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Simple Watercolor Techniques: Make a Personal Mandala

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Overview

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Join artist/illustrator, Ria Sharon for this fun 20-minute exploration of watercolor techniques. You’ll learn how to make flat washes, gradients, and a variety of textures — all while she demonstrates how to make a personal mandala.

In seven short lessons, Ria shares her thoughts on:

  • Managing water and pigment
  • Water is your friend: how to harness its natural properties
  • Art for self-expression and self-awareness

This class is great if you want to add watercolor to your arsenal of techniques as a designer or illustrator or, just for the pure fun of playing with watercolors!

Watch to the end to receive Ria’s mandala templates! What you’ll need:

  • a starter watercolor set
  • a round brush and a square brush
  • watercolor paper
  • a light box

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Syllabus

  • Intro
  • Lesson 1: Supplies
  • Lesson 2: Dry Surface
  • Lesson 3: Flat Wash
  • Lesson 4: Gradients
  • Lesson 5: Textures
  • Lesson 6: Blending
  • Lesson 7: Resists
  • Mandala Demo
  • Parting Gifts

Taught by

Ria Sharon

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