The Art of Watercolor: Paint Your Vision of the World
A course by David Poxon , Watercolor artist
Explore watercolor techniques to create shadows, textures, and atmospheres that capture the essence of your surroundings
The ancient medium of watercolor let’s you connect with pigments that come from the very earth we walk on. Watercolor artist David Poxon specializes in creating watercolor paintings inspired by the world around him. As well as exhibiting his art, he runs watercolor workshops, and has won more than 80 major painting awards for his work.
In this course, he teaches you the basics of working with watercolors before diving into a world of special techniques to elevate your artwork. Paint an ancient stone cottage, complete with shadows, textures, and a welcoming atmosphere. Are you ready to illustrate your own beautiful vision of the world with watercolors?
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 9 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (812)
- 17,172 students
- 21 lessons (3h 50m)
- 9 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Paint an ancient stone cottage using a variety of different watercolor techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in creating watercolor paintings inspired by the world around them.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with watercolors would be useful but is not essential.
In terms of materials, you will need watercolor paints, brushes, watercolor paper, and other materials specified by the teacher in this course.
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David Poxon
A course by David Poxon
David Poxon is a renowned artist hailing from England, specializing in pure watercolor painting. With a global reputation for his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of surface textures, his work has captivated audiences around the world. David has showcased his art in solo and group exhibitions spanning the UK, China, Japan, the Americas, and Europe.
As an esteemed member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours and the National Watercolor Society of America, David's contributions to the art community have been recognized and celebrated. He has curated and judged numerous international shows, including the prestigious International Watercolour Masters exhibitions held biennially in the UK.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
David’s Watercolour World
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Introduction to Watercolour
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Tools and Materials for the Course
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Watercolour Foundations 1
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Watercolour Foundations 2
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Multi Colourway Layering Technique and Multi Glazing
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Special Techniques 1
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Special Techniques 2
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U3
Stairway to Watercolour Heaven
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Subject Hunting
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Colour
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Transfer Your Subject
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Masking and Preserving
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U4
Window in a Cottage
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The First Washes on the Wall
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Building the Layers
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The Window 1
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The Window 2
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Building to the Finish 1
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Building to the Finish 2
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U5
Your Future Starts Here
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Caring for Watercolour
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Sharing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Mastering watercolour techniques
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Excelente curso.Um profissional expondo sua vivência nessa fascinante técnica de pintura que é a aquarela, mostrando caminhos e possibilidades artísticas.
Excelente curso. El profesor explica muy bien y las clases son instructivas e inspiradoras
What a storyteller and wisdom about mastering watercolour. I learnt new perspectives and techniques that solve my current challenges in watercolour painting.
Muy didáctico
The course was very good. I like his approach and will look for things to paint.