How to create artworks with depth, interest and detail with Natalie Martin
Hi, I’m Natalie Martin, an Australian watercolour artist, based on Wadawarrung country (Surf Coast, Victoria).
The fluidity and subtlety of watercolour is only enhanced through working with layers, you can create a beautiful luminosity. This is quite unique to watercolour and one of the main reasons I love this medium so much.
This new intermediate course is my third online course, following on from Welcome to Watercolour and the Magic of Colour Mixing. In it, we’ll dig into basic and more advanced layering techniques, you’ll spend time experimenting with ways to layer pigment, and learn
how to create different effects (as long as you can muster the patience to let things dry properly as you go!) You’ll gain greater insight into my practice, as we explore how to create artworks with greater complexity, detail and interest. We also take time to delve into common errors and equipment care.
This course is the perfect next step once you’ve mastered the basics. Layering work brings watercolour to its greatest potential, and I can’t wait to see how you continue to develop your practice and build confidence in painting with this magical medium.
What to expect:
9 videos shot in High Definition with an overall run time of 2 hours and 40 minutes. The beauty of a self paced online course is that you work through this course to pause and practice before proceeding onto the next stages.
Outcomes:
• A comprehensive overview of watercolour layering techniques
• An understanding of translucency, colour, tone as well as other techniques such as negative space
• Tips to fix errors and how to look after your equipment
• How to work from photos
• A series of botanical watercolour paintings
Downloadable files included:
• Materials List
• 60 page Course E-Book
• A set of photos for painting inspiration
• Reference sheets of Natalie's course work
Lessons in Layering with
Included in your enrolment is a 60 page e-book (available on Teachable only). Chock full of hot tips, key takeaways and extension projects to further your watercolour fun. This is your companion guide for the course, something to reference when you are practicing and playing at home.
Watercolour E-Book
What you'll need:
I go into greater detail on materials required in the second video of the course. I have tried to keep the supplies required to a minimum so it's more about the painting than the supplies!
• Watercolour paints
• Round brushes - size 10 and 4
• Watercolour paper
• Pencil, eraser and ruler
• A water jar
• Palette (an old plate will do)
• Paper towel
• Painter's masking tape
• Surface to work on
• Computer, tablet or phone
I have put together a painting kit of basic materials you'll need available below.
Lessons in Layering with Watercolour is available on Teachable as a one off purchase cost. You receive lifetime access to the course videos and can work through the course at your own pace. Your Teachable purchase also includes the Course E-Book, your ride-or-die side kick for the duration of the videos. You can purchase the course alone, or bundle it with the materials you need to get started.
We 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 if you wish to send the bundle as a gift. This will ensure the recipient receives a hard copy of everything they need to enrol in one box.
If gifting the course alone (not the bundle), we recommend you purchase an E-Gift Card that your gift recipient can then redeem for the course. We have $79 and $149 E-Gift Cards available as well as an ability to add a personalised message to your E-Gift card.
In line with Teachable's terms of use, students are entitled to a full refund within 30 days of their initial payment for course purchases if it does not meet expectations. This includes all courses purchased through nataliemartin.com.au. It does not include Skillshare memberships.
*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 a monthly subscription to access the entire library of Skillshare online courses. You will only have access to the course while you have a Skillshare subscription, and your subscription does not include the Course E-Book.
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