Learn 3 Essential Watercolor Techniques In Our New Class

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Check out our new course! Most of us enjoyed using watercolor paint as children. But as we grew older, many of us became intimidated by working in the medium. Luckily, botanical artist [Victoria Beyer]( is helping anyone who wants to begin using watercolors in My Modern Met Academy's newest class, [Introduction to Watercolor Painting](=). Over 3.5 hours and 12 lessons, she takes students on a journey to learn the basics of watercolor paint. Three of these lessons are dedicated to some of the most important watercolor techniques for creating volume, texture, and the medium's signature layered effect. Anyone familiar with wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry brushing knows how fundamental these techniques are when rendering different subjects. Never heard of them? Don't worry, Beyer shares all of her knowledge during the lessons and gives clear demonstrations on how to use these techniques in your paintings. So, if you are ready to pick up your brush, why not [enroll](=)? The class is available on demand so you can start and stop at your leisure. And, you can view the lessons over and over again until you feel comfortable moving to the next step or if you just want to refresh your memory. ​ [Enroll Now](=) ​ Here are some of the techniques that you'll learn. 👇 ​ Wet-on-Wet [Megan Elizabeth Holding Dappled Light Painting](=)​ The wet-on-wet approach showcases watercolor paint's best quality—its ability to create beautiful, ethereal washes. To produce this technique, simply wet part of the paper with your brush. Then, dip your brush into another color and lightly dot it on the wet area, watching as the pigment feathers. This is a great idea for those looking to enhance the background of their composition or easily create a colorful sky. ​ Wet-on-Dry [Elyse Dodge Working on a Painting](=)​ Wet-on-dry is another fundamental approach. It’s created by painting a wash of wet paint on dry paint. First, paint a wash onto your dry paper. After it has dried, apply paint on top of it. Because of the transparency of the paints, you will most likely see the bottom layer behind that stroke. This technique is a fun way to explore layers of color and loose strokes. Dry Brush [Artwork by Dimitra Milan](=)​ Dry brushing is just as it sounds. Take a dry (or mostly dry) brush and dip it into your paint. Afterward, spread it over a dry piece of paper. The result will be a highly textured mark that’s great for implying fur or hair. ​ ​ [Squiggle Line] ​ ​ ​ We'd love to see what you create! Use #MMAcademy to share your work with us. ​ [[facebook]​](=)[[instagram]​]([[tiktok]​](=)[[external-link]​]() ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 ​