Ronnie opens the course by sharing what inspires his watercolor passion and who will benefit most from this watercolor journey.
Advanced Watercolor by Ronnie Williford
Lessons
02 What You will Need
Discover the qualities of different watercolor tools, why Ronnie favors his chosen materials, and how he prepares them for painting.
03 A Little Physics + Demo
Begin with simple exercises to get comfortable with your pigments and brushes, then practice building depth by adding watercolor layers.
04 Easy As She Goes
Follow Ronnie’s step-by-step approach to layering, shading, and creating depth in your watercolor paintings.
05 A Bike in Vignette
Work through a more complex vignette, exploring planes in your composition and highlighting areas of vibrant color.
06 A Nocturnal Approach
Start with a miniature sketch to spot the darkest values, then choose your colors and use different brushes to add the finishing touches.
07 A Simple Portrait
Paint alongside Ronnie as you capture a live model, exploring techniques for rendering realistic textures like hair and fabric.
08 Make it More Interesting
Learn to use strong lighting to transform your artwork, starting with a thumbnail to plan values and composition.
09 Assemble from Parts
Get practical tips on planning what to paint and how to build a well-thought-out watercolor composition.
10 At The End
Learn simple tips to keep your brushes in top condition and extend their life for many paintings to come.
