2 Free Lessons
Paint shiny subjects in watercolor.
Meet Nina
Your Watercolor Instructor
Want to paint watercolor in a realistic style? You’re in the right place. Watercolor gives you room to develop your own style and let your personality show, and if realism is what you’re drawn to, that’s what I love to teach. You might finish a painting and think, this is pretty good, but it still feels a little flat or like something’s missing compared to your reference.
When you paint along with me in my tutorials or courses, I show you what to do, why it works, and when it matters. Nothing is random. Every wash, glaze, and color lift has a purpose. Before long, you’ll start to see what your painting needs, feel comfortable making those choices, and know when to adjust—or when to leave things alone—so the finished piece looks the way you pictured it in your head.
I remember when I was in your shoes, which is why I'm so passionate about helping you move forward with confidence. As a watercolor instructor specializing in realistic techniques, I create detailed tutorials that break down every step of the painting process. Whether you're brand new to the world of watercolor or you've been painting for a while but want to enhance your skills, you're definitely in the right place.
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What You’ll Learn
- How to see the shapes, colors and values to make the bells look shiny
- Adding realism with believable darks and lights.
- Gain confidence in your ability to paint metal subjects.
Why This Tutorial?
If you love painting shiny, metallic subjects, you are going to love this tutorial; however, if the thought of painting something like gold jingle bells makes you apprehensive, we can remedy that.
These first two lessons will show you how to lay down the foundation of these jingle bells. And take you a little further, how to see shapes, colors, and values, which is the key to painting shiny, reflective surfaces.
So don’t hesitate to give it a try. The first two lessons are free, and you’ll definitely feel better about your ability to paint something metallic.
Who Is This For?
- Beginner or intermediate watercolorists who want to push their skills to the next level.
- Anyone who loves realistic still life and wants to make their paintings pop.
- Painters looking for a fun challenge that builds confidence and technique.
- Anyone who wants to have a clear understanding of how painting shiny surfaces works.
Materials You’ll Need
A full supply list with clickable links in the downloads section.
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