Etchr Studio

Create Watercolours That Glow
with Light and Depth

Learn to layer, lift, and blend with confidence



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Watercolour Techniques for Light, Depth, and Transparency

Explore How Shiny Watercolours Can Stand Alone or Enhance Traditional Techniques

From Flat Washes to Luminous Sea Creatures

For curious beginners & confident painters alike

Discover how to blend vibrant hues, build translucent layers, and add shimmer and motion using a relaxed, exploratory approach to watercolour.

Clownfish: Layering & Light

Start with the basics: layering transparent colour, creating soft blends, and applying complementary colour theory. 
Watercolor Techniques

Jellyfish: Shimmer & Movement

Combine traditional and metallic paints to create light-filled forms. Use layering, lifting, and bloom control to balance shine with softness and capture movement.
Sketching and Inking Storefronts

Octopus: Depth & Detail

Work with vibrant traditional colours to build texture, contrast, and rhythm. Use lifting, layering, and fine detail work to create transparency and energy.

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  • Step-by-Step Instruction

  • Taught by a Professional Artist

  • Own the Course Recording Forever

  • Ideal for those Comfortable with Watercolour Basics

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Why do this course

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Intermediate Level

Curious beginners welcome—step-by-step guidance makes learning easy.

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Don't like it? Money back

No-questions-asked 14-day satisfaction guarantee.

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Jam to your beat

Own, watch, rewind and learn at your convenience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get my money back if I don't like the course?

We offer a no-questions-asked 14-day money-back guarantee, counting from the purchase date.

How long is the course?

The course includes three sessions, each running between 1 to 1.5 hours.

What art supplies will I need?

  • (Etchr) cold press watercolour block

  • Watercolour brushes

  • Watercolour paints

  • (Etchr) Shiny Watercolour Paints

  • Water, tissue or kitchen paper

  • Optional: Putty rubber

A detailed list with specific colours, brush sizes, and paper brands will be provided after you sign up.

I still have questions!

We're here to help! Please shoot us an email at hello@etchrstudio.com and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

About the Artist

Katie Smith, working under the alias KatieBute, is an artist and textile designer based in Zurich, Switzerland. 


She is inspired by the organic beauty of nature. Through vibrant hues and delicate layers, her work explores the space where the natural world invites viewers to see with wonder and curiosity, blending realism with a colourful touch of magic.

Advance your Art Journey

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