Level Up Your Watercolor: Master Working in Layers

🎨 Level Up Your Watercolor: Master Working in Layers 🚀

Course Instructor: Hannah Katarski

Headline: 🖌️ If your watercolour paintings lack contrast or definition, this is the class for you!

Course Description

Embark on a journey to become a master of layering in the delicate and captivating medium of watercolor painting. This course is tailored for those who are just beginning their watercolor journey, as well as those experienced artists transitioning from acrylics or oils. With Hannah Katarski's guidance, you'll unlock the secrets to adding intricate details and depth to your work, achieving a level of professionalism in your pieces that will make them truly stand out.

What You'll Learn:

🎭 Key Concepts:

• Mixing Washes: Master the art of blending colors for seamless transitions.
• Transparency: Explore the beauty of see-through layers that give your work dimension.
• Layering Techniques: Discover various methods to build up color, including the subtle use of negative space.
• Order of Layers: Understand which colors go on first and how to effectively plan your composition.
• Wet on Dry: Learn this classic technique that allows for incredible detail and control.
• Glazing, Layering & Detailing: Add complex layers and fine details to your paintings for a polished look.
• Brush Control and Precision: Gain the skill to manipulate your brushes for the effect you desire.

Project: Sea Turtle Masterpiece 🐢

In the final project, we'll put all our newfound skills into action by painting a beautiful sea turtle. We'll work from light to dark in wet on dry layers to ensure the transparency and depth we aim for. Plus, as a bonus, you'll learn to create a stunning notecard using the technique of negative layering!

Class Outline:

1. Layering Concepts
2. Glazing Exercise
3. Transparency Exploration
4. Negative Painting Techniques
5. Complex Layering for Detailed Work
6. Final Project - Sea Turtle Painting

Supplies Needed:

• Watercolour Brushes: Round brushes in comfortable sizes (Size 6 or 10), and a fine detail brush (Size 0 or 00).
• Watercolour Paper: High-quality paper like Canson or Fabriano, at 250-300gsm.
• Watercolours: Your favorite shades and hues.
• A container of water for brush rinsing.
• Pencil and Eraser for preliminary sketches.
• Flannel or Art Rags for cleaning your brushes.
• A white plate or palette for color mixing.
• The course templates.
• Access to my handpicked Pinterest board for inspiration.

Join Hannah Katarski in this comprehensive and engaging online course, where you'll unlock the full potential of watercolor layering. Sign up now to transform your paintings with contrast, definition, and depth that will bring your artwork to life! 🖌️✨