Magnolia Workshops: Basics Of Painting: Watercolor
Learn the basics of creating watercolor artwork with painter and textile designer Helen Dealtry.
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Basics of Painting: Watercolor
Enter the fascinating world of watercolor with artist Helen Dealtry. From how to get started to completing a piece, paint along as Helen walks you through everything you need to know about painting with watercolor.
Watercolor Mediums
From pans and tubes to inks and gouache, learn the various types of watercolor mediums and how each interacts uniquely with water and paper.
Types of Paper
Experiment with different types of watercolor paper and learn the benefits of each as Helen helps guide you to the options you like best.
Practicing Brush Strokes
With so many brushes to choose from, Helen simplifies the process of choosing the right brush for your project as you learn how each style of brush translates onto paper.
Finding Inspiration
Get inspired for your watercolor project by finding inspiration and creating a mood board to help guide your piece along. Whether it's collecting textiles, jewelry, or florals, inspiration can be found anywhere in the world around us.
Understanding Composition
A well-composed painting begins with visualizing what you want to create. Learn how to arrange a unique composition by sketching or taking photographs of an arrangement and playing with different backgrounds and foregrounds.
Painting a Watercolor Peony
Master the art of painting peonies as Helen thoughtfully guides you through each step of the watercolor process.
Paint a Watercolor Landscape
Learn the art of painting a watercolor landscape as you follow along with Helen using one of her favorite techniques.
Tools and Types of Paint
Learn how to set up your own watercolor station as Helen breaks down the basic tools and materials you need to paint a piece with confidence.