Intro to Watercolor Illustration
Meera Lee Patel
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1:40
- In-depth Instruction; over 68 mins
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Introduction & Supplies
1:40
Meet Meera and go over the supplies you'll need.
Creativity Is Calming
2:00
Learn how meditation stirs creativity and why regular practice is important.
Color Theory
13:26
Meera walks you through creating a color wheel and explains primary, secondary and tertiary colors.
Discovering Brushes
3:33
Experiment with the pointed and wide parts of your brushes by creating lines.
Blending & How to Use Water
6:49
Learn how to blend and lighten colors by various techniques with water.
Sketching the Painting
9:09
Meera will teach you how to sketch an animal and prepare your design for watercolor.
Painting the Animal
9:20
Learn watercolor basics. Start by applying light colors to section off areas of your design. Then, start gradually adding darker colors.
Painting a Floral Frame
5:52
In this lesson, Meera will walk you through painting a floral frame.
Hand Lettering
4:31
Learn how to sketch and paint words and add quotes to your watercolor illustration.
Adding Details & Final Words
11:10
Learn how to add background colors behind your design as well as details using a tiny brush or pen. Finally, Meera will give you her insider tips and inspiration to continue illustrating with watercolor.
Description
In this class from our partners at Brit & Co., find creativity and relaxation through a meditative style of watercolor painting.
Meera Lee Patel
Meera Lee Patel is a self-taught watercolorist whose illustrations are inspired by the magical mysteries of nature and the quiet stories of everyday life. She believes in the healing and meditative aspects of painting, and encourages other to find balance through creativity.
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