Intermediate - Advanced Level | Suitable for ages 14+
Self-paced learning | Unlimited Lifetime Access
Professionally filmed in HD | Comprehensive E-Book Included
Hands up if you’ve got a pile of incomplete, unresolved or not-quite-right paintings taking up precious space. We’ve all been there (I know I sure have), but what is it that’s missing? Composition is the underlying glue that brings it all together. The good news is that anyone can learn it, it is not a secret inherent talent it is a learned skill. Join me, professional watercolour artist Natalie Martin on a fun and playful deep dive into this extraordinary and undervalued topic. Welcome to Compose, Paint, Create!
In this course we explore ways of creating compelling compositions using the Principles of Art as our tools. This is a hands-on course where we will be applying these principles to artworks we create, learning as we go. The outcome will be a greater understanding of composition, the role it plays in our artworks and a clearer path to creating successful artworks.
Composition is a huge subject so I’ve broken Compose Paint Create into two separate courses. In Part 1 we explore the first 5 of the 10 Principles of Art. These are largely focused on the placement and arrangement of your elements. In Part 2 we explore the final five Principles of Art, and look more closely at creating mood, emotion and atmosphere as well as when and how to break the rules.
I use watercolour botanicals as the guiding theme throughout as that’s the thing I love painting most, but you are in no way limited to only painting florals or following exactly what I do. In fact I encourage you to explore further. These learnings apply to not just watercolour (or florals!) but every medium and subject - so if florals aren’t your thing feel welcome to switch it up, leaves, teacups, boats, whatever tickles your fancy. If you love gouache or acrylic, you could also try some of the exercises in alternative mediums. It’s entirely up to you!
In previous online courses and workshops I’ve only really had the chance to show you the tip of the iceberg when it comes to composition. In this course we explore the whole kit and kaboodle. It’s big and wonderful and you will be so surprised by what you get out of it, it's going to open your creative world right up. Are you ready? Come on, grab your paint brushes, let’s get started.
What to expect:
11 videos shot in High Definition with an overall run time of 3 hours and 10 minutes. The beauty of a self paced online course is that you can work at your own space and pause and practice before proceeding onto the next stages. You are also able to revisit the course time and time again.
Outcomes:
• A comprehensive understanding of composition
• How to apply the Principles of Art
• How to use the Rule of Thirds and other compositional structures
• Tools to help you resolve unfinished artworks
• A greater understanding of watercolour materials
• Confidence to create resolved paintings on your own
• A series of botanical inspired paintings
Downloadable files included:
• Materials List
• Course E-Book
• 5 Principles of Art Quick Guides
• Photos for painting inspiration
• Printable assets for course work
• Reference sheets of Natalie's course work
Your Instructor
Natalie Martin is an artist based on the Surf Coast, Victoria. She likes to get her hands dirty and bring a little joy (and colour!) to the every day.
Natalie works in vibrant watercolour. She’s particularly fond of native Australian flora and the landscape it’s found. She’s drawn to blooms in season and that seasonal swing throughout the year provides a beautiful rhythm and constant flow of inspiration. She feels a deep connection to being outdoors and observing and learning from nature. With her studio based on the Surf Coast in Victoria, there’s an endless source of inspiration within reach.
Natalie fell in love with watercolour early on and over the years she has exhibited her work, produced a collection of limited edition prints, developed a line of environmentally friendly stationery, experimented with printing on fabrics and also begun teaching workshops in person as well as online.
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