Christmas is a very special time of the year and a way to make it even more special is to give your friends and family a hand painted Christmas card to show them how special they are.

In this class I will show you how to create a fun and easy Christmas card using simple watercolor techniques.

First I will go over the materials you'll need, both necessary and optional.

Then I will show you how to trace the design and mix the colors.

I'll also show you how to apply masking fluid to preserve white areas for the baubles and I will explain step by step how to render the tree and bark texture using the very easy stippling technique, and the smooth snow texture using the wet on dry technique.

You will also learn how to give the impression of a shadow to give a 3D form and how to use gouache and watercolor paint to simulate snow.

I have added a tracing of the card design to your downloads so you don't even have to worry about drawing and, as always, I will share my tips and tricks with you as we go.

This class is best suited for beginner watercolor artists who have at least a little experience of watercolor painting, however I will guide you step by step and explain my technique so you should be able to follow along even if this is your first watercolor painting.

You can also have a look at my class "Watercolor Basic Techniques For The Absolute Beginner" before taking this class.

By the end of the class, you will have a beautiful card that can even be framed by the receiver, and you will have learned new techniques which can be applied to other watercolor projects.

PS. Watch out for my special gift for you!

Once you have completed this class you could also check out my other classes on watercolor:

My LINKS:

My Facebook page where I post about my the latest news, blogs, pattern collections...
My Newsletter: If you'd like to receive tips, resources and answers to FAQs about watercolor you can sign up to my special watercolor newsletter HERE
Instagram @katia_galante_art. FOLLOW ME.
Also please remember to click on the FOLLOW button here on Skillshare to be notified of upcoming classes and news.
Plus check out my PROFILE PAGE to learn more about all my other classes here on Skillshare. I've organized them into categories for you :-)

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/hometown
License code: VDUOY33AIR1SJPSB

Katie Sandlin

--

5