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Unleash The Artist In You: Paint Expressive Autumn Leaves in Watercolor

Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.

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About Unleash The Artist In You: Paint Expressive Autumn Leaves in Watercolor

About The Class

Materials and Colors

Watercolor Exercises

Project 1- Maple Leaf and Bokeh

Painting The Bokeh

Painting The Maple Leaf

Project 2: Oak Leaves on Water

Painting The Oak Leaves

Painting The Water

Painting The Reflection

Enhancing The Painting

Key Learnings And Class Project

What You Will Learn?

  • Welcome to my class- Unleash The Artist In You: Paint Expressive Autumn Leaves in Watercolor.
  • In this class, we are going to get rid of the fear of painting and bring out the artist in you! Through a clear and simplified approach in watercolor painting, you will be able to create 2 stunning autumn paintings in a loose and expressive style. .
  • To get started, I will show you the materials I use, the appropriate paper to choose, how to select the right colors and build color harmony using a limited palette. Then I will teach you essential watercolor techniques such as wet on wet, dry on wet, layering and softening of edges and use of masking fluid so you can achieve a harmonious balance between loose and tight strokes..
  • For our first class project, I will show you how to paint a maple leaf against a stunning bokeh background. Learn how to make light glow and how to depict the burred or out of focus effect using expressive strokes and play of colors. .
  • Next, I will show you how to paint oak leaves floating on water using different watercolor techniques. Learn how to portray reflections and add texture by mastering watercolor consistency. Through the course, I will give you tips to take your artwork to a higher level..
  • By the end of the class, you will have a better understanding of the behavior of watercolor and ready to take your artworks to a higher level. .
  • I'm excited to see you create your own masterpieces. Lets get started!.