Materials list - what you need to complete this course

Materials list - what you need to complete this course

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I am keen that you develop your own artistic voice, so please feel free to get inventive and substitute colours, brushes etc rather than rushing out to buy the exact things I am using. If you want to paint this in a different size or format, please do. Don't go too small though, it won't be much fun!

Ink and watercolour on a textured canvas - kingfishers

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  • Introduction to painting with ink and watercolour on a textured canvas
  • What is included in this course?
  • Materials list - what you need to complete this course

Preparing the textured canvas

  • Preparing the canvas
  • Watercolour grounds and canvases available worldwide

How to layer successfully on canvas - using Indian ink - kingfishers

  • Exploring how Indian ink behaves on watercolour ground2
  • Example reference sheet of Indian ink - version 1
  • Example reference sheet of Indian ink - version 2
  • Planning and thumbnail sketch
  • The ink layer - part 1
  • The ink layer - part 2
  • The ink layer - part 3
  • Moving onto watercolour
  • Finishing off the kingfishers
  • Reference photo of kingfishers - colour
  • Reference photo of kingfishers - black and white
  • Thumbnail sketch
  • Photo of kingfishers - completed ink under painting
  • Photo of final kingfishers
  • Top tips for painting watercolours on canvas

Sealing and finishing

  • Sealing and finishing
  • List of useful information, resources and groups