Watercolor Clarity: Avoiding Muddy Colors in Your Paintings

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Course Level:
Beginner

Total Run Time:
49 minutes

Total Videos:
4

Course Description:

Are you tired of your watercolor paintings turning dull and lifeless? In this live class led by artist and blogger Miranda Balogh, you’ll learn how to avoid muddy colors and bring vibrancy back into your artwork. Discover the common reasons behind muddy colors, such as improper layering and incompatible pigment mixing, and gain practical solutions to overcome these challenges. Miranda will guide you through the nuances of color theory, pigment properties, and the importance of a watercolor chart, ensuring you paint with confidence and clarity. With practical demonstrations and expert tips, you’ll transform your approach to watercolor painting and create stunning, luminous artwork.

What You Will Learn:

Definition and characteristics of muddy colors
How to recognize muddy colors versus vibrant colors
Reasons behind the occurrence of muddy colors
Techniques for proper layering and drying
Importance of intentional brush strokes
Basics of color theory to mix colors effectively
Practical demonstrations to apply the learned techniques

Supplies (Optional):

Watercolor paints: Pans or tubes
Watercolor paper
Watercolor brush: One medium round brush (size 8)
Two jars of water
Mixing palette/tray
Optional: Cloth or paper towels

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What’s In The Course?

4 Videos
Step-by-step instructions
Self-Paced

Course Level: Beginner
Run Time: 49 minutes

Meet Your Instructor:

Hi there! My name is Miranda Balogh. I’m a Canadian artist and educator who loves teaching and inspiring my audience. As a content creator and blogger, my desire is to share educational resources that will help you develop your artistic skills and cultivate a creative mindset. I’ll show you that you don’t need an expensive art education or years of experience to hone your artistic abilities. To succeed, all you need is the desire to learn and the passion to drive your ambition.