-Marco S. (Father)
Watercolor painting tutorial for sunflowers
In this Watercolor Mastery Workshop “Sunflowers” I’ll be sharing with you the techniques that I use, and more importantly, the mindset you need to free up your painting style to paint vibrant and energetic floral watercolor paintings.
This is a workshop for artists of all skill levels.
Here’s just some of what we’ll be covering in this upcoming Watercolor Mastery Workshop “Sunflowers”.
*How to turn reference photographs into a beautiful watercolor paintings.
*Arranging a compelling still life floral composition.
*How to bring unity and harmony to your painting with a limited palette.
*Incorporating a wide range of values into your paintings and why it’s important.
*How to simplify a watercolor painting with suggestion instead of details.
*How to use warm and cool colors to help turn the forms in your floral paintings and add interest and dimension to your work.
*Artist Q&A session.
And so much more!
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP TECHNICAL POLICY
What is watercolor painting?
Watercolor is a type of painting created by mixing colored pigments or pan paints with water in a tray palette. Using a paintbrush, the translucent paint mixture is then applied directly onto a textured, cold-pressed piece of paper. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist, watercolor painting is a great skill to learn!
How difficult is it to learn watercolor painting? How long does it take?
Simple and easy! Watercolor painting is an amazing skill that can be learned relatively quickly. You can even learn the basic fundamentals and techniques of watercolor and start painting within a few weeks!
What is 1% consistency? What about 2%, tea, and cream?
David J. Rogers uses the terminology: “tea”, “one -percent”, “two-percent”, and “cream” to refer to the consistency of your paint mixture. This simple analogy David uses refers to a 1% milk consistency, 2% milk consistency, tea consistency, and cream consistency when determining the thickness of your paint.
Learn more about watercolor painting.
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What is a virtual watercolor workshop?
David J. Rogers’ Watercolor Mastery Workshops are full recordings of the live virtual Watercolor Mastery Workshops he instructs once-a-month here at the David J Rogers Fine Art Gallery in Morro Bay, CA. Originally in-person, David has switched over to virtual Watercolor Mastery Workshops since the pandemic, and is pleased with the ability to reach a wider audience all over the world.
When are the live Watercolor Mastery Workshops?
David J. Rogers hosts live virtual Watercolor Mastery Workshops every first Saturday of the month at 10AM PST on Zoom. These live workshops are loads of fun, and provide students with the ability to ask questions live and converse with other watercolor students within the community! Want to see the studio where the workshop are recorded? Come visit us in Morro Bay, CA at the David J Rogers Fine Art Gallery!
How long is the Watercolor Mastery Workshop?
– Our (standard) one-day Watercolor Mastery Workshops are typically 4 hours long and hosted live from 10AM to 2PM (PST).
– Our two-day Watercolor Mastery Workshops are typically 6-8 hours long in total (split between two days). They are hosted live at 10AM – 1PM (or 2PM depending on the painting subject) (PST). For more information on our two-day Watercolor Mastery Workshops, please contact David here.
What if I can’t attend the Watercolor Mastery Workshop live?
If you are not able to join the Watercolor Mastery Workshop during the scheduled time, you will receive lifetime access to the full recording of the workshop 24 hours after the workshop ends (the following day). A few of our students are unable to attend the event live, but enjoy taking full advantage of the lesson at their own pace through the recording. If you would like to attend the upcoming Watercolor Mastery Workshop via the recording, please click here to purchase.
Will I get a recording of the Watercolor Mastery Workshop?
Yes – with every Watercolor Mastery Workshop ticket purchase, you will receive lifetime access to the full recording of the workshop 24 hours after the live event (sent to the email address you used to reserve your seat).
What do I need to participate in the Watercolor Mastery Workshop?
With every virtual Watercolor Mastery Workshop purchase, you will receive a full materials list for all your paints and supply needs, along with convenient links to where you can purchase them. You will also receive a preliminary watercolor basics instructional video, as well as a reference photo and traceable download. Additionally, any device that can stream video is compatible with the live and recorded versions of our virtual Watercolor Mastery Workshops!
