Do you want to create a Christmas miracle atmosphere?
We're going to paint eight different plots, where we'll create a holiday mood in it's different manifestations!
Content
Lesson 1. Christmas tree toy.
Let's start making watercolour magic with a Christmas symbol that is as important as the tree itself — with a Christmas tree toy!
Features of the lesson: In this lesson we will analyze in detail the importance of tonal ratios in work, work out the techniques of painting on a wet and dry sheet, and learn how to depict shiny objects.
Lesson 2. Fluffy loveliness.
If there's a holiday, then it's for everyone! For a kitten as you know, the best present is a gift box... :)
Features of the lesson: In this lesson you will learn how to paint soft kitten fur with watercolours and give your work a festive mood.
Lesson 3. Winter forest.
What a beautiful combination of white snow, orange sun and woody hues... Let's admire and paint!
Features of the lesson: In this lesson we will analyze in detail how to successfully depict soft winter light.
Lesson 4. Snowy Prague.
Street lights take on their most magical look in winter! When it’s night, snow falls and everything is already covered with it, and there is this feeling of miracles coming soon...
Features of the lesson: In this lesson you will learn how to draw an urban plot. We'll be using masking fluid and spray!
Lesson 5. Christmas calendar.
In Europe, there is a great tradition - a Christmas calendar for tracking the time before Christmas arrives. Every day starting from 1st of December to December 24th we open a new window or a bag of the calendar and in each a new gift awaits!
Features of the lesson:
In this lesson, we will analyze in detail the importance of tonal relations in work, work out the techniques of work on wet and dry sheets, and we will learn to draw shiny objects.
Lesson 6. Christmas tree.
No Christmas can do without a decorated Christmas tree!
We will draw a festive interior and gifts.
Features of the lesson:
In this lesson, we will understand in detail how to successfully combine colors. You will learn to draw a tree and other interior details in a spectacular and "uncomplicated way."
Lesson 7. Aromatic mulled wine.
We will draw a composition of fragrant mulled wine with cinnamon and a fir tree branch, we will imbue the atmosphere of a romantic winter evening.
Features of the lesson:
In this lesson, we will draw on a sheet moistened on both sides, as well as use the technique of mixed technique.
Lesson 8. Fireplace romantic.
The fire warms and creates an atmosphere of comfort in the house...
We will draw glasses with sparkling champagne in front of the fireplace and fill ourselves with heartfelt warmth.
Lesson Features:
In this lesson we will use camouflage fluid and splash, and you will learn to paint fire!
An exciting learning experience for those who:
- Wants to get distracted from everyday and emotional problems
- Misses the sun, summer and journeys
- Afraid of “blank paper” and experiments
- Loves to draw, but still puts it away
- Have a dream to conquer unruly watercolors
- Already draws and wants to know something new
Create magic on paper!
- You will become friends with unruly watercolors
- You will get the freedom to travel through paintings
- You will dive into the world of creativity, even you haven't drew since school
Material List:
- Professional set of 16 colors or more (White Night, Schmincke, W&N, Daniel Smith, QOR, Mijello...). Preferably in tubes.
- A palette
- A pencil (2B/HB)
- An eraser
- A flat soft paint brush 20-25 mm. made from any natural material (pony, goat, cows, etc.) OR A round brush (“Belka” (squirrel), etc., 8-10 mm)
- A natural round brush (kolonok, 5-6 mm) with a thin tip
- Watercolour paper A3, grain fin, 300 grams, 100% cotton (Arches, Clairefontaine, Fabriano)
- A watercolour sketchbook, 100% cotton (optional)
- Paper for tests (Gosznak, Palazzo, etc)
- Titanium White/Chinese White watercolor OR white gouache
- A thin (liner) brush
- A paper tape
- A cup for water
Watercolors:
- Burnt Sienna (Schmincke 661)
- Naples yellow (Winsor & Newton 422)
- Sienna natur (Schmincke 660)
- Perylene Violet (Schmincke 371)
- Vandyke brown (Winsor & Newton 676)
- Cadmium red (Schmincke 347)
- Cadmium orange (Schmincke 228)
- Cadmium yellow (Schmincke 224)
- Permanent Rose (Winsor & Newton 502)
- SAP Green (Schmincke 503)
- Olive Green (Schmincke 447)
- Kobalt Green (Sennellier 856)
- Perylene Green (Winsor & Newton 460)
- Ultramarine (Schmincke 494)
- Cobalt Blue light (Schmincke 487)
- Kobalt blue (Winsor & Newton 178)
- Lavender (Mijello W577)
- Royal Blue (Sennellier 322)