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Want to learn how to paint like a real artist? Get watercolor painting tips, techniques and instruction from our resident expert in this free series of video art lessons.
There are 22 videos in this series:
Get an introduction to watercolor painting and meet our watercolor expert in this free art lesson on video.
Learn what type of paper to use to paint with watercolors, from bristol board to lighter paper weight, in this free art lesson on video.
Learn what type of paints to use to paint with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Learn how to draw an outline and transfer it to a watercolor painting in this free art lesson on video.
Learn how to use a color wheel to choose watercolors when watercolor painting in this free art lesson on video.
Learn what type of pencils to use when painting with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Learn what type of ink pens to use when painting with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Learn how to use color to paint watercolor pictures in this free art lesson on video.
Learn what type of brushes to use to paint with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Learn how to gather and use props to paint with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Learn how to gather and use props to paint with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Our watercolor expert discusses how to take artistic license when you paint with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Learn how to matte and frame your watercolor painting in this free art lesson on video.
Get expert tips on how to paint a cat with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Get expert tips on how to paint a train with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Get expert tips on how to paint roosters with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Learn how to make watercolor painting mistakes work in your favor in this free art lesson on video.
Learn how taking watercolor painting classes can help you improve your skills in this free art lesson on video.
Learn about the importance of patience and taking your time in watercolor painting to get the best results in this free art lesson on video.
Learn how to effectively use grey paint tones in watercolor painting in this free art lesson on video.
Learn how to get a life-like look when you paint with watercolors in this free art lesson on video.
Get some tips on researching your subject and sizing your picture when watercolor painting in this free art lesson on video.
The art of watercolor painting has been practiced since the time of the ancient Egyptians, when frescoes were created by a process of applying water-based pigments to wet plaster. Watercolor painting also has a rich history in Chinese and Japanese art, and has been used to add color to beautifully illuminated manuscripts in cultures throughout the world. What we think of as modern watercolor painting began to develop in the 1500s with Albrecht Durer's landscape studies. The popularity of this medium spread and spawned many disciplines of watercolor painting, including the 17th century British school and the California style of the 1920s.
So you want to learn how to paint like an artist? In these free art lessons on video, get watercolor painting tips, techniques and instruction to get you started in this venerable medium. Our expert will show you what art supplies and materials you will need, especially the types of paints and brushes, as well as how to use props in your pictures, how to matte and frame them properly, how to turn mistakes into happy accidents, and more beginning watercolor tips. Soon you’ll be on your way to becoming well-versed in the world of watercolor.
Marcia Matcham Marcia Matcham is an award-winning watercolor artist who has been painting for about 45 years. She was born and raised in Newton, Kansas. In the mid-sixties she, with her husband and children, moved to Texas.dkdk
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