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Week 1: Materials, Color Basics, and Painting from Observation with Michal Suffczynski

Week 1: Materials, Color Basics, and Painting from Observation
Unleash your Creativity with Watercolor Painting Discover the basics of watercolor painting and painting from observation

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Instructor
Michal Suffczynski
Subjects
Painting
Topics
Drawing Exercises, Environment Illustration, Sketching
Mediums
Pencil, Watercolor
Duration
2h 4m 50s

In week one, you will learn about the materials and basics of watercolor painting to get started. Instructor Michal Suffcynski will teach you about basic color theory and blending with watercolor paints. You will discover the basics of perspective, allowing you to draw objects or spaces in perspective. Then, you will develop your own still-life watercolor painting from observation.

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

You do not need to purchase specific materials to take this course.
We have included a materials list as recommendation only. If you cannot find a specific material in your area, use the closest equivalent available to you. Doing so will allow you to have the best possible learning outcome from this course. For help with finding alternative materials, including how to take this course with digital tools, please join our community Discord.

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