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This class is project-based and interactive. You're invited to post your questions, comments, and work in progress, at absolutely every step.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced watercolorist, you can jump in and enjoy this class. I provide a printable to trace and step-by-step instruction for the beginner The advanced artist will find inspiration to add their own style to their project.

In this class we will cover and apply the following:

Art supplies I recommend, including paint brands, paper, and brush types.
Application of resist medium and a little secret! (shhhhh...)
Wet on Wet watercolor techniques.
Using sea-salt water mix
Color mixing on paper to create blended color effects.
Creating a soft gradient with three colors
Wet on dry watercolor technique for detail work
Bonus Lessons for creating your own background

Our goal is to create a fun and whimsical whale where you will enjoy some creative play with watercolors. I hope you learn a few things along the way. And I hope this class brings you joy as it has for me!

Don’t forget to follow me here on Skillshare. Click the “follow” button and you’ll be the first to know as soon as I launch a new class or have an announcement to share with my students. If you enjoy my class, I would love it if you left me a kind review! And....PLEASE post your work, your project and share with everyone! I would love to see your paintings!

Supplies List:

HB lead pencil
Art Eraser and/or kneaded eraser
Painter's Tape or artists tape or washi tape
Three professional or student grade watercolors in Prussian Blue, Payne's Gray, Windsor Violet
Arches 140# Cotton Watercolor paper, 9" x 12" (my recommendation for best results)
#0 Rigger brush (small details)
#4 Round watercolor brush (small details)
#8 Round watercolor brush (larger fills/washes)
Small 'junk' brush such as a 0 or 1 for masking application
Cut up credit card or similar card
Masking Fluid/Drawing gum
Mixing Palette or white plate
Water x 2 (one for rinsing brush, one for clean water)
Paper towels
***Optional -- Dr Phil Martin's Bleedproof White
***Optional -- Candle and music for ambiance ;)

After previewing the options for background, you will need the following for our optional bonus lessons--depending on which background you choose.

Finetec Gold
Ruling Pen
Two additional colors for water--ocean blue and a green (your prussian blue will work!)
#12 round or mop brush

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