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Painting with Watercolors

Presented by Kristine Mueller

Watercolor paintings can be classic, beautiful and easy! Learn how to paint with watercolors using the expert advice for beginning artists in this free art lesson video series.

Series Summary

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 you'll learn how to create a watercolor painting. 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 sketch out your painting, block in colors, and how to add darker colored paints to your watercolor. Soon you’ll be on your way to becoming well-versed in the world of watercolor.

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Setting Up a Painting Workspace

Most artists will tell you that having a designated workspace makes painting easier. Learn how to set up a watercolor painting workspace with the help of an expert in this free video clip.

Types of Watercolor Paper

Using the right paper for your watercolor painting is important, so learn about the best type of watercolor paper from our expert in this free video clip.

Where to Find Watercolor Supplies

Need to find hard to get art supplies? Learn about the best places to buy watercolor painting supplies from our expert in this free video clip.

Watercolor Painting Tips

Create beautiful paintings with watercolor paints using the expert advice in this free video art lesson on watercolors.

Types of Watercolor Paints

There are a lot of watercolor paints for an artist to choose from, so learn about each type with advice from an expert in this free video art lesson clip.

Types of Watercolor Paint Brushes

The right paint brush can make or break an artists painting, and with so many to choose from, let our expert help with tips on picking watercolor brushes in this free video art lesson.

How to Protect a Watercolor Painting

Once you've finished your watercolor painting, you'll want to protect it from damage. Learn how with the expert tips in this free video art lesson clip.

How to Use a Drawing Board

Every artist needs a drawing board and our expert is here to teach you how to use one for watercolor painting in this free video art lesson.

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