Watercolor school training courses in Albuquerque, NM (public, in-house or online)

The goal of this course is to welcome the beginning student as well as the more advanced artist to explore the basic techniques of watercolor, focusing on both observation and design. We will emphasize creative expression and enjoy the unexpected surprises that come along with this medium. Learn to develop a final painting from beginning stages to a finished product with the help of in class demonstrations, one on one artistic advice and peer collaboration. Our painting subjects will range from ...

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Techniques of water media will be demonstrated including wet into wet, dry brush, creating texture, glazing and collage. Techniques will then be applied to color and design theory information.

Learn traditional watercolor techniques including various washes, glazes, scumbles, resists, and more, and discover how to make the techniques part of your personal painting style. The course begins with a look at the materials and how to make the most of them, and you’ll explore watercolor’s unique properties by creating a color grid. You’ll examine prominent watercolor artists, how to shape your style and choose intriguing subjects, and how to articulate your ideas into individual pa...

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Learn traditional watercolor techniques including various washes, glazes, scumbles, resists, and more, and discover how to make the techniques part of your personal painting style. The course begins with a look at the materials and how to make the most of them, and you’ll explore watercolor’s unique properties by creating a color grid. You’ll examine prominent watercolor artists, how to shape your style and choose intriguing subjects, and how to articulate your ideas into individual pa...

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