Sketchbook Practice: Back to Basics Watercolor Fundamentals

Gain control over water, pigment, and timing as you build a solid foundation in wet-on-wet techniques—turning guesswork into skill and frustration into creative freedom

Here’s what you’ll get with the course

Covering timed experiments, water control, and practical drills

3 In-Depth Parts of Instruction

Exclusive Content & Guided Exercises

To help you master timing and paint consistency.

Practical Drills from my book “Go With The Flow Painting”

Three exercises carefully chosen to improve your watercolor flow and control.

On-Demand Video Lessons

So you can learn at your own pace.

What the community is saying:

Testimonials 3
G. Owen

This class helped me loosen up my practice. I’m pretty new to watercolor and am trying to learn techniques but still feel bad when I mess up. This class helped me change my mindset about experimenting and learning rather than being perfect.

K. Attman

This class was a total eye-opener for me. I'm a beginner at everything in art, and I was astounded to see how much paaper and time affect the final results. My pieces improved considerably after watching this class

M. Allaman

As with anything you wish to learn about and master, you must have a foundational understanding. This class and the brilliant instructor offers essential information to achieve that.

By the end of this course you will have:

Achieved better water-to-paint ratios for consistent, controlled results.

Develop a strong foundation in wet-on-wet techniques, improving your overall watercolor skills.

Understood timing’s crucial role in layering washes for varied textures and effects.

Gain confidence in mixing paint consistencies (tea, milk, cream, butter) to produce a wide range of values.

What you’ll learn in the course

Timed Experiments (Part 1):

Discover how factors like paint quality, paper brand, water load, and pigment ratios influence drying time and blending results.

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Master the four essential paint consistencies—tea, milk, cream, butter—and learn to achieve a wide spectrum of values for more dynamic, expressive paintings.

Water Control & Ratios (Part 2): 

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Loosen up your techniques with exercises that help you understand the delicate balance of water and pigment, guiding you toward effortless washes and controlled flows.

Practical Drills (Part 3):

Ready to take the guesswork out of watercolors and establish a solid foundation for your art journey?

Join this class today and build the confidence you need to paint with clarity, ease, and joy!

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