Video Length: 43 m

In this course, I will introduce you to the essential art supplies you will need to paint with watercolor & mixed media. I will also recommend some affordable watercolor brands, like the Mozart Komorebi Paints, and discuss the importance of having a variety of brush sizes and types. I will also introduce you to some optional supplies, like color pencils and mixed media materials, that can enhance your paintings. Finally, I will talk about paper and discuss the differences between hot pressed, cold pressed, and rough paper.

I'll be talking about different aspects of watercolor paints and how they can affect your paintings. I'll be discussing pigmentation, transparency, and granulation, which refers to the grainy texture that some paints have. I'll also be showing you how different watercolors from different brands can have different properties, even if they use the same pigments. It's important to try out a variety of watercolors to find out which ones work best for you and your style. I'll also be covering watercolor brushes and showing you some of my favorites, as well as discussing some optional supplies like mixed media materials that can add extra depth and interest to your paintings.

I use color pencils to add realism and achieve better blendings, especially on hot press watercolor paper. I mainly use two types of color pencils: regular pencils and wax-based Luminance pencils from Caran D’Ache. The Luminance pencils create a wax layer on top of the drawing and are great for blending, but they are expensive. We will start by using a light base of color pencils and build up layers to create a convincing illusion of skin tones. I will also demonstrate how to blend with regular color pencils, which can be used for darker skin tones.

If you're interested in learning these techniques and improving your mixed-media and watercolor skills, don't hesitate to join this course!