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Watercolor, where to start? - Essential Watercolor Techniques: learn the basics of Watercolor

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Watercolor is popular, unpredictable and absolutely magical. Also, it can be intimidating and challenging when you don't know the basics of this beautiful medium. In this class, I will show you the essential watercolor techniques needed to paint with confidence. The class is structured in small, easy to process segments of information. Take your time practicing and rewatch the videos as needed. Also, feel free to ask me any questions in the discussion section of the class. This class is suitable for beginners or for artists who would like to gain more confidence and clarity using the watercolor medium.

I have many project-based classes suitable to practice the skills you will learn during this class, I will list them below. Also, there are many amazing watercolor artists teaching here on Skillshare, so don't hesitate to watch their classes, practice is the key to beautiful results!

Welcome to the class and I can't wait to see your projects!

Wet on wet and layering techniques:

  • Painting a Watercolor Poppy
  • Watercolor Lemons and other Citrus Fruits
  • Painting a Peony in Watercolor

Blending Techniques:

  • Painting colorful silhouettes with watercolor
  • Painting Tropical Foliage in Watercolor
  • Painting a Creative Alphabet in Watercolor

Brush Control Exercises:

  • Painting Tropical Foliage in Watercolor
  • Painting Whimsical Birds in Watercolor

Happy Painting!

x Irina.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Watercolor Supplies: Paper
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Watercolor Brushes
  • Additional Supplies
  • Basic Techniques and Styles
  • Watercolor Wash
  • Blending
  • Transparency
  • Layering
  • Color Value
  • Brush Control Exercises
  • Special Effects in Watercolor
  • Last Thoughts

Taught by

Irina Trzaskos

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