What type of device do I need to join?
Any device with internet connection that is compatible with Zoom can be used to join our Watercolor Mastery Workshops. This includes: smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers, Windows, Mac, & Linux! Please click here for more information on Zoom-compatible devices.
What platform are the Watercolor Mastery Workshops hosted on?
All of our Watercolor Mastery Workshops are hosted on the Zoom platform and recorded by Zoom. For more information on the Zoom platform, please click here.
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What does the Watercolor Mastery Workshop include?
The Watercolor Mastery Workshop includes the preliminary Watercolor Basics Instruction video, a full materials list, reference photos for the painting, traceable download (when applicable), along with access to the Everything Watercolor Facebook group exclusive to Watercolor Mastery Workshop students where you can receive feedback on your own art! Join our David J. Rogers – Everything Watercolor Facebook group today!
What is the difference between a Watercolor Mastery Workshop and an Instructional Watercolor Course?
Watercolor Mastery Workshops are full recordings of our monthly live virtual workshops done here in Morro Bay, CA at the David J Rogers Fine Art Gallery. Meanwhile, the instructional watercolor courses are full-package courses with online curriculums designed to help you achieve your watercolor goals! If you would like to purchase a course instead of the Watercolor Mastery Workshop, please click here . If you are interested in the new Intermediate to Advanced Watercolor Painting Course with Instructor David J Rogers, please contact David here for more information.
Can I gift someone a Watercolor Mastery Workshop?
Absolutely! Workshop gift cards are available here and make great gifts for all ages and skill levels.
How do I register for a live Watercolor Mastery Workshop?
Please CLICK HERE to watch our video tutorial on how to sign up for live virtual Watercolor Mastery Workshops with Instructor David J Rogers!
How do I access my recording of the Watercolor Mastery Workshop?
Please CLICK HERE to watch our video tutorial on how to save your Watercolor Mastery Workshop recordings and downloads to one centralized folder to organize all your workshops for quick and easy future access!
Where is the Q&A session on the Watercolor Mastery Workshop?
At the end of every Watercolor Mastery Workshop, David J. Rogers designates 10-20m to answer any live questions his students may have. If you are having trouble finding the Q&A portion, please scroll through to the end of the video. If you have a question that wasn’t answered, feel free to ask on our exclusive watercolor Facebook group here.
How can I access the exclusive watercolor Facebook group?
If you are a student of David J. Rogers or just purchased the Watercolor Mastery Workshop, make sure to join the exclusive Facebook group for tips & feedback on your painting from the artist himself! The Facebook group is also an excellent way to connect with other watercolor students of all skill levels and get acquainted with the community.
Why is my screen blank or why can’t I hear the audio?
If you lose video or audio feed, please try toggling your Wi-Fi and reconnecting to the workshop on Zoom. If the issue persists, please ensure that your volume is at the appropriate level on your computer/speakers and your monitor brightness level is correct. If you are still experiencing issues, please follow the instructions below to clear your cache & cookies on your web browser.
How do I clear my cache and cookies on my web browser?
If you are experiencing issues with our website or accessing your recording/downloads, please try clearing the cache & cookies on your web browser. For specific instructions on how to clear your cache and cookies for YOUR DEVICE, please watch this tutorial River Alexander has put together for you here:
How long will I have access to the Watercolor Mastery Workshop?
Once you purchase the Watercolor Mastery Workshop, you will have unlimited lifetime access to the full recording of that particular workshop. If you happen to lose your passcode or the link to your workshop recording, please email us here.
Can I share access to the Watercolor Mastery Workshop with someone else?
Absolutely not. — We work very hard to provide our students with valuable techniques and information on watercolor painting, so please keep it between us! There is strictly no sharing or pirating access to any Watercolor Mastery Workshop videos or resources provided by David J. Rogers, as they are protected under copyright & anti-piracy laws. All rights reserved.
What is your return policy?
