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Introduction to Watercolor Painting for Beginners   

This course is for beginners only who do not have any experience painting in watercolors. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! The course will begin with understanding and painting the color wheel and how to mix and use colors effectively. You will also learn about watercolor paper and how to use brushes for different techniques. Each week you will paint a new watercolor painting, including seascapes, birds, flowers, and landscapes. In each class you will be guided step by step. By the last week you will be encouraged to paint an original watercolor of your choice. 

Supplies can be purchased on Amazon or at the local art store. Needed supplies are: Watercolor paper 9x12 Arches or Strathmore • Watercolor paint set. Tubes or pans. NO NEON! • Watercolor brushes, ROUND small #2 or #3, medium #6 or #7, large #11 or #12. FLAT 1” brush • Tracing or transfer paper • Pencil • 2 cups for water • Painter’s tape. NOT masking tape • Paper towels • Brown Cardboard or board 12x15. This can be from delivery box • Empty paper towel cardboard roll • Palette to mix colors. 10” round or square. 

The most important supplies are good quality paper, a few good brushes and a quality set of primary color watercolors.

 

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