How To Paint Glass & Reflections

Hey there! In this "How To Paint Glass & Reflections" watercolor tutorial, I'll show you a cool trick – using a yellow base wash to make those red colors really stand out. We'll also dive into making reflections with some wet-on-wet techniques, making your paintings look all real and fancy. Get ready to have some fun and bring out your inner artist in a laid-back and easy to follow vibe! 🎨✨

3.5 Hours

$17

This course also includes:

  • Full Lifetime Access

  • 30 Days Money Back Guarantee

  • Free Course Preview

  • List of Tool & Supplies

  • Free Reference Photo

  • Free Line Drawings

  • In Depth Video Instruction

How To Paint Glass & Reflections

Hey there! In this "How To Paint Glass & Reflections" watercolor tutorial, I'll show you a cool trick – using a yellow base wash to make those red colors really stand out. We'll also dive into making reflections with some wet-on-wet techniques, making your paintings look all real and fancy. Get ready to have some fun and bring out your inner artist in a laid-back and easy to follow vibe! 🎨✨

$17

This course also includes:

  • Full Lifetime Access

  • 30 Days Money Back Guarantee

  • Free Course Preview

  • List of Tool & Supplies

  • Free Reference Photo

  • Free Line Drawings

  • In Depth Video Instruction

What You Will Learn

You are going to have a better understanding of how to use wet-on-wet painting techniques to create subtle shifts in values to create the illusion of the transparency of glass and how it picks up surrounding colors as well as reflects light. You are also going to see how to use value to give the stem of the glass a 3D effect, plus learn how to use yellow and rose pigments to create vibrant reds in the wine, mixing some blue into it to make the deep burgundy of the wine as well.

Description

"Hey there, friend! Ready to jump into the fabulous world of watercolors and learn the magic of painting glass and reflections? 🎨🌟 In this tutorial, we'll reveal the secrets behind capturing the transparent beauty of glass, its intriguing reflections, and the way light dances upon it. Together, we'll explore techniques, tips, and tricks that'll make your watercolor creations truly shine. Get your brushes ready for a creative journey like no other!"

Who This Course is For

This lesson is created for the painter who wants to learn how and/or improve the use of wet-on-wet painting techniques, layering washes and glazes to get a better understanding of how to achieve realism in transparent objects and reflections.

Requirements

The following tools and supplies are required to complete this course. A complete list, including purchase links, is available inside the course area.

  • Colors Used: Nickel Azo Yellow - Quinacridone Rose - Quinacridone Violet - Phthalo Blue (red shade)

  • Brushes: Rosemary & Co, Pure Sable Ser. 99 Watercolor

  • Paper: Fabriano Cold Press 300lb

Curriculum 9 Lesson

How To Paint Glass & Reflections

(3:47:07)

Welcome & Description

Tools & Supplies List

DOWNLOADS

Choosing Colors

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Your Instructor, Nina Suggs

Nina Suggs is a contemporary Water Color artist who lives and works in Stamford, CT. A native of Tennessee. Her colorful paintings pay homage to her roots and love for all types of art. Nina enjoys painting subjects with definite reflections and shadows, allowing her to experiment with color to create depth and dimension. Her distinctive personal style is realism, created with many washes along with lifting techniques. All are brought to life with light and color, jumping off the paper with bold compositions and harmony.

A visual storyteller at heart, Nina has been a creative soul since she was young. As a child, she would sit at her mother's sewing machine, make purses out of cut-up old jeans, and then decorate them with hand-embroidered flowers. Nina also loved to draw, using her sister's Golden Books as a reference to learn from. Always the creator at heart, she found herself experimenting with all styles and artistic mediums, from knitting to ornate paper crafts, pencil sketches, to oil painting. Nina ultimately discovered her passion for watercolor after attending a workshop. She loved the medium so much that she started painting daily. An autodidactic learner at heart, Nina has spent thousands of hours honing her craft. Her love and skill for Water Color continue to grow, and she can be found in her studio creating daily.

Catherine

W.

Nina helped me learn how to create depth in my paintings and I had so much fun learning!

I have been painting for a couple years now but felt I had more to learn. I took a live class with Nina and it was so much fun. I learned more about water control and how to paint wet on wet, and wet on dry techniques that I did not know how to do before. Nina helped me learn how to create depth in my paintings by showing me techniques that will create more value in my painting and how to balance that with the highlights to give the subject life and become three dimensional. I also learned how to mix my colors to achieve the right colors I needed. I would highly recommend Nina's classes and online lessons. She is patient, very informative and will definitely help you learn how to grow as a painter.

Sibrena

M.

Discovering the Art of Watercolor: A Novice's Journey with Nina's Masterful Guidance

I am very new to watercolor. Haven't ever really painted anything before I took one of Nina's classes. I wasn't sure how to get started in watercolor, but I knew I wanted to give it a try. Nina made it so easy for me to learn how to use my brushes along with the paint in varying amounts of water to get a soft pastel color on the paper and how to mix less water into the paint for a more vibrant and saturated color. Nina also taught me about harmony in my painting. And how using certain colors together would make the process much easier and the painting come out looking cohesive. I really learned a lot and want to continue learning more from Nina. I plan on taking more classes so I can elevate my skill level. Nina is an excellent teacher. She takes you through the process of your painting step by step, making sure to give details on what she is doing and why. Actually getting to understand the why to the how was amazing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What if I can’t draw?

