Watercolor Landscapes: Bathed in Warm Light

Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this intermediate class, we’ll create the illusion of warm sunlight bathing a lovely scene in the countryside,  complete with water reflections, distant trees, and flowers. I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape and how to use household items and regular house paint brushes to create special effects in your landscape that will make painting it a breeze.  You will leave with lots of techniques in your toolbox that can be used to create any landscape you desire and a finished painting that is ready to be framed and you will be proud to display.

This class is beginner-friendly but some experience with the basics is required. I suggest you take my Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way classes first: 

• Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Session 1
• Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Session 2

Materials needed to fully participate:

• Synthetic Watercolor Brush Set: Option 1 or Option 2
• Watercolor Textures Brush Set: this one
• Watercolor set of 12 like this one
• Cold-pressed 9x12 watercolor paper like this one
• Pebeo Drawing Gum or any other masking fluid like this one
• Dome brush (optional but highly recommended)

The following household items:

• Black pen
• Two Jars for Water
• Paper Towel
• Ceramic plate or anything that can serve as a palette
• Table salt
• Toothpicks
• Blow Dryer

About the Instructor

Hi, I’m Jade and I’m an artist, calligrapher, and educator. It is my deepest belief that we can be happier and more fulfilled when expressing ourselves creatively and I'm intensely passionate about teaching and making art accessible to all. My desire is to share my creative journey: to teach, uplift, and encourage everyone to live their best creative lives. My motto in life is "Make art, feel happy!"

Virtual Class FAQ

What will be included in my Virtual Class package?

One ticket includes an access link to your live, online class. The class will be delivered via web conferencing software and feature a live, professional instructor who will walk you through a lesson as described above. You will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as participate from home.

How many people is my purchase good for?

Each ticket is good for one "device" (i.e. one computer, phone, tablet, etc. you'll be logging in from). This ensures we don't get more people in the class than the instructor can handle. Though we understand some people live together and will be working/learning together, the intent is that each class still allows for the same attention to attendees as if students purchased separately. Please be respectful of this!

Will I need anything from home to use in the class?

You will need a reliable Internet connection as well as a computer or device with which you can access your virtual class. We recommend you arrive to class 5-10 minutes early to ensure you're able to set up your device and connection. Additionally, if the class is more than just a lecture you will likely want any materials listed in the course description as "Materials Needed to Participate Fully", though you're welcome to purchase a seat and sit in and just watch.

Am I able to ask questions or interact with the class?

Yes, you'll both be able to ask questions using the chat function in the video hosting software as well as at certain intervals during the class via voice/audio. If the class winds up being on the smaller side, more spontaneous interaction/questions will be encouraged.

Do I have to show my video or speak during class?

While we recommend you do show your video and speak when encouraged to by the instructor, video and audio participation are never mandatory. We find classes have more fun experiences when people are engaging with one another, but understand not everyone will want to do so and that's ok!