Watercolour Bird Painting: Puffins & Sea Thrift Masterclass for All Levels

Discover the joy of watercolour painting with this comprehensive course! Learn to create stunning Puffins from start to finish, following along with expert demonstrations. This class demystifies watercolour techniques, making it perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike looking to enhance their skills and become more expressive with watercolour.

What you'll learn:

• Start-to-Finish Watercolour Painting: Witness the entire painting process, from initial washes to final details, with clear, step-by-step guidance explained in a friendly, jargon-free manner.
• Essential Watercolour Techniques: Master a range of techniques including wet-on-wet, blending and softening, creating depth and contrast with tonal values, lifting colour, and more. Learn how to simplify subjects for effective painting.
• Studio Tips & Tricks: Discover practical studio tips to streamline your workflow, save time, and avoid common pitfalls like washed-out paintings. Learn to create abstract texture with plastic wrap and achieve a 3-dimensional effect.
• Learning by Doing: Engage in hands-on learning by painting alongside the instructor, gaining practical experience and building confidence. No drawing skills required – a downloadable template is provided for easy tracing.

This course is ideal if you:

• Are a complete beginner to watercolour painting.
• Want to improve your watercolour skills and become more expressive.
• Are looking for creative watercolour ideas and inspiration.
• Want to learn how colours work together and explore impressionistic approaches.

What you'll need:

• A selection of watercolour paints (red, blue, and yellow are a great start).
• A few watercolour brushes.
• Paper suitable for watercolour.
• A palette.
• A water sprayer.
• Paper towel.
• Pencil and rubber.
• Water pot.

About the Instructor:

With years of experience teaching watercolour painting, the instructor offers clear, accessible instruction and a supportive learning environment. View examples of artwork at http://www.carriemckenzieart.co.uk.

Ready to unleash your creativity? Join this fun and inspiring watercolour class and create your own beautiful Puffins and Sea Thrift painting! Get ready for a vibrant and rewarding artistic journey.