Beginner Watercolor Painting Course

Immerse yourself in the magical world of watercolor painting with our comprehensive 6-week introduction class. Whether you're an aspiring artist or someone seeking a new artistic outlet, this course will provide you with the foundational skills and techniques necessary to express yourself through the captivating medium of watercolors.Week 1 - Introduction to WatercolorIn the first week, you'll dive into the basics of watercolor painting, familiarizing yourself with the essential materials, such as brushes, paints, and paper. We'll focus on various watercolor techniques and textures, learning how to create washes, gradients, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry effects, and dry brush techniques. Week 2 - Exploring Techniques and Color TheoryWe will discuss the principles of setting up a painting, creating structure using light, medium, and dark tones, and creating composition with simple shapes using elementary perspective drawing techniques. We will also explore color theory and learn techniques for mixing and blending pigments.Week 3 - Learning 1, 2, 3-point perspective, and Aerial PerspectiveThis week brings more detailed instruction on various ways to create the illusion of depth, transforming a 2-dimensional surface into 3 dimensions, compelling the viewer into the painting, and defining foreground, middle ground, and distance.Week 4 - Still Life and CompositionDelving into the world of still life painting, you will learn how to set up a compelling composition and decide what the “story” you are trying to convey by applying the principles of light and shadow, and capture the delicate nuances of objects with watercolors. Week 5 - Elements in Landscapes and NatureThis week, we will explore simple shapes often used in painting landscapes and natural scenes. You will discover techniques for creating clouds, ocean waves, water reflections, waterfalls, trees, rocks, grasses, and people at various scales and levels of detail.Week 6 - Landscapes and NatureWe'll paint with John as he takes us through step by step how he starts, works through, and finishes a landscape painting. During this session, we'll get to see firsthand how the tools and techniques are applied. The goal is to have completed a painting, having the opportunity to apply the techniques you have learned throughout the course. We will also discuss the importance of self-critique and constructive feedback to continue your growth as a watercolor artist.By the end of this 6-week introduction class, you will have gained a solid foundation in watercolor painting. You will feel confident in handling the medium, understanding color theory, composition, and various techniques. Perfect for those who aspire to pursue watercolors professionally or beginners looking for a hobby, this course will ignite your passion for this enchanting art form. Six week watercolor course with a completed piece. Read more details