Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next challenge, Louise will guide you through the whole painting from beginning to end.
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A finished watercolour can look daunting, but you don’t have to work it all out yourself. Louise breaks each painting down into manageable steps and explains what she’s doing and why along the way.
You might be surprised by what you can paint when someone shows you how.
Fruit on Spoon by Louise De Masi
Student painting of Fruit on Spoon by Lynn
Rose for Beginners by Louise De Masi
Rose for Beginners by Wendy
Louise doesn’t just tell you what to do next. She shows you what to look for while you’re painting, how wet the paper is, how much water and pigment are on the brush, when an edge should soften, when to wait, and why she makes each decision.
Louise often describes this level of wetness as “juicy like an orange”.
See what’s happening on the paper
Louise shows you the surface of the paper, the consistency of the paint and how much moisture she’s working with, so you can compare it with your own painting.
Understand why she makes each decision
She explains why she uses wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, changes pigment strength, softens an edge, adds another layer or waits for the paper to dry.
Know what to do when things change
Watercolour doesn’t always behave exactly as expected. Louise shows you what to watch for and how she adjusts as she paints.
“I want you to understand why I’m doing something, not just copy what I do. That way you can start making those decisions for yourself.”
— Louise
What’s included in each painting class
Reference photo · line drawing · supplies list · progress photos · finished painting reference
Technique lessons focus on the demonstration itself and may not require these downloadable files.
Join Louise’s newsletter and get access to her free watercolour class, plus a beginner guide to help you get started.
You’ll also receive occasional emails from Louise with new paintings, classes and lots of watercolour tips.
Start with what you feel like painting today.
Realistic animal watercolour tutorials focused on form, fur and soft layering.
Member tutorials
Step by step bird painting tutorials covering feathers, colour mixing and detail.
Member tutorials
Flower and plant tutorials with a calm, structured approach to petals and leaves.
Member tutorials
Skill building lessons on brush control, washes, layering and colour mixing.
Member tutorials
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