Can five minutes of sketchbook painting really make a difference in your day? The answer, of course, is YES! No matter how much time you do or don't have, watercolor is always a good idea, and this course is all about making watercolor sketching easy -- even if all you have are five minutes per project.

In "Five-Minute Watercolor Sketches: Paint Fun Projects Fast," we'll talk about three important pillars that will help quick sketching transform your creative practice:

1. Mindset shifts you need to ensure you're getting the most out of every stroke

2. Simplifying scenes into shapes and marks, so you can quickly add movement and texture

3. Identifying contrasting values, so you can add depth and detail in just a few seconds

Then, we'll paint some five-minute projects together! After setting a timer for five minutes, I'll walk you through my process for taking a reference photo or real-life object and turning them into fun and fast painting projects to fill a sketchbook.

This is absolutely a beginner-friendly class -- no prior sketching or watercolor experience required. It's not so much about honing your technical skills as it is making art doable and fun, no matter how messy or imperfect your sketches are. Because more art = more joy!

By the end of the course, you'll have experience not only translating various subjects into quick sketches, but also embracing your imperfection and letting creativity be your guide.

I encourage you to use whatever watercolor supplies you have on hand -- no need to break the bank here. That said, you can download the supplies guide for a full account of what I'm using in the class.

Paula McLendon Richey

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