Watercolor in the Woodland: A Beginner's Guide to Painting the Natural World Skillshare Staff Pick - Skillshare Course

Slow down and take your appreciation of nature one step further with this step-by-step watercolor painting course! In this beginner class, you'll get the tools you need to turn the inspiration you find outside into vibrant watercolor paintings. Join natural history illustrator Rosalie Haizlett for a painting lesson in a small secluded cabin on her family's farm in the Appalachian Mountains, where she spent her childhood. In this course, you'll learn how to: Find the right materials (hint: you may already have them!) Take a good outdoor reference photo Create an accurate pencil sketch Use watercolor layering techniques to bring your sketch to life Add realistic textures Paint a mushroom and fern! So make yourself a cup of tea, gather some basic watercolor supplies, and get ready to learn new skills in a fun and relaxing environment! You can paint from your own reference photo or use the two photos that Rosalie will be working with (which can be downloaded in the "resources" tab). Rosalie's other classes on Skillshare include: Watercolor Your World: A Meditative Approach to Painting Landscapes Painting Nature with Watercolor and Gouache: Creating Mixed Media Art Urban Nature Journal: 7 Days of Art Prompts