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LANDSCAPES COURSE

Module 1. The Layered Wash Technique

Learn my proprietary Layered Wash Technique and begin creating misty, semi-abstract landscape backgrounds using a limited color palette.

This module starts with TWO BONUS LESSONS for absolute beginners or experienced artists seeking a refresher.

This module includes 12 video lessons and covers:

• Watercolor Supplies and Materials

• Basic Principles and Techniques 

• The Layered Wash Technique 

Module 2. Introducing a Colorful Palette

Now that you've learned how to create layered landscapes, let's spice things up and add more color. Follow along as I layer multiple colors and even complementary colors to create subtle nuances in my landscapes, without creating a muddy mess.

This module contains A BONUS LESSON where I demonstrate multiple ways to flatten your paintings once they've dried.

This module includes 10 video lessons and covers:

• Adding More Color to the Layered Wash Technique

• Working with Yellow

• Flattening Your Watercolor Painting

Module 3. Painting the Forest

Having painted the misty contours of your landscape, create pleasantly unexpected contrast in your landscapes with highly detailed elements. In this module, you'll learn how to paint coniferous and deciduous tree silhouettes. 

This module contains A BONUS LESSON where I show you how to add dimension to your silhouetted trees and bring them to the foreground.

This module includes 4 video lessons and covers:

• Painting Finely Detailed Evergreen Trees

• Painting Deciduous Trees in Winter 

• Loosening the Grip: Painting More Evergreens

Module 4. Understanding Composition & Assembling Your Landscape

When we paint landscapes from our imagination instead of photos, it can be challenging to know how to incorporate trees and other focal points so that the landscape looks realistic. In this module, you'll learn the rules of composition in art and learn to effortlessly apply them to create evocative and eye-catching landscapes. 

This module includes 4 video lessons and covers:

• The Rules of Composition

• The Rule of Thirds

• Assembling the Composition

• Adding Trees to Your Landscape

Module 5. Adding by Taking Away

Negative space in a painting is space that is intentionally left unpainted to create a desired effect. I have found that this technique can be a bit tricky to use as it requires some planning. But it is also wonderful for creating expansive vistas and distinctive landscape features. 

This module includes 11 video lessons and covers:

• Using Negative Space to Create an Expansive Vista

• Using Negative Space to Create a Landscape Feature

Module 6. Painting a Dramatic Sky

Sometimes the sky is the most dynamic & intriguing part of a landscape. Bravely use high-contrast color combinations to create expansive skies that immediately catch the eye. In this module, we'll apply the Layered Wash Technique to painting intriguing stormy and night skies. 

This module includes 12 video lessons and covers:

• Painting a Stormy Sky

• Painting a Night Sky 

• Adding Stars to a Night Sky

Sometimes the sky is the most dynamic & intriguing part of a landscape. Bravely use high-contrast color combinations to create expansive skies that immediately catch the eye. In this module, we'll apply the Layered Wash Technique to painting intriguing stormy and night skies. 

Module 7. Painting Sunlight

Dark, stormy skies are evocative and often create real emotion in landscapes. But direct sunlight, painted with rich warm colors can actually do the same. Learn how to incorporate a blazing sun near dusk or dawn, and lift out paint to create rays of light as they peek through the trees.

This module includes 8 video lessons and covers:

• Painting Direct Sunlight

• Painting Trees in Direct Sunlight

• Lifting out Sunrays

Module 8. Reflections in Still Water

Mastering the Layered Wash Technique paves the way for creating dynamic water scenes that stir the soul, too. Learn to create gorgeous, realistic tree-line reflections on calm water. 

This module contains A BONUS LESSON about framing your watercolor paintings once they are finished.

This module includes 5 video lessons and covers:

• Reflections in Still Water

• Adding Distinctive Trees to the Still Water Reflection

• Framing Your Paintings