Metal & Wood Texture - Wine Bottle Opener
Discover how to paint shiny, reflective, metal, along with creating the look and texture of wood in this watercolor painting of wine bottle openers.
$15
This course also includes:
Full Lifetime Access
30 Days Money Back Guarantee
Free Course Preview
List of Tool & Supplies
Free Reference Photo
Free Line Drawings
In Depth Video Instruction
Metal & Wood Texture - Wine Bottle Opener
Discover how to paint shiny, reflective, metal, along with creating the look and texture of wood in this watercolor painting of wine bottle openers.
2.5 Hours
$15
This course also includes:
Full Lifetime Access
30 Days Money Back Guarantee
Free Course Preview
List of Tool & Supplies
Free Reference Photo
Free Line Drawings
In Depth Video Instruction
What You Will Learn
Here's what you'll learn:
Painting Reflective Metal:
Understanding Reflections: How to study and interpret light as it bounces off metallic surfaces.
Handling Highlights and Shadows: Techniques for balancing the brights and darks that give metal its luster.
Creating Depth: Tips for adding dimension to ensure your metal doesn't fall flat on the page.
Mixing the Right Hues: Making sure you've got just the right mix of colors for realistic metallic tones.
Capturing the Feel of Wood:
Grain Dynamics: Identifying and replicating the unique lines and patterns that give the wooden texture its character.
Layering Colors: Building up hues and washes to simulate the diverse tones found in wood.
Adding Depth and Detail: Ensuring your wood looks three-dimensional and touchable.
Technique Variety: Exploring different brush strokes to mimic the rough, tactile surface of wood grain.
Description
If you're looking to step up your watercolor game and get a handle on painting realistic textures, I've got just the thing for you. My latest tutorial is designed to boost your confidence when approaching complex surfaces like shiny metals and intricate wood grains.
We'll dive into two different subjects, each focusing on a type of wine bottle opener. First is the challenge of a polished metal surface – you'll learn how to mimic that reflective shine and understand how value in your painting can turn a flat image into one that pops with realism.
But we're not stopping there. Next, we'll tackle painting an old wooden handle, where you'll discover the art of depicting the tactile feel of wood grain. We'll explore techniques for capturing those unique patterns and details that make wood textures so captivating.
This tutorial is about getting comfortable with tricky subjects and adding some impressive new skills to your watercolor toolkit. It doesn't matter if you've got a ton of experience or you're just beginning; there's something here for every level.
I'm here to guide you every step of the way, so break out your brush and let's get those
Who This Course is For
This tutorial is perfect for anyone who wants to jump into the challenge of painting metal and wood. Now before you say "I can't do that", let me assure you, you can.
It's all about creating high contrasts and using value to make the metal sparkle and shine, and the wooden handle look realistic, and textured
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Some simple brush techniques will get you to the desired outcome.
Come on along, and give this one a try. You will learn some watercolor techniques that you can use in any painting you choose to do.
Requirements
In the DOWNLOADS section, you will find a PDF with the tools used in this painting. I have provided a link for each item so if you need/want anything all you have to do is click on the link.
Colors Used: Nickel Azo Yellow, Phthalo Blue, Quinacridone Rose
Brushes: Rosemary & Co. Designer Series 344 & Eradicator Brushes
Paper: Arches Cold Press 300lb
Curriculum 8 Lesson
Metal & Wood Texture (2:24:50)
Welcome & Introduction
Tools & Supplies List
Downloads Ref. Photo & Line Drawings
How To Transfer Line Drawing
Choosing Colors
How To Apply Masking Fluid
Part 1
Part 2
Your Instructor, Nina Suggs
Nina Suggs is a contemporary Water Color artist who lives and works in Stamford, CT. A native of Tennessee. Her colorful paintings pay homage to her roots and love for all types of art. Nina enjoys painting subjects with definite reflections and shadows, allowing her to experiment with color to create depth and dimension. Her distinctive personal style is realism, created with many washes along with lifting techniques. All are brought to life with light and color, jumping off the paper with bold compositions and harmony.
A visual storyteller at heart, Nina has been a creative soul since she was young. As a child, she would sit at her mother's sewing machine, make purses out of cut-up old jeans, and then decorate them with hand-embroidered flowers. Nina also loved to draw, using her sister's Golden Books as a reference to learn from. Always the creator at heart, she found herself experimenting with all styles and artistic mediums, from knitting to ornate paper crafts, pencil sketches, to oil painting. Nina ultimately discovered her passion for watercolor after attending a workshop. She loved the medium so much that she started painting daily. An autodidactic learner at heart, Nina has spent thousands of hours honing her craft. Her love and skill for Water Color continue to grow, and she can be found in her studio creating daily.
Catherine
W.
Nina helped me learn how to create depth in my paintings and I had so much fun learning!
Sibrena
M.
