Create a layered rainbow greenhouse using a simple negative painting technique!

1 ) Complete the warm up exercise to explore and get comfortable with negative painting. Notice how the layers of paint create a perception of depth.

2) Learn the top 3 design rules for creating depth with negative painting.

3) Create at least one rainbow greenhouse painting using simple wet on wet and negative painting skills. But while you’re at it, why not make a bunch!

What you’ll need:

Set of watercolor paints
A watercolor brush that has a point, in a small, medium and large size. (I recommend the Princeton Select Pointed Filbert Brush #4, available at most craft stores in the US, or any average watercolor round brush.)
Watercolor paper, 140lbs/300gsm, I recommend hot press for this project.
Large jug of water
Pencil - either graphite, or I like (Prismacolor Col-Erase) red pencils, as long as it’s not water soluble.
Paper towels
Masking fluid, or white paint/gouache for greenhouse lines.
White plate, or mixing pan
Optional: Waterproof color pencils, to add details.

Please post your work in the class projects, I love to see how everyone does. On Instagram you can hashtag #MirkaSkillshare.

Kellie Garrett

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