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Learn the basics of creating watercolor artwork with painter and textile designer Helen Dealtry.
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.
From pans and tubes to inks and gouache, learn the various types of watercolor mediums and how each interacts uniquely with water and paper.
Experiment with different types of watercolor paper and learn the benefits of each as Helen helps guide you to the options you like best.
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.
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.
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.
Master the art of painting peonies as Helen thoughtfully guides you through each step of the watercolor process.
Learn the art of painting a watercolor landscape as you follow along with Helen using one of her favorite techniques.
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.
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Three amateur artists are given four hours to paint, in watercolour, the same scene or landscape, often with widely different interpretations. At the end of the four hours, the guest professional artist for the week judged the paintings and selected the winner, who would then appear in a regional final, and if successful would compete in the end of series final.
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