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Watercolor Painting from Observation

In this course, instructor Michal Suffcynski will teach you how to approach watercolor painting in diverse situations. You will learn how to work from observation, indoors and outdoors, as well as from photo reference. Michal will provide an overview of the materials he uses in watercolor sketching and how he prepares to paint a scene. He will work with various subject matters and landscape situations. After this course, you will be able to paint in watercolor with confidence and ease.

9 Lessons 26h 17m 19s of videos

Common Questions

Is this course beginner friendly?

This course is for intermediate to advanced artists with some understanding of drawing and perspective.

What materials do I need to get for this course?

A material PDF list is linked in each lesson under the description. Please check the file to see what you need to prepare. This course introduces you to many new drawing materials, but you can also use alternative options you have at home.

Can I do this course digitally, using Photoshop or Procreate?

Most of the New Masters Academy courses are designed to be done traditionally or digitally. Software changes constantly, but the fundamentals stay the same. It will be up to you to translate the information that you are learning to your software of choice.

Are there any assignments in this course?

This course includes downloadable assignment PDFs, that help you practice the materials taught by instructor Michal Suffczynski. Keeping up with these assignments will maximize your learning outcomes.