Online Art School «Artefacto»
Course by Andy Evansen
Fast track to watercolor
Learn to simplify your paintings, make loose shapes, and achieve a realistic impression without much detailing
Language: English
How to make watercolor painting easy and clear? How to enjoy the process and create lovely scenes without too much detailing, how to make everything you depict beautiful using simple techniques? In our course, you will find answers to all these questions!
Together with Andy Evansen, you will make 2 great paintings, study and practice the most important nuances of watercolor art. You will learn to plan a good composition, to prepare an accurate drawing, connect shapes, deal with light and tonal values.
Andy’s course will perfectly suit those who are just starting to paint with watercolor and those who want to improve their painting skills. Our master will show you an easy way to render difficult subjects and help you feel watercolor medium, fall in love with it, and make amazing works even if you are at the very beginning of your creative journey!
10 lessons
2 hours 10 min of video lessons in English with lifetime access
2 paintings
We will make 2 lovely paintings in the author's technique and learn how to amend references
High-quality feedback
Individual feedback from instructor Andy Evansen (depends on the plan)
This course will suit both beginner and intermediate artists who:
- want to learn how to use basic watercolor techniques;
- would like to simplify the painting process and correct their mistakes;
- need to learn more about tonal values, negative and positive shapes, light and shadow in their works;
- dream to enjoy the watercolor painting process and achieve a great result even if they have little experience.
Andy tells about the course:
Course Table of Contents
10 lessons
Lesson 1
Introduction
An introduction to our learning platform and an overview of the materials used in this course
Lesson 2
Watercolor Basics. Washes
We will learn to apply color, mix different shades, and get the needed amount of water on a brush
Lesson 3
Watercolor Basics. Colors
We will learn to change colors on a brush and get harmonious shades
Lesson 4
Watercolor Basics. Gradients
We will learn to create smooth color transitions and achieve various color intensity
Lesson 5
Watercolor Basics. Edges
We will learn to create soft and hard edges, join shapes together, and simplify them
Lesson 6
Watercolor Basics. Tonal Values
We will learn to deal with tonal values and make negative shapes
Lesson 7
Watercolor Basics. Color Mixing
We will learn to mix colors and get various shades right on the paper
Lesson 8
Farm House
In this lesson we will talk about how to paint simple tree shapes. We will learn placing strong color in first light wash
Lesson 9
Lobster Boat
In this lesson we will talk about merging colors and values. Using a background shape to create a negative light shape. Lifting paint for light reflections. Simplifying details
Lesson 10
Conclusion
A summary of all techniques from the instructor
What results you will achieve at the course:
01
You will learn the basics of working with washes, shapes, and edges
02
You will see how to create an illusion of realism without much detailing
03
You will train to make a proper drawing for a future painting
- Andy Evansen began painting watercolors in the mid-1990s as a change of pace from his career as a medical illustrator
- He is a Signature Member of AWS, PAPA, RRWS, TWSA
- He became a Signature Member of the prestigious Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA) in 2012 and served as their President from 2015-2017
- Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA), Signature Member April 2018
- Salmagundi Club, Artist Member 2017
- His paintings have won numerous awards, including the Bronze and High Winds Medals from the American Watercolor Society
We offer different plans
Standard
- 10 lessons
- 2 watercolor paintings
- Additional exercise
- Access to the students’ chat
- Bonus 1: Recording of the workshop «A Loose Approach to Watercolor»
- Bonus 2: 30 ArtiCoins
LIFETIME access to the course
Premium
- 10 lessons
- 2 watercolor paintings
- Additional exercise
- Access to the students’ chat
- Individual feedback from a professional curator on each painting within 75 days
- Bonus 1: Recording of the workshop «A Loose Approach to Watercolor»
- Bonus 2: Recording of the workshop «Simplification of Forms»
- Bonus 3: PDF-Brochure «How to use value studies to simplify and not overwork a painting with extra detailing»
- Bonus 4: 40 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
Elite
- 10 lessons
2 watercolor paintings
Additional exercise
- Access to the students’ chat
