Learn about techniques used with watercolour pencils to create your own vibrant sketches.
A beginner’s guide to watercolour pencils with Amanda Beck
Learn about techniques used with watercolour pencils to create your own vibrant sketches. This one-day course will guide you through some top tips and techniques to get you started with watercolour pencils. Watercolour pencils are so versatile and are a great way to introduce colour into your drawings as well as build up your confidence in painting. Watercolour pencils are portable and also fun to work with if you’d like to start sketching on location.
What will be covered in this workshop?
· Easy to follow Demonstrations using watercolour pencils and water pens
· Group step by step exercises putting the techniques into practice
· An explanation of colour mixing and how to choose colours for the subject matter
· You will be supported by a comprehensive handout you’ll learn how to apply a range of techniques to create a simple landscape
· Learn the process and which techniques to select to create atmosphere and depth in your landscape
· Advice on materials along with the best papers and sketchbooks to use
· Encouragement to experiment and enjoy the creative process of drawing and painting with watercolour pencils
· How to create a mini palette and use a water pen
· How to present and mount your mini landscape painting
Cost: £65 An artist mount will also be provided to present your finished piece. You may like to give it as a gift for someone special! Or keep it for yourself to display at home.
All materials will be provided (includes a professional set of Artist’s watercolour pencils to use).
However, if you have a set you’d like to use and bring along please do. I can advise on similar colours. Artist quality work best as they pigment is brighter and stronger.
Student feedback from a previous watercolour pencil course
'Just wanted to say thank you so much for a brilliant day. I enjoyed it immensely - it was such a treat. I found all the information you gave was interesting and inspiring and came away feeling more confident in using watercolour pencils in a more exciting way.'
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