Painting Water in Motion - Introduction to the Fan Brush
In this one time class students will learn how to shade and highlight water, and be introduced to the fan brush.
Tabitha Watts
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(323)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is for students who want to learn how to make realistic looking water! In this class I will teach students: - How to create crashing ocean waves in motion - How a fan brush can be used for dramatic outcomes - The importance of properly placed highlights and shadows - How to properly control their paintbrushes for creating smooth and flowing transitions - The effects of applying different pressures to the paintbrush to create thick and thin lines - The importance of practical color placement and stroke direction - Paintbrush etiquette There are times I purposely create a mistake in order to show students how to recover from any painting mistakes that may occur during their artistic journey! This simple painting allows students to explore the wonders of water painting-- how simple steps create a mesmerizing scene! I encourage students to make personal color choices to create an art piece unique to themselves.
Other Details
Supply List
11x14 inch canvas or an 12x16 inch canvas Navy Blue, Teal, Light Blue, Golden Brown (sand color), & White acrylic paint 2 1 inch flat brushes for background, waves, and sand 1 small detail brush for creating lines 1 small fan brush Blow dryer Water jar Paper Towel Paper plate for paint palette *safe place to splash some paint!
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
323reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hullo!
My name is Tabitha, but most kids refer to me as Miss T.
I am looking forward to teaching young people how painting is unique to themselves as individuals, and that life lessons can stem from learning any kind of creative outlet. I personally believe that anyone can create artwork-- it just needs to be cultivated!
I was a studio art teacher for nearly 3 years having taught painting lessons to large groups of children as young as 3 years old to young adults 19+. I understand how to navigate through the discouragement that youths often feel when their art piece does not resemble someone else's that they deem "better," and teach them to see beyond the artwork and look at their own special skills and techniques.
In college I learned that history and science have big part to play in the art world therefore, I enjoy sprinkling "golden nuggets" of grammar and word origins into my art lessons.
In my spare time I think, read classic literature & children's fantasy books, draw & paint, go for walks, and plot novels.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
75 min
Completed by 44 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-8 learners per class
