This is a structured course broken down into 1-hour long classes, designed and taught by professional watercolour artist, Steve Mitchell (@mindofwatercolor).

Learn how to paint a full landscape scene in watercolour with artist Steve Mitchell as he guides you through painting landscape elements such as skies, and trees, and placing these into perspective. Steve will also focus on composing landscapes, and how to use various watercolour techniques to create captivating, and harmonious scenes.

This class is for intermediate to advanced artists who are comfortable using the medium and supplies.

CLASS CURRICULUM

Session 1: Skies

(Length: 1hr)

Learn the secrets to effectively painting the sky by learning about the different cloud types. Steve will go in-depth with the techniques for creating watercolour skies and how to integrate skies in the ground elements to come later.

Session 2: Trees

(Length: 1hr)

Learn how to paint organic trees in a landscape by understanding their structure and rendering them simply. Steve will also talk about how to differentiate trees that are up close and distant, suggesting depth and perspective to your landscape piece. 

Session 3: Landforms and Water

Learn how to paint some of the many elements that make up a landscape by studying hills, rocks, underbrush, and water. In this class, you will discover how these elements flow together into a cohesive whole, completing the final set of elements you need for the final landscape piece.

Session 4: Putting it Altogether

Learn how to seamlessly blend all the landscape elements to create a captivating and cohesive watercolour masterpiece. Steve will walk you through a step-by-step approach to painting a full landscape scene.

ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

• Watercolour (Suggested: Etchr Watercolour set)

• Watercolour brushes (Suggested: Etchr Brush set)

• Watercolour paints (Suggested: Etchr Watercolour set)

• Tissue

• Pencil and eraser

Hone your skills for turning ordinary landscape paintings into more confident, sophisticated and compelling imagery.