Watercolor Sea Magic: Painting Boats and Water Reflections
What you’ll learn
- Paint Water Reflections
- Painting the Boat
- Mixing Watercolors
- To use Masking Fluid
- Use Wet on Wet and Wet on Dry Techniques
Do you want to capture the beauty of water reflections and the magnificent sea with watercolor?
If so, this class is for you!
In this class, we will explore the art of painting stunning water reflections and a simple boat in the sea using watercolors. We’ll start by going over the essential art materials and color mixes, ensuring you have everything you need to get started. Next, we’ll practice the main techniques for painting water reflections, including wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry methods.
What You’ll Learn:
Art Materials and Color Mixes: Learn about the essential supplies and color combinations needed for this project.
Techniques for Water Reflections: Practice wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques to create realistic water reflections.
Sketching the Boat: Follow along as we draw a simple sketch of the boat in the sea.
Step-by-Step Painting: Paint a beautiful boat with reflections, step by step, using just four watercolor paints: Ultramarine Finest, Peacock Blue, Burnt Sienna, and Yellow Ochre.
Materials List:
Arches watercolor paper, 100% cotton, 300 gsm, 20×26 cm or 8×10 in;
Mop Brush #8 and Round Brush #6 Silver Brush Black Velvet;
Watercolors: Ultramarine Finest, Peacock Blue, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre
Additional: masking fluid, kneadable eraser, pencil, eraser.
I’ve prepared a full list of all the materials used in this class, complete with links to the products, which you can find in the class resources.
Why Take This Class?
Whether you’re a total beginner or have some experience with watercolors, this class is designed to be engaging and accessible for everyone. By the end of this class, you’ll have a beautiful watercolor painting of a boat and water reflections to showcase your new skills.
Hope to see you in the class!
Who this course is for:
- Beginner artists who would like to learn how to paint sea and water reflections
- Intermediate artists who are looking for an interesting project to paint
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