Dive into the vibrant world of watercolour painting with the “Puffin Tutorial,” designed for beginner to intermediate artists. This engaging tutorial focuses on painting a charming puffin using just four colours. Through a combination of foundational and slightly more advanced techniques, participants will gain confidence in their watercolour skills.
What You’ll Learn:
- Colour Mixing: Learn to mix your own black using two of the four colours provided, enhancing your understanding of colour relationships and mixing techniques.
- Watercolour Techniques: Master the wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry brushing techniques to create texture and depth in your painting.
- Highlight Creation: Use an eradicator brush to lift paint and create highlights on dry paper, a skill that adds realism and dimension to your artwork.
Artist’s Insight:
Louise emphasises the joy and challenge of creating vibrant wildlife portraits with minimal colours. She encourages painters of all skill levels to explore their creativity and enhance their technique through guided practice and experimentation.