brown collar in watercolor by rebecca rhodes

How to Paint a Collar in Watercolor


A watercolor study that you can paint in just a few hours!

Length: Approx. 2 hours

Step by step video instruction from the drawing to the finished painting. In addition, you will learn...

  • How to create tans, grays, blacks, and browns using only 3 colors
  • How to create the look of metal
  • How to simplify and break the process down into manageable steps

Apply these techniques and formulas to your own paintings!

This course is included in the Membership or may be Purchased as a Single Course

Welcome! In this course, you will learn how to paint this brown collar in watercolor.

  • Throughout this course, I encourage you to make decisions based on what you would like to achieve. Use as much or as little of the lessons and drawing as you wish to create your vision.
  • I hope you will find these techniques useful in creating your own paintings!

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.


Included in this Course:

  • Materials list, reference photo, and drawing
  • Successive video lessons of entire painting in real time
  • Step-by-step formula that you can apply to your own paintings
  • Mixing colors
  • Working with value – darks, lights, mid-tones
  • Adjusting errors and troubleshooting
  • Making final refinements
  • Narration by Rebecca Rhodes

If you are not happy with the course, contact Rebecca Rhodes ([email protected]) within the first 30 days of purchase, and you will receive a full refund.

Courses are hosted on the School website and are not available for download. Videos are for streaming. A high-speed internet connection is recommended

Would you like to learn more about realistic watercolor painting? Visit the FREE TUTORIALS.


Hi! I'm Rebecca Rhodes, watercolor artist and your instructor!

I'm here to help you to learn to paint realistic subjects in watercolor - for you to use these techniques to create your own paintings. I hope you find these courses helpful and enjoyable. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or suggestions.

Thanks for joining us!

Learn more about Rebecca here

Rebecca Rhodes, watercolor artist