Your Class Project

For this class, your project is to create a finished watercolor painting using the full process demonstrated in the lessons.

You can complete this project in one of three ways:

Traditional watercolor
Digital watercolor in Procreate
Or both side-by-side, if you’d like to compare the two approaches

Getting Started

To help you get going, I’ve included a sketch file that you can use to follow along step by step.

If you’re working traditionally, you can print the sketch onto watercolor paper or transfer it manually.
If you’re working digitally, you can import the file directly into Procreate and paint on a layer beneath it.

From there, just take it one step at a time as we move through the class.

The Process

As you work through your painting, focus on following the same core steps:

Start with a light wash
Keep your colors soft and transparent. Don’t worry about details yet.
Build up your color
Gradually add more saturated color while letting some of the first layer show through.
Develop your values
Begin introducing darker tones to create contrast and depth.
Add details and refine edges
Use more controlled strokes to define shapes and textures.
Finish with final touches
Add highlights, adjust edges, and include any splatters or texture if you’d like.

A Quick Note

Don’t be surprised if your painting goes through an “ugly stage” somewhere in the middle—that’s completely normal. Just stick with the process and keep building your layers.

Share Your Work

When you’re finished, upload your project to the gallery.

You can share:

Your final painting
Progress shots
Or both

Seeing your process is just as valuable as the final result, and it can really help other students as well.

I’m looking forward to seeing what you create!

Bev Arthur

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