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Level 1 Lesson 8

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LEVEL 1 LESSONS

9/22/20252 min read

Introduction to Beginning Watercolor Level 1

Lesson 1: Level 1 Beginning Watercolor

Instructional Steps

Follow these six steps to complete your painting effectively. Each step includes a video demonstration to guide you through the process and enhance your learning experience.

Step 1

Introduction to class

person dipping paintbrush on paint
person dipping paintbrush on paint

Step 2

Video explanation of materials needed for class and links to where they can be purchased

Step 3

Someone is painting with watercolor paints on a table.
Someone is painting with watercolor paints on a table.

How to set up your workspace for watercolor painting

Step 4

paint palette
paint palette

Loading your palette and preparing paint

Step 5

Practice painting and controlling darkness of washes

a drawing on a table
a drawing on a table

Step 6

Painting with the round brush

a close up of a paint brush in a cup
a close up of a paint brush in a cup

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a table topped with lots of art supplies
a table topped with lots of art supplies

Examples of Class Activities

Refer to these examples to complete your own work