For the Class Project you will be painting a driftwood composition. I chose driftwood as the subject for this class because I find driftwood beautiful and full of rich organic textures while having a simple color palette.

I will provide photographs of driftwood I have found on the beach for you to choose from to create a composition that fits your personal style. *These are available in the Projects/Resources Tab.

Once you select your reference photo for your composition, you will sketch it onto your prepared watercolor paper in pencil. Then I will walk you through the process of painting your composition using the techniques that you have learned in the practice lessons. With each layer you will gradually build your layers, textures, and shadows while maintaining highlights to create depth and realism.

For your finished project you will have a painted driftwood composition that you can hang in your home or share as a gift.

Get Started:

Watch the "Supplies" video and get your work area ready. Once you are set up, watch each video at your own pace. It can be helpful to watch each video first, then follow along with the lesson. Take your time and enjoy the process. Watercolor can be beautiful and relaxing with a little time, patience, and practice.

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Share Your Artwork:

I am looking forward to seeing your driftwood compositions! Please share your "work in progress" paintings. It is so rewarding to see each step of the layering process. Also don’t forget to share your completed class project!

If you share your artwork on social media be sure to use the hashtag #watercolordriftwoodclass

Thank you so much for joining my first watercolor class! I'd like to invite you to ask me any questions you have about the class, techniques, class project, or general watercolor questions located here in the discussion thread.

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Ronee Smith

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