Watercolor Painting 101

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Lessons
19

Exams &
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10

Hours
average time
1.0

CEUs
721

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Course Description

In this course you will learn the basics of one of the most enduring art forms in our culture: watercolor painting. It is the easiest way of expressing yourself through art and has a long history of teaching great painters their first lessons in subjects ranging from proper technique to design principals. Most books and courses out there demand a large amount of self-study and miss the point of learning to paint--to have fun! Included in the course are tips from professional painters, examples of some of the great watercolor work ever created, and instructions that can take you from never having picked up a brush to completing your first full painting in no time. It is also sure to make sure you learn the right things at the right time, and that you have time to let the knowledge soak in before rushing off to the next concept.

We'll make sure you aren't intimidated by the long aisles of the art supply store stacked with thousands of different types of paint, brushes, and other tools. You'll be able to talk the talk as well as walk the walk as we share the meaning behind things like the "belly-width" of your brush or the "value" of your paint. You'll be able to share your gift with others in no time, and become a part of an international community of artists going back hundreds of years. Whether you are just looking for something new to do in your spare time or perhaps starting a new career, this course is developed for you.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: An Introduction to Watercolor

Introduction to watercolor painting and a brief history. 110 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Review 2 Articles: 50 Beautiful Watercolor Paintings; Famous Water Color Painting Artists
Complete Assignment: Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment

Lesson 2: Getting Started

The tools needed for painting, and some of the options available. 100 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review 2 Articles: Watercolor Painting Art Tools; Understanding Watercolor paints
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment

Lesson 3: Choosing Your Equipment

This lesson will focus on the three basic elements?your brush, your paint, and your paper. 100 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review 2 Articles: How to Put Together Equipment for Watercolour Painting; Beginner's Guide: Watercolor Painting Supplies
Review Video: Watercolor Brushes - How To Choose The Best Brushes For Your Artwork
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment

Lesson 4: Working with Color

Concepts of color and mixing paints. 100 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review Article: 10 Watercolor Painting Tips for Beginners
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment

Lesson 5: Watercolor Techniques

The basic techniques used in watercolor painting. 300 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review Article: WATERCOLOR and #8211; TECHNIQUE
Complete: Lesson 5-1 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 5-2 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 5-3 Assignment

Lesson 6: Practicing the Principals of Design

The seven design principals and elements. 300 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review Article: Elements of Designs in Watercolor Paintings:
Complete: Lesson 6-1 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 6-2 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 6-3 Assignment

Lesson 7: Basic Painting

The first thing almost all watercolor painters will tell you is that watercolor painting is anything but an exact science. 200 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7-1 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 7-2 Assignment

Lesson 8: Steps to Creating Your Painting

Recreating the photograph contained in watercolor form. 100 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Review 2 Articles: How to Approach Watercolor Painting As a Beginner; 10 Techniques for Painting More Loosely
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment

Lesson 9: More Simple Projects

Different forms of projects. 100 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Review 2 Articles: FINISHING, VARNISHING AND PRESERVING YOUR PAINTINGS; Watercolor Painting and Ideas
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment

Lesson 10: Five Quick Ways to Improve your Art

Alternative ways of improving your work. 100 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Review Article: Improve Your Watercolor Knowledge, Skills and Confidence
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment

Lesson 11: Composition

The importance of composition. 300 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Take Poll: What do you think about this course?
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete Assignment: Final Thoughts
Complete Assignment: Critique Other Artists
Complete: The Final Assignment

1810

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe what water color painting is.
Identify the equipment you need to do water color painting.
Demonstrate working with color.
Demonstrate watercolor techniques.
Demonstrate practicing the principals of design and basic painting.
Demonstrate steps to creating your painting, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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