Join me in this bold and beautiful watercolour class where we’ll paint a glowing Savanna sunset, complete with silhouettes of elephants, a tree, and peaceful reflections in the water. This project is all about embracing the expressive, spontaneous nature of watercolour while learning to create striking contrast and atmosphere.
Whether you’re new to watercolour or looking to loosen up your style, this class is approachable, relaxing, and fun. We’ll focus on big shapes, vibrant washes, and letting the paint do the work, no pressure for fine detail or perfection.
In this class, you’ll learn how to:
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Blend warm and cool colours to create a dramatic, radiant sky
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Use wet-on-wet techniques to build dreamy transitions and glowing effects
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Paint strong silhouettes of elephants, trees, and grasses to create contrast
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Add water reflections for a tranquil, mirrored landscape
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This class is perfect for all skill levels, you can keep it simple or add extra layers for more depth. Our final painting captures the majesty of nature with bold colour and loose, flowing brushwork.
By the end of the session, you’ll have a powerful and emotive piece that brings together the freedom of watercolour and the beauty of the wild.
So grab your brushes and let’s paint this stunning sunset scene together.
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I’ve been painting for many years now, taken part in many exhibitions around the world and won awards from well respected organisations. As well as having my work feature in art magazines. After having success selling my originals and 1000s of prints around the world, I decided to start traveling with my brushes and paintings. My style is modern and attempts to grasp the essence of what I’m painting whilst allowing freedom and expression to come through. I simplify complicated subjects into easier shapes that encourages playfulness.
You'll Learn:
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<li>What materials and equipment to need to painting along</li>
<li>Basic technique to complete your first painting</li>
<li>How to avoid common mistakes</li>
<li>Choosing the right colours for your painting</li>
<li>How to blend colours and create textures for different effects</li>
<li>Making corrections and improvements</li>
<li>Finishing touches that make a big difference</li>
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When enrolled, I’ll include my complete ‘Watercolour Mixing Charts’. These are a huge aid for beginners and experts alike. They show what every colour on the palette looks like when mixed with each other. Indispensable when it comes to choosing which colour to mix.
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Welcome To The Class!

Your Project 

Materials & Supplies

Sketching Tips

Starting With Yellow

Adding Red

Adding Blue & Purple

Painting The Water

Starting The Ripples

Colour Variation

Responding To The Painting

The Baby Elephant

Big Elephant

Painting The Bank

The Sun Glow

Painting The Grass

Starting The Reflections

Big Elephant Reflection

Subtle Clouds

Using A Sponge

Blocking In The Tree

Adding The Branches

Finishing Touches

Final Thoughts

My Savanna Painting.jpg

Savanna Template.jpg

Flipped Savanna Template.jpg

Watercolour Mixing Charts.pdf

Watercolor Sunset Safari: Painting Silhouettes, Light & Reflections

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