Welcome to this watercolor class, where the mesmerizing world of painting glass objects awaits you!

In this short yet exhilarating journey, we will unravel the mysteries of capturing the transparent allure of glass through the magic of watercolors. Painting glass may seem daunting at first, but fear not! With the arsenal of strategies and techniques you'll acquire, you'll soon find yourself effortlessly conjuring up beautiful glass vases adorned with flowers, elegant bottles, and gleaming glasses in your still life compositions and creative endeavors.

This class is designed as a quick project, tailored to cater to all levels of expertise. Whether you're just dipping your brush into the waters of watercolor artistry or you're a seasoned painter seeking fresh inspiration, this class will equip you with invaluable skills and ignite your creative spark.

Throughout our journey, we'll embark on a series of exercises, gradually building from simple glass painting exercises to crafting a stunning glass bottle artwork. With a minimalist palette of just two colors, we'll focus solely on mastering techniques and values, freeing ourselves from the color mixing.

Prepare to dive deep into the art of brush control, and explore techniques such as using watercolor pencils for expressive effects and experimenting with sandpaper to add captivating texture to our creations. Each lesson is filmed using different points of view, providing a comprehensive understanding of hand and brush movements.

Thank you so much for exploring this class!

I’ve been a professional watercolorist for many years now, and been fortunate enough to take part in art exhibitions around the world and to win awards from highly regarded art organizations. I am grateful that my watercolors are in private collections all around the world. My style is realistic with a magical touch. I encourage experimenting, using varied watercolor techniques and painting in your own style.

In this class, you will learn:

What makes glass appear like glass in your painting
How to fade out or soften the edges of an object or a stroke
Tips for holding the brush to achieve more control and create loose, relaxed strokes
Making tints of one color
Mosaic technique
Bleeding technique
Lifting on dry paper
Using sandpaper for texture effects
Using watercolor pencils for expressive effects
Completing a transparent glass bottle artwork

By the end of this class, you'll have mastered the art of rendering glass convincingly in your paintings, seamlessly fading edges, wielding your brush with precision, and infusing your artwork with depth and dimension.

So, grab your paints and brushes, and join me on this exhilarating artistic journey! Let's unlock the secrets of painting transparent glass together and bring our creations to life on paper. I can't wait to begin!

Additional Resources:

Free watercolor tutorials on my YouTube channel
Follow me on Instagram to discover free watercolor tips and tutorials
Check out my website

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