Art Core 6 Advanced Level Painting with Watercolours has 36 lesson course designed to help you develop a solid foundation in watercolor painting with a complete working knowledge of color theory.

Students can take their interest in color theory to the next level, with an in-depth look at working in watercolors. This Advanced Level course equips your child in practicing the color principles necessary to grow as an artist. Nine video lessons aid students in working independently as they learn new techniques and practical tips for working with watercolor pan paints; while exploring wet-on-dry, wet-in-wet techniques, lifting, tonal values, brushstrokes, washes, special effects, and more.

In the art instruction videos, students learn how to use the art materials and tools.

In the art instruction books, students see Master works by artists from around the world and gain an understanding of art history, art appreciation, and color theory.

Together, the student's art education is complete, making this a very easy program to use!

The ability to create your own unique watercolor paintings isn't something you're born with, but it's built on a number of techniques and principles that you can learn! Here are just a few of the concepts you'll learn to use in this course:

Control the water and pigment mixture to get the color strengths you need.
Mix in the palette to reduce blotchy patches and attain smooth, even color washes.
Create and use your color wheel to lower intensity, avoiding black and its negative effects on colors.
Use a limited palette of primary colors to mix a wide range of secondary and tertiary colors.
Learn advanced wash techniques to create even color over a broad area.
Learn advanced techniques in reserving white space to achieve the most brilliant colors.
Learn to layer colors without mixing them or creating a mess.
Use round, flat, and wash brushes to achieve a variety of strokes that will add interest to your paintings.
Learn why painting light to dark is necessary in watercolor painting and the special techniques that support the transparent qualities of this medium.
Learn to mix vibrant neutral colors and skin tones.
Learn to plan out your painting from start to finish, without relying on step-by-step instructions from others.
Use the dramatic appeal of high and low viewpoints.
Create paintings that feel like a true reflection of who you really are; as your interests, ideas, and experiences become a part of your art.