Create Stunning Coastal Watercolor Paintings
What you'll learn
- Learn the entire process of turning any photograph into a beautiful, loose painting
- How to sketch and plan your painting in pencil before you start painting
- Learn the secrets to creating convincing paintings in watercolor from start to finish
- How and when to use wet-in-wet watercolor techniques to paint clouds, water, buildings, skies, land
- How to add people into your paintings in a natural and simple way
- How to layer effectively to add extra details
- How to combine layers to create depth naturally
- How to paint simple shadows and identify or choose a light source in your painting
- How to paint various coastal and beach landscapes in watercolor
Requirements
- No prerequisites.
Description
Welcome to the enchanting world of watercolor painting! Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, mastering loose yet precise watercolor techniques can be exciting and challenging. But where do you begin? Which techniques should you focus on? How do you bring your creative vision to life on paper?
Coastal landscapes offer a mesmerizing array of subjects – from shimmering waters and bustling boats to majestic mountains and charming buildings. In my course, "Create Stunning Coastal Watercolor Paintings," you’ll uncover the essential techniques and processes to transform any coastal photograph into a captivating, atmospheric painting. Under my guidance, you'll learn to create masterpieces that capture the scene's essence and reflect your unique artistic style.
Throughout this course, I'll walk you through my entire process in real time. From the initial drawing and scene composition to the delicate layering of light and shadows, and finally, the intricate addition of details and highlights.
Join me on this exciting adventure into the vibrant world of watercolors. You'll discover how to create stunning landscape paintings with confidence and precision. Whether you're an experienced artist or a curious beginner, this class will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to unlock your full creative potential. I can't wait to get started – let's unleash your inner artist together!
*Course references and materials available under the 'materials required' lecture*
Assignment:
Your class project is to draw and paint your coastal watercolor landscape! This can be a scene featured in this class, or based on one of your photographs or scenes you have observed outside.
You can also refer to the scanned drawing/painting templates attached below which will allow you to trace the drawing if you choose to do so. I recommend drawing each scene freehand. Drawing is an important step in improving your painting skills. This provides you with an opportunity to compose and plan your painting. Once you've finished the drawing, use the watercolor steps and processes included in the class demonstrations to complete your painting.
Materials:
Use any watercolour paints, pencil, watercolour paper, and brushes you have available. I recommend:
0.5mm mechanical pencil
Artist grade watercolour paints - blue, yellow and red
100% cotton watercolour paper or sketchbook
Watercolour Brushes - mop brush and a variety of round brushes for detailing.
Getting Started:
Review the class demonstration videos first. You can also download the tracing templates to transfer over your drawing if you wish.
Looking to sketch and paint another scene? Research some free reference photo websites, pick one of your reference photos, or simply find an outdoor location where you can sit and paint. Using the steps and processes included in this class, create your own unique painting.
Who this course is for:
- Students learning watercolor painting
- Students learning loose watercolor painting
- Students learning how to plan and compose an original watercolor painting
- Students learning how to develop your own style and loosen up your painting
- Students learning how to plan, sketch and compose a painting from scratch
- Students learning how to paint coastal and beach landscapes in watercolor
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
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- 1,682 Students
- 95 Courses
Hi, I'm Darren Yeo from Watercolour Mentor, and I'm here to Mentor, Encourage and Inspire you in your watercolour journey! I'm a watercolour artist based in Melbourne, Australia. I've taught thousands of students how to create beautiful paintings using a simple two-step process. On my Udemy page, you will find a variety of tutorials that will help you fast-track your progress in watercolour painting.
I am an experienced teacher on various other platforms. My courses contain a large amount of content and information compared to other similar watercolour courses on Udemy. I like to provide as much value as possible in my courses, and different subjects to paint, so students can pick and choose which lectures interest them the most.
Need more support during your course? feel free to send me a message or ask a question in the Q&A and I will get back to you. I want to make sure you get all the help and feedback you need.
I would love to share my knowledge with you and build a friendly community, free of judgement to help you discover this amazing skill and hobby.
My goal is to provide simple videos to make learning watercolours easy & less intimidating! I use a limited palette, and when painting landscapes, have a loose, vibrant and expressive style.
Something unique about me, and Watercolour Mentor is that I have a psychology and educational background. I am passionate in making a difference on a personal level by providing real feedback and mentoring. I would love to hear from you. I'm primarily a watercolour artist and have won awards for my sculptural works. Teaching watercolours is my passion and I look forward to sharing my premium classes with you on this platform.