Why take this class: In this class, you’ll learn how to paint a tranquil watercolour landscape inspired by soft morning light, distant mountains and calm reflections on water.

We’ll start with a simple composition and drawing, then gradually build the painting in layers — beginning with a loose, glowing sky and lake, followed by mountains, land and trees. I’ll guide you through both wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, showing you how to use colour, tone and texture to suggest distance, atmosphere and reflections in water.

You’ll learn how to:

plan a balanced landscape composition
paint skies and water using wet-on-wet techniques
create convincing reflections in water
paint mountains using wet-on-dry and salt techniques
use colour and tonal contrast to suggest depth and texture
mix dark colours for trees and foreground details
use glazing to strengthen reflections, rocks and foreground elements

By the end of the class, you’ll have a finished mountain landscape painting and a stronger understanding of how to use watercolour to create light, space and atmosphere.

You're going to love creating this beautiful Mountain Sunrise scene. This watercolour painting course is packed with exciting ideas and techniques. I will show you exactly how to paint a colourful sunrise coming over mountains and across a lake, from start to finish - you’ll get a real glimpse of what goes into my painting as you work alongside of me up-close and personal. I will remove the mystery of watercolour and show you how to discover new ways to unleash your creativity as you join me on this inspirational journey of start-to-finish demonstrations and techniques. As the video unfolds, you will see how colours work together, how to step into impressionism and push colour to capture the mood and essence of your subject. This class will inspire you to use watercolour in a range of different ways. Best of all, you’ll gain a real sense of accomplishment by creating your own beautiful, evocative Mountain Sunrise painting.

Is this class for me? Absolutely, 100% yes! All are welcome. If you are a complete beginner, then this course is for you. There are also techniques and ideas for those who already have some experience but want to loosen up a bit, become more expressive, and enhance their watercolour skills. You don't need to know how to draw, as I provide a template of the drawing for you to download and trace - so you can just concentrate on the fun of painting.

What will we explore? This course is packed with:

* Start-to-finish demonstrations so you can see first-hand how to build up the painting every step of the way I have verbally explained the entire process in a friendly and easy-to-understand manner.

* Step-by-step guidance and best practice for a range of creative watercolour techniques - I'll be guiding you gently through the whole thing (eg, simplify a subject, add shadows, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering colour, glazing with colour, blending and softening, adding depth and contrast with tonal values, using brush strokes to add foliage, to name but a few!)

* Some of my favourite studio tips and tricks for successful working practices and saving time (eg, add reflections to water, layer colour, avoid washed out paintings, use salt to create texture etc)

* You will be ‘learning by 'doing' rather than by lecture (you can paint right alongside me, up close and personal)

What do I need? A selection of watercolour paints (at least one red, blue and yellow): a few watercolour brushes, paper, palette, water sprayer, paper towel, pencil, rubber, water pot - you'll probably already have some of these items in a cupboard somewhere.

Alright, let's do it! Come join me for a fun, creative class! Let's get going. Just follow the video boldly along, and you’ll soon have the knowledge and confidence to produce your very own gorgeous Mountain Sunrise painting that zings with colour and energy.

I can't wait to see what you create!

My Artwork: I’ve been teaching people how to paint with watercolour for many years - you can see more examples of my artwork on my website: http://www.carriemckenzieart.co.uk

Rebecca Muir

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