Welcome to the Course

Welcome to the Course

Are you new to watercolor?  Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by the abundance of options out there?  This course is designed to simplify the process of selecting watercolor supplies and materials, and provide some clear guidelines for setting up your creative space. 

In this introductory video you will learn about the objectives and focus of this free course and learn a little about your instructor -- Kris DeBruine. 

Getting Started in Watercolor

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Introduction to the Course

  • Welcome to the Course19
  • Introduce Yourself to the Community628

Watercolor Paper

  • The Most Important Ingredient: Watercolor Paper94
  • Watercolor Paper Recommendations57

Watercolor Brushes

  • Your Primary Tool: The Watercolor Brush27
  • Anatomy of a Watercolor Brush6
  • Recommended Watercolor Brushes30
  • Exercise: Mark Making17

Watercolor Paints

  • How to Choose Your Watercolor Paints23
  • Create Your Palette of Colors38
  • What's On Their Palette?28

The Watercolor Palette

  • How to Choose a Watercolor Palette40
  • A Close-up Look at My Studio Palette19
  • Palette Recommendations13

Setting Up Your Creative Space

  • The Importance of a Dedicated Creative Space28
  • List of Recommended Materials16

Conclusion

  • Your Next Steps67