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Workshops The Basics of Painting: Watercolor

The Basics of Painting: Watercolor

Helen Dealtry9 ChaptersUnderstanding Composition

Ch 5Understanding Composition7m

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.

Intro

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

Ch 119m

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

Types of Paper

Ch 216m

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

Ch 315m

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

Ch 49m

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

Ch 57m

Painting a Watercolor Peony

Ch 619m

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

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Painting a Watercolor Peony: Step by Step

Painting a Watercolor Landscape

Ch 726m

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

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Painting a Watercolor Landscape with Wet-on-Wet Technique

Appendix: Tools and Types of Paint

Ch 89m

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.

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Supply List for Watercolor Painting

The Basics of Painting: Watercolor

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