Light and Shadows in Watercolor: Paint 6 Different Scenes

🎉 Welcome to "Light and Shadows in Watercolor" with Watercolour Mentor! 🎨

Course Overview: Hey there, art enthusiasts! Are you ready to master the art of painting light and shadows in watercolor? Darren from Watercolour Mentor is here to guide you through a series of captivating landscapes with his simple yet effective two-step method. In this course, you'll learn to create stunning contrasts and realistic effects by first painting the light and then adding the shadows. It's all about understanding tone and learning to add just the right amount of shadow to make your paintings pop!

What You'll Learn: 🚀 Simplified Two-Step Process: Learn a straightforward method to capture light and shadows in any landscape scene. With six fully narrated demonstrations, you'll paint along with Darren and master this technique.

🌄 Demonstrations and Projects:

• Simplifying References: Discover how to take a complex photograph and distill it into its essential elements for painting.
• Layering Techniques: Embrace the fun and speed of watercolor by mastering 2-3 layering techniques to complete your paintings.
• Color Theory: Use color effectively to create focal points within your scene, portraying the mood with a combination of warm and cool tones.
• Creating Depth: Learn to use tone to add depth and richness, painting a variety of shadows from subtle to bold.

🖼️ Bonus Workshop: Paint Two Views of Venice! A special bonus workshop will help you capture the magic of this iconic city in watercolor.

Course Project: 🎨 Painting Along with Demonstrations: Follow Darren's step-by-step narration for six unique landscapes, using provided reference photographs and stencils if needed. Practice drawing scenes freehand to enhance your skills and create a personal touch in your work.

Your Final Project: Once you've mastered the techniques from the course demonstrations, choose your own landscape photograph—perhaps one you've taken yourself—and apply what you've learned to create an original painting.

Materials and Support:

• Scanned Images of Paintings: Study Darren's final paintings for insights on shadow placement and direction.
• Tracing Stencils & Reference Photographs: Included in the course materials, these resources will aid you in your painting process.
• Feedback and Support: If you have questions or would like feedback, Darren is here to assist you! Upload your completed paintings for guidance and advice.

Ready to Dive In? Let's embark on this creative journey together. With the right techniques and a little bit of practice, you'll be able to paint light and shadows in watercolor with confidence and skill. 🌞🌚

Enroll Now and Transform Your Watercolor Technique!