This Skillshare class is designed to help you explore the mesmerizing world of watercolors and learn how to paint edge to edge in your sketchbook like a true artist. I embarked on a series of experiments, determined to uncover the secret of achieving the edge-to-edge painting in sketchbooks with watercolors, and after much exploration, I've unlocked the method, and I'm excited to share it with you.

Over the next 20 days, you can join me in discovering the secrets of creating stunning landscapes that come to life on your sketchbook pages. Each day, you can follow along with me, as we dive into a new landscape painting. From cosmic galaxies to awe-inspiring mountain ranges, we'll cover it all. I'll guide you step-by-step, sharing techniques, tips, and tricks that will make your paintings stand out. You'll learn the art of layering, blending, and painting on all edges without your paint bleeding on to the other pages.

By the end of our 20-day journey, you'll have a sketchbook filled with stunning landscapes, and a newfound confidence in your watercolor painting abilities. I’ll start with all the materials you need to get started and give you plenty of tips during the painting process. So, grab your sketchbook, your watercolors, and your enthusiasm, and let's dive into this incredible artistic adventure together.

Here is a list of all the materials I have used:

Vibrant parcels sketchbook - 100% cotton 300gsm cold pressed
Watercolor paints - Any brand of watercolour would do. The colours needed for each lesson is mentioned in the respective class projects.
Brushes from Silverbrush Ltd - A medium size brush such as size 8 or 10, a detail brush size 0 or 1, a flat brush and a liner brush
Masking tape
Paper towels
Water
Pencil and eraser
White gouache

Have a look at this class to learn about the basic techniques in watercolour such as Wet-in-wet, Wet-in dry etc if you are a complete beginner:

Ultimate guide to Watercolours for Beginners

This class will be helpful to learn water control with watercolours:

Watercolour Basics: Water Control

To know all about watercolour properties, colour theory and colour mixing:

Watercolor Properties - All About Watercolor Pigments, Colour Mixing and Setting Up Your Own Palette

About Me:

I'm Geethu Chandramohan an artist who is passionate about everything art. I moved to the UK five years ago and is a full time aerospace engineer by profession. I have been teaching online for than 3 years now and I’m also a Silver Brush Educator and ambassador to White Nights and Sitaram stationers. I have been sharing my paintings online through my Instagram @colourfulmystique and have recently started to share more of my little insights into life revolving around an artist and my thoughts on creative processes in my Youtube channel as studio vlogs.

Feel free to reach out to me via DM in Instagram @colourfulmystique in case you have any questions or need any help!

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