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Watercolor Painting For Kids & Beginners: 16 Projects
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Watercolor Painting For Kids & Beginners: 16 Projects

The place for kids, children, and beginners to learn the basics of watercolor painting in a stress-free environment.
Created byTerri Kottas, David K Kottas
Last updated 4/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • Recognize the basic tools of a watercolor artist such as brushes, paints, paper and other supplies.
  • Learn how to properly use and care for your painting supplies.
  • Learn and practice basic sketching technique. Break down subjects into their basic shapes in order to better proportion your creation.
  • Understand basic color-mixing techniques both on palette and on paper directly.
  • Learn basic brush strokes with four different brushes.
  • Differentiate between wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet technique and when to use them.
  • Learn and practice basic color layering.
  • 16 different lessons, each designed to guide the student to create their own unique watercolor creation.
  • Practice various watercolor projects including butterflies, horses, birds, frogs, dogs, flowers, trees and more!
  • All sketches include a downloadable and printable sketch PDF for the younger kiddos so they can jump right into painting!
  • Help establish a love and passion for all things art!

Course content

2 sections • 19 lectures • 5h 26m total length

  • Introduction1:27

    Come join us while we learn the basics of watercolor painting and create some fantastic art of your own!  Meet your instructor, learn what supplies you'll need and and how to take care of them.  We then jump into some beginner tips and advice.

  • Supplies2:03

    All the supplies you will need for this course are listed in this video.  The only item not included in the list is a roll of quick-release painter's tape.  Although not required, it can make your painting experience a little easier.

  • Beginner Tips & Basic Brush/Paint Technique20:35

Requirements

  • All projects within this course are designed for children 5 years and up as well as beginners. Instruction is clear and easy to follow and no prior experience is required.
  • Each project uses common and inexpensive materials. Students are recommended to have a tablet of mixed media paper, HB pencil, large one-inch flat brush, quarter-inch flat brush, #1 round brush, #0 round brush, gum eraser, AP cake paints, palette, tissue paper and water container. For a detailed list of supplies, please refer to our supplies video.

Description

Are you ready to learn how to express yourself with the thrill of watercolor painting?

Then you’re in the right place! This course contains 16 different watercolor projects that teach the fundamental skills and techniques of sketching and watercolor painting.

Each lesson is clear and easy to follow; all lessons are designed with children and kids in mind. However, each lesson is detailed enough for beginning adults as well!


THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON SEVERAL MAIN SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES:


  • Proper care and use of your art supplies

  • Basic sketching technique. Break down and proportion a subject into basic shapes

  • Color-mixing and layering

  • Basic brush strokes with 4 separate brushes

  • Usage of wet-on-wet and wet-on dry technique

  • Practice various watercolor projects including butterflies, horses, birds, frogs, dogs, flowers, trees and more!

  • All 16 projects include a downloadable and printable blank sketch for the younger kiddos.  This way they have the option to jump right into painting!

  • And more!


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Hi there!  My name is Terri Kottas.  I’ve been painting with all sorts of styles and media such as watercolor, pen-and-ink, gouache, oils and more for over 55 years!

Watercolors are by far my favorite.  I feel they are just filled with emotion.  They can be fluid and unpredictable, but with practice, also precise and controlled.  Sharing the joy watercolors bring me with my students is what art is all about.  I’ve taught in both professional and non-professional environments.

Montana has been my home for my whole life.  It’s been an amazing place to learn about nature’s beauty.  So, it’s no surprise that I mostly focus on drawing and painting animals, landscapes, and wildlife.

A good amount of my work has been featured in several galleries all around Montana, but I am really looking forward to sharing my knowledge all over the world online!


CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

Of course we want you to love our course, but we realize everyone has different tastes and expectations.  If you find this course is just not quite your style, we offer a full refund within the first 30 days.  No worries!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for individuals who want to learn fundamental sketching and basic watercolor painting skills in a calm, stress-free environment.
  • Kids and beginners who want to follow along with the instructor while they create their own watercolor creations.
  • Great for homeschool families who desire a bit more art in their curriculum.
  • Parents who are looking for some additional after-school or summer activities for their children.
  • Beginners and intermediate painters with and interest in wildlife, nature, and animal art.
  • Students in grades 1 through 12
  • Elementary and middle school age boys and girls.
  • Parents who want to spend quality art and craft time with their children

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