I’ve always loved nature and I'm passionate about travel. Portraying the world through my travel journal allows me to depict whats around me in a personal way. It has become my place of happiness where I can document the adventures and highlights of my life! In these pages, I can take myself back in time to relive memories in a way photos never could.

In this Skillshare class, I'll teach you how to use watercolor and journal to turn your travel experiences to vibrant and personal paintings. As a final project, ill take you to an exciting virtual trip to Switzerland and you'll create a page in your travel journal filled with vibrant landscapes and fun freehand letterings.

To achieve that, first you'll learn the concept of travel journaling which you can apply both when painting while traveling or back at home. We’ll look at the materials from the type of sketchbook, to selection of paints and brushes that are ideal to get started.

I'll show you basic watercolor techniques and concepts to create color connection and depth in your paintings.

I'll share with you tricks to simplify freehand lettering and calligraphy.

Then you will learn how to design your page, how to choose the subjects to paint and how to divide the space by playing with composition. You'll learn the secret to creating a page with harmonious and cohesive story.

You'll start with pencil sketch, then continue on to the first wash. Then you'll add contrast and details and final touches to bring your travel memories to life. Once the paintings are finished, you’ll add other elements in the page to give your work a personal touch. By the end of the class, you'll learn basic watercolor techniques and have the first page of your travel journal.

You can surely follow along even if you're totally new to watercolor as we’ll take each technique from scratch. All you need is your journal, watercolors, brushes, a pencil and a cup of water!

Fill your pages with colorful memories in watercolor! See you in class!

Leanne Gladwin

Artist & Designer

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