In this class, discover a new simple approach for creating abstract watercolor landscapes, by using a limited color palette of just a few colors and some watercolor magic! You’ll see that even such an unpredictable medium as watercolor can be manipulated in the directions you need.
You will learn:
the fastest and easiest way to prepare watercolors
create landscapes using only two colors
manipulate the watercolors around the canvas
find the balance between manipulating watercolors and letting them react
At the end of this class, you’ll be able to create gorgeous abstract watercolor landscapes using just a few colors. It's a perfect opportunity for you to learn a new exciting way to work with watercolors or to simply have fun creating landscape paintings.
Tools and materials to use in this class:
watercolor paper 200 gsm -- 4 pieces of 15x20 cm
4 watercolors: blue. green, yellow, red
a few reservoirs of water
one big (~ #35) and one small brush (~ #8)
flat surface
The project for this class is an abstract watercolor landscape. Using the various combinations of only a few colors and the unique technique of manipulating watercolors, create four abstract landscapes. Share your process, both practicing and drawing results. I’ll be happy to see your progress and answer any questions you might have!