How to Paint a Watercolor Summer Landscape

🎨 How to Paint a Watercolor Summer Landscape with Jana Ranin 🌞

Course Headline: Paint 3 different warm and sunny watercolor landscapes with me! 🌍✈️

Course Description:

Welcome, fellow artists! Are you looking to capture the essence of a warm summer day through the art of watercolor painting? Look no further! In this course, we'll embark on a creative journey to create three stunning watercolor landscapes that embody the vibrancy and tranquility of a sun-soaked season.

🎨 Why You'll Love This Course:

• Relaxing & Fun: Dive into the world of watercolors with an emphasis on simplicity and joy.
• Easy Techniques: Learn how to abstract complex scenes into beautiful, harmonious paintings.
• Color Mastery: Understand how to select a color palette that will make your landscape sing.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course is tailored for artists of all levels.
• Limitless Creativity: Use a limited color palette to explore the full spectrum of expression in watercolor.

What You Will Learn:

• Color Selection: Discover the perfect color combinations and learn how to mix your own shades.
• Techniques for Texture & Detail: Master fun techniques that bring your landscapes to life.
• Composition Skills: Understand how to compose a scene effectively, focusing on key elements like a summer cloudy sky or the tranquil reflection of trees on a calm lake.
• Finishing Touches: Learn the final touches and details to add that special something to your paintings.

Course Outline:

1. Color Theory & Mixing: We'll start with an exploration of colors, focusing on the White Nights series watercolor set and how to create harmonious tones like Olive Green.
2. Materials Matter: Get familiar with the art supplies you'll need, including high-quality watercolor paper (Arches 100% cotton, 185gsm), and a variety of brushes suited for fine details and broader strokes.
3. Painting Process: Join me as we paint three distinct landscapes from reference pictures provided in the Resources section. We'll cover each step, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the process.

Materials Needed:

• Watercolor paints (White Nights series - Raw Sienna, Ultramarine, Burnt Umber, Olive Green)
• Watercolor paper (Arches 100% cotton, 185gsm)
• Brushes: Liner brushes (Royal White Tacklon size 2, Daler Rowney Liner 10/0), mop brush (Dainayw size 2), round brush (size 8)
• Pencil and masking tape for sketching
• Hardboard or a suitable painting surface
• A jar of water and paper towels for cleaning your brushes

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to paint appealing watercolor landscapes using a limited color palette. So, grab your paints, and let's bring the beauty of summer into our artwork! 🍃🎨☀️

Enroll now and transform your artistic vision into vibrant, captivating watercolor landscapes! 🌈✨