Watercolor Layering for Beginners: Painting cherry tutorial

Name: Watercolor Layering for Beginners: Painting cherry tutorial
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Painting Cherries in watercolor using a layering technique for more vibrancy of the subject

Created byJAYA M

Last updated 12/2019

English

What you'll learn

Watercolor layering techniques
How to paint cherries in watercolor

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 47m total length

Introduction3:31
Welcome to this class where I would show you the techniques to trace the painting and we shall get started with a brief about this tutorial
Requirement for the class1:09
This video class would demonstrate the requirements for this tutorial
Color mixing for the cherries4:54
In this class we would learn how to mix the colors for the tutorial without making the colors muddy. There would be demonstration of watercolor layering and the color payoff after layering. We would discuss on the necessity for using the correct paper for watercolor
Adding initial layer to first cherry11:01
In this class we shall check how to mix the color and lay the initial layer for the first cherry in watercolor
Adding initial layer to second cherry5:49
In this class we shall check how to mix the color and lay the initial layer for the second cherry in watercolor
Adding final layer to first cherry8:16
In this class we shall check how to mix the color and lay the final layer and brush markings on the first cherry in watercolor
Adding final layer to second cherry8:55
In this class we shall check how to mix the color and lay the final layer and brush markings on the second cherry in watercolor
Painting the Stem3:27
In this class we are going to take a look at how the stem is painted for the cherries

Requirements

Watercolors, watercolor paper, pencil, eraser, drawing board, watercolor brush

Description

The course is for watercolor beginners to understand how layering works in watercolor with a demonstration. We would be covering the basics of the materials that are essential for watercolor paintings.

The classes would assist you go through the basics and create your own painting in a easier fashion.

This class would be beneficial for budding watercolor artists who want to learn how to paint perfect.

The materials that are required for this tutorial are as follows

1. Watercolor paper, 100% cotton would be a great option

2. Watercolors, pick any watercolor you have, they need not be artist grade if you are a beginner, just make sure that they are not chalky

3. Pencil

4. Eraser.

5. Watercolor board

6. Water and Watercolor brushes(Using round and pointed brushes would help you reach the finer details easily)

If you are interested to learn how to paint some cherries, hope this class helps you

Who this course is for:

Beginner watercolor artists