Fossils: Value Watercolour Technique

Unlock the artistry of watercolor painting with these stunning tonal fossil studies

Dear fellow Art Educators,

Welcome to another enriching artistic experience designed exclusively for you and your students.  Take your students on an exciting journey through the world of watercolor artistry. Move beyond the mere application of watercolors for coloring and introduce techniques of layering, mixing, and reduction. This tutorial is thoughtfully designed to equip art teachers with a step-by-step guide, enabling them to confidently demonstrate these techniques themselves. We’ll delve into the secrets of watercolor reduction and reveal the magic of working with a deliberately limited color palette, setting the stage for extraordinary artistic results.

Course Highlights:

Section 1: Preparing the Canvas

Meticulously prepare watercolor sheets to perfection. Set the stage for creativity by crafting textured stone-colored bases, providing your students with the foundation they need to excel in the world of watercolor art.

Section 2: Mastering Reduction Techniques

Delve deep into the art of reducing paint using only water and blotting. Learn the precise balance of water application and the secrets to creating captivating values, laying the cornerstone for bringing your students’ artistic visions to life.

Section 3: Painting the Fossil

Witness your students put their newfound skills into action. Watch as they breathe life into their chosen subjects with striking light and shadow effects, building layers of depth with a deliberately limited color palette, resulting in a captivating three-dimensional layered effect.

Section 4: The Art of Refinement

Elevate your students’ artwork to a whole new level in the final phase. Revisit reduction techniques to refine the lightest areas and add darker tones to enhance depth in every aspect of their creations. Emphasize the significance of the refinement stage in achieving artistry of the highest quality.

Upon completing this tutorial, your students will not only have an increased understanding of the unique technique of watercolor reduction but will also possess an in-depth knowledge of values, layering, and the art of creating depth. They will be equipped with a versatile skill set that empowers them to embark on a limitless creative journey.

Join us in this tutorial, where artistry and imagination converge to unleash your students’ full creative potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching repertoire and empower your students to explore the limitless possibilities of artistic expression.