In week five, Catherine will guide you through her landscape sketching process, from thumbnails to full-color sketches. You’ll start with thumbnail studies from photos, breaking each scene into visual planes. Then, Catherine will create variations using the rule of thirds, proportion analysis, and cropping to refine the compositions. Finally, you’ll create full-color watercolor paintings, incorporating techniques like dry brushing, gradations, and layering to design compelling and dynamic landscapes.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.