Why take this class: Join me to paint some beautiful, bright and uplifting daffodils in a blue jug, using loose, expressive watercolour techniques.

We’ll build the painting in gentle stages, starting with soft wet-on-wet washes and gradually adding depth, colour, and detail. You’ll learn how to keep florals fresh and lively, balance harmony and variety, and use simple shading to give form to both flowers and objects.

Key Techniques Covered

Wet-on-wet painting for soft, flowing petals
Wet-on-dry techniques for structure and detail
Blending and softening edges
Building light, medium and dark tonal values
Creating depth of colour through layering
Mixing and using a range of greens for foliage
Painting simple cast shadows for grounding the subject

You're going to love creating these gorgeous sunny little flowers. This watercolour painting course is packed with exciting ideas and techniques. I will show you exactly how to paint some beautiful Daffodils in a bright blue jug from start to finish - you’ll get a real glimpse of what goes into my painting as you work alongside of me up-close and personal. I will remove the mystery of watercolour and show you how to discover new ways to unleash your creativity as you join me on this inspirational journey of start-to-finish demonstrations and techniques. As the video unfolds, you will see how colours work together, how to step into impressionism and push colour to capture the mood and essence of your subject. This class will inspire you to use watercolour in a range of different ways. Best of all, you’ll gain a real sense of accomplishment by creating your own beautiful, evocative Daffoldils painting.

Is this class for me? Absolutely, 100% yes! All are welcome. If you are a complete beginner, then this course is for you. There are also techniques and ideas for those who already have some experience but want to loosen up a bit, become more expressive, and enhance their watercolour skills. You don't need to know how to draw, as I provide a template of the drawing for you to download and trace - so you can just concentrate on the fun of painting.

What will we explore? This course is packed with:

* Start-to-finish demonstrations so you can see first-hand how to build up the painting every step of the way I have verbally explained the entire process in a friendly and easy-to-understand manner.

* Step-by-step guidance and best practice for a range of creative watercolour techniques - I'll be guiding you gently through the whole thing (eg, simplify a subjects, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering colour, glazing with colour, blending and softening, adding depth and contrast with tonal values, using brush strokes to add texture to foliage, to name but a few!)

* Some of my favourite studio tips and tricks for successful working practices and saving time (eg, layer colour, create shadows, avoid washed out paintings, use tonal values to create a rounded 3D effect)

* You will be ‘learning by 'doing' rather than by lecture (you can paint right alongside me, up close and personal)

What do I need? A selection of watercolour paints (at least one red, blue and yellow): a few watercolour brushes, paper, palette, water sprayer, paper towel, pencil, rubber, water pot - you'll probably already have some of these items in a cupboard somewhere.

Alright, let's do it! Come join me for a fun, creative class! Let's get going. Just follow the video boldly along, and you’ll soon have the knowledge and confidence to produce your very own gorgeous Daffodils painting that zings with colour and energy.

I can't wait to see what you create!

My Artwork: I’ve been teaching people how to paint with watercolour for many years - you can see more examples of my artwork on my website: http://www.carriemckenzieart.co.uk

Sumera Azim

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