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  • Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Start painting in stunning watercolors with this easy guide to the basic techniques and materials you need

Start painting in watercolors and create your own beautiful works of art by the end of this inspiring online course.

It can be daunting to face a blank canvas and start ;What paper do you need? How many paints do you need and in what colors? Should I get the cheapest materials as a beginner?

Our course answers all these questions so you have exactly what you need to start watercolor ;

You'll get plenty of hands-on experience once you've brushed up on watercolor techniques, composition, choosing and mixing colors, adding light, shade and shadows.

Use the exercises in the course to practice techniques and drawing ;Putting all these techniques together, you paint your first watercolors, shown step-by-step including what colour paint to use and the size of your ;

Confidently and skilfully put paint on paper and create incredible landscapes, seascapes, and ;Use these watercolor techniques to recreate your favorite holiday scene or dream destination.

Be inspired to turn the world around you into wonderful works of ;Fall in love with watercolor painting.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • How to paint your first watercolor following the detailed step-by-step instructions in the course
  • Find out which materials to use, what paper, paints and colors
  • Essential watercolor techniques and how to use them
  • Lots of exercises for you to practice as well as being shown how to draw objects like buildings, people and trees
  • How to capture the world around you in a painting
Who is this course for?

  • Everyone - because everyone can learn to paint. The secret is time ;)
  • Anyone who would love to start painting or wants to revisit the basics
  • Anyone looking for an artistic and mindful hobby 
  • Anyone who wants to make a career out of art can learn to paint watercolors to sell their art online, in galleries or at craft fairs

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Module 1: Introduction

  • Author introduction
  • Materials
  • Easy drawing for painting
Module 2: Watercolor Painting Elements
  • Composition
  • Easy perspective
  • Light & shade
  • Color
Module 3: Watercolor Techniques
  • Graduated wash
  • Transparent layers
  • Wet into wet
  • Lifting out
  • Dry brush
  • Masking fluid
Module 4: Painting Different Scenes And Objects
  • Painting skies
  • Painting trees
  • Painting water
  • Painting figures
Module 5: Great Watercolor Projects For The Beginner
  • Your first watercolor
  • Seascape
  • Snow scene
Module 6: Advanced Technique Watercolor Projects
  • Mountains and lakes
  • Waterfalls
  • All rounder

Updated on 01 June, 2020

Eligibility / Requirements

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

About International Open Academy

International Open Academy (IOA) is a platform aimed at people looking to upgrade their skills, create a side-hustle or launch a freelance career with specific, marketable qualifications. With over 200 courses, IOA delivers high-quality practical content to more than 1.5m students worldwide.

IOA instructors include popular content creators such as Rich Ferguson as seen on the Ellen De Generes show, Yanjaa Wintersoul the Memory World Champion from the Netflix show Memory Games, Sustainability Expert & TedX keynote speaker Gittemary Johansen and multiple time World Barista finalist Mikel Jasin. IOA has a 4.3/5 rating on Trustpilot. It offers courses in English, French and Spanish.

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