About

Start painting in watercolors and create your own beautiful works of art. It can be daunting to face a blank canvas and start painting. This course gives you all the tips and tricks you need to get over that fear, feel inspired, and finally put your brush to the canvas.

The first half of the course works as a watercolor companion, it features all the essentials you need whether you're starting out on your watercolor journey or just revisiting the basics. The second half is a complete watercolor course with six simple exercises to follow and paint for yourself, followed by six full watercolor paintings, demonstrated step-by-step.

Gain the confidence to get out of your head and start painting. Soon enough you'll be turning the world around you into wonderful works of art. 

Requirements

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Lessons

Module 1: Introduction

  • Author introduction
  • Materials
  • Easy drawing for painting

Module 2: Watercolor Painting Elements

  • Composition
  • Easy perspective
  • Light & shade
  • Color

Module 3: Watercolor Techniques

  • Graduated wash
  • Transparent layers
  • Wet into wet
  • Lifting out
  • Dry brush
  • Masking fluid

Module 4: Painting Different Scenes And Objects

  • Painting skies
  • Painting trees
  • Painting water
  • Painting figures

Module 5: Great Watercolor Projects For The Beginner

  • Your first watercolor
  • Seascape
  • Snow scene

Module 6: Advanced Technique Watercolor Projects

  • Mountains and lakes
  • Waterfalls
  • All rounder

Career

Who is this course for?

  • Everyone - because everyone can learn to paint
  • Anyone who would love to start painting or wants to revisit the basics
  • Anyone looking for an artistic and mindful hobby  
  • Anyone who wants to make a career out of art can learn to paint watercolors to sell their art online, in galleries or at craft fairs 

Certification

You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.

Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution

Creator

IOA Original

This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.

Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.

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4593 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.

4593 Students. 
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.

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    About

    Start painting in watercolors and create your own beautiful works of art. It can be daunting to face a blank canvas and start painting. This course gives you all the tips and tricks you need to get over that fear, feel inspired, and finally put your brush to the canvas.

    The first half of the course works as a watercolor companion, it features all the essentials you need whether you're starting out on your watercolor journey or just revisiting the basics. The second half is a complete watercolor course with six simple exercises to follow and paint for yourself, followed by six full watercolor paintings, demonstrated step-by-step.

    Gain the confidence to get out of your head and start painting. Soon enough you'll be turning the world around you into wonderful works of art. 

    Requirements

    International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

    Lessons

    Module 1: Introduction

    • Author introduction
    • Materials
    • Easy drawing for painting

    Module 2: Watercolor Painting Elements

    • Composition
    • Easy perspective
    • Light & shade
    • Color

    Module 3: Watercolor Techniques

    • Graduated wash
    • Transparent layers
    • Wet into wet
    • Lifting out
    • Dry brush
    • Masking fluid

    Module 4: Painting Different Scenes And Objects

    • Painting skies
    • Painting trees
    • Painting water
    • Painting figures

    Module 5: Great Watercolor Projects For The Beginner

    • Your first watercolor
    • Seascape
    • Snow scene

    Module 6: Advanced Technique Watercolor Projects

    • Mountains and lakes
    • Waterfalls
    • All rounder

    Career

    Who is this course for?

    • Everyone - because everyone can learn to paint
    • Anyone who would love to start painting or wants to revisit the basics
    • Anyone looking for an artistic and mindful hobby  
    • Anyone who wants to make a career out of art can learn to paint watercolors to sell their art online, in galleries or at craft fairs 

    Certification

    You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.

    Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.

    All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution

    Creator

    IOA Original

    Expertise:

    This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.

    Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.