Level Up Your Watercolor: Master Working in Layers
What you'll learn
- At the end of this class you will have learned these key concepts:
- 1. Order of layers for watercolour painting.
- 2. Mixing washes
- 3. Transparency
- 4. Different ways to layer colour including using negative space.
- 5. Working wet on dry
- 6. Using multiple layers in one composition - glazing, layering and adding detail.
- 7. Brush control and precision
Requirements
- no, this class is suitable for everyone.
- I cover materials in Lecture 3. We will use watercolours, watercolour paper and inexpensive, round brushes for this course.
Description
If you struggle to add details or depth, I have created this class to help you become a master of layering.
This class is a must-watch for beginners and perfect to get in the 'watercolour mindset' if you are an acrylic or oil painter.
At the end of this class you will have learned these key concepts:
Mixing washes
Transparency
Different ways to layer colour including using negative space.
Order of layers for watercolour painting.
Working wet on dry
Using multiple layers in one composition - glazing, layering and adding detail.
Brush control and precision
Project
In the final project we will put it all into practise! We will utilise transparency and working light to dark in wet on dry layers to paint a sea turtle. BONUS: We will also create a notecard using negative layering.
Class Outline
Layering concepts
Glazing exercise
Transparency
Negative painting
Complex layering
Final project - the sea turtle
Supplies
Watercolour brushes - round brushes in sizes that feel comfortable. Size 6 or 10 are good. I always recommend you have a 0 or 00 for fine details. It makes all the difference.
Watercolour paper - I like Canson and Fabriano. Anything that is 250-300gsm
Watercolours
A container of water, for rinsing brushes
Pencil and eraser
Flannel, or art rags
A white plate or palette for mixing colours
The templates found in the curriculum
and my Pinterest board.
Who this course is for:
- Watercolour hobbyists and more serious painters who are looking to master the fundamentals.
Instructor
- 4.0 Instructor Rating
- 3 Reviews
- 23 Students
- 1 Course
Artist and surfer girl...
Hi! I'm Hannah, an illustrator based in Perth, Western Australia. Primarily I work in watercolour and gouache. I sell my artwork, work with design clients, wholesalers and students in my one-woman business, 'Mermaid's Coin Art & Illustration.
I live in sunny Western Australia and love to surf! I'm a trained teacher and started teaching in-person watercolour and printmaking workshops a couple of years ago. I now try to balance my creative business with the business of raising two small humans, working part-time, herding cats, and getting into the waves when the swell is up.