Watercolour: the basics

🎨 Watercolour: The Basics with Helen Woodford 🎫

Course Headline: 👉 "Unlock the Magic of Watercolours – From Novice to Artist in Just 10 Hours!"

Course Description:

Are you eager to explore the delicate and captivating world of watercolour painting but don't know where to start? Look no further! "Watercolour: The Basics" is designed for absolute beginners, offering a step-by-step guide to mastering this versatile and rewarding art form. 🎨

Why Take This Course?

• No Art Background Needed: This course is tailored for those who have never picked up a brush or felt overwhelmed by the variety of paint options available.
• Engaging Content: Learn through a series of engaging, bite-sized lessons that will keep you motivated and progressing.
• Hands-On Learning: Each lesson includes practical exercises that you can perform right alongside Helen. This ensures that you're not just passively watching, but actively creating!
• Skill Development: By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of watercolour techniques and the confidence to use them in your own work.

What You Will Learn:

📚 The Fundamentals of Watercolour Painting:

• Basic Techniques: We'll cover the essentials, from choosing the right materials to mastering wet-on-wet and dry brush techniques.
• Skill Progression: Develop your skills at a comfortable pace, ensuring you have a strong foundation before moving on to more advanced concepts.
• Boost Your Confidence: With each painting session, your confidence will grow, and so will the complexity of your paintings.

🖌️ Practical Application:

• Hands-On Practice: Apply what you learn with a variety of subjects, including cacti, seascapes, florals, landscapes, and figures.
• Portfolio Building: Create a portfolio that showcases your newfound skills, ready to share with friends, family, or potential clients!

Course Breakdown:

• Week 1: Getting Started with Watercolours

  • Introduction to materials and setting up your workspace.
  • Basic colour theory and mixing.

• Week 2: Techniques and Transparency

  • Exploring wet-on-wet and dry brush techniques.
  • Understanding the properties of watercolour paint and paper.

• Week 3: Subject Matter Mastery

  • Painting a variety of subjects, from botanicals to seascapes, with guided lessons.

• Week 4: Confidence and Complexity

  • Increasing the complexity of your compositions.
  • Learning how to adapt techniques for different styles.

• Week 5: Final Project and Portfolio

  • A capstone project that pulls together everything you've learned.
  • Tips on how to present and share your artwork.

Join Helen Woodford on a journey from novice to confident watercolour artist. With "Watercolour: The Basics," you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and inspiration needed to express yourself through the flowing beauty of watercolours. 🌤️🎨 Enroll now and let the adventure begin!