Painting has been my passion for the past 22 years. I painted in acrylic paint and taught classes for over 10 years. However, my love of painting began to wane and it was giving me little enjoyment until I decided to try my hand at watercolour. Watercolour captured my heart 8 years ago and I have been mesmerized by it ever since.Â
In this 4 hour class, my focus is to guide you through my painting process, through demonstrations, tips and comments. Watch over my shoulder while I paint this beautiful and detailed Chrysanthemum in watercolour. After I apply the initial pale washes, I keep layering the paint until I achieve the depth of colour that I need.Â
This watercolour is painted on a wooden board that I glued some watercolour paper to. So, I'll also demonstrate how I attach the paper to the board and how I varnish the painting when I'm finished.Â
This class is recommended for experienced painters.
Some of the techniques you will learn in this class:
- how IÂ attached watercolour paper to the board
- how IÂ interpret a reference photo
- how I place the paint on my palette
- how IÂ soften edges
- how I paint tonal gradations on petals
- how I preserve white paper
- how I layer my paint
- wet on wet painting
- wet on dry painting
- painting negatively
- how IÂ paint the background
- what granulating paint is
- how IÂ deliberately create watercolour blooms for interest
- how I strengthen my painting by using darker colours
- how I fix simple mistakes
- how I varnished my watercolour painting to protect it
