Expressive Urban Landscapes in Watercolor!

Welcome to the vibrant world of watercolor painting! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist looking to enhance your skills, mastering loose yet precise watercolor techniques can be both thrilling and challenging. So, where should you start? What techniques should you focus on? How can you bring your creative vision to life on paper?

Urban landscapes provide a dynamic array of subjects – from bustling streets and towering buildings to hidden alleyways and lively markets. In my course, “Expressive Urban Landscapes in Watercolor,” you’ll discover the essential techniques and processes needed to transform any urban scene into a captivating and expressive painting. With my guidance, you’ll learn to create masterpieces that not only capture the essence of the city but also reflect your unique artistic style.

Throughout this course, I’ll guide you through my entire process in real-time. From the initial drawing and scene composition to the delicate layering of light and shadows, and finally, the intricate addition of details and highlights.

Join me on this exciting journey into the world of watercolors. You’ll learn how to create stunning urban landscape paintings with confidence and precision. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a curious beginner, this class will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to unlock your full creative potential. I can’t wait to get started – let’s unleash your inner artist together!

*Course photo references and more found under the ‘materials required’ lecture

Assignment:

Your class project is to draw and paint your own urban landscape in watercolour! This can be a scene featured in this class, or based on one of your own photographs or scenes you have observed outside.

You can also refer to the scanned drawing/painting templates attached below which will allow you to trace the drawing if you choose to do so. I recommend drawing each scene free hand. Drawing is an important step in improving your painting skills. This provides you with an opportunity to compose and plan your painting. Once you’ve finished the drawing, use the watercolor steps and processes included in the class demonstrations to complete your painting.

Materials:

Use any watercolour paints, pencil, watercolour paper, and brushes you have available. I recommend:

0.5mm mechanical pencil

Artist grade watercolour paints – blue, yellow and red

100% cotton watercolour paper or sketchbook

Watercolour Brushes – mop brush and a variety of round brushes for detailing.

Getting Started:

Review the class demonstration videos first. You can also download the tracing templates to transfer over your drawing if you wish.

Looking to sketch and paint another scene? Research some free reference photo websites, pick one of your own reference photos, or simply find a outdoor location where you can sit and paint. Using the steps and processes included in this class, create your own unique painting.

Who this course is for:

• Students learning watercolour
• Students learning how to paint urban landscapes in watercolor
• How to plan and compose an original watercolor painting
• How to develop your own style and loosen up your painting
• Learning how to sketch