This is a part 1 of a 2 part class on how create magical galaxies with 3 different colour palettes, starting with the easiest colour palette to progress on to more complicated colour combinations.

The painting lessons will all be done in real time, so students are able to paint along as they watch the lessons. It will also be divided into separate layers for different lessons so the students will have time to sufficiently dry each layer of their painting, because this is key in building the vibrancy of the colours.

In this class I will also cover tips and tricks along the way to avoid unwanted watercolour blooms and muddy colours so everyone can create vivid and vibrant galaxies no matter the level.

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CLASS OUTLINE

Introduction 3:21

This is where I will give an outline of the lessons.

Art supplies 1:57

I will go over each supplies and provide substitutes and options when available.

Watercolor and gouache exercise: Values 5:06

A simple run over on controlling values and paint to water ration for both watercolor and gouache paints.

Watercolor exercise: Wet on wet layering 6:28

A quick and easy introduction about how wet paint will react with each other with different ratios and different drying stages.

Colour combinations 9:27

I will do a quick swatch and colour mixing of all the colours we’re going to be using for all three of the galaxy paintings.

Polaroid set up 2:26

A quick lesson on how to measure out the polaroid template.

Masking 2:24

Masking the templates and avoiding ripped paper.

1st Layer: Mapping out colours 10:57

The first layer is where the composition is thought out along with colour mapping for the next layers to come.

2nd Layer: Establishing movement and introducing contrast 15:51

The second layer is where the movement of the painting and contrast of the colours will start to develop.

3rd Layer: Pushing the contrast and smoothing out the background 13:43

The 3rd layer is the final touch up of the galaxy background where we will be pushing the contrast limits using brave colours and high opacity, followed with cleaning and smoothing any parts of the painting, to create a much cleaner finish.

Painting the stars 9:53

Using a splattering technique to create stars and using gold paint for added accents.

Unmasking, cutting and the reveal 4:25

Umasking and revealing the edges of the polaroids and cutting it into the individual polaroids.

Closing and class project 1:04

A quick run over of the class project.

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