You do not have to be able to draw. I supply you with the line drawing image so you can trace it directly onto your watercolor paper.

Do I need any prior experience in painting to take your courses?

You do not need prior experience. I walk you through each course, step by step, with in-depth instruction.

Are the courses self-paced or scheduled at specific times?

They are self paced. You will find that I break each course down into workable time periods. Giving you breaks between courses so you can move as fast as you choose.

What makes your watercolor painting courses unique or different from others?

I explain the how, why and when, for all the techniques I use in my courses. I don’t bombard you with a lot of colors to have for each painting. You will use a limited amount of colors with each course. This makes the process easier for people who do not have a lot of supplies, and it helps you to have a better understanding of how to mix colors on your palette and on your paper.

Money Back Guarantee.

Once you have purchased a course.  You have 30 days to receive a refund.  After 30 days or if you have completed 50% of the course, the money back guarantee is no longer valid. 

What do I need to get started with watercolor painting?

There are few supplies you will need to get started. A minimum of three primary colors. I recommend, Nickel Azo Yellow, M. Graham, Quinacridone Rose, M. Graham, and Phthalo Blue (red shade) M. Graham. Watercolor Brushes, sizes 0-2-4-6-8, SilverWhite brushes are an affordable brand, and watercolor paper, 300 lb, cold press, Arches or Fabriano Artistico. It is a good idea to have transfer paper as well.

How do I access the online courses?

Super simple. Just pick any of the courses that look interesting to you. Click on that course image, and you will be taken to checkout.

What if I am having trouble viewing the video?

Check your browser settings. If you are watching from a work computer there could be a firewall preventing you from viewing.

Can I share my finished artwork from your courses on social media or my website?

I encourage you to share your finished work. You are welcome to share on the Facebook group, the watercolor community on the website and on your own social media pages. It would be amazing if you would share the link to the course you take so others who may enjoy painting can sign up as well.

Your Instructor, Nina Suggs

Nina Suggs is a contemporary Water Color artist who lives and works in Stamford, CT. A native of Tennessee. Her colorful paintings pay homage to her roots and love for all types of art. Nina enjoys painting subjects with definite reflections and shadows, allowing her to experiment with color to create depth and dimension. Her distinctive personal style is realism, created with many washes along with lifting techniques. All are brought to life with light and color, jumping off the paper with bold compositions and harmony.

A visual storyteller at heart, Nina has been a creative soul since she was young. As a child, she would sit at her mother's sewing machine, make purses out of cut-up old jeans, and then decorate them with hand-embroidered flowers. Nina also loved to draw, using her sister's Golden Books as a reference to learn from. Always the creator at heart, she found herself experimenting with all styles and artistic mediums, from knitting to ornate paper crafts, pencil sketches, to oil painting. Nina ultimately discovered her passion for watercolor after attending a workshop. She loved the medium so much that she started painting daily. An autodidactic learner at heart, Nina has spent thousands of hours honing her craft. Her love and skill for Water Color continue to grow, and she can be found in her studio creating daily.

Catherine

W.

Nina helped me learn how to create depth in my paintings and I had so much fun learning!

Sibrena

M.

Discovering the Art of Watercolor: A Novice's Journey with Nina's Masterful Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

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What if I can’t draw?

You do not have to be able to draw. I supply you with the line drawing image so you can trace it directly onto your watercolor paper.

Do I need any prior experience in painting to take your courses?

You do not need prior experience. I walk you through each course, step by step, with in-depth instruction.

Are the courses self-paced or scheduled at specific times?

They are self paced. You will find that I break each course down into workable time periods. Giving you breaks between courses so you can move as fast as you choose.

What makes your watercolor painting courses unique or different from others?

I explain the how, why and when, for all the techniques I use in my courses. I don’t bombard you with a lot of colors to have for each painting. You will use a limited amount of colors with each course. This makes the process easier for people who do not have a lot of supplies, and it helps you to have a better understanding of how to mix colors on your palette and on your paper.

Money Back Guarantee.

Once you have purchased a course.  You have 30 days to receive a refund.  After 30 days or if you have completed 50% of the course, the money back guarantee is no longer valid. 

What do I need to get started with watercolor painting?

There are few supplies you will need to get started. A minimum of three primary colors. I recommend, Nickel Azo Yellow, M. Graham, Quinacridone Rose, M. Graham, and Phthalo Blue (red shade) M. Graham. Watercolor Brushes, sizes 0-2-4-6-8, SilverWhite brushes are an affordable brand, and watercolor paper, 300 lb, cold press, Arches or Fabriano Artistico. It is a good idea to have transfer paper as well.

How do I access the online courses?

Super simple. Just pick any of the courses that look interesting to you. Click on that course image, and you will be taken to checkout.

What if I am having trouble viewing the video?

Check your browser settings. If you are watching from a work computer there could be a firewall preventing you from viewing.

Can I share my finished artwork from your courses on social media or my website?

I encourage you to share your finished work. You are welcome to share on the Facebook group, the watercolor community on the website and on your own social media pages. It would be amazing if you would share the link to the course you take so others who may enjoy painting can sign up as well.

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