5 Week Online Course: Watercolor Foundations & Water Control
Unlike my other class series which is more fast paced, this is a 5 week in-depth online course. Suitable for beginners and those who are serious about building and refining their technique.
We will start from the very beginning by introducing you to all the materials in the world of watercolor. We will then break down in detail, water control, brush control, and application of these techniques at a slower pace, all together over 5 weeks. You will complete multiple paintings in the process, as well as many small tasks and exercises that are specifically designed to help you focus on developing your technique with water control and brush control.
Next enrolment is in late Jan/Feb 2026.
***Join waitlist below to get in on the early bird pricing before the public release.
Week 1: Materials and Fundamentals
- In-depth overview of materials used in watercolor (Brushes, paints, papers, special tools, difference between types and brands)
- Recommendations on building your set of tools and palette.
- Introduction to foundational concepts in watercolor
- Exercises and practices for application of week 1 concepts.
Week 2: The Magical First Layer
- Understanding the charactistics of the 1st wash (the background wash)
- The wet on dry technique, wet on wet technique, dry on wet technique, dry on dry technique.
- Understanding the wetness of the wet surface
- Preparations to prevent paper buckling
- Common habits and issues that impact your painting
- How to identify signs of too much water vs too little water.
- Exercises and practices for application of week 2 concepts.
Week 3: Adding Structure, Blending Wet and Dry Techniques
- The progression of a painting that moves from wet to dry
- Demonstration examples of when to use wet and dry techniques, when to switch between them.
- Mindset: approach painting as a live feedback process
- Tips on correcting mistakes
- Tips on restarting painting after it has dried.
- Exercises and practices for application of week 3 concepts.
Week 4: Refining Skills and Hand Movement
- Holding the brush
- Isolated movement: fingers, wrists, elbows
- Painting steady straight lines
- The energy of your brush stroke
- Exercises and practices for application of week 4 concepts.
Week 5: Putting it all together
- Full night cityscape painting step by step demonstration
- Application of all concepts used in week 1-4
Next enrolment is in late Jan/Feb 2026.
Join waitlist below to get in on the early bird pricing before the public release.