Birds and Florals in Watercolor

🎨 Watercolor Birds Made Easy! 🐦🌼

Course Overview:

Dive into the vibrant world of watercolor painting with Birds and Florals in Watercolor, a course designed to guide both beginners and seasoned artists through the process of creating stunning bird and floral scenes. With a focus on simplicity and creativity, you'll learn how to capture the essence of birds in flight and at rest, complemented by beautifully detailed florals.

What You'll Learn:

• Sketching Techniques: Master the art of sketching with an emphasis on capturing the structure and form of birds.
• Painting Birds: Explore the process of painting three distinct types of birds using watercolor techniques that bring them to life.
• Drawing Florals: Learn how to create your own floral designs, integrating them seamlessly with your painted birds.
• Experimentation and Style Development: Experiment with shapes, colors, and compositions to develop a style that's uniquely yours.

Course Structure:

1. Introduction: We'll kick off the class by setting up your workspace and reviewing the essential supplies you'll need for successful watercolor painting. (Check out the Resources section for a detailed list and a link to my curated Pinterest board!)

2. Sketching Fundamentals: Understand the importance of sketching, as it lays the foundation for your final piece.

3. Color Theory & Palette Selection: Discover how to choose harmonious colors and understand color mixing to create realistic and appealing bird and floral scenes.

4. Painting Techniques: Learn various watercolor techniques to bring texture, depth, and dimension to your subjects.

5. Final Touches: Add the finishing details that will make your artwork pop!

Supplies Needed:

• High-quality Watercolor Paper (190gsm or higher)
• Round Brushes (Size No. 6 and one smaller size, either 0 or 1)
• Pencil and Eraser for Sketching
• Watercolor Paints (Liquid, tubes, or pans)

Don't worry about having everything on the list—use what you have and let your creativity flow!

Course Resources:

• Pinterest Board: A treasure trove of bird references that I use for my own paintings. (Find it in the Resources section under the Intro video attachment.)
• Sketches & Colors: Grab a copy of the sketches and color guide used throughout this class to help you get started on your artwork.

Join Us on This Artistic Adventure!

Whether you're holding a brush for the first time or you're looking to refine your skills, this course will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration needed to create stunning bird and floral watercolor paintings. Let's embark on this creative journey together and transform our vision into art that captivates and inspires.

Let's paint some birds and make every stroke count! 🖌️✨