combination for creating rich and vibrant gray tones.
• And much more!

Ready to get started? Here's a list of supplies you'll need:

• Drawing Pencils: Recommended: HB and 2B
• Erasers: Soft graphite eraser, Kneaded eraser
• Tracing: Tracing paper, carbon paper, or a lightbox
• Watercolor Paper: Recommended: Cold Press, 140 lbs.
• Watercolor Paint Set: Choose a set that inspires you!
• Brushes: Recommended: Mop (size 6), Rounds (0, 4, 8, 14, 16)
• Water Containers: 1-2 containers with clean water
• Mixing Palette: For mixing your colors
• Absorbent Towel: Or kitchen paper towels
• Masking Tape: Recommended: 3/4" or 1"
• Backing/Support Board: To mount your finished artwork
• Scrap Watercolor Paper: For practicing

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