Surprise yourself with the possibilities of watercolor! In this class you'll learn the two classic techniques you'll need to create softness and precision in your paintings. You'll also explore the simple magic of color-mixing and get to know your supplies better by painting these beautiful flowy trees!

In this class we'll approach watercolor basics and practicing techniques through making something finished. You will automatically practice different techniques, get to know your supplies better, learn about water control and brush control AND end up with a finished work of art. Win win!

And of course, I'll share all my pep-talky metaphors and enthusiasm for you to be an artist in YOUR way!

By using both the famously flowy wet-in-wet technique and the precision of the wet-on-dry, you get to explore the best of both worlds with your watercolor paints, letting them reveal all their secrets to you by using them in a variety of ways, while at the same time creating some beautiful flowy trees! And for the first time ever, introducing color mixing to expand on your supplies and open for more possibilities.

Since we'll be going through a lot of essential watercolor tips and tricks, this class is perfect for beginners, but I think a more seasoned artist might enjoy the way this kind of flowy tree let's watercolors show off their qualities in an effortless flowy way, as well as appreciate the opportunity to practice precision and details with the branches and details if you'd like!

The supplies recommended are

Watercolor paints (minimum requirement is one color! Although if you want to play with mixing, bring two ;) )
Watercolor paper cold pressed 300gsm * (HIGHLY recommend 100% cotton, but feel free to try with what you have :) )
Two watercolor brushes (I use round pointed ones, one for clean water and one for paint)
Two jars or cups of water
A rag or tissue to wipe your brush
A mixing palette if you want (often palettes have them already)

Hope to see you in class :)

Cara Swann

Learning and Loving Watercolor

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