Whether you're just getting started with watercolor pencils or you've been using this medium for some time, but are struggling to develop higher levels of realism, this course is for you!
By the end, you'll have completed a still-life painting using watercolor pencils and you'll have learned essential skills to take with you for greater success with any watercolor pencil piece you may choose to work on in the future. 
✱ This class is for all levels. 
✱ What You'll Learn:
<ul>
<li>How to pick the right colors that will help you develop higher levels of realism</li>
<li>Must-know information on Value/Tone that you need to know for realistic art</li>
<li>How to plan for highlight areas and keep them protected throughout the painting process</li>
<li>Why white is not necessary when using watercolor pencils (or watercolor paint)</li>
<li>How to bring in "alternative" shadow colors for interest and integration</li>
<li>How to layer watercolor pencils while avoiding overworking and flattening out your art</li>
<li>Must-know tips on water control</li>
<li>How to create gradients with watercolor pencils</li>
<li>How to combine watercolor pencils and traditional watercolor paint in one same piece</li>
</ul>
✱ Supplies you'll need:
<ul>
<li>Tracing paper</li>
<li>Drawing pencils *Suggested grades: HB, 2B</li>
<li>Soft graphite eraser</li>
<li>Kneaded eraser *Optional*</li>
<li>Watercolor paper *Suggested type/weight: Hot Press or Cold Press, 140 lbs. </li>
<li>Watercolor pencil set</li>
<li>Watercolor paint set</li>
<li>Watercolor brushes *Suggested types/sizes: Rounds 10, 14 and Flat 3/4" </li>
<li>Container with clean water</li>
<li>Absorbent towel or kitchen paper towels</li>
<li>Scrap pieces of watercolor paper</li>
<li>Masking tape or artist's tape</li>
</ul>
✱ This course includes downloadables that you'll be able to find in the Projects and Resources tab.
These files include:
<ul>
<li>Your supply list</li>
<li>The reference photo</li>
<li>An outline drawing (you can trace over the photo or this outline drawing to prepare your preliminary pencil sketch on your watercolor paper)</li>
<li>A photo of my final painting which you can use as reference</li>
</ul>
✱ Additional Resources:
Check out my <a href="https://youtu.be/PANqVLxdly4" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Watercolor Pencil 101 video</a> over on YouTube
Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erika_lancaster_art/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">on Instagram</a>
Check out <a href="http://www.erikalancaster.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">my website</a>
Become an <a href="https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.page/d32ef80353" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">art email insider</a>
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Introduction

Your Project

Supplies

Must Know Information for Success

Choosing Colors 

First Application of Color

First Color Activation

Second Application of Color

Second Color Activation

Third Application of Color

Painting Background Wall

Final Details

Thank you

SUPPLY LIST WATERCOLOR PENCIL STILL LIFE.pdf

WHITE FLOWER STILL LIFE OUTLINE SKETCH.pdf

WHITE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT REFERENCE PHOTO.pdf

WATERCOLOR PENCIL STILL LIFE BY ERIKA LANCASTER.pdf

Watercolor Pencil Still Life

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