Watercolor for Beginners: The Complete Guide Information

Watercolor for Beginners: The Complete Guide by Dena Ackerman is a course designed to introduce beginners to the captivating world of watercolor painting.

Experience the joy and magic of watercolors!

Luminous, transparent, glowing… there’s nothing quite so beautiful as watercolors. In this course I will show you what supplies to you need to get started, and how to practice all the fundamental techniques you need to paint with confidence.

Enjoy the process

Watercolors have a reputation for being unpredictable and frustrating, but they don’t have to be! Join me as we learn how to control the water and paint, use our brushes, mix and layer colors, experiment with techniques… And most of all, how to relax, let go, and have fun!

Homework & Photos

Want to accelerate your learning? After each lesson I provide homework assignments, so you can practice what we learned and develop your skills further. Remember… practice makes perfect!

What You’ll Learn In Watercolor for Beginners: The Complete Guide?

Lesson 1: Materials and Set-up

• Welcome!
• Watercolor: A brief history
• Materials and Set-up
• Supply List
• Get Personalized Feedback!

Lesson 2: Getting in the flow

• Paint + Water
• Homework: Color chart

Lesson 3: Color Mixing

• Bonus Video: Understanding Color Theory
• Part 1: Mixing on your Palette
• Part 2: Mixing on Paper
• Lesson 3: Homework & Reference Photos

Lesson 4: Brushes & Brushmarks

• Part 1: Practice marks
• Part 2: Flowers & Leaves
• Part 3: Mini-scenery
• Bonus Video: How to create an accurate sketch
• Lesson 4: Homework & Reference Photos

Lesson 5: Layering & Glazing

• Layering & Glazing Techniques
• Lesson 5: Homework & Reference Photos

Lesson 6: Wet-in-Wet Magic

• Part 1: Basic Wet-in-Wet Technique
• Part 2: Wet-in-Wet Silhouettes
• Part 3: Abstract Paintings
• Lesson 6: Homework & Reference Photos

Lesson 7: Wet-in-Wet Fruits & Flowers

• Part 1: Trees & Fruits
• Part 2: Multicolored Berries
• Part 3: Loose Florals
• Lesson 7: Homework & Reference Photos

Lesson 8: Lifting & Softening

• Part 1: Lifting & Softening Techniques + Beautiful Clouds
• Part 2: Lifting Highlights
• Part 3: Softening Shadows
• Part 4: Shadows & Edges
• Lesson 8: Homework & Reference Photos

Lesson 9: Texture & Patterns

• Fun ways to create texture
• Lesson 9: Homework & Reference Photos

Lesson 10: Watercolor Landscapes

• Create a Winter Snow Scene
• Drawing Template
• Congratulations on finishing the course!
• Join our Artist’s Community!
• 5 questions to help me improve this course!

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