Watercolor Wednesday: How to Paint Insect Wings

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Course Level:
Beginner

Total Run Time:
30 Minutes

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Master Delicate Insect Wing Painting Techniques

In this 30-minute class, you’ll learn how to paint the delicate, iridescent wings of insects like dragonflies. We’ll start with a quick review of wing structure to understand the anatomy, then dive into watercolor techniques for creating the different panels and sections that make these wings so visually stunning. By the end of class, you’ll have the skills to capture the transparent, shimmering beauty of insect wings in your paintings.

What You Will Learn:

  • Insect wing structure and anatomy
  • How to identify and paint different wing panels and sections
  • Watercolor techniques for creating transparency and luminosity
  • How to use color and layering to capture iridescence

Supplies You’ll Need:

  • Watercolors
  • Round watercolor brushes 
  • 2 jars of water 
  • A rag 
  • A palette for mixing 
  • Watercolor paper or sketchbook
  • Wings reference library

Class Details:

Course Level: Beginner
Run Time: 30 Minutes


Class Pass includes:

  • Live Class Access
  • Lifetime Access To Class Replay

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