Exploring Watercolor Washes – A Mini Watercolor Workshop

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Learn the importance of watercolor washes and water control | taught by Carrie Luc (Watercolor Misfit)

NOT YOUR AVERAGE WORKSHOP…

I’m proud to announce! This is the second course in a series of mini workshops – I will be releasing over the next couple of months. These workshops target key skills that you have to know in order to succeed at watercolor. I feel so strongly about these skills – that I’ve created an entire workshop dedicated to just one topic – in this workshop we will be discussing water to watercolor washes and how paint make-up (such as transparent and opaque paint colors) can affect your wash. This is a skill that I had to learn the hard way and developed over years of trial and error. But now I get to share all my knowledge with you – in a short and fun video workshop – breaking down this topic and making it as easy as possible to understand. This workshop is basically the training wheels to starting watercolor and if you’ve struggled with paint mixtures – this workshop is for you!

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW YOU TO GO AT YOUR OWN PACE

watercolor washes workshop

THIS WORKSHOP INCLUDES…

  • AN INFORMATION PACKET WITH EXERCISES & SPECIAL INFO
  • 6 INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS EXPLORING WATERCOLOR WASHES
  • BONUS NEVER BEFORE RELEASED – BUNNY & BEAR MEETING DRAWING TEMPLATE
  • BONUS – TIME-LAPSE PAINTING OF BUNNY & BEAR MEETING
  • BONUS – FULLY COLORED PAINTING OF BUNNY & BEAR MEETING FOR REFERENCE

SNAPSHOTS FROM INSIDE THE WORKSHOP

NO DRAWING SKILLS NEEDED…

Once again I’ve included templates and charts to help those who find drawing challenging!

“BUT WHAT IF I’M NOT A BEGINNER…?”

No worries, just think of this course as a review course for the basics. Remember you can always learn something new as long as you have an open mind about it. 


FOLLOW ALONG WITH MY WORKSHEETS…

I’ve also included a packet of worksheets and informational charts to help you follow along with me during the workshop. I created these to make learning as easy and simple as possible all while having fun!

I DON’T HAVE ALL THE SUPPLIES…

  • No worries, again! This workshop is set up for you to discover and learn with whatever paints you have. However, I DO HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU have TWO TRANSPARENT PAINTS & TWO OPAQUE PAINTS THAT WILL BLEND TOGETHER EASILY for this workshop. I will be using Scarlet Lake, Indian Yellow, Cadmium Orange, and Cadmium Red for my transparent and opaque paint colors (all of which are from Winsor and Newton). However, that being said — feel free to use your own paint colors during the exercises – just make sure they you have 2 opaque colors and 2 transparent colors to get the most out of this course. ?

HOW DO I KNOW MY PAINTS ARE TRANSPARENT OR OPAQUE…

  • There are actually two ways to check if your paints are transparent, opaque, semi-transparent, or semi-opaque. One way is by checking your tubes and looking for the manufacturer’s symbol for opaque or transparent. I demonstrate this in the course – but sometimes manufacturers don’t put these symbols on their paints. 
  • So, the second way you can tell is by painting a solid black line of permanent ink on your paper, letting it thoroughly dry, and then painting over it with your watercolors. Your transparent paints will appear to sink below the line or under the black line. Meanwhile, your opaque paints will appear to rest on top. I walk you through this in the course – but wanted to let you know ahead of time – for when you are gathering your paints. 
DURING THE COURSE – WE WILL BE EXPLORING HOW OPAQUE PAINTS & TRANSPARENT PAINTS CAN HELP US OR HINDER US WHEN PAINTING WATERCOLOR WASHES.

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THE SUPPLIES I WILL BE USING…

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About Author

Hi there! My name is Carrie and I'm a Watercolor Misfit! What's a Watercolor Misfit? Well, anyone who is willing to try new things and not afraid to get their hands covered in paint! So what do you say, are you a Misfit-ian?

43 Comments

  • Sheila Bergner-Landry
    May 5, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Hi, Carrie! This looks to be an excellent tutorial! I am really interested in this. Can you let us know the cost please so I can plan? Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 6, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      Hi Shelia! The course full price will be $27. However, for the launch, we will be running a special discount of 50% off :) Hope that helps! Can’t wait for you to take the course!

      Reply
      • Sheila A Bergner-Landry
        May 7, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        You are so wonderfully generous! Yes! I just can’t wait! I have just purchased the ‘pure pigment’ set of the Mission Gold watercolors by Mijello. I have the other set(s) and some extra colors. But I am hoping to learn to mix and glaze using the single pigment colors and improve my theory a bit. This class will be another great step for me. PURR-fect timing, Carrie! I can’t wait and will be one of the first in line to join! <3 Thank you!

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        • Misfit
          May 9, 2019 at 5:15 am

          Great, see you inside Sheila! :)

          Reply
    • Chelsea
      May 8, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Course looks great! How do I sign up? I can’t find a link to sign up…

      Reply
      • Misfit
        May 8, 2019 at 8:05 pm

        I’ll provide a link on this page – as soon as the course goes live :D

        Reply
  • Beth
    May 7, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    Sounds wonderful! Other than a few brands of pan watercolors, ranging from super cheap (but loved) to decent, i have Qor “gel’ tube watercolors. Will they work? If not I can hightail it to an artist supply store, though was hoping to use Qor or possibly the others.

    And are your templates for watercolor paper? If so, my printer balks at anything over 80 lb. cardstock, and sometimes refuses that, so any suggestions?

