10 finished artworks, 10+ hours of content and 50+ video lessons!
Learn how to sketch with watercolor and mix it with other materials
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Start your creative journey of Sketching with Watercolor!

Watercolor painting can be challenging, especially when aiming for a detailed, meticulously planned outcome. The fluidity and unpredictability of the medium can feel overwhelming at times. However, it’s these very qualities that make watercolor uniquely suited for creating beautiful, free-style, and loose artworks that appear effortlessly done.

As your tutor, my primary goal is to guide you in mastering the art of watercolor by embracing its natural characteristics, rather than fighting against them. I want to teach you how to harness the medium’s inherent fluidity and spontaneity to produce balanced, harmonious pieces that convey a sense of ease and freedom.

 

In this course, we will explore my personal approach to watercolor, which emphasizes the importance of working with the medium’s qualities rather than imposing rigid control. Together, we’ll work on building your confidence, helping you overcome any fears or obstacles you may have with watercolor. My aim is to provide you with the tools and techniques necessary to create artworks that not only look effortless but also reflect your unique artistic voice.

 

Join me on this creative journey where you’ll learn to embrace the beauty of watercolor’s unpredictability and discover the joy of creating loose, expressive paintings that capture the essence of the subject in a way that feels both natural and inspired.

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All 10 Artworks we are going to create together:

 

JOIN AND PAINT WITH SOPHIA

Hello, my name is Sophia,

I am a visual artist, working primarily in watercolor and mixed media art, I am also an founder of “CanotStopPaintingArt Studio” which specializes in wall decor in collaboration with interior design brands and architects. I have over 18 years of professional experience in art.

I have been painting and creating art since I was a child. I also attended art school. I enrolled in Chemical science high school as I wanted to be a scientist, but my heart was always dragged towards the arts, and I really missed it. I realized that I wanted to do what I actually love—art. I switched to studying fine arts, focused on Asian art studies, Japanese culture and arts, where I also learned Japanese calligraphy.
After university, I worked as an artist in a glass studio and designed wall art in a hotels. After I had my daughter, I opened my home studio and started working with international architects and designers on art projects. 

I am here to support you and guide you on this beautiful, creative journey. 

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COURSE CONTENT

 

The Watercolor and Mixed Media Sketching Course is your key to unlocking your artistic creativity and transforming your passion for watercolor and mixed-media painting into unique masterpieces. 


With 50+ instructional lessons divided into 8 Comprehensive Modules, you will get the best possible understanding of bases and advanced practices within watercolor and mixed media sketching and progress into crafting your very own, unique artwork. 


Throughout the course, you will:

  • master color mixing techniques and understand the concept of visual contrasts
  • initial idea sketching
  • learn to make choices through painting process
  • experience attractive composition creating
  • understanding and practicing the process of painting nature elements and birds, executing architecture sketches, and so much more…


By finishing the course, you will

  • have more than 10 artworks
  • build a personal algorithm of making choices through your creative process
  • master all basic visual contrasts we use to create visually attractive artwork in watercolor and mixed media practices.
  • gain confidence at your artistic approach 
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INCLUDED IN YOUR COURSE

... AND MUCH MORE!
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YOUR LEARNING PATH

Module 1

An introduction to the course and insight into Sophia and her philosophy in the arts. An overview of the course structure, what to expect throughout the video lessons, and what tools and materials to prepare.

Module 2

Essentials of painting in watercolor—explanation of basic washes, ways of mixing watercolor, and understanding the importance of grey color and tonal values. This module includes a lot of practice exercises and final work of pebbles in different tonal values of grey. 

Module 3

Warm-Cold contrast and how to use this contrast in watercolor painting. How to detect if your color is warm or cold? How to make color warmer or colder? How warm-cold contrast effect on our painting. This module includes exercises and practical experience of the warm-cold contrast on tropical landscape in 2 colors, one cold and one warm.

Module 4

How to get looser and more free in your painting process and the basic algorithm of choices we make to create sketch paintings of specific subjects. Sketch creation of eucalyptus leaves with understanding values and free approach with usage of watercolor pencils.

Module 5

Explaining texture contrast and opaque-transparent contrast. Learning about granulated and opaque watercolor paints, practicing creating abstract shapes, splashes, and sprinkles, and learning about one-object composition on Tree Painting example and making TWO different paintings of autumnal trees.

Module 6

This module is about Material contrast in mixed media sketching and abstract-defined shape contrast. Adding a drawing pen or fountain pen to watercolor painting and learning 2 different approaches on creating TWO different birds paintings.

Module 7

This part is about usage of color contrast as visual tool and diagonal composition. Also we will learn about size contrast and use it for composition decisions. Practice on large brushwork and go looser with our watercolor approach to create abstract floral composition with accents in watercolor pencils or/and watercolor crayons.

Module 8

In the final module we are going to summarize all learnt contrasts explained throughout the way and build TWO possible algorithms of the painting/sketching process which could be adjustable for your creative practice.

And this on creating TWO different architecture artworks of same view with deeper input on composition choices, working with watercolor and drawing/fountain pen. 

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YOUR LEARNING PATH:

Module 1

An introduction to the course and insight into Sophia and her philosophy in the arts. An overview of the course structure, what to expect throughout the video lessons, and what tools and materials to prepare.

