Paint this FRENCH WINDOW in 7 EASY steps, just copy & learn

Name: Paint this FRENCH WINDOW in 7 EASY steps, just copy & learn
Rating: 4.4 (97 reviews)

Learn to use watercolor paints the easy way, just by doing it? You will with my easy to follow video demos. fun too.

Created byNicola A Blakemore

Last updated 2/2025

English

What you'll learn

Plan an order of work and an interesting composition.
How to lay a watercolour wash, create texture, brick and plaster.
How to create highlights and shadows with watercolour paints.
Create believable shadows for a three dimensional effect.
Learn colour mixing and an effective way to paint shrubbery.
Learn how to use you brushes to better effect.

Course content

5 sections • 19 lectures • 1h 31m total length

Where to find your downloads, ask questions etc4:06

Let's Make a Start1:11
The text here explains how to start and then the film shows me getting the first wash on the painting. Unfortunately I knocked the tripod and the top of the window casement is slightly out of view. However, this is corrected later, so you don't miss anything.

Resources:

1) The basic outline of the window

2) The finished painting
Laying down the First Wash - You'll be amazed how easy it is.4:05
In this film you will see how I go about laying down the first wash. I will also be talking about colours.
One of the resources indicates how you can get a stronger colour by simply using less water.
Painting in the Window - choose a pretty colour.1:41
Here you will see me laying down the first layer of colour on the window. You don't have to copy me exactly, use what colour you like.
Adding another Wash - you already know how.3:26
Watch as I lay another pale wash over colour onto my old wall. Learning about 'washes' is one of the cornerstones of painting with watercolours.
Bricks and Mortar - no building experience required.12:30
This film will show you how I go about painting in the bricks and stones behind the render. I talk about colours and shadows and colour values.
Stone wall with mortar - part 17:45
Two types of wall, but the same starting point laying down a pale wash
Stone wall with mortar - part 24:39
Starting to paint some of the hand crafted stones.
Stone wall with mortar - part 35:30
The finishing touches to this watercolour sample technique.
Paint a dry stone wall effect3:33
Try a different type of wall. Look around you and see what other sorts of construction you might like to paint.
Dry Stone Wall -part 23:45
More techniques and hints for the old French wall.4:00
This lecture supports the lecture on 'Bricks and Mortar'. Not only does it endorse what you have learned but it also offers you a super NEW technique.

Bring your Painting to Life, by adding depth with shadows.10:18
Adding the Foliage and Flowers11:18
Here we are at the finishing stage, adding the foliage and flowers. It's then up to you how big you want to make your pot plant and how far you want your creeper to spread, and if you want to do more work on the walls.

This a supplementary page about painting the window.

Then when you are happy, sign it and get it on the wall. Congratulations
The Finishing Touches5:26
Watch me make the final brush stokes to this painting and show you a super new technique.

Requirements

Watercolour paints
Watercolour paper 300g or 140lb
Two watercolour paint brushes, a small 3 and large 8
Mixing palette or white plate
Absorbent kitchen paper and two jam jars for water
Enthusiasm for being creative and somewhere to be comfortable, the kitchen table is perfect.

Description

Updated July 2024

I have painted this style many times and sold them all. Ehy not have a go yourself.

ONLY seven easy steps to create a fabulous painting and learn as you paint.

This is a 'learn as you paint' workshop, and by that I mean you will learn how to use watercolour paints as you paint a picture. So you will have a super painting at the end of the process as well as learning a new skill.

I have painted this a number of times with slight changes, for people, it's atmospheric, it reminds people of their holidays in warmer climates and it could be anywhere. So why not do that yourself?

You will learn how to do simple washes and create a plaster and old stone wall effect, create a realistic window with perspective, deal with glass and reflections and get to grips with colour values.

It's EASY to follow, stop and start as you wish, relax and enjoy working as and when it suits you and at your own pace.

At any time you can post questions for any advice and also for feedback on your finished painting.

There are also plenty additional notes, professional tips, and extra tuition notes which you can download to build you own 'theory folder'. I will also be adding extra lectures over time.

Why choose one of my courses?
Because, as a self taught artist I understand how a lot of people feel about their creative work, sometimes anxious, sometimes overwhelmed and often that it's not 'good enough'. I will hold your hand as you overcome these fears as I offer a friendly, relaxed and sensitive teaching style.
I also have years of experience of teaching people of all levels both in person and via the internet.
Do one of my courses and you will feel as if I am in the room with you every step of the way.

Enjoy your painting, love Nicola

Who this course is for:

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to use watercolour paints
Learn quickly with a stress free format and have a painting at the end
It could also make a great refresher course for someone picking up a brush again.

Paint this FRENCH WINDOW in 7 EASY steps, just copy & learn

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How to Navigate your way through the Course1 lecture • 4min

Some information before you start1 lecture • 5min

Painting the Picture11 lectures • 52min

Gradually adding more Detail and Colour3 lectures • 27min

An Overview3 lectures • 7min

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