Beginner Edition — Designed for Absolute Beginners
Huang Youwei
Contemporary Chinese Watercolor Master
Founder & Lead Instructor, Huang Youwei Watercolor Studio
Member, China Artists Association
Visiting Professor, Xiangnan University, Hunan
Juror, Venice & New Zealand International Watercolor Festivals
Instructor, Advanced Calligraphy & Painting Program, Tsinghua University
Mentor, Watercolor Studio, China Media Group Calligraphy & Painting Academy
About the Course
Course SeriesMastering Watercolor with Huang Youwei – Beginner Edition
Course Structure12 lessons, each approximately 45 minutes long
Learning GoalsApply the techniques learned to independently complete a small watercolor painting
Course ContentIntroduction to the history of watercolor Proficient use of watercolor tools Basic skills in composition, color mixing, and painting techniques
Course Curriculum
01What is Watercolor? What Do You Need to Prepare?
02What are the Primary Colors? How to Choose Watercolor Paints?
03How to Compose a Watercolor Painting? How to Hold the Brush?
04Types of Dry Techniques & How to Apply Flat Washes
05What is Glazing in Dry Techniques?
06How to Apply Pointillism with Dry Techniques
07How to Master the Dry Brush Technique
08How to Blend Colors on a Flat Surface
09Common Techniques in Warm-Wash Method
10What is Wet-on-Wet Painting? How to Apply It?
11What is Layering on Wet Paper? How to Apply It?
12Summary: Review and Application of Basic Techniques
