Learn how to paint a magical, atmospheric cottage scene in watercolor.
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Hello, I'm Darren Yeo, a watercolour artist and teacher based in Melbourne, Australia. I am the founder of one of the largest watercolour learning communities, "Watercolour Mentor". My work features predominantly natural landscapes, urban streetscapes, and portraiture in watercolor medium. Watercolours are special to me because there is a sense of finality once an area has dried – you can’t erase or go over that area to ‘fix’ it. You need to accept and work with what is there. To lea
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Who this course is for:
- Beginners learning watercolor painting
- Intermediate watercolor painters learning to adopt a loose, impressionistic style
What you’ll learn:Â
- How to paint simple paintings of any natural landscape in watercolor
- How to sketch and plan your landscape painting in pencil before you start painting
- How to paint basic trees and rocks with minimal effort and brushstrokes
- How to layer effectively to add extra details
- How to combine layers to create depth naturally
- How to paint simple shadows and identify or choose a light source in your painting
Requirements:Â
- No prior knowledge is required to take this course
Welcome! In this course, we’ll be painting a cottage scene in watercolor. Natural landscapes are simple and beautiful, providing the perfect subject for a beginner watercolor artist. Adding a man-made object such as a cottage or barn can create an interesting contrast and help to tell a story.Â
Learning how to capture a landscape in a quick, fun and loose manner is an essential skill that every artist should learn to master. Watercolor is the perfect medium that allows you to produce spontaneous and expressive paintings on the go.
Planning is crucial. I’ll show you how to simplify shapes and sketch in large shapes such as foliage, trees, grass and land. Getting those large components in accurately beforehand is essential for your painting to make sense.
So join me in this course! You’ll see just how easy it is to create this amazing scene in no time at all.
Materials:
Use any watercolor paints, pencil watercolor paper, and brushes you have available.Â
I recommend:
- 0.5mm mechanical pencil
- Artist grade watercolor paints – blue, yellow and red
- 100% cotton watercolor paper or sketchbook
- Watercolor Brushes – mop brush and a variety of round brushes for detailing
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned to paint landscapes in watercolor.
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Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Materials Required | 00:00:00 | ||
| Resources – Magical Cottage Scene Watercolor Landscape | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Demonstration | |||
| Drawing | 00:00:00 | ||
| First Wash | 00:00:00 | ||
| Second Wash | 00:00:00 | ||
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