Watercolor Basics | Supplies & Techniques

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Free Online Course: Watercolor Basics | Supplies & Techniques 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. Watercolor Basics | Supplies & Techniques is taught by Samantha Nielsen.

Overview
  • Hello and welcome to my first Skillshare class! I am so excited to be able to share what I have learned on my artistic journey with you! Today we are starting from the beginning with watercolor basics. My goal with this class is to reach those who are at a beginner level and help minimize some of the fears of trying a new material!

    In this class you will learn about:

    • Supplies (even down to brand name) that will help you be successful and what to look for when you go to an art store.
    • Different ways you can use one brush to make a variety of lines.
    • Watercolor techniques that will help bring your first painting to life such as: wash techniques, dry brush, masking fluid, tape techniques, lifting, and layering.

    Lets dive in to the world of watercolor!

Syllabus
    • Intro to Watercolor Basics | Supplies and Techniques
    • Supplies for Success
    • Brush Strokes
    • Graded & Flat Wash
    • Wet on Wet & Lifting
    • Masking Fluid & Dry Brush
    • Tape Technique
    • Layering
    • Class Project
    • BLOOPERS! See you next time!