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Exploring Watercolour Pencils with Marloes ONLINE

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What’s it all about?

Explore the world of watercolour pencils (and traditional watercolours too)! Marloes will guide you through the steps and methods of applying and manipulating these mediums. We will explore and explain tricks and tips to get awesome realistic (and sometimes not so realistic) effects. This is hands on session that will guide you through various techniques, learning about creating depth, light and dimension. It’s fun and a great way to start your journey into watercolour as a medium.

What will we cover?

  • Introduction and overview of the various watercolour mediums and their properties
  • Application methods – wet on wet, wet on dry etc
  • Appropriate papers and brushes
  • Touching on layering, glazes and colour correction

What will you need?

  • Watercolour paper
  • Watercolours – pencils and or paints
  • Brushes and water for washing brushes
  • Pencil sharpener (in case)

Who will be teaching?

Marloes Bakker-Marsden is a wildlife artist who also teaches a variety of mediums at community centres, retirement communities and other locations, including in her own studio space.  She enjoys sharing her skills and passions with others in a light hearted and fun way that makes the experience totally enjoyable and rewarding for everyone involved.  You can find her on Instagram or her website.