Watercolor is the medium that helped me heal from burnout, awaken my creativity, and start a whole new career as an artist. Nowadays, I mostly paint birds, animals and portraits. But when I first started out, abstracts was how I got over my fear of the blank page, learned the fundamentals of watercolor painting, and found my artistic voice. I believe it can do the same for you.

This class is for you if you're curious about watercolors but also a little intimidated and overwhelmed. Maybe you've never held a paintbrush before. Or you’ve made a few attempts but it felt more frustrating than fun. (I can relate to that…)

I will introduce you to the basics (and magic) of watercolor painting in a playful and non-overwhelming way: from preparing an inspiring workspace, to getting your brushes and color palette (and mindset) in order. Then, I'll walk you through some relaxing exercises designed to help you move past fears, develop your intuition, and create your first original pieces of art.

My goal for this class is for you to feel confident with your brushes and paints, to be able to paint playfully and without fear, and to have an art practice that calms and nourishes you.

To see more of my work, go to my website: www.louisestigell.com. Sign up for my weekly letters, for regular creative inspiration, resources and exercises. And check out my YouTube channel, where you'll find more tutorials, tips and talks about art and the creative life.

Emma Brooks

VP, Marketing @ Skillshare

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