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Watercolor Art Intensive: Japanese Koi Fish
Mrs. Vallarta
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,989)
In this four-week class, students will learn to sketch, draw, outline and watercolor multiple Japanese Koi Fish art projects!
Class experience
Interested in focusing on your watercolor practice? Want a fun quick art course in a relaxed setting? This class is designed for you! This class is for the artist who loves these gorgeous creatures and wants to practice properly utilizing watercolors. Students will focus on sketching, drawing, outlining and watercoloring in this course. Students will utilize different techniques and approaches. Students shall expect to draw and paint multiple color koi fish. Students will experience the...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Koi StudiesKoi Study: Break down and understanding of the koi fish. Students will specifically focus on the movement of the fish. Students will execute multiple sketches.Week 2Lesson 2Koi DrawingsStudents will create two separate drawings with the intention of using two different watercolor techniques with each one. Students will draw, outline, and erase the extra pencil lines. This way, students will be ready to watercolor for week 3 and 4.Week 3Lesson 3First Watercolor ProjectStudents will learn to utilize the wet-on-dry watercolor technique.Week 4Lesson 4Second Watercolor PracticeStudents will learn to utilize the wet-on-wet watercolor technique.
Students will learn the following drawing fundamentals: ✅ Utilizing basic shapes to create a more complex form. ✅ How to properly utilize different sketching techniques and approaches. ✅ How to properly utilize different watercoloring techniques and approaches. ✅ Understand common watercolor terminology. ✅ A wide range of understanding and exposure to different ways to approach an art project. ✅ The confidence to continue watercoloring on their own after the class has been completed.
Mrs. V is a professional artist and an experienced art educator of over 18 years. During her studies at university, Mrs. V focused on watercolor, drawing as well as other mediums. After graduation, Mrs. V continued to use watercolor for personal practice. Mrs. V has been teaching watercolor specifically for over ten years.
Homework Offered
Homework will be optional but highly beneficial. Homework outside of the classroom typically takes under an hour to complete.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessments can be offered upon request. Please reach out and Mrs. V can work with your request.Grades Offered
Grades can be offered upon request. Please reach out and Mrs. V can work with your request.
Materials: 💠 Watercolors 💠 Watercolor brushes 💠 Watercolor paper 💠 Cup (for water) 💠 Towels/rags (excess water/accidental spillage) 💠 Pencil 💠 Pencil Sharpener 💠 Eraser (vinyl recommended) 💠 Fine-tip permanent pen (Sharpie and Micron recommended) 💠 Blue artists painters tape ***Please have your student's station ready for work. Please prop their paper so it can be at an angle. We use gravity to help manipulate the flow of the paint.***
Students will be painting throughout this class. Please set up an area where your child can use the computer while working with paint. Students will be encouraged to work on an angled surface. Please prop their paper/sketchbook so it can be at an angle. They need to be able to work on both a flat surface and an angled surface. You can attach the watercolor paper with tape to a board and prop it or use a book to prop against. This is highly recommended as we will use gravity to manipulate the paint.
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,989)
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Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $52 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 23 learners
Ages: 11-15
