October 21st, 2014
Watercolor Class Preview: How to create special effects with masking fluid without ruining your brush What colors to use for an overcast, snowy, winter scene How to paint a background wash How to take paint off with paper towels How to add texture with a spray bottle as paint is drying How to paint evergreen trees How to paint water How to take off masking fluid without ripping your paper How to glaze painted paper with new paint How to paint boulders How to paint a wooden log How to use a needlepoint brush to paint branches How to plan...
Categories: Intermediate Lessons , All LessonsOctober 18th, 2014
Watercolor Class Preview: How to paint on very large sheets of paper. How to paint a fall scene with fall colors. How to paint evening skies. How to paint clouds. How to paint a wash with a bead. How to transition colors in a wash. How to plan a background. How to paint mountains. How to paint soft edges. How to paint autumn trees. How to paint grassy fields. How to paint textures. How to paint blackberry bushes. Why contrast is key for painting objects closer to the viewer. How to paint a barn. How to glaze over dry painted...
Categories: Intermediate Lessons , Technique Lessons , All LessonsOctober 10th, 2014
Watercolor Class Preview: How to elevate your canvas to paint a sky with clouds. When to paint with your canvas upside-down. How to paint a horizon. How to make the foreground pop out against the background. How to create the illusion of depth. Why you'll choose a larger canvas over a smaller canvas. How to transition colors. How to create texture. How to pick colors for sky and water. When to let your painting dry before painting the next step. How to paint shadows. How to paint a white boat. Why dry brushes are useful for painting water. How to paint small...
Categories: Beginner Lessons , Technique Lessons , All LessonsOctober 9th, 2014
Watercolor Class Preview: How to prepare color schemes for plein air paintings. Why you want to scribble an initial thumbnail sketch. How to pick the right size of watercolor paper for plein air. Why temperature and wind should influence your planning. How to paint fields. How to paint trees. How to paint shadows. How to paint clouds. How to paint blue skies. When to let paint dry before continuing. How to paint mountains. Reference Photo Initial Sketch Final Painting What does yours look like? Send it to us via a...
Categories: Beginner Lessons , All Lessons , Plain air