
Introduction: What to expect from this course.
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Recommended sketchbooks and paper - materials that I use and would recommend.
Recommended brushes and pens - materials that I use and would recommend.
Basic video on recommended paints - materials that I use and would recommend. You only need 3-4 colours to start with!
Some essential tips to keep in mind when sketching. Observing shapes and judging distance.
The techniques shown here will allow you to complete most paintings in watercolour. Experiment and practice these techniques beforehand.
Learn the important component that can make or break a watercolour painting.
Paint a simple sky and earth landscape.
Paint a simple river landscape.
Paint a simple night landscape.
Paint a simple mountain and buildings landscape (Suzdal, Russia)
Paint a simple cathedral landscape (Suzdal, Russia)
Paint a simple river and wall landscape (Monastery of St Euthymius - Suzdal, Russia)
Paint a simple street scene (Suzdal, Russia)
Paint another simple street scene (Suzdal, Russia)
Paint a simple village landscape with a windmill (Suzdal, Russia)
Paint a detailed river and building landscape (Suzdal, Russia).
Tip: try holding your pen near the end of the barrel for a looser and more natural effect.
Paint a detailed river landscape (Suzdal, Russia)
Paint a detailed river landscape with buildings and figures (Suzdal, Russia)
Paint a river sunset landscape with buildings (Suzdal, Russia)
This Watercolour Pen and Wash course is designed for beginners with a desire to learn the essentials of Pen and Wash Watercolours.
In this class, I will show you the FUN and EASY way to enter into the world of watercolours, and turn your holiday photographs or any reference picture into simple, yet beautiful paintings. By the end of this course, you will have a firm understanding of the processes and techniques of turning any photograph into a pen and wash painting!
This unique class contains over 10 landscape painting demonstrations, based on photographs taken in the beautiful Russian town of Suzdal. I will walk you through how to complete each painting step by step!
In this Watercolour Painting - Pen and Wash Sketching Techniques course, I will cover basics such as:
Materials - what paints, paper, brushes and pens you will need
The correct use of values in painting
How to sketch a subject easily by simplifying a landscape into basic shapes
Using essential watercolour techniques such as wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry
Projects:
Referring to the attached reference pictures in this course, complete 2-4 sketches using the techniques and processes described in this class. You can follow along in the video, or you can have a try afterwards by yourself.
If you have other reference photos you'd like to try, then how about turning these into line and wash paintings? Post your results below! You can choose any beach landscape or even another type of landscape altogether. I will be available and respond to any questions or feedback you may have. I would love to hear from you.