Develop your watercolor painting skills in a supportive, professional environment designed for absolute beginners and those new to the medium. Watercolor offers a wonderfully relaxing, creative outlet that yields deeply satisfying artistic results. This beginner-friendly program helps you gain confidence, master foundational techniques, and produce paintings you'll treasure.
Instructors are professional NYC-based artists at The Art Studio NY, recognized as NYC's top-rated comprehensive art school. These courses serve adults of all ages seeking meaningful artistic expression through painting while building essential watercolor competency.
What You'll Do:
- In this watercolor painting course, you will receive personalized, individualized instruction from a professional practicing watercolor artist
- Study step-by-step watercolor painting techniques, including:
- Graduated washes
- Wet-on-wet watercolor application
- Wet-on-dry watercolor techniques
- Dry brush methods
- Variegated washes
- Splattering, dripping, glazing, layering, and color mixing strategies
- Investigate diverse subject areas such as landscape painting, still life arrangements, floral compositions, and abstract work
- Integrate technique with your personal artistic style and creative voice
- Draw inspiration from live demonstrations and guided watercolor instruction
- Complete several finished watercolor paintings to keep or share
- Connect with our exclusive online student group, where you'll get constructive feedback, ongoing support, and creative inspiration between sessions
Why Students Value This Class
- Completely beginner-friendly and appropriate for all skill levels
- Peaceful, judgment-free atmosphere perfect for creative exploration and relaxation
- Every session features fresh subject matter; returning students encounter new techniques and projects
- Watercolor painting provides documented wellness advantages, including stress reduction, enhanced memory, better concentration, creative expression, and increased joy
Class Materials:
Materials are sold separately and not included with enrollment.
Required supplies (We recommend Blick Art Materials brand, though any quality brand works well):
- Watercolor paper (your preferred size, ideally 140 lbs weight; 90 lbs also works)
- Watercolor paint set
- Paint palette
- Watercolor brushes (assorted rounds and flats)
- water container or jar
- Painter's blue tape
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sakura pigma micron black pen
- Optional: Masking fluid
