In this long format class, you will learn step-by-step how to take a reference picture, transfer it to watercolor paper, and paint it using several core watercolor techniques. Together we will paint a ginger horse portrait in watercolor using just a few colors. The painting is the project of the class. At the end of the class, you will have a beautiful completed watercolor painting. I do not skip any steps in the process, and you can watch me paint every single part and give advice and commentary. The core techniques of the class are;

building contrast around facial features to increase realism
creating luminosity and translucency by painting wet in wet
adding contrast and three-dimensional looking shadows wet in wet
building interest and detail working wet on dry
working in subsequent layers
working wet on wet and wet on dry to avoid splotches or unwanted lines, edges or marks

All resources, including the line drawing, progress pictures and the supplies list can be found under "class project".

This class is best suited to intermediate students who have painted with watercolor before. If you’re a beginner, I would recommend following my first cat class before painting this one as this one is a little more challenging. However, I do paint every step on camera for you, so you receive a lot of guidance throughout the painting process.

The reference picture is free to use, taken from pixabay.com, and can be found under "resources". Make sure you're logged into skillshare on a computer through a browser to be able to see and access the files - they are not visible in the mobile app on phones and tablets.

83af07bd

9bb0c0db

Christine MacSween

--

3

Company

Community

Teaching

Mobile

Company

Community

Teaching