WATERCOLOUR PAINTING BASICS |

YANNY PETTERS

WELCOME TO YOUR ONLINE TUTORIAL:
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING BASICS WITH YANNY PETTERS

Course FAQ

    • Core Colour Theory: How to mix a complete colour spectrum using only a limited palette of three primary colours: Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Red, and Ultramarine Blue.

    • Fundamental Watercolor Techniques:

      • Layering (Glazing): Building complex, luminous colors and deep tones by applying translucent glazes, allowing each layer to dry completely.

      • Wet-on-Wet Application: Creating soft, organic blends and dynamic color transitions by mixing pigments directly on damp paper.

    • Paint & Water Control: How to master the paint-to-water consistency to achieve a full range of values, from the palest tints to highly saturated colors.

    • Practical Application & Observation: A foundational method for creating nuanced, vibrant greens and earthy browns that are more lively than their tube-made equivalents.

    • How to create a personal colour chart for future reference, understanding how colours shift from wet to dry.

    • Paints:

      • Lemon Yellow

      • Cadmium Red

      • Ultramarine Blue

      Brushes:

      • A watercolour brush, such as a size 12 nylon brush.

      Painting Surface:

      • Watercolour paper.

      Palette & Mixing:

      • A palette or small dishes (like mixing bowls) for holding and mixing paint.

      • Two containers of water (one for cleaning, one for clean pigment).

      Clean-Up & Control:

      • Tissues or paper towels for blotting brushes and controlling moisture.

  • Suitable for all levels.

  • The course is composed of one video, a total of 42 mins. Enjoy the benefit of being able to watch and follow along at your leisure for the duration of your access.