watercolor basics for the absolute beginner

I'm one of those people that dives into a new venture head first. I don't always start with the fundamentals because I like experimenting and learning from my mistakes.

I learned the hard way that with something like watercolor, you have to start at the beginning.

- COURSE OVERVIEW -

• Welcome (0:36)
  
• What is watercolor? (0:42)
• Advantages of using watercolor (0:55)
• Supplies (14:35)
• My workspace set up (0:56)
• How to control water (1:35)
• Basic techniques: wet on dry, wash, variegated wash (9:08)
• Basic techniques: wet on wet, dry brush, layering (8:23)
• Basic techniques project (4:44)
• Additional techniques: salt, lifting, resist (12:46)
• Final thoughts (1:14)