Now it's your turn!

It's time to reinforce what you learned through the class and your skills.

The class is set in a daily challenge format for 7 days. Your objective is to complete all 7 projects.

If you are a beginner, do not worry about the end results, practice is the key!

Your project for this class is to create a water painting using the fundamental watercolor techniques covered in our lessons. I highly recommend revisiting and practicing the techniques we explored — from capturing ripple shapes to studying perspective and creating depth.

These exercises will help you approach any water references with confidence.

I can’t wait to see the creativity, experimentation, and personal style you bring to your work! :)

I uploaded the sketches of the paintings, reference images and images of the watercolor techniques to the class resources. You can always look back for references.

In your projects, I’ll be looking for:

How effectively you apply the watercolor techniques learned in class
Your choice of color tones for the water base, ripples, and reflections
The way you capture light and shadow to bring the water to life

MATERIALS USED:

Saunder's Waterford 100% cotton Cold Pressed (CP) 300gsm Watercolor Paper. Recommended to use 100% cotton 300 gsm Papers CP.
Brushes: Silver Brush Atelier Series Hake size 10, Goat MOP size 80 (optional incase you don't own a Hake Brush), Goat MOP Brush size 20, Atelier Squirrel MOP size 00, Belle Aqua Cat's Tongue Brush size 8, Belle Aqua Bright size 6, Silver Silk Synthetic Round size 2, 4 & Ultra Round size 6, Silver Black Velvet Rounds size 12, 8, 6 & 2 (incase other brushes are not available with you) and a liner or a detailing brush size 1 or 2.
Professional Grade Colors used in this class from ShinhanArt PWC Watercolor Range. You could use any watercolors available with you.
Kneading eraser or normal pencil eraser
Mechanical Pencil or use a pencil available with you.
Ruler
Masking Tapes
2 jars of clean water

INSTRUCTIONS:

A new project will be uploaded daily for the next 7 days. You can create each day along with me or create at your own suitable pace. But, I would encourage you to start from Day 1 and then progress into other days to keep up your creative habit and destress yourself.
The color palette for each project will be explained at the beginning of each project. This will enable you to prepare your colors in advance :)
If you wish to upload your projects, do upload them in the SUBMIT PROJECT section. This a great way to connect with your fellow artists and be inspired.
If you are posting your artworks on Instagram, don't forget to tag me @nilsartsy_cove
Very soon giveaway details will be posted and updated here. So, stay tuned and keep uploading your projects.
Consider leaving a review, if you have enjoyed painting along. This would immensely help my class reach a wider audience.

Monica Varela

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