This class starts at the very beginning and ends with more advanced ideas and projects. Below I will share each demo and project with a brief description.

Color mixing basics - we learned the split-primary system which is the best way to achieve the perfect secondary and tertiary hues.

The Best Watercolor Class For Beginners Project - image 1 - student project

Common washes - all watercolor paintings are built with washes. Below are the most basic and common washes used. Of course these can get more advanced with experience.

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Three common mixtures - knowing the three common mixtures will help you understand the transparent qualities of watercolor. It's also key to knowing and mastering timing, layering and much more.

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Layering basics - paintings are created with layers. If you want to achieve quality watercolor art you need to know how to use the three common mixtures and how to layer them properly. Paint thickness plays a key role as well as timing.

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Brushwork techniques - using good brush technique means understanding various holds, applying paint with different areas of the bristle, pressure and more. It's good to explore these ideas before you use them in finished work.

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It's all about the water - this is probably the most challenging skill for beginners to understand. Timing when to apply paint, how thick does the paint need to be, and how wet the wash is will determine much of the outcome.

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Exploring wet-in-wet washes - Knowing what paint thickness to use and when to apply it into wet washes will help avoid common issues like balloning or cauliflowering. Some things we can control while others need to be left alone so the medium can works its magic.

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Odds and ends - these techniques include lifting paint, softening edges, scratching into paint and more. Although not as common they're still necessary in for some situations.

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Projects - Once the beginner module is done we completed a series of projects. Each one explores specific techniques.

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