Beginners Watercolor Week
Learn to Paint Realistic Animals in 5 Days
These lessons are especially for beginners!
Learn the colors, techniques, and formulas for painting realistic animals, step-by-step, in a way that makes sense.
Price: $10.00 USD
Purchase begins Monday, June 23, 2025
It's never too late!
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You Can Do This!
Especially for Beginners!
- Have you been yearning to paint realistic animals in watercolor?
- Are you not quite sure if you can do it? You can do it!
- In just one week, you will learn the colors, techniques, and formulas for painting realistic animals – the first steps in developing your own unique style of painting.
DESCRIPTION OF LESSONS
Day 1: Monday, July 14
We will paint a brown dog's eye and a green cat's eye, focusing on color mixing/layering and techniques.
Day 2: Tuesday, July 15
We will paint a dog and a cat nose! Learn to layer colors and manipulate values to create the impression of contour and curve.
Day 3: Wednesday, July 16
Painting Fur!
We will begin with simple techniques, then "fur recipes," for different color solutions.
Days 4, 5: July 17, 18
Combine techniques to paint an animal! It might be this dog, or a different subject.
Rebecca will guide you through every step of the process. By the end, you will have created a painting!
ALL ABOUT THE WEEK
What Will I Learn?
You will learn to paint an eye, a nose, and fur. Then, we will put all of the techniques together to create an animal painting!
Within these lessons, you will also learn about materials and brush techniques.
Focus is on painting detailed, realistic animals. If you like to take your time and create details, this week is for you!
How Will Instruction Take Place?
Each lesson will be presented as a "live broadcast" at 11 am EST. During the live broadcast, participants can ask questions via the chat.
What if I can't be there for the live broadcast?
It's ok if you are not able to watch the live broadcast. You can watch the video replay at your own pace until Friday, August 15, 2025.
How Long Will I Have Access to the lessons? You will have access to the workshop until Friday, August 15, 2025.
How much will the Workshop Cost?
The price is only $10.00 USD
When Can I Purchase the Workshop?
You can purchase the workshop beginning Monday, June 23, 2025.
Can I download the videos to my own computer?
The videos are not available for download. All courses are hosted on the School website and as long as you have a high-speed internet connection you can watch them as many times as you like during the length of your membership.
Will this workshop make a difference for me?
It’s really up to you. The value of the workshop depends on how much you are willing to invest in it. When you approach the course with a desire to learn and willingness to practice and persevere, you will grow!
Learning a skill takes time, practice, and patience. Persevere! You can do this, and we are here to help!
I have a question. How do I contact Rebecca?
Always feel free to email me at [email protected]
Is This Week for You?
These lessons are for you if.....
- You find joy and satisfaction in details
- You like to take your time and immerse yourself in a project
- You are ready to persevere, knowing it’s ok if it doesn’t work out, allow yourself to learn.
These lessons might not be for you if....
- You like to paint quickly – realistic painting takes time. But when you enjoy the process, it's fun and therapeutic!
- You like to use a lot of water – we use just a bit of water
- You like to paint large – paintings tend to be 8 x 10 inches or smaller
Encouragement
Not sure if this style is for you? Watch this short video!
You Can Do This!
Persevere
Take your time. It's ok if it doesn't work out. Allow yourself to learn. I believe you can do this!
You are Never Alone
You don't have to do it alone. Rebecca will guide you along the way, and we have an enthusiastic, supportive community waiting to help you!
It's never too late!
I came to art later in life. It's always a great time to learn to paint! Take the leap and fly!
Hi! I'm Rebecca!
I’m a watercolor artist and teacher in Pennsylvania, USA.
My goal is to empower, encourage, and equip – to help you learn to paint detailed, realistic animals in watercolor so you can use these techniques to develop your own unique style.
Before becoming a full-time artist, I enjoyed a fulfilling career as a public school Music Educator. I retired from teaching to focus on painting, and founded this watercolor school in 2017. I love to teach, and hope you enjoy and learn from these courses. Always feel free to contact me if you have questions or suggestions.
Contact me at [email protected]
Thanks for joining our adventure!
Watercolor Animal Week is Perfect For...
All skill levels from complete beginners to more experienced artists
People who are looking for encouragement, positive support, and step-by-step guidance.
If you yearn to paint in a methodical, realistic style, you are in the right place.
Do you have a question?
Always feel free to contact Rebecca at [email protected]