An Introduction to Watercolour

Come join me and watercolour enthusiasts from around the world on Friday November 6th for an Introduction to Watercolour Workshop. Whether you're thinking of starting, are still a beginner, or are looking to solidify the basics - the Workshop will benefit you.

We'll cover:

- What types of paper, brushes, paints may suit the style you're looking to develop.

- How to set up, sketch and plan to paint your picture - we'll cover perspective and composition.

- Basic fundamental techniques of key brushstrokes.

- LIVE Q & A sessions between every section.

Cost: FREE

Duration: 90 Minutes

Platform: Zoom 

45mins - Equipment and Set up Q & A

45mins - Painting Demonstration

If you'd like to join in, here are some items I'd recommend:

Paper -

36x28cm, I recommend a cotton based paper, 300gsm - personally I prefer Saunders Waterford, Arches, Fabriano or even Bockingford. I use masking tape to keep it still on a board, which also leave a clean, crisp border once removed.

Brushes -

Medium/Large Mop Brush - perfect for big areas such as sky and foregrond. Squirell hair is best as it holds the most water.

Medium Synthetic Brush - something with a fine point for medium sized areas and smaller details

Rigger Brush - a longer thin brush, perfect for branches, railings and long thin lines

Paint -

Chinese White

Ivory Black

Neutral Tint

Grey of Grey (opaque)

Cobalt Blue

Cadmium Yellow

Cadmium Red

Burnt Sienna

Raw Umber

Vandyke Brown

Sap Green

Horizon Blue (opaque)

I personally use Holbein Watercolour Paints, but we'll discuss pros and cons of other brands.

Other Equipment -

Water Pot - I usually use two, one to wash pigment out of a brush, a 2nd to load up with clean water

Atomiser - a fine mist water spray

Tissue - helps to dry a brush if needed, mop up drips

Hairdryer - to speed up the drying process

Pencil - for preliminary sketch

Palette - with several large wells to ensure enough space for mixing