Introduction, Resources, Overview of Lessons

Welcome!

In this course, you will learn how to paint this watercolor frog on a vintage dictionary page. And you can create this painting on a piece of old sheet music, a page from an old book, or any vintage piece of paper! The painting is sized to fit a 3.25 x 4.5-inch mat opening. Feel free to resize the drawing to your preference

  • Throughout this course, I encourage you to make decisions based on your vision for your painting. Use as much or as little of the lessons and drawing as you need. If you lose focus, take a break. You will return with fresh eyes!
  • Creating a detailed and realistic painting like this does take time, but when you enjoy the process it's inspiring and a lot of fun. Allow yourself the freedom to experiment and learn from your experiences, because that's how we grow.

Overview of Lessons

This is what you will see in each lesson. Each lesson will provide a detailed, step by step guide.

Lesson 1: Deciding the layout and transferring the drawing to the paper

Lesson 2: Establish a pale gray map of darker values and inward curve

Lesson 3: Layer by layer, create the greens and browns.


Lesson 4: How to Make Final Refinements to your Painting


RESOURCES

  • Do you need help? THIS LINK will take you to answers to technology questions and anything related to the school.
  • Membership: Learn more about our Monthly and Annual Membership, where you can receive access to all courses in the school for one price!
  • Explore the School: Search for specific subjects and explore everywhere our watercolor school has to offer.
  • Techniques and Tutorials: Short lessons, tips, techniques - found inside the Membership
  • Watercolor Painting on Vintage Paper - A step by step guide in creating your own paintings on old paper; Included in the Membership or purchase as an individual course.

I’d love to hear how it goes and invite you to share your painting along with challenges, solutions, and suggestions.

  • Take a photo and share in the Community.
  • Share your painting in our Facebook Group, Realistic Animals in Watercolor.
  • In addition, upload your painting to your Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter - all of your favorite places with the hashtag #rebeccarhodesart. By sharing, you are inspiring others to get started!

I hope you enjoy the course!

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