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Watercolor Painting (Self-paced) (Live Online)

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Overview

Start painting in watercolors and create your own beautiful works of art by the end of this inspiring online course. It can be daunting to face a blank canvas and start painting. What paper do you need? How many paints do you need and in what colors? Should I get the cheapest materials as a beginner? This course answers all these questions so you have exactly what you need to start watercolor painting. Be inspired to turn the world around you into wonderful works of art.

Recommended Study Time: 30 hours

Requirements: Our courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Lessons

Module 1: Introduction

  • Author introduction
  • Materials
  • Easy drawing for painting

Module 2: Watercolor Painting Elements

  • Composition
  • Easy perspective
  • Light & shade
  • Color

Module 3: Watercolor Techniques

  • Graduated wash
  • Transparent layers
  • Wet into wet
  • Lifting out
  • Dry brush
  • Masking fluid

Module 4: Painting Different Scenes And Objects

  • Painting skies
  • Painting trees
  • Painting water
  • Painting figures

Module 5: Great Watercolor Projects For The Beginner

  • Your first watercolor
  • Seascape
  • Snow scene

Module 6: Advanced Technique Watercolor Projects

  • Mountains and lakes
  • Waterfalls
  • All rounder

Taught by

International Open Academy

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