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Butterflies: A Beginner's Watercolour Class with Jane Davies

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Have you always wanted to create beautiful, loose, quick-flowing wet-on-wet watercolour with the simplest of touches, then let me show you how!

This is the second in my three class beginner series. Simple Trees was the first and introduced the simple joys of watercolour using my wet-on-wet free-flow techniques, if you haven't already done that class you may want to start there!

Once you have completed Butterflies, Panda is your final class in this series

In this class I’ll be showing you:

  • How to add a second simple layer to add depth and interest to one of the butterflies
  • How to judge when and how to add paint onto your wet paper to achieve the perfect outcome
  • How to take away colour to bring life and light into your work
  • How to add those all-important finishing touches to finish off your beautiful painting

You will be creating these wonderful Butterflies and be more confident and knowledgeable in using this magical medium!

Past reviews

"There is only one word to describe Jane Davies' classes - MAGICAL!”

“Another Fantastic class from Jane. Jane's gentle & patient approach provides students with lessons that feel like you are sat opposite her with a cuppa. She provides wonderful feedback and encouragement. Without question, she is my favourite teacher on Skillshare.”

"Highly recommend this class. Jane has a different way of painting in watercolour, straight from the tube. For me, this resulted in the best watercolour painting I have ever done. She gives clear instructions, step by step, and works at a pace that is not overwhelming. I cannot wait to try another one of her classes"

“Jane is an excellent teacher, and her clear instructions mean anyone, even complete beginners, can have a go and produce a piece of work that they will be very pleased with. Highly recommended.”

“This is a great video class by the very generous teacher Jane Davies. I really enjoyed attempting this with Jane's unusual but effective technique. Thank you, Jane”

"Wonderful class. Jane is an excellent teacher, guiding you through each stage with clear instructions and demonstrations. I love her friendly, informal style”

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Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Materials
  • Sketching Out and First Layer
  • Bottom Butterfly
  • Top Butterfly Second Layer
  • Finishing Off

Taught by

Jane Davies

Reviews

4.6 rating at Skillshare based on 75 ratings

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