Watercolour Texture Masterclass
A course by David PoxonWatercolor artist
A course by David Poxon, Watercolor artist
Discover the secret world of watercolour texture in this superbly presented course.
Discover the hidden features behind any subject with renowned artist David Poxon. Dive into the captivating world of pure watercolor painting and learn to portray the beauty of the passage of time. Throughout this course, you will explore David's unique techniques and master the art of achieving dynamic tonal depths using multi-layering watercolor techniques.
In this online course, you will embark on a path towards creating your first masterpiece. Discovering the theory and practical methods to create any color you desire, finding a subject that reflects your personality, and delving into the heart of color mixing.
Then, let your inspiration flow as you explore your chosen theme and bring it to life on paper, find the illusion of texture, form, and perspective, and learn to enhance and preserve the magic of your images.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 11 downloads
Tools and Materials
8 minutes, 36 seconds
Watercolour Washes
16 minutes, 56 seconds
Special Texture Techniques 1
14 minutes, 51 seconds
The Master Plan
8 minutes, 26 seconds
Foundation Washes
10 minutes, 58 seconds
In Rust We Trust
19 minutes, 53 seconds
What's included in this course?
To start, we will organize our workspace and familiarize ourselves with the necessary materials. Afterward, you will delve into David's unique techniques and learn how to achieve mesmerizing effects.
Next, you'll unlock the secrets of color mixing, allowing you to create any color you desire. As you dive deeper, you'll explore various subjects that resonate with your personality and bring them to life through your brushstrokes. By following a master plan, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the painting process, saving you time and effort.
Finally, you'll discover how to add texture, form, and perspective to your artwork, culminating in a stunning painting filled with rich details, captivating shadows, and rusting ironwork.
What is this course's project?
Create a painting of an old barn door. Embrace the challenge of capturing its peeling paintwork, strong cast shadows, lost and found edges, extreme detail, and rusting ironwork. David's guidance will help you uncover the hidden details and achieve dynamic tonal depths with any subject you choose.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is perfect for watercolor enthusiasts of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced painters. Whether you're just starting your artistic journey or looking to refine your technique, David Poxon's expertise will elevate your skills.
Requirements and materials
To fully engage in this course, you'll need some basic watercolor materials, including paints, paper, and 2 or 3 brushes.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Absolutely loved it and learnt a lot from this course. Highly recommend this course if you want to learn textures in watercolor.
- lesovoigPLUS2 months ago
очень вдохновили картины Дэвида. восторг уроки для начального уровня понятные и контрктные. я получила большой опыт и хотя моя работа не такоя же совершенная но под руководством Дэвида мне они удалась) рекомендую всем попробывать этот курс
- 3 months ago
David introduces some wonderful texturing techniques. He is also amazingly bold in the addition of color. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and felt it helped me grow as an artist. Thanks, David!
- 3 months ago
Excellent, thorough and really nicely thought out. You can feel his passion in the way he describes things even the very basic materials. Quite contagious.
- 4 months ago
We were inspired by David's paintings at the International Watercolour Masters and decided to take his course. It was very interesting and useful! Incredible technique!
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
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Let's Get Ready!
- Tools and Materials
- Setting up Your Workspace
- Watercolour Washes
- Special Texture Techniques 1
- Special Texture Techniques 2
- U3
Sourcing Inspiration
- Subject Hunting: The Search for Yourself
- Finding Your Colour Ways
- Preparing the Drawing and Getting Ready to Paint
- U4
Painting the Masterpiece
- The Master Plan
- Foundation Washes
- In Rust We Trust
- Finding the End Game
- FP
Final project
- Watercolour Texture Masterclass
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for intermediate artists who want to deepen their watercolor and drawing skills, with a focus on technical mastery and creative exploration.
You’ll need watercolor paints, a selection of brushes, watercolor paper, masking fluid, a pipette, a rigger brush, kitchen paper, a T-square, and basic drawing tools. The course also covers workspace setup and paper handling techniques.
You’ll learn how to draw and paint industrial buildings, farm machinery, and rural landscapes in watercolor, capturing texture, scale, and atmosphere with advanced techniques.
Yes, the course covers masking fluid application and removal, as well as creative textural techniques like spattering, bruising, scraping, and using unconventional tools for watercolor effects.
The course guides you in subject hunting, using photography and sketching to capture inspiring scenes, and teaches compositional planning using elements like triangles and scale for dynamic artwork.
Some experience with drawing and basic photography is helpful but not required. The course includes foundational drawing skills and guidance on capturing reference images for your paintings.
You’ll experiment with techniques like wet-into-wet, drop-in washes, spattering, lifting out, scraping, and using masking tape, toothbrushes, and even sandpaper for layered texture effects.