Learn how to paint soft and muted birds and flowers with watercolors.

By utilizing the technique called wet-on-wet and considering different factors like paint consistency, brush size, controlling edges, paper texture and lots more, I will share with you how I achieve this dainty style.

What will we do in this class?

In this class, I will discuss different factors that affect how watercolor pigments behave when you use the wet on wet technique.

I will demonstrate each factor and present three class project ideas featuring bird wreaths.

These factors include:

Controlling the edges: how do you use different materials to smoothen an edge and control the feathery look once the pigment is dropped on a wet paper?
Timing: once the paper is prepared by wetting the area, when you drop the paint? When the surface is wet, damp or dry?
Texture: which one do you think will give you a soft and dainty look - hot pressed or cold pressed paper?
Brush size: which is better to use, big, medium or small brush?
Paint consistency: should there be more water and less paint or vice versa?
Base color: is it better to use water as a base? Or do you have to mix in some paint?
Lifting: how do you correct mistakes? How do you control the spread of the pigment with this technique?
Details: how do you add details when the paper is still wet? Do you wait for it to dry and use the traditional approach?
Muted colors: how do you achieve muted colors using a limited palette consisting of two or three colors only? Which colors do you choose?

As a bonus, I will also demonstrate how I painted a bunch of peony flowers applying the same techniques.

What will I get in finishing this class?

I have prepared a special gift to those who will complete this class, an eBook containing over 100 combinations of pink/red and green combinations to help you choose your colors.

By the end of this class, you will also have the confidence to work with wet on wet, control the edges, and apply the needed techniques to achieve this soft and dainty look.

You will be able to paint any flower you like using the same techniques.

Who is this class for?

This class is designed for anyone who loves flowers, birds and watercolors.

I will guide you step by step and provide examples that will help you see why such factors are to be considered, studied and tested.

What do we need to get started?

Prepare your usual watercolor materials including paper, brushes, paint (pink and green would do), pencil and eraser, water jar and paper towel.

To follow along this class with ease, don’t forget to download the Class Guide in the Resources tab.

Of course, don’t forget to keep a growth mindset and embrace the process of testing, failing, learning then improving.

Looking forward to painting with you! See you!

Music by Purple Planet.com

Ann Reinhart

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