Painting Instructions, Watercolor Tips and Techniques, Design and Color

WATERCOLOR PAINTING LESSONS

The painting instructions, lesson plans, watercolor techniques and notes on design and color listed below are based on the notes used in my art classes and workshops.

	why watercolor? what is it that makes watercolor such an addictive medium?	glazing and finishing how to protect your painting and keep it looking good for generations to come
	watercolor techniques description and examples of different watercolor techniques	materials information on paint, brushes, palettes, pastels etc
	painting on location tips to help you cope with painting under the gaze of others and at the mercy of the elements	tonal contrast add impact to your work by focusing attention on the centre of interest
	using compound colours a technique to aid colour harmony	painting clouds exercises and advice on making the sky a major part of the subject
	watercolor - getting started basic materials to introduce you to working in watercolor	planning watercolor washes a few minutes planning can make all the difference to a watercolour
	painting hats a simple exercise using just three colours	industrial stuff exercises aimed at forcing you to take a different approach to your subject
	paint a bird Two colour limited palette exercise. Great for beginners	foliage a step by step exercise taking the mystery out of painting trees and foliage
	shadows advice on painting convincing looking shadows	small figures an easy way to paint small figures in watercolor
	elements and principles of design a run down on the building blocks that go to make up a work of art	photography if you are painting from photographs here are a few tips to make them easier to work from
	colour theory understanding how colors work	trees trees need not be difficult to paint if you keep a few simple facts in mind
	watercolor tips for beginners tips and techniques to help you avoid the most common problems encountered with watercolor.	what to include when faced with a complex subject what do you put in and what do you leave out? These examples show how to decide.
	landscape features breaking landscape subjects down into simple elements to aid composition	direction The element of direction can have a powerful influence on the mood of a painting. Find out how to control it.
	texture Use physical and visual texture to give your work a more interesting surface	question and answer answers to all sorts of watercolor and mixed media questions.

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