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Explore creative watercolor painting with this beginner-friendly online course. Master landscapes, skies, and more with expert tips and step-by-step guidance.
This free online course is perfect for beginners interested in mastering the art of watercolor painting. Ideal for enthusiasts in the Design and Art category, learners will discover a variety of fundamental techniques in the Drawing and Painting subcategory. Delve into step-by-step tutorials covering everything from capturing the last light of the day in landscape paintings to creating enchanting sunset skies over water using a limited palette.
The curriculum offers simple approaches to painting natural elements like realistic rocks and depth in landscapes, ensuring new artists develop a strong foundational skill set. With lessons on creating clouds and white foam on waves, artists will gain confidence in handling watercolor nuances associated with different textures and scenes.
Explore the technical aspects of watercolor with detailed guidance on palettes and paints. Learn to paint seashells using wet-on-wet techniques, and embrace the vibrant colors of autumn by practicing fall leaves painting. The course provides insights into avoiding common watercolor pitfalls like cauliflowers and making informed decisions on watercolor paper quality.
Comprehensive guidance on painting various subjects enriches this learning experience; from the landscapes featuring trees, hills, and cows to multiple tips for painting shadows and reflections, the course covers it all. Gain expertise in painting sand with step-by-step instructions for different textures, and enhance your sunset reflections with skillful demonstrations.
Whether you're curious about shading, reflections, or treating watercolor paper, this course equips you with 20 tips and comprehensive support to elevate your artistry. Dive into a creative journey and transform your watercolor practice with this ultimate beginner-friendly guide.
Video class: Easy beginner watercolor tutorial – Landscape capturing the last light of the day with watercolours
0h45m
Exercise: What is the main tonal color used to create the distant hill in the painting?
Video class: Easy beginner watercolor sunset sky over water lesson.Painting with a limited palette 5 watercolours
0h38m
Exercise: How to Avoid Dull Colors in Watercolor Skies?
Video class: Easy beginner watercolor rocks in the landscape lesson. Simple techniques - creating realistic rocks
0h38m
Exercise: What color is used for painting the sky in the demonstration?
Video class: Easy beginner watercolor landscape lesson – how to add depth in watercolour landscapes.
0h36m
Exercise: How do you create depth in a landscape painting?
Video class: Easy beginner watercolor lesson - white foam on waves and sea painting. Watercolour for new artists
0h22m
Exercise: What initial color is recommended for painting sand in a beach scene?
Video class: Easy beginner watercolor lesson – painting clouds. Simple watercolour painting tutorial step-by-step
0h24m
Exercise: What main technique is used to create clouds in painting?
Video class: Palettes, my watercolor paints and how I use them. Watercolour painting tips for using palettes
0h23m
Exercise: Which blue paint is described as a neutral color in the palette?
Video class: How to paint seashells with wet-on-wet watercolor painting techniques. Easy beginner tutorial.
0h45m
Exercise: What is the primary focus in the seashell painting tutorial?
Video class: Easy wet on wet watercolor tutorial. Painting fall leaves in watercolour. Autumn colors - beginners
0h25m
Exercise: What is the initial step in the wet on wet painting technique for autumn leaves?
Video class: How to paint bright warm sunsets with watercolors without it going green. Sky tips and techniques
0h48m
Exercise: How to prevent green tones when painting a sunset sky?
Video class: How to paint better trees with watercolor landscapes. Easy watercolour tree painting tutorial.
0h37m
Exercise: What is a key technique to ensure tree trunks and branches appear balanced in watercolor painting?
Video class: Painting Grass with watercolor - Ultimate Guide. Thirteen watercolour tips and techniques.
0h33m
Exercise: What is the benefit of using a fan brush for painting grass with watercolours?
Video class: Discoveries from Faraday's Laboratory – with David Ricketts
0h52m
Exercise: What was the primary focus of Michael Faraday's early discoveries discussed in the lecture?
Video class: Watercolor cauliflower, what causes them so you don't! Fixing them. Watercolour tips for beginner.
0h14m
Exercise: What condition typically causes watercolour cauliflowers?
Video class: Cheap Watercolor Paper, is it worth it. Beginner watercolor tutorial tips. Good watercolor paper.
0h06m
Exercise: What is a major downside of using cheap watercolour paper?
Video class: Painting sand easily - watercolor. Step by step tutorial wet sand, damp sand, dry sand, and water.
0h43m
Exercise: What color should be used for painting the ocean in watercolor art?
Video class: Ultimate guide: painting reflections with watercolors. Beginner watercolour reflection tips.
0h49m
Exercise: What characteristic distinguishes reflections from shadows in painting?
Video class: 20 Tips for painting shadows with watercolor and other media.
0h19m
Exercise: Why are shadows important in painting?
Video class: How to wet your watercolor paper. Wet the back and sometimes the front. I tell you why and how.
0h10m
Exercise: Why should artists wet the back of watercolor paper?
Video class: Watercolor landscape painting. Complete step-by-step watercolour painting lesson. Trees, hills, cows
1h18m
Embark on a journey to transform your space with the stroke of a brush through our comprehensive selection of free online house painting courses. Whether you're a beginner looking to tackle your first home project or an experienced painter aiming to refine your skills, our courses offer a wealth of knowledge accessible to all.
Dive into the basics with our beginner's guide to house painting. This series of free courses covers essential topics such as selecting the right paint, preparing surfaces, and mastering brush and roller techniques. By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence to paint a room with ease and achieve professional-looking results.
For those looking to elevate their painting skills, our advanced courses delve into sophisticated techniques and finishes. Learn how to create faux finishes, use stencils, and mix custom colors. These free courses are designed to inspire creativity and introduce you to the finer aspects of house painting.
Choosing the perfect color palette can be daunting. Our courses on color theory will guide you through understanding color relationships, the psychology of color in interior design, and tips for selecting the right shades to complement your home's architecture and decor.
Proper surface preparation is key to a flawless paint job. Our free tutorials cover everything from repairing drywall and fixing imperfections to sanding and priming. You'll learn the importance of each step and how to execute them for long-lasting results.
As we become more environmentally conscious, it's important to adopt safe and eco-friendly painting practices. Our courses will teach you about low-VOC and non-toxic paints, proper ventilation, and waste management to ensure your painting project is as green as possible.
Understanding the tools of the trade is crucial for any house painting project. From brushes and rollers to tape and drop cloths, our free courses provide in-depth knowledge on the materials you'll need and how to choose the best products for your specific painting task.
Our free online courses also include a variety of DIY projects and home improvement tutorials. Learn how to paint kitchen cabinets, update furniture with a fresh coat of paint, or even tackle exterior painting for a complete home makeover.
Maintaining your painted surfaces is just as important as the initial application. Discover tips and tricks for cleaning walls, performing touch-ups, and preserving the beauty of your painted spaces with our dedicated maintenance courses.
By enrolling in our free online house painting courses, you'll join a community of like-minded individuals passionate about DIY and home improvement. Share your projects, gain inspiration, and continue learning with every brushstroke. Start your painting journey today and transform your home with the power of color!
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