What will you learn in Beginners Watercolor Techniques with Geoff Hutchins Course
Understand the fundamentals of watercolor materials: paints, brushes, and paper
Master key techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing, and dry brush
Control color mixing, value gradations, and edge softness
Develop composition skills with washes, textures, and layering
Apply techniques to landscapes, florals, and simple still-life studies
Program Overview
Module 1: Introduction & Materials
⏳ 30 minutes
Topics: Choosing paint brands, paper weights, brush types, palette setup
Hands-on: Prepare a basic color wheel and test primary pigments
Module 2: Basic Washes & Gradients
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Flat, graded, and variegated washes; water control
Hands-on: Paint smooth sky and gradient backgrounds
Module 3: Wet-on-Wet & Bloom Effects
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Timing, pigment flow, creating soft edges and “flowers”
Hands-on: Execute a wet-on-wet floral petal and abstract bloom study
Module 4: Wet-on-Dry & Detail Work
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Crisp edges, layering, glazing for depth
Hands-on: Add detailed stems, leaves, and small branches over dried washes
Module 5: Texture & Masking Techniques
⏳ 45 minutes
Topics: Salt effects, lifting, spattering, masking fluid basics
Hands-on: Create textured bark or stone effects using salt and lift
Module 6: Composition & Final Study
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Thumbnail sketches, focal points, color harmony
Hands-on: Complete a small landscape or floral study incorporating learned techniques
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Job Outlook
Watercolor skills enhance freelance illustration, greeting-card design, and art-therapy facilitation
Roles include Freelance Illustrator, Art Instructor, and Surface-Pattern Designer
Growing demand in handmade stationery, home decor prints, and online art workshops
Perfect for hobbyists aiming to monetize art or teach community classes
Specification: Beginners Watercolor Techniques with Geoff Hutchins
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