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Dive into Watercolor: Paint Expressive Turtles with Harmonious Colors

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Overview

In this class, you will embark on an artistic journey to paint a vibrant turtle in watercolor, capturing the enchanting beauty and lively essence of these fascinating creatures. Watercolor is a versatile and captivating medium that allows you to bring turtles to life with harmonious colors and expressive brushwork, resulting in stunning and immersive artworks.

Throughout this step-by-step guide, you will explore the fundamental techniques of watercolor painting, including brush control, color blending, and creating texture. You will also learn how to draw the anatomy of turtles in a simplified way, enabling you to capture their graceful spirit and intricate patterns with accuracy and artistic flair.

This class will provide you with a variety of resources, including reference images, templates, and colour palettes, to support you in your creative journey. You will receive guidance on selecting the right brushes, mixing colours, and composing your turtle painting to create a visually captivating piece of art.

By the end of this class, you will possess the skills and knowledge to bring a turtle to life on paper, showcasing its vibrant colors. Whether you seek to decorate your home with a stunning turtle artwork or simply want to explore the world of watercolour painting, this class will empower you to create a beautiful and personalised turtle masterpiece.

Thank you so much for your interest in this class!

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Try this class to explore your creativity...

I’ve been painting for many years now, taken part in many exhibitions around the world and won awards from well respected organisations. As well as having my work feature in art magazines. After having success selling my originals and 1000s of prints around the world, I decided to start traveling with my brushes and paintings. My style is modern and attempts to grasp the essence of what I’m painting whilst allowing freedom and expression to come through. I simplify complicated subjects into easier shapes that encourages playfulness.

You'll Learn:

  • What materials and equipment to need to painting along
  • Basic technique to complete your first painting
  • How to avoid common mistakes
  • Choosing the right colours for your painting
  • How to blend colours and create textures for different effects
  • Making corrections and improvements
  • Finishing touches that make a big difference

When enrolled, I’ll include my complete ‘Watercolour Mixing Charts’. These are a huge aid for beginners and experts alike. They show what every colour on the palette looks like when mixed with each other. Indispensable when it comes to choosing which colour to mix.

Don’t forget to follow me on Skillshare. Click the “follow” button and you’ll be the first to know as soon as I launch a new course or have a big announcement to share with my students.

Additional Resources:

  • Here are the art supplies I recommend
  • Follow me on Instagram
  • Check out my website

Music by Audionautix.com

Syllabus

  • Welcome To The Class!
  • Your Project
  • Materials & Supplies
  • Drawing The Main Shapes
  • Painting The Shell
  • Painting The Under-Layer
  • Painting The Head & Body
  • Strengthening The Tones
  • Painting The Scales
  • Adding Shadows
  • Creating Texture
  • Painting The Face
  • Patterns On The Shell
  • Adding Highlights
  • Painting Bubbles
  • Optional Splatters
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Will Elliston

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