Watercolor Class at Plaza (Patreon)

On Saturday, I taught an introductory class on watercolor, focusing on watercolor techniques useful for illustration and comics.  I know most of yall don't live in Nashville, so I wanted to share some resources that will give you a crash course in what I covered in class and more!

Note:  I didn't use a presentation during class- it was all live demos, hands on painting, and Q&A!

If you'd like some feedback on your watercolor art, join me in The Paintbox! 

Handouts:

Nattosoup's Watercolor Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PEcYk2VT35IPWm10lCEpjxRPcBW1T3f6jfuX8r5LgSw/edit?usp=sharing

Watercolor Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MWl1pY3F3n8vlUldnBzVESWBiWzhXDXoON0HeC5DltA/edit?usp=sharing

Resources:

Materials You'll Need to Get Started: http://nattosoup.blogspot.com/2016/08/watercolor-basics-materials-youll-need.html

Great Watercolor Tool from Dollar Tree: https://youtu.be/vHy3mhnmWSc

Brushes:

The Great Brush Off: http://nattosoup.blogspot.com/2016/08/watercolor-basics-great-brush-off.html

Watercolor Brush Overview: https://youtu.be/cNU1DQtwhQw

Reviving Dead Natural Watercolor Brushes: https://youtu.be/_TogNhwng1M

Waterbrushes Vs Traditional Watercolor Brushes: https://youtu.be/d-xy9p9m8Uc

Brushes for Watercolor: https://youtu.be/LVbmhvjRyls

Select Brushes for Watercoloring Comics: https://youtu.be/KvnbOebT7NI

Papers:

All About that Paper: http://nattosoup.blogspot.com/2016/08/watercolor-basics-all-about-that-paper.html

Selecting a Paper for your Comics: http://nattosoup.blogspot.com/2016/09/watercolor-basics-selecting-paper-for.html

Stonehenge Aqua Hotpress V Coldpress Fieldtest: https://youtu.be/ffCG3o05NFs

Watercolor Basics Stretching Demonstration: https://youtu.be/fff3f-Z-vPI

Watercolor Pads V Blocks: https://youtu.be/L_T-iKZNBKA

Paints: 

Setting Up a Watercolor Palette: https://youtu.be/Czk8nNp-iZs

Mapping Your New Palette: https://youtu.be/IPYiOIBU6ws

Creating a Magnetic Mini Watercolor Palette: https://youtu.be/ClxpqJw_jaE

What's Right for You: Hobby, Student, or Pro Watercolors: https://youtu.be/Ab95nAFy6As

Watercolor Showdown: Winsor & Newton Vs Cotman Vs Reeves: https://youtu.be/YQ4n0q-xjk0

ColArts Watercolor Comparison Finale- Reeves, Cotman, Winsor & Newton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT1WCkE51NM&list=PL_pXBtCqjKy9x468EAaJXgG9ED2suMYuk&index=6&t=504s

World Watercolor Month Vlog: Half Pans from Tubes V. Premade Half Pans: https://youtu.be/qRxKpY-IsBU

Save $$ at the Art Supply Store- Make a Swatchbook: https://youtu.be/9XJ0rtdwnJI

Daniel Smith Primaries Grid and Blends: https://youtu.be/24qKQCaeBMA

Stubborn Paint Tubes?!?!: https://youtu.be/5kuAiFjLBew

Basic Techniques: 

My Favorite Watercolor Techniques: https://youtu.be/xREp2gm2lAg

World Watercolor Month: Fun and Easy Watercolor Techniques: https://youtu.be/hBuwqFvWtso

Mixing Color with Watercolor: https://youtu.be/aQ7DD0iHAcc

Lifting Color Mini Demonstration: https://youtu.be/QEpcpfvUtP0

Quick Wet into Wet Watercolor Techniques: 

https://youtu.be/ZU2cVTqpyIU

Basic Flat Wash Tutorial: https://youtu.be/KP-SsVRrUOo

Multi Color Graduated Wash Tutorial: https://youtu.be/1R-_dF1HiUw

Painting a Sunset- Watercolor Tutorial: https://youtu.be/AKmYKUux1eA

Demonstrating Masking Fluid- Watercolor Tutorial: https://youtu.be/55GAS7-Zq2c

Splatter Masking Watercolor Tutorial: https://youtu.be/K6O2gQJZV1w

Negative Painting Demonstration- Watercolor Tutorial: https://youtu.be/HMpHJYaYNAY

Watercolor Basics- Glazes: https://youtu.be/aZC0pqYrFDw

Basic Lighting and Contrast: Painting a Cube: https://youtu.be/kCYKOCcDlgs

Basic Lighting and Contrast: Lighting a Sphere: https://youtu.be/-vOLeRO72M8

Basic Lighting and Contrast- Cones: https://youtu.be/uZfRyJfXLmE

Basic Lighting and Contrast- Cylinders: https://youtu.be/ASWh6HMKC0k

Lighting and Contrast- Putting it All Together: https://youtu.be/x3mYZbDCwGM

Light and Contrast- Room Interior: https://youtu.be/rVcdFjDTWic

Light and Contrast- Constructive Skull Demo: https://youtu.be/WSB4blF-eBE

Light and Contrast- Basic Lighting with a Facial Turnaround: https://youtu.be/aKEbemc9Fvc

Painting Textures- Wood Grain: https://youtu.be/lRQV5kHk_So

Painting Textures- Glass: https://youtu.be/1TJKATEbKWc

Painting Textures- Metal and Metallic: https://youtu.be/c2Aoe-xO3Rg

Painting Textures- Fur: https://youtu.be/waHfgpfAyRY

Painting Textures- Bricks and Stones: https://youtu.be/qqct3DjRHPA

Mixing Skintones with Prang Watercolors: https://youtu.be/7TbLI2WeMrw

Removing Paper from a Watercolor Block: https://youtu.be/4PrMrAxq1Mo

Easy Tutorials (full mini projects): 

Painting Seagrass- A Wet into Wet Painting Tutorial: https://youtu.be/OoQN4C2ffqo

Watercolor Sky Tutorial: https://youtu.be/f36lSOmt_oc

Let's Paint a Succulent- Watercolor Tutorial: https://youtu.be/BF8Pd0WfPf8

Painting A Starry Sky in Watercolor: https://youtu.be/pv_0YOmLSu8

Watercolor Flower Painting Tutorial: https://youtu.be/pOE8nZsPIuU

Easy Watercolor Fireworks: https://youtu.be/84Q6sys0EHM

A Study in Candlelight- Monochrome Tutorial: https://youtu.be/dqtWhmu2lmM

Atmospheric Perspective in Watercolor (Tutorial): https://youtu.be/cy2_v-H0cLI

Watercolor for Comics: 

Toning Panels Demonstration: https://youtu.be/AYGO0bhO46I

Painting A Comic! Watercolor Tutorial: https://youtu.be/G8tsZorBz_c