watercolor techniques for beginners

Painting with watercolor can be a challenge, but it’s also so beautiful! The way the colors blend is something that other mediums can’t compete with and it’s transparency creates a magical glow.

That’s why I love to teach watercolor. I teach my students how to control the medium and how to respond to the paint. Watercolor painting is a conversation and that language can be learned with time and practice.

Have you always wanted to learn how to paint watercolors?

Are you frustrated with watercolor paintings that feel dull?

Do you want to learn to express your unique vision in your paintings?

This class is for brand new painters, watercolor painters who are unhappy with their paintings, and even more advanced watercolor painters who want a refresher or a different perspective.

I can’t wait to see the paintings that you create!

What you’ll get

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    Over 3 hours of video lessons including watercolor supplies and step-by-step painting exercises.

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    Learn 20 watercolor techniques broken down into categories like water control, texture, and color mixing.

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    A step-by-step still life demonstration, putting 13 techniques into practice.

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    Bonus videos including a word about copyright, a bit about color, and how to know when a painting is finished.

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    Bonus downloads including color mixes, color definitions, and an example of my own color chart.

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    My #1 secret to creating successful paintings.

What’s inside

Module 1

Save money by understanding what supplies are needed and which are just nice to have. Discover how the quality of your supplies can drastically affect your end result.

Module 2

Learn 20 watercolor techniques broken down into categories like how to control water, how to create texture, how to save whites, how to troubleshoot, and how to mix color.

Module 3

Put 13 of those techniques into practice as we go through a step-by-step still life painting together. Practice controlling water, mixing color, saving whites, and creating texture.

Bonuses Videos

  • My #1 Tip to Make a Successful Painting

  • A Bit About Color

  • How to Know if a Painting is Finished

  • A Word About Copyright

Downloads

  • The Best Watercolor Supplies for Your Paintings PDF

  • Student vs. Professional Grade Paint Examples

  • Techniques to Create Watercolor Paintings You Love PDF

  • Watercolor Tips and Tricks

  • Color Mixes and Definitions PDF

  • …and more…

Submit your email to get a PDF of watercolor supplies for this course. To save you time, you’ll also get a shopping list with hyperlinks to supplies at Dick Blick!

Watercolor Techniques for Beginners
$35.00
One time
✓ Over 3 hours of video lessons
✓ Step-by-step painting exercises
✓ Bonus videos and downloads
✓ Unlimited lifetime access

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • A full supply list is available as a download in Module 1 of the course. I've also included a shopping list with links to supplies at Dick Blick to save you time.

    If you'd like the list before registering, you can submit the form above to receive links to the PDFs.

  • You have lifetime access to the course, it does not expire. You can go at your own pace and finish it as quickly or as slowly as you like.

  • You do not need to know how to draw. Our still life is made up of very simple shapes.

  • That's great if you've never painted before! We have a lot of discussions of the basic and practice different techniques. Everything is broken down and explained. Welcome to your painting journey. :)

  • Feel free to email me at lisa@lisariannson.com. I'd love to chat and help you along the way!

  • This course is for brand new painters, watercolor painters who are unhappy with their paintings, and even more advanced watercolor painters who want a refresher or a different perspective.