Whether you're just getting started with watercolor pencils or you've been using this medium for some time, but are struggling to develop higher levels of realism, this course is for you!

By the end, you'll have completed a still-life painting using watercolor pencils and you'll have learned essential skills to take with you for greater success with any watercolor pencil piece you may choose to work on in the future.

✱ This class is for all levels.

✱ What You'll Learn:

How to pick the right colors that will help you develop higher levels of realism
Must-know information on Value/Tone that you need to know for realistic art
How to plan for highlight areas and keep them protected throughout the painting process
Why white is not necessary when using watercolor pencils (or watercolor paint)
How to bring in "alternative" shadow colors for interest and integration
How to layer watercolor pencils while avoiding overworking and flattening out your art
Must-know tips on water control
How to create gradients with watercolor pencils
How to combine watercolor pencils and traditional watercolor paint in one same piece

✱ Supplies you'll need:

Tracing paper
Drawing pencils *Suggested grades: HB, 2B
Soft graphite eraser
Kneaded eraser *Optional*
Watercolor paper *Suggested type/weight: Hot Press or Cold Press, 140 lbs.
Watercolor pencil set
Watercolor paint set
Watercolor brushes *Suggested types/sizes: Rounds 10, 14 and Flat 3/4"
Container with clean water
Absorbent towel or kitchen paper towels
Scrap pieces of watercolor paper
Masking tape or artist's tape

✱ This course includes downloadables that you'll be able to find in the Projects and Resources tab.

These files include:

Your supply list
The reference photo
An outline drawing (you can trace over the photo or this outline drawing to prepare your preliminary pencil sketch on your watercolor paper)
A photo of my final painting which you can use as reference

✱ Additional Resources:

Check out my Watercolor Pencil 101 video over on YouTube

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Check out my website

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Monica Boberg

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