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Watercolour Pencils for Beginners: An Introduction to The Magical World of Watercolour Pencils

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Overview

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Heard of watercolour pencils? Not sure how to use them? Can’t seem to get the results you need?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this class: Watercolour Pencils for Beginners is perfect for you!!!

This class is aimed at beginners and anyone else who wants to delve into the wonderful world of watercolour pencils.

We will start the class by covering the basics of what watercolour pencils are, the supplies that you need for the class exercises and then work towards some exciting techniques to produce varied and gorgeous results.

 We will look at:

  • The different methods of colour application
  • Dry and wet colour mixing
  • Drawing in different sequences to produce interesting results
  • Using various tools and techniques to achieve a range of textures and effects

 We will also look at:

  • Basic colour mixing
  • Transparency and layers
  • Colour swatching
  • And testing interactions with other mediums

We will then bring all the techniques together in a beautiful full sketch for you to follow step-by-step.

On completing the exercises within the lessons and full sketch, you will be ready to start your class project and begin your exciting adventures in this magical world of watercolour pencils.

This class will give you the direction, basic knowledge and confidence for you to be able to quickly get started in sketching with watercolour pencils.

If you need a refresh on general watercolour principles that can be applied to watercolour pencils, then have a look at my previous class: watercolour sketching for beginners before you start this class to give you a more in-depth review of brushes, surfaces, and application methods.

All materials used and demonstrated will be explained and links will be provided in the resource pack to enable easy access if required.

Please note that currently the resource pack can only be downloaded via a desktop or laptop computer and not on the Skillshare mobile app (correct as of December 2021)

My name is Imran Mughal, and I’m a graphic designer, illustrator and artist and am totally obsessed with art and art materials! You can get in touch with me through Skillshare and on my social media channels and can ask me any question you like on this class.

So sit back, relax, and lets get started!

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Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • What are Watercolour Pencils?
  • Class Supplies
  • Application of Colour
  • Dry Mixing
  • Wet Mixing
  • Draw on Wet
  • Grinding Pigment
  • Pressure Variance
  • Brush and Spray
  • Basic Colour Mixing
  • Transparency and Layers
  • Interaction with Mediums
  • Adding Watercolour
  • Reviewing Results
  • Colour Swatching
  • Full Sketch
  • Pencil Outline
  • Adding Dry Colour
  • House Colour
  • Boat Colour
  • Final Dry Colour
  • Adding Water
  • Merging Colours
  • Vibrant Tones
  • Foreground Tones
  • Delicate Details
  • Speckled Colour
  • Lifting Darker Shades
  • Adding Interest
  • Hints of Warm Grey
  • Inking Stage
  • Hatching Lines
  • Final Dark Lines
  • Highlights
  • Class Project
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Imran Mughal

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