Video Training / Drawing and Painting Art Tutorials →Village Huts in Watercolour Laos

Welcome! In this class, we'll be painting a village hut scene in watercolour. Natural landscapes are simple and beautiful, providing the perfect subject for a beginner watercolor artist. Adding a man-made object such as a house or hut can create an interesting contrast and help to tell a story. Learning how to capture a landscape in a quick, fun, and loose manner is an essential skill that every artist should learn to master. Watercolour is the perfect medium that allows you to produce spontaneous and expressive paintings on the go.
Planning is crucial. I'll show you how to simplify shapes and sketch in large shapes such as foliage, trees, grass, and land. Getting those large components in accurately beforehand is essential for your painting to make sense.
In this class you'll learn:
How to paint simple paintings of a village hut scene in watercolourHow to sketch and plan your landscape painting in pencil before you start paintingHow and when to use wet-in-wet watercolour techniques to paint skies, buildings, trees, shadows, and earthHow to paint basic trees and rocks with minimal effort and brushstrokesHow to add people into your landscape in a natural and simple wayHow to paint water using a variety of essential techniquesHow to layer effectively to add extra detailsHow to combine layers to create depth naturallyHow to paint simple shadows and identify or choose a light source in your painting