The Watercolor Process

"Wow! Just amazing!!! Great content and such beautiful work from the instructor." - Cynthia P.

"Jill paints the same scene five times using five different approaches. FIVE times! It's very insightful to watch and very practical, with lots of activities too. Very highly recommended." - Natalie L.

"Once again, Ms. Jill P. demonstrates why she is one of the world's premier watercolorists. She remains at the top of her game. She gives you things to think about or food for thought, blending in the brain and the creative heart." - Deborah R.

In this groundbreaking class, the watercolor painting process is categorized into five different approaches, based on the methods used by watercolor masters throughout history.

The class is broken down into three sections:

1. Foundational Concepts

2. Preparing to Paint

3. The Five Painting Processes

The first half of the course examines foundational topics that relate specifically to the watercolor painting process, to include a comparison of transparency and opacity and how that relates to layering the paint. Concepts are reinforced through hands-on activities.

The second half begins with a walk through of the preparatory stages of a painting, such as the underdrawing and color planning. Students then choose a simple composition and paint the same piece using each of the five methods. In this way, students can see and experience how each version impacts the results.

To close out the class, students are asked to create a formal painting using their preferred process method and a composition of their choice. The goal is for students to discover what they feel is a process that best meets their personality and painting style.

Throughout the course, students are guided step-by-step through each stage and are given hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts. There are over five hours of course lecture, and over fifteen student activities and multiple helpful handouts.