The Art of Watercolor: Paint Your Vision of the World
A course by David Poxon , Watercolor Artist
Explore watercolor techniques to create shadows, textures, and atmospheres that capture the essence of your surroundings
Explore watercolor techniques to create shadows, textures, and atmospheres that capture the essence of your surroundings
The ancient medium of watercolor let’s you connect with pigments that come from the very earth we walk on. Watercolor artist David Poxon specializes in creating watercolor paintings inspired by the world around him. As well as exhibiting his art, he runs watercolor workshops, and has won more than 80 major painting awards for his work.
In this course, he teaches you the basics of working with watercolors before diving into a world of special techniques to elevate your artwork. Paint an ancient stone cottage, complete with shadows, textures, and a welcoming atmosphere. Are you ready to illustrate your own beautiful vision of the world with watercolors?
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 9 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (769)
- 15,414 students
- 21 lessons (3h 50m)
- 9 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Paint an ancient stone cottage using a variety of different watercolor techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in creating watercolor paintings inspired by the world around them.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with watercolors would be useful but is not essential.
In terms of materials, you will need watercolor paints, brushes, watercolor paper, and other materials specified by the teacher in this course.
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A course by David Poxon
David Poxon is a watercolor artist from England. He first began painting at just five years old when his grandmother gave him his first tin of paint. Since then, he’s been on a creative journey that’s taken him all over the world, from the Far East to South America.
His work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions and he has won more than 80 major painting awards. Alongside the artwork he creates, David teaches watercolor painting and hosts events including the International Watercolor Masters Exhibitions. He is an elected member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolors and the National Watercolor Society of America. He has also written several books, his latest of which, Watercolor, Heart & Soul, has become a bestseller.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
David’s Watercolour World
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Introduction to Watercolour
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Tools and Materials for the Course
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Watercolour Foundations 1
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Watercolour Foundations 2
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Multi Colourway Layering Technique and Multi Glazing
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Special Techniques 1
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Special Techniques 2
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U3
Stairway to Watercolour Heaven
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Subject Hunting
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Colour
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Transfer Your Subject
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Masking and Preserving
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U4
Window in a Cottage
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The First Washes on the Wall
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Building the Layers
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The Window 1
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The Window 2
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Building to the Finish 1
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Building to the Finish 2
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U5
Your Future Starts Here
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Caring for Watercolour
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Sharing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Mastering watercolour techniques
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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morenoriveromariana
PlusMuy buen curso!
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aviel7fb
PlusI love art, but I'm a slow learner when it comes to following instructions. I love how Mr. Poxon describes every little detail, even answering my questions before I could take the chance to email and ask. The class goes slowly enough and meticulously. Although, it will take me quite a few or more visits to the same course (due to depression, etc) I feel confident I will learn quite a lot from this course.
uhafstad
What a wonderful course, I recommend!
barbarix
David Poxon is a real Master of Arts, he is not afraid to share his special techniques. I learned a lot in this course, even after years and years of painting watercolour, but nobody teaches like he does. Enjoyed every minute of it! And most important: David teaches to have FUN!!!
christenesalmon
PlusDavid parts with his vast knowledge of watercolour techniques to his students in a concise and interesting manner. Great course.