Watercolour WET into WET loosen up, paint FOXGLOVES boldly.

Name: Watercolour WET into WET loosen up, paint FOXGLOVES boldly.
Rating: 4.1 (23 reviews)

Take your watercolor painting to the next level by mastering a wet into wet technique. Add drama and life to your work

Created byNicola A Blakemore

Last updated 4/2024

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to paint wet into wet with watercolours and use a BIG brush.
Learn how to paint a fluid floral watercolour painting.
Learn how to go straight to a blank piece of paper and start with a wet pale watercolour wash.
Learn how to create a watercolour painting WITHOUT first drawing the subject.
See how easy it is to paint with a very limited watercolour palette.
Gain confidence and learn to trust your own ability more when painting with watercolours..

Course content

2 sections • 9 lectures • 1h 3m total length

How to find you way around the Udemy platform.4:06
It may well save you a lot of time if you just have a look at this PDF in the resources.

If you have any questions about the content please ask me. However if it's a technical question please go to Udemy technical support.

Thank you.

INTRODUCTION - A few words of encouragement from Nicola1:18
Listen as Nicola explains how this painting came about and the objective of painting it.
Here's your colour palette2:39
Only three colours in all.....you can't get much simpler than that.
The addition of paynes grey is optional for the darker area.
Let's get started9:40
Here I will demonstrate how we are going to make a start on this foxglove painting, WITHOUT drawing anything, just by laying down some colour.

Don't feel intimidated, just have a go. A blank piece of paper can be a bit scary, but just take a deep breath and copy what I do as best as you can to get you started.
I have not included any drawing for you to copy as I feel this is a great opportunity you to explore a more free and wet way of painting. I have however added some photographs in the resource section to help you become familiar with the subject.
That stage has dried so now let's paint a bit more.13:24
As we are working very wet into wet we need to allow drying time.
This is an important part of watercolour painting, to understand the drying cycle. Knowing how wet or dry you want the paint to be to get the effect you want.
Adding another layer of colour12:15
It's always good to walk away from a painting and come back with a fresh eye. You see things you hadn't noticed when you are working on it. Just prop it up somewhere so that you see it now and again.
Painting in some darker values11:38
To make your work more interesting and to help it stand out from the crowd, make sure you get dark and light areas. They compliment each other.
The closing stage of the painting and my critique7:42
Knowing when enough is enough can be quite tricky, but I get there in this lecture.
I also look at both of the paintings to compare what I like and don't like about each one. Each one is unique. It's very helpful to your development as a painter and to repeat the exercise, making the changes that you desire.
It's all a learning and help to nourish your creativity.
NEW BONUS LECTURE - and special offers just for you.1:01
Here are some extra link which I hope you will find useful.

Requirements

Students will need to be familiar with watercolour paints and how they work.
Students will need a good quality watercolour paper 300 gm/ 140 lb.
A large watercolour brush like number 10 and a fine one like a 1
Two jars of clean water and kitchen towel
Students will need to be familiar with using watercolour paints

Description

NEW bonus lecture added August 2023

This is a fabulous course to REALLY loosen up your painting style.

I have marked this painting process at the intermediate level because I believe that it will help a lot of painters push themselves that bit further, no matter what level you are. However if you are an absolute beginner or not prepared to use a lot of water this may not be for you.

Many people enjoy painting floral subjects and this one will show you colour mixing from a very limited palette, exploring light and shade and how to face a blank piece of paper and go straight in with some paint. It will help build you CONFIDENCE too

This painting procedure is for those who want to try a different way of painting with watercolours. Perhaps you are feeling:

'stuck in a rut.'
That your watercolour pictures look dull and lifeless.
That your watercolour work lacks drama.
That you want to paint in a more relaxed and wet style.
That you want to explore what you and your watercolour paints are really capable of.

Work your way through the easy to follow videos as I demonstrate each stage, explain every step stopping naturally as the watercolour paint needs to dry.

If there is anything that you think is not clear and you do not understand in any way then please ask me and I will do everything I can to make improvements.

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 is a must for those who want to explore different ways of painting with watercolours.
This is for those who are prepared to explore using their watercolour paints with more water
This is not suitable for absolute beginners.
This is not suitable for people who are not prepared to go outside their comfort zone.
Perfect for those who want to loosen up their watercolour painting style.

Watercolour WET into WET loosen up, paint FOXGLOVES boldly.

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Course content

Let's start at the beginning1 lecture • 4min

Let's get painting8 lectures • 1hr

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