Hello! I am Wendy Framst. Welcome to Watercolours with Confidence Class 3.

In this class, we will paint a Goldfish Project and learn about Troubleshooting/ Fixing Watercolour Mistakes.

If you have always thought watercolours were unpredictable and difficult to control then this is the course for you. I take out the mystery and show you very simply how watercolours behave with water on the paper.

This course is divided in to multiple classes.

This is class 3.

If you have not already done so, I encourage you to check out class 1 which provides load of foundational information about materials and how to use them as well as where we paint a really helpful project called Majestic Mountains.

Then proceed on to classes 2, 3 (this one) and 4.

If you like you can watch the all videos in sequence or skip to other sections if you like and go straight to ACTIVITIES and PROJECTS to start painting right away.

Over the following videos and classes, I will demonstrate through simple exercises how watercolours can be a fun, wholesome and satisfying way of painting.

At your own pace, and in your own time- day or night, you will gain confidence by developing an understanding of the medium through very simple to gradually more complex projects and activities.

In this watercolour course packed with 10 hours of insights, tips and tricks, and valuable content you will be introduced in a step by step methodical way to materials, colour theory, techniques and methods used in painting with watercolours.

You will gain confidence through learning how common mistakes are made and how to fix them in our troubleshooting section, gaining confidence in using your tools effectively by doing easy activities and fun projects.

You will create projects that will inspire you to start experimenting yourself in no time at all.

You will learn which materials to get as well as some of the optional tools you can collect to make some fun effects. You will also learn how to keep costs low and quality high.

After being introduced to materials, you will be guided through how to paint a smooth wash and a variety of other mark making techniques. After the comprehensive introduction you will be guided through progressively more complex projects.

Each project builds on skills you were introduced to earlier and no steps are cut out.

Some of the later projects are a little larger and more complex, but include guidance about how to build up your skills until you are more comfortable with tackling a larger subject.

Although drawing is a great skill for any art practice you do not need to know how to draw to gain confidence in this course

You will get to:

solidify fundamentals of watercolour painting
understand how to master the interaction between water, pigment on paper
learn how to fix issues including blooms (blossoms) and drips
learn how to use brushes and other tools to create various washes, edges and marks
practice and learn various techniques that will give you the necessary tools to help you become a confident watercolour artist
to learn how to make a bookmark and lovely little greeting cards
how to use photo references to create paintings
learn about colour theory and properties of various watercolour pigments
create varied projects and paintings that can be tailored to your own unique style
learn about fun materials to create lovely effects
and much much more …

More Features of this Course

Painting with watercolours is easier than commonly believed
How to achieve brilliant rich colours through layering techniques
How to make the most of the transparent quality of watercolour paint
How to take an idea for a painting from inspiration through to completion
In the “Trouble-Shooting” section, you will learn how to fix common watercolour mistakes including blooms & drips
You will gain confidence with watercolours through step by step instruction
How to plan your compositions
You will learn different techniques such as “wet on wet” and dry-brushing
You will learn techniques to help preserve the white of the paper
How to paint crisp edges and how to soften edges
You will learn about primary, secondary and tertiary colours and how the colour wheel works
How to clean and care for your equipment
You will learn which supplies are the “must haves” and how to choose yours from a variety of options
You will have fun exploring how to apply paint to the paper in many creative ways, with many different brush types and other materials as well
You will begin making small projects such as a bookmark and a greeting card and gradually work on larger and more complex projects as they gain confidence.
Learn to do ink and wash paintings
You will increase your art vocabulary through the use of art terms
Those who do not enjoy drawing can still have fun with painting
Students learn the meaning of “archival” and how to help their projects to last
Learn about “plein air” painting and will be shown supplies ideal for this painting method
How to stretch paper and rip paper to size
You will be given health and safety cautions
The most important thing is to have FUN! You will get to relax, splash some paint around, experiment to learn which colour combinations you like and see how many different ways you can make marks
Complete 4 projects and numerous hands on activities

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for people of ages 12 and up who always wanted to learn how to paint with watercolours but did not know where to start.

CAUTION: Younger children should have supervision when using certain optional cleaning materials including Rubbing Alcohol and Mr Clean Magic Eraser. These items form a very small part of this course. You can choose to skip these materials and their usage and still benefit greatly from the course.
If you always thought watercolours is difficult to control, then this is the course for you as I take you through steps to give you skills that will enable you to build your confidence gradually.
If you are curious about watercolours and want to try to see if they are for you.
This can also be a great revision and a brush up on skills for more experienced watercolour artists

Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

Great for beginners. No prerequisites are required.
You don't need to know how to draw for this course. There are downloadable templates available in the online resources section that can be used for tracing if you wish.
You may simply want to paint along with me creating a new set of subjects and paintings, converting them into gifts such as bookmarks and greeting cards
Bring along a willingness to learn and try the fun projects in the course.

And I am with you every step of the way. You can message me any time you hit a wall, and don’t know how to proceed. And I would love to see your paintings and projects that you make as you paint along with me.

So let's get started, have some fun and get those brushes wet!

Trudi Versteeg

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