In these watercolour painting tutorials for beginners, you will learn to master the essential basics of watercolour painting.
This course has three video lessons which will teach you about the best brushes, paint and paper types for you and your level and will enable you to understand colour and water.
Watercolour painting is one of the most rewarding and approachable forms of art! When handled correctly, this medium can be versatile and flexible and is certainly worth pursuing. Also known as aquarelle, the art of watercolour dates back thousands of years.
Your Art tutor
Mark Holden is a professional artist who has exhibited his works in galleries across Scotland. Mark works with oils, acrylics and watercolours, with a wide-ranging focus on landscapes, classic cars and skiing. Mark Holden will take you step by step through the medium of Watercolour and how to embrace the creativity of this type of painting.
This free painting course is suitable for complete beginners through to Art enthusiasts.
Mark’s message to you:
“By the end of this course you will be able to finish your first Watercolour Painting.”
You will learn:
- What equipment is required to start painting in Watercolour.
- You will learn and understand the principles of colour mixing and colour wash.
- You will gain insight into your own creative potential.
Tutorials:
Video 1. Getting started with watercolours
In this tutorial, Mark Holden, Professional Artist and Tutor will show you the basics of Watercolour Painting and how to get started and the best brushes, paints and paper to use as a beginner.
Watch the video tutorial below:
Video 2. Intro to watercolour painting – colours and mixing
Our tutor Mark will show you how to get your basic range of colours using three mixing of the primary colours: yellow, red and blue.
Video 3. Intro to watercolour – painting a boat in watercolour
In this 20-minute tutorial, Mark Holden, Professional Artist and Tutor will show you how paint a boat and beach scene using the tools and techniques from the first two lessons. Your first watercolour masterpiece!
Testimonials:
“Mark is a really inspiring and enthusiastic teacher.”
Ann
“Mark the tutor was great – encouraging and funny.”
Christine
We hope you enjoy these tutorials.
Mark and the Flavours team
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