Mastering Sky with Watercolor

This course will teach you everything you need to know about painting skies with watercolor. We’ll start with the basics and move on to more advanced techniques. By the end, you’ll be able to paint beautiful skies, from soft gradients to dramatic clouds, no matter your skill level. Let’s dive in and discover the art of painting skies together!

 

Total Length of the Session: 31mins

 

What will you learn in this session ?

 

Stage 1: Introduction

Welcome and Overview: Introduce the purpose of the tutorial and the main focus on painting skies and seas.

Materials Needed: List and briefly explain the materials required for the session.

 

Stage 2: Painting the Sky

• Selecting Colors: Discuss the colors to be used for the sky, emphasizing the importance of fresh color.
• Techniques: Explain techniques like wet-on-wet for smooth blending.
• Application: Demonstrate applying the cooler tone and keeping it consistent across the sky.

 

Stage 3: Painting the Sea

• Color Mixing: Show how to mix mint, emerald green, royal blue, and blue lake for the sea.
• Intensity and Contrast: Discuss increasing color intensity and applying medium value tones, gradually adding darker values.
• Depth and Fluidity: Highlight blending techniques to mimic natural water variations.

 

Stage 4: Adding Elements and Figures

• Midground Elements: Introduce additional elements like the ground and sea to complete the landscape.
• Figures: Add figures such as couples and a fisherman to create stories and add scale and activity.
• Details: Incorporate details like an open-door car to enhance realism.

 

Stage 5: Final Touches

• Birds in the Sky: Add birds to create movement and connect the ground to the sky.
• Connecting Elements: Ensure all elements harmonize to maintain a cohesive scene.

 

Who can join the session?

Anyone can join the session! Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or an experienced painter looking to refine your skills, our tutorials are designed to help everyone. All you need is a passion for painting and a desire to learn. Come join our community and start creating beautiful landscapes today!

 

What are the materials required for the session?

Colors (Use watercolors of any brand)

Paper : 100% cotton with 300 GSM

Brushes Required : (Synthetic or natural)-

Mop Brush – ( Medium and Large)

Round brush ( small, medium and Large)

Pointed round Brush – ( Small , medium and Large)

( use professional brushes of any brand )

 

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Miscellaneous Equipment : Vaporizer, masking tape, cutter, hair dryer, board clip, a sketch book ,Tissue Paper, Cotton cloth, Color pallate Etc.