Watercolor For Beginners: Master Water Control To Level Up Your Paintings

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Course Level:
Beginner

Total Run Time:
1 hour, 5 minutes

Total Videos:
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Watercolor For Beginners: Master Water Control To Level Up Your Paintings

Course Description:

Not being able to balance the paint-to-water ratio in your painting can be REALLY frustrating. Luckily, Miranda Balogh is here to share her tips, tricks, and strategies that will help you understand the flow of water.

First, we’ll discuss what exactly water control is and where it comes from when painting with watercolors. Then, we’ll discuss common problems beginning watercolor artists experience with both water and pigment. Finally, we’ll review your brush and common watercolor techniques before diving into two easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects.

By the time you finish this course, you’ll have an easier and more enjoyable experience while painting with watercolors because you’ll feel confident in your water control skills.

What’s In The Course?

11 Videos (over 1 hour of content)
2 Class Projects
Project Feedback (Optional)
Self-Paced

Course Level: Beginner
Run Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

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What You Will Learn:

What water control is
How to resolve common issues with water and pigment while painting
Understand your brush’s capacity for water
5 common watercolor techniques

Supplies You’ll Need:

Watercolor paper (cold pressed paper is recommended, 140-lb or 300-gsm)
1 round brush
1 flat, mop, or 3/4″ brush
Mixing well
Artist’s tape (painter’s tape)
Watercolor paints
Paper towels (or rags)
2 jars of water
Heat tool (optional)

Explore Class Projects:

In this course, you’ll learn to create these amazing class projects, but more importantly, you’ll learn how to create your own pieces in the future.

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.