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Watercolour Landscape Painting: Venice & Gondolas for All Levels

Learn watercolor painting! Discover the magic of this beautiful medium and gain essential skills. Perfect for beginners.

5.0(3)
42students
1h 5m
Certificate
Carrie McKenzie
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Course Content

Watercolour Landscape Painting: Venice & Gondolas for All Levels is an all-levels Skillshare course taught by Carrie McKenzie. It runs 1h 5m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, with 42 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published July 2025.

Unleash Your Creativity: Learn Watercolour Painting - Venice in Golden Dreams

Discover the enchanting world of watercolour painting in this comprehensive course! You'll learn to create a stunning atmospheric painting of Venice in Golden Dreams, featuring iconic landmarks like the Basilica San Marco, centuries-old buildings, the Grand Canal, and of course, a Gondola.

This class simplifies a complex subject, providing exciting ideas and techniques to guide you from start to finish. I’ll show you exactly how to paint the entire scene, working alongside me in an up-close and personal demonstration. Remove the mystery of watercolour and unlock your artistic potential with step-by-step demonstrations and techniques.

What you'll learn:

  • Start-to-Finish Demonstrations: See the entire painting process unfold, explained clearly and friendly.
  • Learn by Doing: Paint alongside me, gaining practical skills through hands-on experience.
  • Watercolour Techniques: Master essential techniques including:
    • Simplifying complex subjects
    • Adding realistic shadows and reflections
    • Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques
    • Layering colour for depth
    • Blending and softening edges
    • Creating depth and contrast with tonal values
    • Using complementary colours for dynamic energy
  • Studio Tips & Tricks: Discover my favourite shortcuts and time-saving techniques (e.g., using a twisted paper towel, watercolour pencils for fine details, sandpaper for texture).

Is this course for you?

Absolutely! This course is perfect for:

  • Complete Beginners: Learn the fundamental watercolour basics with confidence.
  • Experienced Artists: Loosen up your style, become more expressive, and enhance your watercolour skills.
  • Anyone who wants to create beautiful art! You don't need to know how to draw – a drawing template is provided for easy tracing.

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
  • Water sprayer
  • Paper towel
  • Pencil
  • Rubber
  • Water pot

Ready to start?

Join me for a fun and creative journey into watercolour painting! Follow along in the video and you’ll soon be creating your own gorgeous Venice painting full of colour and energy.

[My Artwork: View more examples on my website: http://www.carriemckenzieart.co.uk]

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