    Reply
  • Wencke Turner
    May 7, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    Hi, I would love to sign up for this course during the pre-launch. Where can I do so? Wencke (Vickie) Turner, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:15 am

      Hi Wencke, The purchase link has been added to the blog post above :)

      Reply
  • Alejandra
    May 7, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    Hi! where and when can I pay?
    Saludos from Mexico!

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:15 am

      Hola Alejandra :)

      The purchase link has been added to the blog post above :)

      Gracias

      Reply
  • Rosy
    May 7, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    Hello Carrie. This couse sounds interesting. How can I sign up? I’ve gone to the course page and this workshop doesn’t show up as an option. Am I missing something from my end? Thank you.

    Rosy

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:14 am

      hi Rosy, The purchase link has been added to the blog post above :)

      Reply
  • Daisy
    May 7, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    Hi, Carrie, I would ? to join this class. I’m all in. I can’t wait for the launch ?

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:09 am

      Hey Daisy, we just went live. The discount link has been added to the blog post above :)

      Reply
  • Catherine
    May 7, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    Will the 50% discount be here or sent in email?

    I am also super excited, this is literally been the thing I have been working hard to understand lately!

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:09 am

      Hi Catherine, we just went live. The discount link has been added to the blog post above :)

      Reply
  • Joy
    May 8, 2019 at 12:13 am

    Hi Carrie. I want to take this class and am happy there’s a discount! How do I purchase? Thank you :)

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:12 am

      hey Joy :) The purchase link has been added to the blog post above :)

      Reply
  • Gemma Sampson
    May 8, 2019 at 12:30 am

    Hello Carrie, I am pretty time poor in the coming month and unfortunately do not think I will have time to complete this course in the short term. Will this course be available at a later time as a link on your webpage? As it something that i would love to do.

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:09 am

      Hi Gemma, yes it will be available in the future. :)

      Reply
  • Dar
    May 8, 2019 at 2:22 am

    I want to sign up

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:12 am

      hey Dar, The purchase link has been added to the blog post above :)

      Reply
  • Carolyn
    May 8, 2019 at 3:53 am

    Where do I sign up?

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:13 am

      hey Carolyn, The purchase link has been added to the blog post above :)

      Reply
  • Isabel Patchett
    May 8, 2019 at 11:42 am

    Hi Carrie,
    Nice to catch up with you once again. I too am very interested in taking this course, when will you be letting us know when we have to pay you?
    I think your web page looks so lovely Carrie, it is a pleasure to see all the beautiful colours you use. Take care.
    Isabel

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    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:10 am

      Thanks Isabel :) The discount link has been added to the blog post above :)

      Reply
  • Fiona Brown
    May 8, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    How do I sign up and pay for this tutorial also I won’t be able to watch it live on Thursday

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:12 am

      Hi Fiona, The purchase link has been added to the blog post above :) You can access the tutorial at a later time whenever is convenient for you as it has been pre-recorded.

      Reply
  • Joan Canning
    May 8, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    Good morning Carrie! Course sounds great an your wonderful discount, yes I’ll be joining you. Will you be offering a preregistration purchase in case I miss the date. I live in Eastern Canada an assume the times are the same. Also, this will be my first time purchasing, what method of payment do you take.
    Have a wonderful day.

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    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:11 am

      Hi Joan, The purchase link has been added to the blog post above – we use teachable, so they accept credit cards and Paypal. :)

      Reply
  • Devin
    May 8, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    I’ve watched a lot of youtube videos, but I keep coming back to your content… it’s the best, seriously. THANK YOU!!

    Very excited for this course!

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 8, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      Aw thanks :D

      Reply
  • Helen McMaster
    May 8, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    Hi! Where do I sign up?

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 8, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      I’ll provide a link on this page when the course goes live. :D

      Reply
  • Beth
    May 8, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    Can Winsor & Newton (opaque) be used with Qor (transparent/semi-transparent) for class exercises? Or will the different binders mess that up? I have 24 Qor colors, none opaque, and their opaque colors are not harmonious with the colors I have. But I could buy two opaque Windsor & Newton or Daniel Smith tubes. (Hoping you’ll see this since emailed you after my comment didn’t show up, so trying again since will be heading to the art store today to also get a 1.5” brush.) Thanks! Posted on a forum about the class – it sounds great.

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    • Misfit
      May 8, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      Yeah – That shouldn’t be a problem. Mixing brands shouldn’t cause an issue :) I have several different brands that I use but winsor tends to be more accessible – so I tend to use it more in courses :D

      Reply
      • Beth
        May 8, 2019 at 8:46 pm

        Thank you, then I’m set! I was concerned since Qor doesn’t use the same type of binder that any of the others do. They’re holding a 1.5” flat wash brush for me at the art supply store!

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        • Misfit
          May 9, 2019 at 5:11 am

          No problem Beth!

          Reply
  • Jo
    May 8, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    Where do I register for this course?

    Reply
    • Misfit
      May 9, 2019 at 5:06 am

      Hi Jo, we’re finally live. The link is above in the blog post. Hope to see you inside!

      Reply
  • Hanre
    July 10, 2019 at 5:52 am

    Hi tried to enroll in the class it says pay 32 not 27 and is the 50% offer gone? is there another link

    Reply
    • Misfit
      July 10, 2019 at 6:17 pm

      Yes – the 50% off was only available during the launch week of the course. Make sure to sign up for the newsletter to stay in the know for upcoming launchings and special discounts.

      Reply

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