The Mechanics of Watercolor Painting / LEARN THE BASICS
A comprehensive approach to the fundamentals of watercolor painting by NWS Signature Artist
4.88 (1214 reviews)
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4 hours
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Jan 2025
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What you will learn
How to grip and manipulate your paint brush
How to mix varying dilutions of paint
Methods for diluting your paint
How brush pressure and brush angle influence brush strokes
Best practices for setting up a painting workspace
How brushes differ by painting medium and bristle fiber
Charting methods to help you get to know your paints
What tinting strength is and how it influences color mixing
How to mix both single and multiple color mixes
How to identify and match colors using a color wheel
Strategies for mixing successful neutral tones
Methods for communicating white in a painting
Techniques for apply watercolor paint to a painting surface
How to gauge absorption and timing when you paint
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Our Verdict
Watercolor beginners seeking a structured dive into the medium's fundamentals will appreciate this course's deliberate pacing and systematic coverage. Color theory stands out as a highlight, but some students might crave more condensed content or painting examples. Regardless, The Mechanics of Watercolor Painting acts as a solid foundation for future artistic endeavors.
What We Liked
- The course excels in providing a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals, helping beginners quickly advance to intermediate level skills.
- Instructor's detailed explanations and demonstrations offer foundational knowledge and a generic approach applicable to various painting styles.
- Valuable color theory insights including color matching and charting techniques enrich learners' overall painting experience.
- Professional, well-organized presentation format accompanied by downloadable PDF instructions for practical exercises.
Potential Drawbacks
- Some users find the course repetitive at times; a more concise approach might serve some learners better.
- The course focuses on foundational knowledge rather than producing finished paintings, leaving some learners craving more painting examples.
- A portion of subscribers may have wished for additional wet-on-dry technique explanations to help tackle larger surfaces.
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20/12/2018
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