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Beginner
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15 min 55 sec
Taught by Christine Schmidt
This project appeals to a range of personalities, since you can be loose with creating the watercolor effect and then add structure with a crisp silhouette. Christine shows you different watercolor techniques to build texture and dimension, from layered washes to dry brushing and splattering. The result is a fresh update on the classically Victorian way to capture the likeness of someone you adore.
Learn how to:
- Use watercolor techniques
- Create crisp silhouettes
- An easy-to-follow lesson on how to make watercolor silhouettes
- 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list
- Downloadable PDF pattern included
- Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Christine Schmidt
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
Chapters
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00:25
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00:53
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03:30
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02:52
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02:36
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05:39
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Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
- 11x15" watercolor paper (Christine uses 90lb student grade cold-press paper)
- tracing paper
- pencil
- photo of your loved one
- alphabet template (included in PDF)
- cutting mat
- x-acto knife
- paper towel
- water
- assorted brushes and pallet knife
- watercolor paint
- gouache
- and/or acrylic paints
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