In this class we will paint 15 Christmas themed magical paintings with watercolours.

Christmas is a time when the world sparkles with festive magic and hearts are aglow with warmth. In this enchanting season, we find inspiration in the twinkling lights, the aroma of holiday treats, and the joy of sharing special moments with loved ones.

Welcome to a creative journey where we'll bring the magic of Christmas to life on paper. Together, we'll explore a palette of festive colors, uncover whimsical techniques, and embark on the delightful task of painting 15 magical Christmas-themed masterpieces.

All the 15 class projects will be focused on painting magical Christmas themed objects with watercolours. This class is suitable for beginners a well as intermediate artists alike as I will be explaining step by step every little part of the painting process. Right from the materials used to the different brush strokes in the painting process you will learn it all. I’ve designed this class such that all levels of artist can feel the joy of creating magical winter themed Christmas paintings.

During our artistic adventure, we'll unwrap the secrets behind capturing iconic Christmas symbols – from the charm of cozy winter scenes to the whimsy of festive ornaments. Each brushstroke will transport us to a winter wonderland, where the essence of holiday traditions comes alive on the canvas.

As we delve into this creative exploration, let's not only paint but also embrace the heartfelt emotions that define the season – the joy, nostalgia, and the sense of wonder that fills the air. Join me in crafting not just paintings but cherished memories that resonate with the warmth and magic of Christmas. So, let the creative journey unfold, and together, let's paint our way into a joyous and magical holiday season!"

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

Saunders Waterford Watercolour Paper - 300gsm, cold pressed, 100% cotton, A5 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!

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