Module 2

Essentials of painting in watercolor—explanation of basic washes, ways of mixing watercolor, and understanding the importance of grey color and tonal values. This module includes a lot of practice exercises and final work of pebbles in different tonal values of grey. 

Module 3

Warm-Cold contrast and how to use this contrast in watercolor painting. How to detect if your color is warm or cold? How to make color warmer or colder? How warm-cold contrast effect on our painting. This module includes exercises and practical experience of the warm-cold contrast on tropical landscape in 2 colors, one cold and one warm.

Module 4

How to get looser and more free in your painting process and the basic algorithm of choices we make to create sketch paintings of specific subjects. Sketch creation of eucalyptus leaves with understanding values and free approach with usage of watercolor pencils.

Module 5

Explaining texture contrast and opaque-transparent contrast. Learning about granulated and opaque watercolor paints, practicing creating abstract shapes, splashes, and sprinkles, and learning about one-object composition on Tree Painting example and making TWO different paintings of autumnal trees.

Module 6

This module is about Material contrast in mixed media sketching and abstract-defined shape contrast. Adding a drawing pen or fountain pen to watercolor painting and learning 2 different approaches on creating TWO different birds paintings.

Module 7

This part is about usage of color contrast as visual tool and diagonal composition. Also we will learn about size contrast and use it for composition decisions. Practice on large brushwork and go looser with our watercolor approach to create abstract floral composition with accents in watercolor pencils or/and watercolor crayons.

Module 8

In the final module we are going to summarize all learnt contrasts explained throughout the way and build TWO possible algorithms of the painting/sketching process which could be adjustable for your creative practice.

And this on creating TWO different architecture artworks of same view with deeper input on composition choices, working with watercolor and drawing/fountain pen. 

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BONUS CONTENT

Supplies recommendations

Sophia's personal recommendations tools and equipment list based on the level of experience and quality with specific links for some tools.


FREE
How to create a color palette

Guidance on how to set up basic color palette that would cover all your needs and how to add or remove colors to your palette without getting lost in.

FREE
How to establish your style

Feeling lost? Sophia created step-by-step guide that would help you to find your own style in creative practice, discover your personal super powers and this will help to set up your future creative path. 

FREE
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EXPLORING THE COURSE

 

I will give you a sneak peek into what Watercolor and Mixed Media Sketching has to offer! 
The course is structured into 8 comprehensive modules, with over 50+ instructional videos, and packed with more than 10 hours of engaging content.

The course is designed for a smooth learning experience,  guiding you step by step through the world of watercolor and mixed media sketching. 

Feel free to progress sequentially for the most effective learning, and don't forget that you can revisit any lesson as many times as you like.

ONE TIME FEE

367$

One time payment

  • 10+ hours of content 

  •  8 Modules with a total of 50+ video lessons

  •  Access to our private student community

  •  Access on any device

  •  Dedicated assistance and support

  •  Unlimited access to all course materials

  •  Certificate of completion

  •  7-day money-back guarantee

  • FREE BONUS:  Supplies recommendation list 

  • FREE BONUS: How to establish your own style

  •  FREE BONUS: How to create your color palette

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4 MONTHLY FEES

94$

4 Installments

  • 10+ hours of content 

  •  8 Modules with a total of 50+ video lessons

  •  Access to our private student community

  •  Access on any device

  •  Dedicated assistance and support

  •  Unlimited access to all course materials

  •  Certificate of completion

  •  7-day money-back guarantee

  • FREE BONUS:  Supplies recommendation list 

  • FREE BONUS: How to establish your own style

  •  FREE BONUS: How to create your color palette

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6 MONTHLY FEES

73$

6 Installments

  • 10+ hours of content 

  •  8 Modules with a total of 50+ video lessons

  •  Access to our private student community

  •  Access on any device

  •  Dedicated assistance and support

  •  Unlimited access to all course materials

  •  Certificate of completion

  •  7-day money-back guarantee

  • FREE BONUS:  Supplies recommendation list 

  • FREE BONUS: How to establish your own style

  •  FREE BONUS: How to create your color palette

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Satisfaction guarantee

If you're not completely satisfied with the course, you can request a full refund within 7 days of enrollment. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I want all my students to be content with their learning experience. Best of all, this means there's no risk involved!

Feel free to give the course a try firsthand to see if it's the perfect fit for you!

WHAT MY STUDENTS SAY

Victoria

"Thanks so much for the class - really enjoyed it. I am really a beginner and still learning how to blend colour and to make washes, so this was great."

Ann

"You are a born teacher! Everything was easy to understand, there was time to work but things kept moving. It worked well. Please let me know where I can improve on my paintings. The last one needs more work. Thanks. I look forward to painting again with the replay and trying again with my own reference photos. Thank you for the class."

Kathyz

"Hello,
l am loving the workshop, thank you. As a beginner l've been working very very very slowly in total bliss. Thank you for teaching me what I want to learn. I'm appreciating your artistic style and way of teaching very much. Thank you for sharing your gifts"

Debbie

"Just want to say Sophie, that I really enjoyed your class, learned a lot of extra tips which are very helpful! You're a great artist and teacher!"

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