Watercolors for Beginners: Water Drop

Learn to paint stunningly realistic water drops with watercolor and gouache! This class breaks down the process into easy, manageable steps, perfect for both beginners and artists looking to refine their skills. We'll focus on the beautiful glazing technique and achieve captivating results using just two colors.

Don't be intimidated if you're new to this! I'll guide you through every stage, ensuring you create your own shiny, wet-looking water drop.

Here's what you'll need for this fun and rewarding art project:

• Watercolor Paper: Canson cold press watercolor paper (140lb) - a great surface for watercolor painting.
• Pencils: Graphite pencil (HB-3H) for sketching.
• Eraser: Kneaded eraser for easy corrections.
• Watercolors: Sennelier watercolors (Payne's Grey & Cerulean Blue) – a classic and versatile color combination.
• Brushes: Synthetic brushes (No. 4 & 8) for detail and washes.
• Gouache: Winsor & Newton Designer Gouache (Permanent White) – for adding highlights and opacity.

Ready to dive in? Find 25 free places to access this class and start creating!