Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • What are Watercolors
  • 2

    The Tools of the Trade

    • Brushes & Accessories

    • Paper

    • Paper Exercise
  • 3

    Properties of Paint

    • Transparency & Opacity

    • Granulating & Non-granulating Paints

    • How to Read Paints
  • 4

    The Color Wheel

    • How to Mix Paints
  • 5

    Value Scale

    • Understanding Values

    • Reading Your Values
  • 6

    Color Properties

    • Temperature Hue Contrast Intensity
  • 7

    Palette

    • Palette
  • 8

    Techniques and Paint Consistencies

    • Brush Wetness Levels

    • Paper Wetness Levels

    • Paint Consistencies
  • 9

    Wash Techniques

    • Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry, Glazing