- Certificate of completion
- Individual feedback from instructor Andy Evansen on each painting within 75 days
- Bonus 1: Recording of the workshop «A Loose Approach to Watercolor»
- Bonus 2: Recording of the workshop «Simplification of Forms»
- Bonus 3: PDF-Brochure «How to use value studies to simplify and not overwork a painting with extra detailing»
- Bonus 4: 55 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Only 10 places are available
Standard
- 10 lessons
- 2 watercolor paintings
- Additional exercise
- Access to the students’ chat
- Bonus 1: Recording of the workshop «A Loose Approach to Watercolor»
- Bonus 2: 30 ArtiCoins
LIFETIME access to the course
Premium
- 10 lessons
- 2 watercolor paintings
- Additional exercise
- Access to the students’ chat
- Individual feedback from a professional curator on each painting within 75 days
- Bonus 1: Recording of the workshop «A Loose Approach to Watercolor»
- Bonus 2: Recording of the workshop «Simplification of Forms»
- Bonus 3: PDF-Brochure «How to use value studies to simplify and not overwork a painting with extra detailing»
- Bonus 4: 40 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
Elite
- 10 lessons
2 watercolor paintings
Additional exercise
- Access to the students’ chat
- Certificate of completion
- Individual feedback from instructor Andy Evansen on each painting within 75 days
- Bonus 1: Recording of the workshop «A Loose Approach to Watercolor»
- Bonus 2: Recording of the workshop «Simplification of Forms»
- Bonus 3: PDF-Brochure «How to use value studies to simplify and not overwork a painting with extra detailing»
- Bonus 4: 55 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Only 10 places are available
Join the Premium and Elite plans and get special bonuses!
Bonus 1: Workshop recording «A Loose Approach to Watercolor»
Workshop «A Loose Approach to Watercolor»
Value: $15
duration: 2 hours 10 min
At the workshop, you will:
— Learn the key aspects of a successful painting
— Understand how to merge color effectively
— Paint a simple scene under Andy’s guidance
Join the course — get the recording for free. Complement your course with one more lesson!
Bonus 2: Workshop recording «Simplification of Forms»
Workshop recording «Simplification of Forms»
Value: $15
duration: 2 hours 12 min
In this workshop recording you will learn:
— How to simplify the forms
— How to not overwork a painting and avoid extra detalisation
— How to use value studies to simplify
Join the Premium and Elite plans and get special bonuses!
Bonus 3: PDF-Brochure
«How to use value studies to simplify and not overwork a painting with extra detailing»
Here we compiled the answers to the most common questions about the world-renowned artists’ tonal value approaches and put them into a step-by-step guide that is very practical and easy to use.
This course participates in the «Paint to Earn» program
Join the course, complete the tasks, and earn ArtiCoins. Within the course, you can earn up to 200 ArtiCoins (ca. $20).
Exchange those later for the Artefacto learning products!
You have no risks – we support you!
No risk for you
In case after 1–2 lessons of the coursе you realize that watercolor painting is not for you, YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK!
Freeze
For plans with feedback – If the start date is not convenient, we freeze the course
(1 time free of charge)
Freedom & Mobility
Make your own schedule and go through the lessons at a comfortable pace – whenever and wherever you like
Certificate of completion (in Elite Plan)
Upon completion of the course for the students of Premium plan we issue a certificate. The certificate could be used as a proof of your qualification's upgrade at work (if it is related to arts) and for your private affairs as a recognition of your mastery in painting.
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How is our course organized?
BEFORE COURSE
Full course program
List of course materials
Friendly community of beginner and professional artists
AT COURSE
Recorded video lessons
Watch lessons at your own pace
Closed students' chat
Feedback from curator
AFTER COURSE
Certificate of completion
Own portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
Which materials do you need
for the course?
- Paints - any high-quality artistic paints in cuvettes or tubes (e.g. Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Winsor&Newton, Schmincke, White nights, etc.)
- Brushes
- Paper Cotton, 300gr, CP (Sennelier,Hahnemuhle (Sesame, Turner)
- White plastic or ceramic palette
- Paper towels, a jar of water
Examples of Andy's works
Frequently asked questions
If you have any questions or technical Issues, feel free to contact our friendly team
