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Watercolor basics

Airiness, lightness, delicate transitions, and hundreds of barely noticeable color nuances and halftones. Watercolor painting captures the imagination with its mysterious romanticism and offers endless opportunities for creative expression.

This program, crafted by a professional artist, is designed to help you start painting from scratch or improve your existing skills.

The course will provide all the essential knowledge about paints, techniques, and effects. You’ll learn how to combine watercolors properly and start creating your unique artwork from the very first lessons.

Each class focuses on a specific topic, making it easier to find your own style and choose a direction for further artistic development.

Course Program:

  1. Introduction to Materials and Techniques. Gradients. "Feathers"

    • Learn about different types of paper and brushes, and which materials are best suited for various watercolor techniques.

    • Practice sketch placement and work on proportions.

    • Perform exercises to create gradients and refine fine details.

  2. Creating Volume with Simple Shapes. "Mandarin"

    • Study the interaction of light and shadow on a spherical surface.

    • Explore cast and self-shadows on round objects.

    • Learn about warm and cool tones.

    • Work on creating textures.

  3. Rotational Shapes. "Honey Jar"

    • Study the axis of rotation and how to draw vessels using ellipses.

    • Learn about perspectives and angles.

    • Explore color harmony and contrasts.

  4. Combining Simple Shapes. "Pastry"

    • Learn the basics of composition.

    • Build a composition using various geometric shapes.

    • Discuss materials and explore the effect of subsurface scattering.

  5. Space and Tone. Landscape. "Cottage in the Field"

    • Explore tonal combinations.

    • Discuss spatial depth and its influence on visual perception.

    • Practice working with atmospheric perspective.

  6. Elements of Architecture. "Lantern"

    • Focus on compositional centers.

    • Learn how to highlight focal points using different techniques.

    • Conclude the course with analysis and reflections on progress.

🔻 Classes will take place every Wednesday at 6:30 PM starting February 5th.

📍 Address: Stalowa 36 (3 minutes from Metro Szwedzka)

🎨 All materials are included in the price.
6 classes – 760 zł (payment in 2 installments of 380 zł on the first and third lessons is possible).

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Course teacher

Margarita Kazerskaya

The softness and delicacy of watercolor have always captivated me as a way to express moods and emotions, capture fleeting moments, and translate them onto paper. This technique has become a true source of inspiration for me.

With over five years of teaching experience and a background in fine arts, I am thrilled to share my knowledge and skills with my students. In my courses, I not only teach the techniques of watercolor but also help each participant uncover their creative potential, learn to see the beauty around them, and express it through art.

My goal is to inspire and support, creating an environment where everyone can discover their unique style and confidently embark on their creative journey.

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ART-STUDIO "MARA"

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