Village Huts In Watercolour: Laos

Learn how to paint a loose village hut scene in watercolors. Learn essential techniques and processes to paint any scene

What you’ll learn

How to paint simple paintings of a village hut scene in watercolour
How to sketch and plan your landscape painting in pencil before you start painting
How and when to use wet-in-wet watercolour techniques to paint skies, buildings, trees, shadows and earth
How to paint basic trees and rocks with minimal effort and brushstrokes
How to add people into your landscape in a natural and simple way
How to paint water using a variety of essential techniques
How to layer effectively to add extra details
How to combine layers to create depth naturally
How to paint simple shadows and identify or choose a light source in your painting
Requirements

No prior experience in watercolour painting required.

Description
Welcome! In this course, we’ll be painting a village hut scene in watercolour. Natural landscapes are simple and beautiful, providing the perfect subject for a beginner watercolor artist. Adding a man-made object such as a house or hut can create an interesting contrast and help to tell a story. Learning how to capture a landscape in a quick, fun, and loose manner is an essential skill that every artist should learn to master. Watercolour is the perfect medium that allows you to produce spontaneous and expressive paintings on the go.Planning is crucial. I’ll show you how to simplify shapes and sketch in large shapes such as foliage, trees, grass, and land. Getting those large components in accurately beforehand is essential for your painting to make sense.In this course you’ll learn:How to paint simple paintings of a village hut scene in watercolourHow to sketch and plan your landscape painting in pencil before you start paintingHow and when to use wet-in-wet watercolour techniques to paint skies, buildings, trees, shadows and earthHow to paint basic trees and rocks with minimal effort and brushstrokesHow to add people into your landscape in a natural and simple wayHow to paint water using a variety of essential techniquesHow to layer effectively to add extra detailsHow to combine layers to create depth naturallyHow to paint simple shadows and identify or choose a light source in your paintingSo join me in this course! You’ll see just how easy it is to create this amazing scene in no time at all.Course Materials and scans are found under the ‘Materials’ lecture.Assignment:Your course project is to draw and paint your own village hut landscape in watercolour! This can be a scene featured in this course or based on one of your own photographs or scenes you have observed outside. You can also refer to the scanned drawing/painting templates attached below which will allow you to trace the drawing if you choose to do so. I recommend drawing each scene freehand. Drawing is an important step in improving your painting skills. This provides you with an opportunity to compose and plan your painting. Once you’ve finished the drawing, use the watercolor steps and processes included in the course demonstrations to complete your painting. Materials:Use any watercolour paints, pencil watercolour paper, and brushes you have available. I recommend:0.5mm mechanical pencilArtist-grade watercolour paints – blue, yellow, and red100% cotton watercolour paper or sketchbookWatercolour Brushes – mop brush and a variety of round brushes for detailing.Getting Started:Review the course demonstration videos first. You can also download the tracing templates to transfer over your drawing if you wish. Looking to sketch and paint another scene? Research some free reference photo websites, pick one of your own reference photos, or simply find an outdoor location where you can sit and paint. Using the steps and processes included in this course, create your own unique urban sketch. Sharing Your Work:Share your final painting and progress shots with the course by uploading them to the Q&A or discussion section. If you have any questions or need more tips, please let me know. I’m happy to help.
Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Materials

Section 2: Demonstration

Lecture 3 Drawing

Lecture 4 Light

Lecture 5 Shadow

Lecture 6 Finishing Touches

Lecture 7 Project

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