In this class we'll embark on a creative journey into the serene beauty of winter landscapes with watercolors. I'm thrilled to guide you through the step-by-step process of painting two enchanting scenes that capture the essence of winter wonder.

Before we begin, we'll discuss all the necessary art supplies, ensuring you're well-equipped for this artistic adventure. Whether you're new to watercolors or a seasoned painter, I've tailored this class to be accessible to everyone.

Winter is a season of coziness, and through the magic of watercolors, we'll capture the peaceful ambiance of a snow-covered landscapes. Imagine the quiet beauty of a snowy peak bathed in shadows – a truly mesmerizing sight we'll bring to life together.

Winter isn't just about cold; it's about warmth too – the warmth of cozy moments, rosy sunsets, and the joy of creating art. Through these paintings, we'll embrace the beauty of winter and channel that feeling onto our canvases.

So, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, join me in this artistic expedition as we bring the magic of winter to life through watercolors. Let's create something beautiful together, and I can't wait to see your unique interpretations. Let's get started!

Here is a list of all the materials I have used:

Saunders Waterford Watercolour Paper - 300gsm, cold pressed, 100% cotton, A4 size
Watercolor paints - Any brand of watercolour would do. The colours needed for each lesson is mentioned in the respective class projects.
Brushes from Silverbrush Ltd - A medium size brush such as size 8 or 10, a detail brush size 0 or 1 or 4, a flat brush and a liner brush
Masking tape
Paper towels
Water
Pencil and eraser
A board to tape the paper on
White gouache

Have a look at this class to learn about the basic techniques in watercolour such as Wet-in-wet, Wet-in dry etc if you are a complete beginner:

Ultimate guide to Watercolours for Beginners

This class will be helpful to learn water control with watercolours:

Watercolour Basics: Water Control

To know all about watercolour properties, colour theory and colour mixing:

Watercolor Properties - All About Watercolor Pigments, Colour Mixing and Setting Up Your Own Palette

About Me:

I'm Geethu Chandramohan an artist who is passionate about everything art. I moved to the UK five years ago and is a full time aerospace engineer by profession. I have been teaching online for than 3 years now and I’m also a Silver Brush Educator and ambassador to White Nights and Sitaram stationers. I have been sharing my paintings online through my Instagram @colourfulmystique and have recently started to share more of my little insights into life revolving around an artist and my thoughts on creative processes in my Youtube channel as studio vlogs.

I have also started painting mixed media abstract portrait paintings more recently and you can find more about this new venture here: @geethuchandramohan

Feel free to reach out to me via DM in Instagram @colourfulmystique in case you have any questions or need any help or head over to the discussions section under this class and ask me anything and everything and I'll be happy to help!

Helen Williams

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