LEVEL 1 ONLINE WORKSHOP

Feathered Friend

watercolour painting from a reference photograph £5

£5

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About This Workshop

A fun workshop focusing on watercolour techniques such as wet on wet and lifting. Lifting can be a great way to add subtlety, tonal variation and a three-dimensional quality to your work. You will also learn how to transfer a drawing traced from a reference photo onto your watercolour paper, ready for painting. This technique will free you up to enjoy the painting process without the fear of the drawing stage getting in the way. Understanding the lifting technique will also help you to be less worried about unwanted paint sploshes and more confident about correcting mistakes.

We will also discuss how watercolour paint colours can change as they dry and the value of using a limited colour palette. You will also learn some tips on painting that all-important eye. Eyes that feel alive can make all the difference to your work.

FAQs

Caroline will demonstrate the traditional watercolour techniques of lifting and ‘wet on wet’ in the instructional video.
You will learn how these useful techniques can be used to control watercolours, make interesting textures and correct mistakes.
You will not only create a finished artwork, but also learn lots of fun techniques along the way.
Caroline has included helpful handouts with an equipment list, and drawing ready for you to get started with your painting.
You will also learn the useful technique of transferring a sketch taken from a reference photograph, onto your watercolour paper./
Your tutor will be Caroline Tatham, a qualified lecturer who has a lifetime of experience teaching creativity.
Not at all. We specialise in supporting and encouraging those with no previous experience. You just need a ‘can do’ attitude!
There is a full equipment list on our web page and also in the handouts.
Feel free to use your own colour combinations if you prefer, it’s all about play and exploration.
Quality paints are expensive but also have more pigmentation. This will enhance the techniques in this workshop making them more evident.
Quality paper will also produce a better result. 100% cotton paper will give the best results.
It is, of course, fine to start with cheaper materials and invest in more expensive ones as your experience and interest in this wonderful medium grows.
Just be kind to yourself if some of your results are a little more subtle with cheaper materials.
Do not worry! We are all creative and Caroline specialises in connecting people to their inner creative voice.
You just need to be willing to give it a go. Absolute beginners are most welcome.
You will gain a greater understanding of the ‘wet on wet’ and lifting techniques of watercolour painting.
You will also learn how to transfer an image onto your watercolour paper, ready for painting.
You will have a beautiful bird portrait artwork to add to your portfolio.
Yes! You are very welcome to join our free online community ‘Creative Space’ where we offer encouragement and feedback to posting members.
In this free group, there is a bank of free art resources, such as past weekly botanical art prompt sheets, designed to inspire your artwork (#CreativeSpaceNatureSpark). As well as reference photos, reference images, sketches and equipment lists.
There is also the chance to win prizes in the group challenges.
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This workshop is suitable for all levels of art experience, but is particularly aimed at beginners.
Whether you are new to watercolour painting or are more experienced and just want to hone your skills, this workshop will get you going!.
This is an instant access workshop.
The workshop cost is £10.
You can complete this workshop at your own pace. The workshop video and handouts are available for you to download for up to three weeks from the date of purchase. Once downloaded, you will have the workshop forever!