About
Start painting in watercolors and create your own beautiful works of art. It can be daunting to face a blank canvas and start painting. This course gives you all the tips and tricks you need to get over that fear, feel inspired, and finally put your brush to the canvas.
The first half of the course works as a watercolor companion, it features all the essentials you need whether you're starting out on your watercolor journey or just revisiting the basics. The second half is a complete watercolor course with six simple exercises to follow and paint for yourself, followed by six full watercolor paintings, demonstrated step-by-step.
Gain the confidence to get out of your head and start painting. Soon enough you'll be turning the world around you into wonderful works of art.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction
- Author introduction
- Materials
- Easy drawing for painting
Module 2: Watercolor Painting Elements
- Composition
- Easy perspective
- Light & shade
- Color
Module 3: Watercolor Techniques
- Graduated wash
- Transparent layers
- Wet into wet
- Lifting out
- Dry brush
- Masking fluid
Module 4: Painting Different Scenes And Objects
- Painting skies
- Painting trees
- Painting water
- Painting figures
Module 5: Great Watercolor Projects For The Beginner
- Your first watercolor
- Seascape
- Snow scene
Module 6: Advanced Technique Watercolor Projects
- Mountains and lakes
- Waterfalls
- All rounder
Career
Who is this course for?
- Everyone - because everyone can learn to paint
- Anyone who would love to start painting or wants to revisit the basics
- Anyone looking for an artistic and mindful hobby
- Anyone who wants to make a career out of art can learn to paint watercolors to sell their art online, in galleries or at craft fairs
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
IOA Original
This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.
Watercolor Painting 
4644 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
4644 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Start painting in watercolors and create your own beautiful works of art. It can be daunting to face a blank canvas and start painting. This course gives you all the tips and tricks you need to get over that fear, feel inspired, and finally put your brush to the canvas.
The first half of the course works as a watercolor companion, it features all the essentials you need whether you're starting out on your watercolor journey or just revisiting the basics. The second half is a complete watercolor course with six simple exercises to follow and paint for yourself, followed by six full watercolor paintings, demonstrated step-by-step.
Gain the confidence to get out of your head and start painting. Soon enough you'll be turning the world around you into wonderful works of art.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction
- Author introduction
- Materials
- Easy drawing for painting
Module 2: Watercolor Painting Elements
- Composition
- Easy perspective
- Light & shade
- Color
Module 3: Watercolor Techniques
- Graduated wash
- Transparent layers
- Wet into wet
- Lifting out
- Dry brush
- Masking fluid
Module 4: Painting Different Scenes And Objects
- Painting skies
- Painting trees
- Painting water
- Painting figures
Module 5: Great Watercolor Projects For The Beginner
- Your first watercolor
- Seascape
- Snow scene
Module 6: Advanced Technique Watercolor Projects
- Mountains and lakes
- Waterfalls
- All rounder
Career
Who is this course for?
- Everyone - because everyone can learn to paint
- Anyone who would love to start painting or wants to revisit the basics
- Anyone looking for an artistic and mindful hobby
- Anyone who wants to make a career out of art can learn to paint watercolors to sell their art online, in galleries or at craft fairs
Creator
IOA Original
Expertise:
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.