Ocean Crashing Against Rocky Shore

Watercolor Class Preview: How to use squirt bottles and spray bottles for special effects How to thin out watercolor paint How to mix ocean colors How to plan an abstract composition without sketching How to plan your points of interest by marking thirds on your paper's edges Why a dot in the center of your paper helps guide composition How to negative paint How to soften and blend edges with a spray bottle When to tilt your canvas for special effects When to let paint dry before continuing How to use damp paper to your advantage How to paint splashing waves How to paint rocks How to scrape out rocky textures with a palette knife How to create texture by rolling paper towels across painted areas Why taking a picture of your semi-complete painting can help you plan finishing touches How to think through finishing touches so you don't overwork the painting How to use an X-Acto knife and razor blade to create splash effects How to use a toothbrush to fling paint for spray effects How to take off paint with a homemade scrubber brush and brush cleaner     Final Painting         What does yours look like? Send it to us...