The Watercolor Process

A groundbreaking, in-depth look at the five approaches to the watercolor painting process
Free Download What you'll learn
Determine how to distinguish between the five process methods
Learn how to create a painting using each of the five process methods
Understand which process various painting masters used
Understand why working light to dark is often preferred in watercolor
See how transparency and opacity impact the paint layering process
Understand the options available for an underdrawing
Visually see what dry mediums are safe to use under watercolor paint
Learn methods for transferring an image to your painting surface
Learn about options for developing a successful color plan
Requirements
Minimum experience with watercolor paints is helpful for taking this class. Students should know the basics.
Students who have taken my other watercolor classes will benefit from this class
Description
In this groundbreaking new class, the watercolor painting process is categorized into five different approaches, based on the methods used by watercolor masters throughout history.The class is broken down into three sections:Foundational ConceptsPreparing to PaintThe Five Painting ProcessesThe first half of the course examines foundational topics that relate specifically to the watercolor painting process, to include a comparison of transparency and opacity and how that relates to layering the paint. Concepts are reinforced through hands-on activities.The second half begins with a walk through of the preparatory stages of a painting, such as the underdrawing and color planning. Students then choose a simple composition and paint the same piece using each of the five methods. In this way, students can see and experience how each version impacts the results.To close out the class, students are asked to create a formal painting using their preferred process method and a composition of their choice. The goal is for students to discover what they feel is a process that best meets their personality and painting style.Throughout the course, students are guided step-by-step through each stage and are given hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts. There are over four hours of course lecture, and over fifteen student activities and multiple helpful handouts.
Who this course is for
Students who have many of the basics of watercolor painting and how want to understand how best to build a painting.
Students who would like to develop their own artistic voice and painting process.
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