Sunlit Shark - Explore The Lifting Technique In Watercolor

Learn how to paint underwater creatures or wild life animals in few easy steps with fun and exciting techniques.

What you'll learn

The difference between staining and non-staining pigments and how to use them in our paintings.

Two of my favourite colour combinations of non-staining pigments, that you can use with the lifting technique.

How to transfer your sketch onto your watercolour paper, without leaving unnecessary scratches and graphite smudges.

How to use clean film to create stunning backgrounds for your watercolour paintings and when to use it.

How to apply the lifting technique in combination with the cling film backgrounds, so you are creating the feeling of a light reflecting over the animal skin.

Requirements

This class is intended for an intermediate lever watercolour artists, but it`s not necessary. All of the lessons are created on a step-by-step approach, so even beginner artists can benefit from it.

100% Cotton paper of your choice

Pencil and Eraser

Student Grade or Professional watercolour paints

Small, medium and large watercolour brushes - preferably 4,8 and 12. In addition I have used a large 2 inch Hake brush, but any wash brush will do the job. You may also want to use a fan brush, but is not a necessity.

Hard flat synthetic brush for lifting.

Waterproof surface to lay your paper on, so it will retain the moisture on the paper for longer. If you don`t have use tape on your paper to tape it to a board and wet it multiple times one after the other by waiting for the paper to absorbs the water in between.

Tracing paper and printed traces to print the outlines if you don`t want to sketch the outlines by yourself.

2 jars of water. 1 to wash the pigment from your brush and one to pick up fresh water.

Spray bottle to soften your watercolours.

Napkins, kitchen roll or a cotton rag

Description

Welcome to this advanced watercolour class that will take your skills to new depths! In this captivating course “Sunlit Shark - Explore the Lifting Technique in Watercolour”, we'll explore the mesmerizing beauty of a sunlit shark underwater. Get ready to unlock the secrets of painting this majestic creature and learn two of my favourite techniques that will help you to uplift your watercolour paintings by making them look more refined and professional. Throughout the class you will receive step-by-step instructions that will guide you both through the exploration of the cling film technique and my favourite - the lifting technique and how you can combine them both together to create a truly unique painting.What You Will Learn:The difference between staining and non-staining pigments and how to use them in our paintings.Two of my favourite colour combinations of non-staining pigments, that you can use with the lifting technique.How to transfer your sketch onto your watercolour paper, without leaving unnecessary scratches and graphite smudges.How to use clean film to create stunning backgrounds for your watercolour paintings and when to use it.How to apply the lifting technique in combination with the cling film backgrounds, so you are creating the feeling of a light reflecting over the skin of your animal/mammal.Why you should take this class:For some people watercolour is the most difficult medium to learn, but in my opinion you can learn how to master watercolors, if you just learn the right techniques, how the paper and the color work together and you spend enough time practicing them. Whether you're a complete beginner or an intermediate artist looking to expand your skills, this class offers an incredible opportunity to enhance your watercolor skills, learn super fun new techniques and challenge oneself to push it`s boundaries.By the end of this class, you'll have developed the skills and confidence to embark on your own watercolor painting. You'll possess the knowledge to find inspiration from your own reference images, compose captivating artwork, and bring your visions to life with this mesmerizing technique.Who is this class for:This class welcomes artists of all backgrounds who are eager to learn how to combine these two super fun techniques and bring it`s painting skills to new depths.In case you are a complete beginner I will suggest that you try to learn all of the basic and intermediate watercolour techniques from my class “Watercolour Sea Life Exploration: Dive Into Ocean Art” and then you can join me here to improve your skills even further.If you are an advanced or intermediate artist who is just being curious here, then I'm sure that you will still find some interesting concepts that can improve your paintings.Let's embark on this exciting journey together and discover the beauty that awaits in this exciting underwater class. Enrol now and let your imagination soar!If you have any questions about any of the concepts in this class, please don't hesitate to head over to the discussions section of this class and ask me anything and everything and I'll be happy to help!By the end of this class, you will understand how to use staining and non-staining colours to your advantage. Through learning and practicing the cling film and the lifting technique you will see what works well for you and what you can improve for your future projects. Build the confidence to explore new concepts and experiment with new watercolour techniques. You will have completed two step-by-step projects and be ready to explore more creative tasks.Join me in this class and let's enjoy watercolors together.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Intro to Sunlit Shark

Lecture 2 Welcome To Class

Lecture 3 Art Supplies

Lecture 4 Colour Palette

Lecture 5 Non Staining Colour Combos

Lecture 6 Excersice 1 - Background

Lecture 7 Excersice 2 - Lifting Technique

Lecture 8 Transfer The Sketch

Lecture 9 Background Wash

Lecture 10 Base Layer Of The Body

Lecture 11 First Lifting

Lecture 12 Defining the Fins

Lecture 13 Adding Details

Lecture 14 Final Details

Lecture 15 Extra Lesson - Straightening the Paper

Lecture 16 Thank You

Intermediate lever watercolour artists who have basic understanding of colour theory and water control.,Beginners who aren`t afraid to learn on the go and pay attention to the individual instructions.