If you accidentally purchase the wrong Watercolor Mastery Workshop or are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we will give you a full refund guaranteed within 2 weeks of your purchase! We are more than happy to resolve any issues you may have, please contact us here. For more details information on our return policy, view here.
Sunny Art Academy
Let’s paint a Sunflower with watercolor paint. How to paint sunflowers with Watercolors is a beginners online video art class. I have a very simple step-by-step videos in real-time, so you can paint with me. We will draw on our paper first and the
Watercolor sunflowers, how to paint video art class
Let’s paint a Sunflower with watercolor paint. Sunflowers are so fun, yellow, and bright. They are an inspiring symbol of summer and fall.
There are so many different ways to paint in watercolor. I have a very simple online art class with step-by-step videos in real-time, so you can paint with me. This is a beginner class. We will draw on our paper first and then paint.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but feel intimidated? I can help with that.
Maybe you think you need some unique talent or artists are born with a talent, but the truth is all professional artists practice to get good at their art. They practice every day. Play and practice and practice and play with their brushes and paint every day. And only when an artist has practiced enough do they produce beautiful paintings.
My watercolor online painting school has references, tips, tricks, and step-by-step video tutorials.
Course curriculum
Introduction to Watercolor Sunflowers
Sunflower Introduction FREE PREVIEW
Supplies and Materials FREE PREVIEW
Sunflower Watercolor PDF Download
Watercolor Supplies and Materials FREE PREVIEW
Getting Started
Watercolor Sunflower A Little Bit About Color Theory
Painting the Sunflower
Sunflower in Watercolor Part 1 Painting Pedels and Leaves
Watercolor Sunflowers Painting Part 2 the seeds and background
Finishing Touches
Watercolor Sunflower Final
Closing Notes
Takeaways
Frequently Asked Questions
About this course
- $10.00
- 10 lessons
- 1.5 hours of video content
Karen Barge
Hi, I’m Miss Karen
Karen Barge is a native Texan born and raised in Dallas, now living in southern California. Karen received a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from The University of North Texas and went back to school to get a degree in Computer Graphics in Multimedia a few years later. In 1992, Karen pursued a career in California as a graphic designer in the video game industry. She worked for GTE/Verizon for 9 years. After that she ran her own graphic design corporation for 6 years.
Along the way, she taught a variety of art classes for ages 4 to 85. She created her own curriculum for classes at the Vista Art Foundation’s Gallery 204 and held teaching positions at several Montessori and Catholic schools. Karen has taught kids classes and camps, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting.
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“This class exceeded my expectations! Karen is very clear and guides you step-by-step in the creative process! It makes it easy to follow her instructions. Both my 6 year old boy and my 9 year old girl loved the crazy paint class. They keep creating more and more pictures. Great job Karen and Thank you.”
-Marco S. (Father)
“What a great lesson, what else can I say. Good and very useful examples, nice tips that you can apply right away. Enthusiastic and clearly explained. Thanks again for this lesson. My whole class loved this project.”
Jesse J. (Art Teacher)
“Mss Karen is so creative and helps us be more creative than most teachers. She helped me take a simple project like the sun line lesson and make it so much more interesting. ”
Kayla E. (Age 14)
“Mrs. Barge is my favorite teacher. I have taken every one of her summer and winter camps. She is now teaching me how to paint acrylic on canvas. My mom says we have run out of room for my art. We are going to have to buy another house.”
Ashley S. (Age 8)
“Love Karen’s enthusiasm level, and personality. Her class is done well in every way: organized, actionable, great pace. Her drawing prompts and suggestions are going to be very helpful to me. The downloadable documents were very helpful to re-enforce remembering. Thanks Karen!”
Linda Mae O.
“As a beginner artist, I truly appreciated your “ease” in your demeanor: you are very approachable, Karen, and easy to be with. Your projects have a positive aura, confident yet not intimating which allows a pleasant environment to create art! I loved your video workshops … I also loved the Christmas Paint Party”
Aly Dobek (Retired Beginner Artist)
