Welcome to the Exhilarating World of Ink and Watercolour Sketching!

Throughout this course, we'll explore various techniques that will not only spark your creativity but also equip you with essential ink and watercolour skills tailored for beginners. Get ready to unleash your artistic potential and create a fantastic piece of art!

You CAN do this!

Have you ever admired a breathtaking watercolour masterpiece and thought, "Could I do that?" The answer is a resounding yes!

Whether you're an aspiring artist seeking inspiration or have hesitated to pick up a brush due to the infamous "white paper fear," this Skillshare class is perfect for you.

Why should you join this class?

Be Inspired: I believe in the boundless creativity within each of us. Through carefully crafted lessons and demonstrations, this class aims to ignite your artistic inspiration, boost your confidence in sketching and watercolour painting, and enhance your understanding of watercolour techniques.

Get Over White Paper Fear: Starting on a blank canvas can be intimidating, but fear not! In this class, we'll overcome the challenges of "white paper fear" by experimenting with ink and watercolour sketching. I'll guide you through the process, showing that embracing the blank page can be an exciting opportunity for creative expression.

Learn Practical Watercolour Skills: As a beginner, complex theories and techniques might feel overwhelming. That's why this class focuses on practical skills like mastering shapes, creating captivating ink textures, exploring watercolour mixing, layering techniques, softening watercolours, creating shadows, mixing neutrals, and adding the perfect finishing touches to your sketches.

In this course, we'll explore the beauty of watercolour processes, shadowing, and layering. Showing you how to easily mix exciting and varied washes, and take the fear out of watercolour processes - just like in these simple pages from my own sketchbook!

Course Highlights:

Shapes and Ink Textures: Lay a strong foundation by learning to sketch basic shapes and adding captivating ink textures for depth and character in your artwork.
Watercolour Mixing and Layering: Dive into the world of watercolour pigments, discovering how to mix and layer colours for stunning visual effects and dynamic compositions.
Softening Techniques: Master the art of blending and softening watercolours to create smooth gradients and seamless transitions in your artwork.
Creating Shadows and Neutrals: Understand the importance of shadows in adding realism to your sketches and learn how to mix neutrals effectively for enhanced visual appeal.
Finishing Touches: Elevate your sketches with essential finishing touches that add a professional and refined touch to your artwork.

By the end of our "Watercolour Sketchbook Project" class, you'll be amazed at the progress of your artistic journey. You'll have honed your skills, gained confidence, and created pages of beautiful artworks to be proud of.

Don't wait any longer—grab your watercolour palette and join me on this artistic adventure. Let your creativity flow and unlock the captivating world of watercolour sketching today!

Audio credits:

Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 License
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Nancy S

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