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Workshops The Basics of Painting: Watercolor

The Basics of Painting: Watercolor

Helen Dealtry9 ChaptersWatercolor Mediums

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From pans and tubes to inks and gouache, learn the various types of watercolor mediums and how each interacts uniquely with water and paper.

The Basics of Painting: Watercolor

Enter the fascinating world of watercolor with artist Helen Dealtry. From how to get started to completing a piece, paint along as Helen walks you through everything you need to know about painting with watercolor.

Watercolor Mediums

From pans and tubes to inks and gouache, learn the various types of watercolor mediums and how each interacts uniquely with water and paper.

Experiment with different types of watercolor paper and learn the benefits of each as Helen helps guide you to the options you like best.

Practicing Brush Strokes

With so many brushes to choose from, Helen simplifies the process of choosing the right brush for your project as you learn how each style of brush translates onto paper.

Finding Inspiration

Get inspired for your watercolor project by finding inspiration and creating a mood board to help guide your piece along. Whether it's collecting textiles, jewelry, or florals, inspiration can be found anywhere in the world around us.

Understanding Composition

A well-composed painting begins with visualizing what you want to create. Learn how to arrange a unique composition by sketching or taking photographs of an arrangement and playing with different backgrounds and foregrounds.

Painting a Watercolor Peony

Master the art of painting peonies as Helen thoughtfully guides you through each step of the watercolor process.

Painting a Watercolor Peony: Step by Step

Painting a Watercolor Landscape

Learn the art of painting a watercolor landscape as you follow along with Helen using one of her favorite techniques.

Painting a Watercolor Landscape with Wet-on-Wet Technique

Appendix: Tools and Types of Paint

Learn how to set up your own watercolor station as Helen breaks down the basic tools and materials you need to paint a piece with confidence.

Supply List for Watercolor Painting