Ready for the next challenge?
How to create artworks with depth, interest and detail with Natalie Martin
Time to level up? Let’s layer up! Unlock the secrets of layering your watercolours to create your own luminous artworks. This course is the perfect next step if you’re done dabbling with beginner basics.
Ready for the next challenge?
How to create artworks with depth, interest and detail with Natalie Martin
Time to level up? Let’s layer up! Unlock the secrets of layering your watercolours to create your own luminous artworks. This course is the perfect next step if you’re done dabbling with beginner basics.
Creating luminous watercolour artworks full of depth, interest and detail is within your reach. In fact, it’s what this course is all about and I can’t wait to share! Join me, Aussie artist Natalie Martin, on an eye opening adventure into layering with watercolour.
Learning how to layer this beautiful medium will take your artworks to a whole new level (pun intended!) We dig into basic and more advanced layering techniques and weave in some different effects along the way - hello negative space! We also take a look at equipment care (important!) and how to fix those little boo boos. The perfect next step if you feel like you’ve clocked the basics and looking for the next challenge.
Discover how layering creates depth, dimension, and that beautiful, glowing watercolour look.
Learn how to work with watercolour’s slow-drying magic to build rich, luminous layers with some tips for people like me who are a little patience-challenged.
No more accidental overworking or wishy-washy washes—I teach you how to think in layers.
Layering is the secret to soft gradients, rich colours, and that effortlessly light-filled look.
No need to pack up your gear or stick to a schedule—paint in your pajamas, with a cuppa, whenever you feel inspired!
Learn when to let layers dry, how to stack colours beautifully, and finally avoid turning your masterpiece into a murky mess.
There’s something magical about watching transparent layers build up into a stunning final piece.
Once you master layering, every artwork will have more richness, contrast, and life. I encourage you to embrace and develop your style along the journey.
9 videos shot in High Definition with an overall run time of 2 hours and 40 minutes.
This course is self-paced and you receive instant access once checkout is completed. The beauty of this style online course is you can binge it all at once or take it in in bite size pieces. Whatever works best for you.
You are welcome to watch and rewatch the course as many times as you like.
• An overview of watercolour layering techniques plus an understanding of translucency, colour, tone and my personal fave, negative space
• Tips to fix errors and how to look after your equipment
• Best practice when working with photos
• A series of botanical watercolour paintings to brag about
• Comprehensive 60 page Course E-Book loaded with extra tips and extension projects.
• Materials List
• A set of photos for painting inspiration
• Close ups of my own work sheets
If your colours feel a bit dull or lifeless, layering is the secret you’ve been missing!
Want crisp edges, delicate textures, and beautifully controlled depth? Layers, my friend. Layers.
Love the idea of painting in your PJs with a cup of tea? This course is 100% couch-friendly.
Learn how to layer colours without creating an accidental swamp.
If you love slow, mindful painting sessions (or want to enjoy them more), layering is the perfect practice.
Want to paint delicate petals, soft shadows, and vibrant blooms in a contemporary way? Layering will make your florals pop!
Whether you’re new to watercolour or looking to refine your skills, mastering layering will transform your work.
The second video in Lessons in Layering with Watercolour is dedicated to materials. It is super important to me you understand the supplies we are working with and why we choose them! If you are itching to get started, below is a list of suggested supplies. Some of you may have dabbled in a little bit of watercolour before - work with what you've got, you can always to your kit! (Any excuse to go to the art store, yeah?) If you're starting from scratch, my Beginners Watercolour Painting Kit will do an excellent job!
The perfect beginners starter pack. The Lessons in Layering with Watercolour Online Course + Beginners Painting Kit bundle saves you $19 and has everything you need to get started.
The Beginners Painting Kit includes a 24 colour set of Micador Brilliant Watercolours, set of 3 brushes, a pad of A4 watercolour paper, pencil and eraser. Just add water!
Already have some of your own supplies? Perfect! I'm happy for you to start with what you've got. Here's a list of your essentials.
• Watercolour paints
• Round brushes - size 10 or 12 and 4 or 6
• Watercolour paper
• Pencil and eraser
• Two water jars
• Palette (an old plate will do)
• Paper towel or a rag
• Surface to work on
• Computer, tablet or phone
Natalie, you are a very generous teacher. I enjoyed your natural style of engaging with us (including you saying the occasional "oops"
Joy
Inspiring and informational class that develops building block skills to use them in more complex paintings. I really appreciated the use of Australian flowers, just what I was looking for! And I love the colours Natalie uses which made the class so enjoyable to watch and follow along.
Louise
I truly enjoyed this tutorial. Very well explained and so easy to understand. She has made great and simple examples everyone can follow. I highly recommend this class. It’s not just about creating, but creating something you can call your own.
Nanette
Natalie has a rare ability to explain and demonstrate techniques in a way that actually liberates creativity and freedom of expression. She is generous in explaining her own techniques and the passion and enthusiasm expressed in her teaching is infectious. Highly recommended - particularly if you need to loosen up and get out of your head!!
Carol
Very engaging, helpful, inspiring and well produced. The individual courses of this series nicely complement each other.
Virginia
Natalie has generously shared her expertise and experience - I do feel like her course can level up any watercolour enthusiast! Also she encourages her students to have courage and find and use their own creative licence - a great message to remember always!! Thanks Natalie, much appreciated.
Michelle
I'm blown away by Natalie's class once again. This is her best so far. The final project artwork she creates on camera has taught me so much. It really demystified complex looking watercolour paintings for me. I want to thank her for teaching this course.
Rashi
This teacher gives a clear way of explaining how to put down meaningful impressions of your subject. Have watched each of her videos several times and gleaned something new each time.
Ralph
Fantastic class for anyone who wants to develop the skills they need to make their own artwork. The exercises are awesome. The final project is a serious challenge!
Diane
Check out the trailer and see what Lessons in Layering with Watercolour is all about.
Choose your preferred enrolment below, whether you want the online course alone or to bundle it with a Beginners Painting Kit. Enrolment is instant once you have completed the checkout process (woohoo!) My online school is through a website called Teachable and this is how you will view your online course. A link will then be sent to your email to complete your Teachable account and gain access to your course. PLEASE NOTE: Your Teachable account will be automatically created with the email used at the checkout. Checking out with PayPal, Apple Pay or Shop Pay may override your supplied email address, please double check to make sure it is correct.
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The perfect starter pack. The Lessons in Layering with Watercolour Online Course + Beginners Painting Kit bundle saves you $19 and has everything you need to get started.
If you choose to Gift The Online Course Bundle (great choice btw!) everything is arrives in the box including a code for the recipient to redeem their course.
*The course is also available on Skillshare (a subscription based platform). There you will find the whole Lessons in Layering with Watercolour course, as well as many other courses across other disciplines! You can subscribe to Skillshare and pay an annual subscription to access the entire library of Skillshare online courses. You will only have access to the course while you have a Skillshare subscription.
I would be delighted for you to gift this course. Due to the way the enrolment process works, please ensure you click on the 'Gift the Bundle' button. This will ensure the recipient receives everything they need in their Painting Kit including enrolment details.
If you'd like to gift just the online course, we recommend you purchase a Natalie Martin E-Gift Card that the recipient can then redeem for the course. Select the $79 E-Gift card and add a personalised message before you send!
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