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Watercolor Class Preview: How to capture a person’s likeness using watercolor paints How to convert a black-and-white picture into a full-color painting How to plan and sketch a person’s profile or portrait How to mix skin color, and determine different values and tones depending on the lighting How to paint crisp edges versus turning edges How to use a scrubber brush to create highlights How to paint a “wrapping” effect for clothing Creating a “lost and found” effect to make a painting more dramatic Learn how to paint folds and wrinkles on clothing How to invent an interesting background out of...

Watch all 5 parts to see the whole creation process step by step.    Watercolor Class Preview: How to think through all the decisions required to paint a complete seascape How to prepare by drawing a thumbnail sketch to assess values How to establish your game plan for navigating all phases of a painting Techniques for painting fluffy clouds Tips for "painting white" using negative painting techniques How to paint water and reflections on water How to paint rocky textures How to paint a lighthouse How to paint houses When to finish a painting Paints On The Palette (Holbein Artists' Watercolors): French Ultramarine...

Watercolor Class Preview: How to paint an animal portrait from start to finish How to sketch effectively from a reference photo Why drawing simple shapes when you first begin your drawing Why it is best to draw lightly and not too heavy when making your sketch Why it is important to start with the light color values first and working your way to the darker values as you go How to create animal fur texture using a special brush technique How to create a focal point in order to bring attention to your painting How squinting can help you see the...

Watercolor Class Preview: How to plan steps for a mixed media painting How the watercolor resist technique uses masking tape or painter’s tape How to use a masking pen for special star effects How to use oil crayons with watercolor for special effects What is glazing and how to apply the technique How to use a watercolor technique with rubbing alcohol to create special effects How to use wet-on-wet watercolor techniques to create colorful background effects How to use colors to make elements pop Paints On The Palette: Naples Yellow Cadmium Lemon Cadmium Yellow Cadmium Red Alizarin Crimson Rose Tyrien Perylene Violet...

Watercolor Class Preview: How to paint an abstract landscape Learn about the variegated wash technique and how to execute it effectively in your painting How to make a preliminary sketch of a landscape painting using a reference image What to capture in your initial sketch and what to avoid How to access the values in your painting using a reference image How to paint a dramatic sky using a wet-on-wet variegated wash technique How to paint hard to reach places or awkward angles in your painting Why it is important to paint light colors before darker colors How to control...

Watercolor Class Preview: Lavar gives a live lesson to a live audience, complete with questions from the audience How to paint a realistic dog portrait Why sketching and tracing paper is your safety net if your entire painting falls apart How to create highlights with liquid frisket (also called masking fluid) without ruining expensive brushes How your painting process affects balance Why it's useful to compare the process of painting to the process of building a house How to paint realistic animal fur How to layer your painting for realistic results How to lift paint How to paint delicate areas Why...

Watercolor Class Preview: Kung gives a live lesson to a live audience, complete with questions and comments from the audience How to paint a shiny surface (apple) versus a fuzzy surface (kiwi) Learn about the qualities to consider when choosing your subject, composition, and color scheme How to draw a sketch from a still life before you begin painting Learn why it is best to not draw your initial sketch too heavily Learn about angles and how to measure them with a still life Why it is important to mix masking fluid well before using it How to protect your...

Watercolor Class Preview: Kung gives a live lesson to a live audience, complete with questions and comments from the audience (and her cat!) How to paint a watercolor painting of lilies in three layers Learn why it is beneficial to tilt your paper while you are working How to utilize a reference image to determine the colors that you will use in your painting Why it is important to premix your colors in your pallet before you begin painting Why it is best to add lighter colors first and then add darker colors later How to apply the first layer...