Discover & fall in love with landscape watercolor painting!
Learn my favorite techniques, tips and approach to help you get started painting loose, modern, landscapes with watercolors. If you are new to watercolors, I suggest you start with Watercolors Made Simple before you continue your watercolor journey with this new landscape class.
In this class we will be covering topics like color mixing and color theory, studying values and painting value scales, and most importantly working on wet paper and we work wet-on-wet for most of our paintings together.
This class is designed for someone who has some experience with watercolors and who is looking for more instruction and opportunity to paint and practice painting! If you are new to watercolors and don’t know the difference between wet on dry and wet on wet, then not to worry! I suggest you enrol in Watercolors Made Simple before taking this class.
We will explore how to paint clouds, trees, and 4 different complete landscape paintings!
As we make notes about composition and landscape style suggestions, I will teach you how to paint; a green meadow that is abstract, loose and with simple florals in the foreground, a dreamy forest scene, a very abstract and minimal shore scene as well as an ethereal violet sun-set too. As always, I have filled this class with my personal casual approach to painting so that you fall in love with your practice and so that your desk is filled with lots of beautiful pieces of watercolors that you can frame, turn into greeting cards and frame.
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What you can expect from watercolor landscapes made simple.
7 Modules, 6 hours and 23 minutes of video lessons that you can watch and re-watch for as long as you need while exploring all the tips and techniques included along the way.
F.A.Q.s
How long do we have access to the course after purchasing?
The course is available for as long as you need it!
Can I view the course more than once?
Yes! The modules can be watched as many times as you like! I encourage you to take your time, watch, re-watch and paint along with me!
What supplies are required?
A list of recommended supplies is covered in the course! Basically a few sizes of round brushes, some basic colors like yellow, blue, red and a few more (I teach you how to mix colors), watercolor paper, palette and a few jars of water! Again, you’ll get more info in the lessons as we explore our tools and how to use them! Check out our supply recommendations page here.
Approximate cost of supplies necessary?
I always recommend that you work within your own budget. I’ll show you my recommended supply list that is a mix of student grade and professional supplies and why I chose them for the class. You can decide what to purchase once you’ve watched the supplies lesson. For example student grade paints are fine to get started with and you can always upgrade as you grow your watercolor skills and confidence!
Are there any supplies provided?
Supplies are not included but a supply list is provided in the class.
How many videos are included and what is the length?
This course has 7 modules and 6 hours and 23 minutes of content! Each section is broken down into a number of manageable video lessons so you can easily look back and review sections if needed.
Is this course for beginners?
No, I recommend that you have some watercolor painting experience, or that you take Watercolors Made Simple before taking this class.
Do I need to know how to draw to take this class?
No drawing experience necessary. I’ll show you how to paint everything that we are working on for each project. I teach you how to sketch in the Advanced Watercolors Made Simple class!
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I know, watercolor painting looks hard, and it’s an intimidating medium. But watercolor painting is also beautiful and can be easy with the right techniques. I’ll guide you step-by-step, using over hours and hours of video lessons along with easy projects to complete with easy-to-follow instructions. You’ll be able to watch, and re-watch these video lessons as much as you need. In fact, I recommend watching the lesson first, then painting what you’ve just learned as you watch the lesson again with me. Go back to past lessons and projects as many times as you want knowing you have access to this class for as long as you need to go from a complete watercolor beginner to a savvy watercolorist!
If you are nervous to try your hand at watercolor painting, and have no idea to where to start but want to invest in yourself and add watercolor painting to your repertoire, this class is for you!
Not only will you learn how to paint with watercolor, but I’ll teach you how to start developing your own personal style through practical painting projects, color selection and interpretation of subjects.
When you finish this class, you’ll have pieces of artwork that you can frame, use in your design work, and even use for greeting cards and gifts!
Working together through this class, I will give you techniques to help you paint right away, that will help clear self-doubt and build your confidence, allowing you to express your creativity using a paint brush, watercolors and paper!
I break down each section into small chunks so that you can go through each video lesson at your own pace and so that you can practice before moving onto the next lesson. Take this class at your own pace! Re-visit lessons as you need as the best way to learn, is through repetition and practice.
I will give you a task to do with each section to complete so you’ll end up painting your own color wheels, color palettes, reference abstracts, botanicals, florals etc. for you to start your watercolor journey and to reference as you continue to explore this beautiful medium.
If you have any questions about this class, feel free to email me before enrolment closes again hello@lifeidesign.com.
You’ll finish this class…
Feeling confident because you’ll have just learned everything you need to know about watercolor to produce pieces of artwork that you can frame, gift or use in your design work.
More clear on how to approach color and your design.
Excited to paint and explore your news skills as you paint and produce new artwork.
Inspired to continue to grow your new watercolor painting skill and apply everything you learned!
What past students are saying about Watercolors Made Simple.
“Wow, finally someone that starts from the beginning. Thank you so much! I'm 70 years old and not very artistic, I can follow you along perfectly so far. I was doing other lesson but no one ever showed how to get the paint to the correct consistency.” - Marie K
“Agree with Paula, I have been watching watercolor lessons for over a year and no one broke it down as easy as you did on how much water vs paint to get the different consistencies. They might say it....like cream...but without showing it, I didn't know if my cream was creamy enough!” - Lisa S
“Hi Nicki! I really enjoyed learning the flowers with you. It gave me confidence to compose a little arrangement, I know it will only take practice now but I need to keep practicing. I love how you simplified it with three flowers and adding leaves to it making it a finished piece but it wasn't too overwhelming. I love the little progress I make and enjoy the process of it all. Xx” Thank you, Lu“This is the best money I have ever spent. You are very clear and precise. Just want to say thank you!”
“Thank you so much! I am completely enjoying your sessions. I have already signed up for the more advanced one. Your teaching method is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!” - Carol M
“Thank you so much for this class. I found it helpful and inspiring. I introduced myself to the “art” world during the Covid summer of 2020 and have learned everything I know from Youtube tutorials. I REALLY enjoyed the color theory and basics of brush strokes etc portion of your class. I feel like I can approach painting with more confidence and knowledge. Looking forward to another class with you.”-Christine T
“You have the heart of an artist and a teacher. Thank you ! “
“Nicki,
Thank you, this course is amazing,inspiring and so much fun.I surely have begun to be totally addicted to watercolours again! Dabbled many years ago, but have always preferred the watercolour look. Find myself back at the paints every chance I get!! Thank you again, for your gentle teaching guide.You have certainly assissted me to unleash the "passion"deep inside me.xx” - Annette S
A note from Nicki…
I’m excited to release this jam-packed Watercolors Made Simple class with you! I feel it’s one of the best classes that I have designed and created with the beginner in mind. I includes lots of my personal painting processes and techniques with my casual, illustrative style. Whether you are a new artist just starting your painting journey, or a creative business owner looking to expand your artistic skills, or perhaps you just love the idea of painting for a hobby and as a meditative practice, this class will arm you with everything you need to get started and have success with watercolor painting right away!
If you haven’t taken one of my classes before, you may be feeling a little apprehensive. I can assure you that my classes are always a relaxed pace with a mix of references and easy painting projects. My teaching style is casual and I explain my thought process around what I am teaching as well as the techniques you need to takeaway from each lesson.
I hope you fall in love with watercolor like I have!
See you in class!
Nicki
