Some watercolours that appear to be painted using a small brush for many hours are in fact achieved though a combination of paint effects and careful brush work.

The image above was created with the aid of manipulating watercolour paint on the paper, using a palette knife and a sharp blade, to mimic the look of weather beaten wood.

The soft mottled effect in the background of the woodland image below were made with the addition of masking fluid worked into the wet paint surface.

In this more modern watercolour painting stickers were used as stencils to add shapes and motifs into the foliage.

There are a loads of special effects in watercolour painting that are fun to create and useful to know because they can save you time and look fantastic !

Re-shape how you approach watercolour painting and open up a whole new avenue of creativity in your picture making.

On this course Jason will show you a selection of the most useful effects and then take you through painting projects that incorporate the effects within finished artwork.

Medium

Watercolour

Level

This course would suit those who have a little experience of painting with watercolour – beginner level.

Day, location and time

Mondays from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Hearth, Horsley

Duration

10 weeks – see calendar

Course start date 8th of April 2024

Cost – £150

Why does Jason think this course would be of value to you as a painter ?

This course will expand your understanding of modern watercolour painting methods and help you see how to layer and plan your work more effectively.

What will you do on the course ?

• Explore a number of modern paint effects using some unusual materials and methods.
• Examine modern artworks and begin recognise when paint effects are used.
• Create a series of samples with notes to help you remember the methods and materials used.
• Create project paintings with the tutor which combine methods explored within the samples
• Begin to make your own art using some of the effects shown.

What do you need to bring ?

You will need to bring your usual watercolour painting kit, that you use at home, to class. In addition to this you will need to bring several sheets of watercolour paper to work on. At the first class please bring some cling film, table salt, waxed baking paper and silver foil.

If you are unable to purchase the course online then please send a cheque for £150 –

– made payable to; Painting with Skill to:

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To avoid disappointment – book early.