Fearless Watercolor: Principles that Bring the Magic Out in Your Paintings

Are you ready to unleash the true magic of watercolor? Join me in this dynamic class where we’ll explore the energy, expression, and spontaneity that make watercolor so captivating. You’ll learn how to paint a vibrant street scene full of life and atmosphere without getting bogged down in tiny details.

This class is all about embracing the unpredictable nature of watercolor and letting go of the pressure to achieve perfection. We’ll use bold washes, strong contrasts, and powerful compositions to create a sense of depth, light, and movement in your painting. Rather than focusing on strict technique, you’ll discover how to let the water and paint flow, allowing the beauty of watercolor to come alive through intuitive decisions and spontaneous brushstrokes.

In this class, you’ll learn:

How to use bold washes to create vibrant, expressive scenes
Techniques for guiding the eye through your painting with contrast and composition
How to suggest details like buildings, cars, and light sources without painting every element
Tips for capturing the mood and atmosphere of a scene with fluidity and ease
How to embrace “happy accidents” and use watercolor’s unpredictability to your advantage

You’ll also discover how to develop your own captivating compositions by focusing on the principles and elements of design. We’ll explore a plan to help you create powerful and emotive sketches that are uniquely yours. By learning how to balance key compositional elements, you’ll gain the confidence to create artwork that’s not just technically sound, but filled with personal expression and emotion.

By the end of this class, you’ll have a captivating street scene that feels full of energy and life, and you’ll have gained the confidence to approach your paintings with fearlessness and freedom.

Grab your brushes, let’s dive into the world of fearless watercolor!

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Try this class to explore your creativity...

I’ve been painting for many years now, taken part in many exhibitions around the world and won awards from well respected organisations. As well as having my work feature in art magazines. After having success selling my originals and 1000s of prints around the world, I decided to start traveling with my brushes and paintings. My style is modern and attempts to grasp the essence of what I’m painting whilst allowing freedom and expression to come through. I simplify complicated subjects into easier shapes that encourages playfulness.

You'll Learn:

What materials and equipment to need to painting along
Basic technique to complete your first painting
How to avoid common mistakes
Choosing the right colours for your painting
How to blend colours and create textures for different effects
Making corrections and improvements
Finishing touches that make a big difference

When enrolled, I’ll include my complete ‘Watercolour Mixing Charts’. These are a huge aid for beginners and experts alike. They show what every colour on the palette looks like when mixed with each other. Indispensable when it comes to choosing which colour to mix.

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Johanna Stammeier

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