Simple Watercolor Techniques: Make a Personal Mandala

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Free Online Course: Simple Watercolor Techniques: Make a Personal Mandala provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Simple Watercolor Techniques: Make a Personal Mandala is taught by Ria Sharon.

Overview
  • Join artist/illustrator, Ria Sharon for this fun 20-minute exploration of watercolor techniques. You’ll learn how to make flat washes, gradients, and a variety of textures — all while she demonstrates how to make a personal mandala.

    In seven short lessons, Ria shares her thoughts on:

    • Managing water and pigment
    • Water is your friend: how to harness its natural properties
    • Art for self-expression and self-awareness

    This class is great if you want to add watercolor to your arsenal of techniques as a designer or illustrator or, just for the pure fun of playing with watercolors!

    Watch to the end to receive Ria’s mandala templates! What you’ll need:

    • a starter watercolor set
    • a round brush and a square brush
    • watercolor paper
    • a light box

    Follow Ria on Instagram and sign up for Secret Sketches, her free weekly behind-the-scenes/inspiration email.

Syllabus
    • Intro
    • Lesson 1: Supplies
    • Lesson 2: Dry Surface
    • Lesson 3: Flat Wash
    • Lesson 4: Gradients
    • Lesson 5: Textures
    • Lesson 6: Blending
    • Lesson 7: Resists
    • Mandala Demo
    • Parting Gifts