Let's learn about different watercolor consistencies together and paint cute fairy houses!

When I was a watercolor beginner, my illustrations look flat and pale and everything changed when I learned about layering and not just adding another layer but how and when to do it.

If you’re looking for a fun project to work on and at the same time learning skills to help improve your watercolor game, then this class is for you.

In this SkillShare class, we’ll paint this cute fairy house and prepare for this project by discussing water to pigment ratio, how to properly layer watercolors, when to add another layer and how it helps make a painting look more interesting and complicated.

Once you learn how to layer with watercolors, you

can turn a dull painting into a more interesting one,
will be able to add shadows and dark colors effectively,
can make a painting look more complicated with details, and
will have confidence in adding layers on your watercolor artwork.

By the end of this class,

you will have a better understanding of how layering works with watercolors,
you will have reviewed the water to pigment ratio and how it affects the paint’s consistency,
you will learn what common mistakes to avoid when using this technique,
you’ll have a simple but aesthetic fairy house watercolor illustration that can be gifted to others or hung at your wall,
you’ll be equipped with tricks and techniques that you can use in your next watercolor painting project.

Who is this class for?

This class is designed for those who want to improve their paintings with the layering technique. Or for anyone who just wants to have fun painting this cute fairy house!

This class is beginner friendly but hobbyists and experienced artists are welcome to join the fun! I will guide you how to complete our watercolor project layer by layer while sharing learnings from experience, books, workshops and online classes.

What do I need to take this class?

You will need your usual watercolor materials such as paper (preferably 100% cotton), paints, a big and a small brush, water jar and rag or paper towel and pencil and eraser for the sketch. You are encouraged to use whatever materials and colors are available to you. No pressure in using the same brands I will show you.

A PDF guide is provided in the Resources tab that includes a list of materials needed, scanned copies of exercises and finished projects along with my color palette.

If you’re ready, grab your materials and let’s get started!

Music by: purpleplanet.com

Laura Méli-Mélo

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