Week 8: Watercolor | New Masters Academy

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Instructor: Chris Legaspi
Subjects: Painting
Topics: Human Figure, Tools and Materials
Mediums: Watercolor
Duration: 49m 2s

In week eight, instructor Chris Legaspi will teach you how to handle a challenging painting medium; watercolor. You will study the basic concepts of “Alla prima” painting, meaning “at first attempt” in Italian. Chris will show you how to control the bleeding and soaking tendencies of watercolor. From there, you will be able to adjust your composition and be cautious with your application.

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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