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9 - Day Watercolor Floral Challenge : Improve Your Painting Skills

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Overview

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Join me in this 9-Day Watercolor Challenge To Improve Your Painting Skills! 

 In this class you will learn : 

  • How to paint nine different watercolor floral compositions
  • Watercolor techniques which you can apply in your future paintings
  • How to control the flow of paint when painting wet-on-wet
  • The importance of paint consistencies 
  • How to vary the consistency of your paint to achieve a specific outcome in your painting
  • To build a consistent painting habit
  • Important brushstrokes 
  • How to add depth and interest to your composition

You will need the following materials for this class : 

  • 100 % cotton, cold pressed, watercolor paper in 300 gsm
  • A basic set of watercolor paints
  • Small round brushes ie size 2 or 3 
  • Medium round brushes ie size 6 or 8
  • Mixing palette or a plate to mix your colors
  • A jar of clean water
  • Paper towels or an old rag to remove excess moisture and paint from your brush 

This is a step-by-step class and is suitable for all levels

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Materials Needed For This Class
  • Brushstrokes
  • Watercolor Techniques & Paint Consistencies
  • Wet-On-Wet Exercise
  • Day 1 : Purple Florals
  • Day 2 : Pink Florals
  • Day 3 : Yellow Florals
  • Day 4 : Daisies
  • Day 5 : A Composition of Side Flowers
  • Day 6 : Warm Earthy Florals
  • Day 7 : Pastel Florals
  • Day 8 : Blue Floral Wreath
  • Day 9 : Anemones
  • Bonus Lesson : Loose Abstract Florals
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Lisa Lam

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