Online Art School «Artefacto»
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by PRASAD BEAVEN
Mastering Color & Mood in Watercolor
Learn to convey the relationship between color, mood, and depth in watercolor, and create four stunning landscapes using loose techniques under the guidance of Prasad Beaven
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by PRASAD BEAVEN
Mastering Color & Mood in Watercolor
Learn to convey the relationship between color, mood, and depth in watercolor, and create four stunning landscapes using loose techniques under the guidance of Prasad Beaven
LIFETIME ACCESS |
“The sign of an amateur is one who uses a lot of color. Understanding how to create depth, atmosphere, and structure with color instead of just throwing in a lot of it is key.”
Prasad Beaven
Conveying all this beauty and diversity of natural colors is one of the most tricky tasks for every artist. How to mix them to get the right shade and avoid muddy hues? How to find the perfect balance of water and paint to have the needed result?
At this course, the master of loose watercolor Prasad Beaven blended science and intuition to help you not only understand the properties of every pigment, but also feel confident and experiment with colors freely.
Unlike traditional color courses that focus only on mixing and selection, this course uniquely explores how different seasons and lighting conditions impact color perception and emotional resonance. Join the course and create 4 gorgeous watercolors capturing the mood and atmosphere of the seasons!
This course will best suit intermediate artists who:
Struggle with color harmonization and want to learn how to confidently mix and balance seasonal colors without creating muddy tones
Face the difficulty capturing depth and mood and are searching for techniques to create a sense of light, space, and atmosphere in their paintings
Feel restricted by color theory and want to discover how to blend structured learning with an intuitive and creative approach
Understand that their paintings lack looseness and want to make them more professional-looking.
How does the course work?
5 structured modules
Each focused on a specific season and its color theory.
Pre-recorded lessons
Learn at your own pace with step-by-step guidance.
Practical exercises
Hands-on projects to apply techniques immediately.
Personalized feedback
Get expert insights on your work
(depending on the plan).
Course Table of Contents
5 modules (total 5 h)
Module 1. Mastering Pigments: Understanding Color Mixing, Transparency, and Palette Organization
In this module, you will learn how to arrange pigments logically in a palette based on color order (reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues). You will be able to understand pigment properties and see how to use this knowledge when mixing colors.
You will also learn how color complements help in creating color contrast and vibrancy in paintings, as well as how to make beautiful greys, use opaque pigments, and create granulation.
1 video lessons, 53 min
Module 2. Spring Awakening
In this module, you will see how to create a color palette that captures the essence of spring. You will master techniques for using washes and layering to depict the freshness of spring, as well as understand the symbolism of spring colors and their emotional impact.
As a result, you will be able to paint vibrant and fresh spring scenes with a soft, harmonious color palette, mastering how to depict the renewal and lightness of the season.
2 video lessons, 1 h 5 min
Module 3. Summer Radiance
This module will help you mix and use vibrant hues to reflect the energy of summer. You will learn useful techniques for painting shadows and highlights to convey strong sunlight and see how to create the effects of direct sunlight on color perception.
After going through the module, you will confidently paint warm, sunlit summer scenes, mastering high contrast and vibrant colors to create dynamic compositions.
2 video lessons, 1 h 12 min
Module 4. Autumn Glow
In this module, you will learn how to create a palette of warm reds, oranges, and browns characteristic of autumn. You will master techniques for depicting softer, warmer light and its emotional implications and gain skills for capturing the feeling of transition in nature.
With Prasad’s help, you will develop an understanding of how to balance warm and cool colors to convey the richness and depth of autumn landscapes.
2 video lessons, 1 h
Module 5. Winter Serenity
Here, you will develop a winter palette featuring cool blues, whites, and greys. You will discover techniques for creating textures that evoke the chill and stillness of winter and gain skills for portraying quietude and serenity through color choices.
As a result, you will be able to create atmospheric winter scenes, understanding how to use subtle color variations and contrast to capture the essence of winter.
2 video lessons, 49 min
“This course is about exploring color through seasons. There is a little bit of science in it, but it’s not scientific. It’s not theory-based. It’s more about expressing subtle color harmonies in seasons.”
Prasad Beaven
What results you will achieve at the course
01
Learn about the impact of seasonal light on color and see how to build harmonious palettes
02
Apply layering, contrasts, and brushwork to create stunning seasonal scenes
03
See how to achieve balance between water and paint for controlled yet expressive watercolors
04
Learn to paint vibrant and atmospheric landscapes that reflect mood and depth
05
Understand the properties of pigments for easy and fun color mixing
06
Learn to make beautiful textures and interesting watercolor effects
- Prasad is a practicing artist mainly interested in the medium of watercolor and ink
- His childhood spent in the foothills of the Himalayas has made a big impression on his character and interests
- Greatly inspired by Nature, he seeks to discover and express its many moods
- A recent graduate of the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, Prasad was exposed to a range of art forms and cultures including Indian Miniature, Persian painting, Geometry, Icon painting, and Chinese Landscape painting
- This rich and diverse experience has helped instill within him a deep appreciation for traditional as well as contemporary art
- Through this course Prasad had the opportunity to meet Prince Charles, and they discussed their shared interest in watercolor
- Prasad also won the Ciclitira Prize, through which his works will be hung in the prestigious Saatchi Gallery
We offer different plans
Standard
- 9 video lessons (total 5 hrs)
- 4 completed paintings
- Additional exercises and sketches
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Access to the students' chat
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Price: 129$
Premium
- 4 completed paintings
- Additional exercises and sketches
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual written feedback for 4 paintings + 1 creative task from professional curator within 75 days
- Certificate of Completion
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Only 30 places are available
Standard
- 9 video lessons (total 5 hrs)
- 4 completed paintings
- Additional exercises and sketches
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Access to the students' chat
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Price: 129€
Premium
- 4 completed paintings
- Additional exercises and sketches
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual written feedback for 4 paintings + 1 creative task from professional curator within 75 days
- Certificate of Completion
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Only 30 places are available
You have no risks – we support you!
No risk for you*
In case after 1–2 lessons of the coursе you realize that is not for you, YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK!
*within 14 days after payment
Freeze
For plans Premium – 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 (Premium and Premium Pro Plan)
Upon completion of the course for the students of Premium and Premium Pro 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.
Your curator for this course
Terrilynn Dubreuil
Watercolor artist
«I have painted with watercolor since my Fine Art classes at the University and I started teaching it soon after and have taught it ever since. I love the fresh, flowing approach to the medium.
Watercolor gives me an oblique strategy approach to art because one has to to approach it in an almost „opposite“ way of thinking from other media. It keeps my brain active! I use watercolor a lot for studies, plein air sketches, and underpaintings for my pastel paintings.»
- Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude, with augmented Master level courses.
- Teaching art for 35 years. Multiple media and levels.
- Workshops, Classes and Demos, both live and virtual, with local and international students.
HERE YOU MAY FIND TERRILYNN’S WORKS
Examples of Terrilynn's works
How is your learning process 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?
- Flat brush
- Round brush
- Mop brush
- Bristle brush/fan brush
- Rigger
- Palette knife
- Water spray
- Kitchen towel
Examples of Prasad's work
Frequently asked questions
Contact us
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Monday — Friday
7 am — 6 pm Central European Time (CET)
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