Course Overview

Ready to dive deeper into watercolor painting? In this follow-up to “Startup Library: Painting with Watercolors,” artist Kateri Ewing helps you create three beautiful paintings that celebrate the natural world. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll build on your foundation with advanced-beginner techniques such as atmospheric perspective, rendering form, and more.

Video Lesson List

1. Getting Started

Begin your watercolor journey with an overview of the techniques you’ll use in the course. Kateri Ewing introduces advanced-beginner watercolor skills, helping you prepare for your nature-themed projects.

Duration: 7 min

2. Autumn Treasures: Botanical Studies From Natural Objects

Start your first project: a botanical study featuring a mushroom and acorns. Follow along step by step as you add details, textures, and finish a vibrant natural composition.

Duration: 37 min

3. The Landscape: Cornfield in Autumn

Move on to your second project: painting an atmospheric autumn landscape. Learn to expand your color palette, practice washes, add textures, and create depth for a striking cornfield scene.

Duration: 40 min

4. Nature Study: Bluebird on a Flower Branch

Complete your third project by painting a bluebird perched on a flowering branch. Use a primary palette with burnt sienna and combine all your skills for a detailed and dynamic nature study.

Duration: 49 min