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Beginning Watercolor: Supplies and Basic Techniques

Beginning Watercolor: Supplies and Basic Techniques
Beginner | 1 hour 7 min
Introduction
00:58
Materials
04:37
Painting Basics
17:57
09:54
06:13
Painting Shapes
12:28
07:43
07:59
Beginning Watercolor
Part 1:
Beginning Watercolor: Supplies and Basic Techniques
Yao Cheng
Learn the fundamentals of playing and exploring with watercolors from acclaimed artist Yao Cheng. Yao shares her process of selecting the proper paints and brushes to get started and teaches how to blend colors to create a unique palette. The essential information provided in this class will help you learn how to apply watercolor to different surfaces and create basic shapes using fun, easy techniques.
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Part 2:
Beginning Watercolor: Mark-Making and Expressive Brush Strokes
Yao Cheng
Now that you’ve had a chance to play with color and basic techniques, you’re ready to get to know your paintbrushes. This class is all about exploring the effects you can achieve with different brushes and strokes. To practice these techniques, Yao will show you several ways to paint trees and leaves, and at the end she’ll show you how to paint simple wreaths full of greenery.
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Now that you’ve had a chance to play with color and basic techniques, you’re ready to get to know your paintbrushes. This class is all about exploring the effects you can achieve with different brushes and strokes. To practice these techniques, Yao will show you several ways to paint trees and leaves, and at the end she’ll show you how to paint simple wreaths full of greenery.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Round tip brushes – size 6, 14, and 20
  • Mop brush – 16mm
  • Small angle brush – 10mm
  • Flat brushes – ¼” and ¾”
  • Round oval brush – ¾”
Downloads:
Beginning_Watercolor_-_Mark-Making_and_Expressive_Brush_Strokes_.pdf Download Materials List
Learn how to:
  • Paint trees and leaves
  • Paint simple wreaths
  • Explore different techniques using different brushes and strokes
 
What you’ll get:
  • A detailed class on beginning watercolor techniques
  • 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor Yao Cheng
  • The ability to leave comments, ask question and interact with other students 
Class PDF
Beginning_Watercolor_-_Mark-Making_and_Expressive_Brush_Strokes_.pdf Download Materials List
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