In this step-by-step watercolor class, I’ll guide you through painting a tranquil coastal landscape featuring a lighthouse, a soft sky, and rolling hills of tall grasses. It’s a peaceful scene full of atmosphere, and we’ll take our time building it layer by layer.
Throughout the class, I’ll show you how to:
- Paint soft, cloudy skies using the wet-on-wet technique
- Build depth in the landscape with layering
- Use masking fluid to preserve clean shapes like the lighthouse and fence posts
- Add texture and fine details with dry brushing and liner brushes
- Finish with subtle gouache highlights for grasses and light accents
We’ll work one section at a time, focusing on a calm, patient approach. I’ll also share how I adapted the reference photo, simplified the composition, and made creative decisions to bring more movement and balance to the scene.
I hope this class brings you a sense of calm and creativity. I can’t wait to see your version of this lighthouse scene!
What you get:
- A PDF file listing all the art supplies used in the tutorial with helpful notes.
- Line drawings in various sizes to make starting easy and stress-free.
- A JPG of the finished painting for your reference.
- Work-in-progress photos to guide you along the way.
- 13 videos (total duration approx. 1 h 25 min) that you can download and watch at your own pace.
