
Magnolia Workshops: Basics Of Painting: Watercolor
2023 Β· Reality
Learn the basics of creating watercolor artwork with painter and textile designer Helen Dealtry.
Episodes
βΆ1. Basics of Painting: Watercolor2m Β· Enter the fascinating world of watercolor with artist Helen Dealtry. From how to get started to completing a piece, paint along as Helen walks you through everything you need to know about painting with watercolor.βΆ2. Watercolor Mediums19m Β· From pans and tubes to inks and gouache, learn the various types of watercolor mediums and how each interacts uniquely with water and paper.βΆ3. Types of Paper16m Β· Experiment with different types of watercolor paper and learn the benefits of each as Helen helps guide you to the options you like best.βΆ4. Practicing Brush Strokes19m Β· With so many brushes to choose from, Helen simplifies the process of choosing the right brush for your project as you learn how each style of brush translates onto paper.βΆ5. Finding Inspiration19m Β· Get inspired for your watercolor project by finding inspiration and creating a mood board to help guide your piece along. Whether it's collecting textiles, jewelry, or florals, inspiration can be found anywhere in the world around us.βΆ6. Understanding Composition7m Β· A well-composed painting begins with visualizing what you want to create. Learn how to arrange a unique composition by sketching or taking photographs of an arrangement and playing with different backgrounds and foregrounds.βΆ7. Painting a Watercolor Peony19m Β· Master the art of painting peonies as Helen thoughtfully guides you through each step of the watercolor process.βΆ8. Paint a Watercolor Landscape26m Β· Learn the art of painting a watercolor landscape as you follow along with Helen using one of her favorite techniques.βΆ9. Tools and Types of Paint9m Β· Learn how to set up your own watercolor station as Helen breaks down the basic tools and materials you need to paint a piece with confidence.











