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How to learn Watercolour Painting
Watercolour painting is a wonderful pastime, or even career opportunity, for skilled artists. It takes skill, precision, and much effort to master. Here are some tips to get started:
- Gather supplies
- Watercolour paper pad/Canvas
- Paint brushes; thick to thin
- Watercolour paints (I have Reeves)
- Palette mixing tray
- Inspiration (Pinterest pins, blogs, YouTube, shows, books, etc.)
2. Read about other artists:
Read about how other artists got to the position they’re in today. You might find a connection and learn from them. Understand how they learned, how to paint in watercolours, and try to master it yourself.
3. Learn through YouTube:
YouTube has a variety of artists showing how to paint in watercolours. Here are some channels I personally recommend:
https://www.youtube.com/@tinesday – Tinesday
https://www.youtube.com/@Makoccino – Makoccino
https://www.youtube.com/@DrawwithShiba – Draw with Shiba
https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorbyjavidtabatabae8236/featured – Watercolor by Javid Tabatabaei
4. Take a course:
There are many watercolour painting courses available. Here are some I recommend:
https://www.skillshare.com/en/search?query=Watercolour+Painting&searchMethod=autocomplete
https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?q=watercolour+painting&src=sac&kw=Watercolour+painting
https://jenniferbranch.com/PaintingWatercolor/Art-Tutorials/Art-Tutorials.html