Important: Since this is a self-paced class, you'll receive an email with a link to the class recording as soon as your registration is complete, allowing you to get started right away. All course materials will be available through your Virtual Campus once you log in.
Discover the joy of watercolor painting and create stunning artistic works you'll be proud to display. This comprehensive online course guides you from your first brushstroke to finished masterpieces that capture the beauty of your favorite scenes.
Beginning painters often feel overwhelmed by the array of choices available. Which papers offer the best results for watercolor painting? What palette of colors do you truly need to get started? Is it necessary to invest in premium materials as a beginner, or can you start affordably? This course answers all these practical questions thoroughly and provides clear guidance so you can assemble everything required to start watercolor painting with confidence and enthusiasm.
You'll learn to transform the world around you into expressive works of art, developing a personal style that reflects your unique perspective and artistic vision. The course builds your foundation through essential techniques and gradually advances to more sophisticated projects you can truly feel proud of.
Recommended Study Time: 30 hours
Requirements: Our courses are designed to welcome anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable whether you want to learn new creative skills, start an entirely new career, or if you're already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your professional resume with new expertise.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction to Watercolor Painting
- Course author introduction and background
- Essential materials and art supplies overview
- Basic drawing techniques for painting preparation
Module 2: Watercolor Painting Elements and Principles
- Composition and balance in artwork
- Perspective fundamentals and application
- Working with light and shadow effects
- Color theory and color mixing techniques
Module 3: Essential Watercolor Techniques
- Graduated wash method and variations
- Building transparent layers effectively
- Wet-into-wet technique for blending
- Lifting out highlights for dimension
- Dry brush effects and texture creation
- Masking fluid application and removal
Module 4: Painting Different Scenes and Objects
- Painting skies with depth and dimension
- Trees and foliage techniques and variations
- Water reflections and movement depiction
- Human figures in landscape settings
Module 5: Great Watercolor Projects For The Beginner
- Creating your first watercolor painting
- Seascape composition and design
- Snow scene landscapes and techniques
Module 6: Advanced Watercolor Techniques And Projects
- Mountains and lake landscape scenes
- Waterfall dynamics and flowing water
- Complex multi-element compositions
