Variegated Wash - Tutorial and Mini Project

Class Description:

Get ready to create some truly beautiful color transitions! The variegated wash is all about blending one color seamlessly into another, and it's a deeply rewarding technique to master. In just 30 minutes, you'll learn how to create those dreamy, ombre color combinations that make watercolor paintings so special.

We'll wrap up with a mini project where you can put your new skills into action and create a simple scene.

What You Will Learn:

How to blend one color seamlessly into another
How to control water and pigment
How to apply variegated wash techniques to your own projects

Supplies You'll Need:

Watercolor paper
Watercolor paint
A large flat/round/mop paintbrush
A medium round paintbrush
Masking tape
Two jars of water
Rag or paper towels
Optional: heat tool

Class Content

Lessons Status

Live Class Room: Variegated Wash – Tutorial and Mini Project

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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Class Pass includes:

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Foxsy Membership includes:

✓Live Class Access To This Class & All Foxsy Live Classes
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Ratings and Reviews

5.0

Avg. Rating

3 Ratings

What's your experience? We'd love to know!

mnemes-cat

Posted 2 weeks ago

Live Class Review

Really good examples of how to get simple variegation effects. She's great at explaining what she's doing while describing what the intended effect will be. And embracing the unexpected when it happens.