Discovering the Art of Watercolor: A Novice's Journey with Nina's Masterful Guidance
Your Instructor, Nina Suggs
Nina Suggs is a contemporary Water Color artist who lives and works in Stamford, CT. A native of Tennessee. Her colorful paintings pay homage to her roots and love for all types of art. Nina enjoys painting subjects with definite reflections and shadows, allowing her to experiment with color to create depth and dimension. Her distinctive personal style is realism, created with many washes along with lifting techniques. All are brought to life with light and color, jumping off the paper with bold compositions and harmony.
A visual storyteller at heart, Nina has been a creative soul since she was young. As a child, she would sit at her mother's sewing machine, make purses out of cut-up old jeans, and then decorate them with hand-embroidered flowers. Nina also loved to draw, using her sister's Golden Books as a reference to learn from. Always the creator at heart, she found herself experimenting with all styles and artistic mediums, from knitting to ornate paper crafts, pencil sketches, to oil painting. Nina ultimately discovered her passion for watercolor after attending a workshop. She loved the medium so much that she started painting daily. An autodidactic learner at heart, Nina has spent thousands of hours honing her craft. Her love and skill for Water Color continue to grow, and she can be found in her studio creating daily.
Catherine
W.
Nina helped me learn how to create depth in my paintings and I had so much fun learning!
I have been painting for a couple years now but felt I had more to learn. I took a live class with Nina and it was so much fun. I learned more about water control and how to paint wet on wet, and wet on dry techniques that I did not know how to do before. Nina helped me learn how to create depth in my paintings by showing me techniques that will create more value in my painting and how to balance that with the highlights to give the subject life and become three dimensional. I also learned how to mix my colors to achieve the right colors I needed. I would highly recommend Nina's classes and online lessons. She is patient, very informative and will definitely help you learn how to grow as a painter.
Sibrena
M.
Discovering the Art of Watercolor: A Novice's Journey with Nina's Masterful Guidance
I am very new to watercolor. Haven't ever really painted anything before I took one of Nina's classes. I wasn't sure how to get started in watercolor, but I knew I wanted to give it a try. Nina made it so easy for me to learn how to use my brushes along with the paint in varying amounts of water to get a soft pastel color on the paper and how to mix less water into the paint for a more vibrant and saturated color. Nina also taught me about harmony in my painting. And how using certain colors together would make the process much easier and the painting come out looking cohesive. I really learned a lot and want to continue learning more from Nina. I plan on taking more classes so I can elevate my skill level. Nina is an excellent teacher. She takes you through the process of your painting step by step, making sure to give details on what she is doing and why. Actually getting to understand the why to the how was amazing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I can’t draw?
You do not have to be able to draw. I supply you with the line drawing image so you can trace it directly onto your watercolor paper.
Do I need any prior experience in painting to take your courses?
You do not need prior experience. I walk you through each course, step by step, with in-depth instruction.
Are the courses self-paced or scheduled at specific times?
They are self paced. You will find that I break each course down into workable time periods. Giving you breaks between courses so you can move as fast as you choose.
What makes your watercolor painting courses unique or different from others?
I explain the how, why and when, for all the techniques I use in my courses. I don’t bombard you with a lot of colors to have for each painting. You will use a limited amount of colors with each course. This makes the process easier for people who do not have a lot of supplies, and it helps you to have a better understanding of how to mix colors on your palette and on your paper.
Money Back Guarantee.
Once you have purchased a course. You have 30 days to receive a refund. After 30 days or if you have completed 50% of the course, the money back guarantee is no longer valid.
What do I need to get started with watercolor painting?
There are few supplies you will need to get started. A minimum of three primary colors. I recommend, Nickel Azo Yellow, M. Graham, Quinacridone Rose, M. Graham, and Phthalo Blue (red shade) M. Graham. Watercolor Brushes, sizes 0-2-4-6-8, SilverWhite brushes are an affordable brand, and watercolor paper, 300 lb, cold press, Arches or Fabriano Artistico. It is a good idea to have transfer paper as well.
How do I access the online courses?
Super simple. Just pick any of the courses that look interesting to you. Click on that course image, and you will be taken to checkout.
What if I am having trouble viewing the video?
Check your browser settings. If you are watching from a work computer there could be a firewall preventing you from viewing.
Can I share my finished artwork from your courses on social media or my website?
I encourage you to share your finished work. You are welcome to share on the Facebook group, the watercolor community on the website and on your own social media pages. It would be amazing if you would share the link to the course you take so others who may enjoy painting can sign up as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I can’t draw?
You do not have to be able to draw. I supply you with the line drawing image so you can trace it directly onto your watercolor paper.
Do I need any prior experience in painting to take your courses?
You do not need prior experience. I walk you through each course, step by step, with in-depth instruction.
Are the courses self-paced or scheduled at specific times?
They are self paced. You will find that I break each course down into workable time periods. Giving you breaks between courses so you can move as fast as you choose.
What makes your watercolor painting courses unique or different from others?
I explain the how, why and when, for all the techniques I use in my courses. I don’t bombard you with a lot of colors to have for each painting. You will use a limited amount of colors with each course. This makes the process easier for people who do not have a lot of supplies, and it helps you to have a better understanding of how to mix colors on your palette and on your paper.
Money Back Guarantee.
Once you have purchased a course. You have 30 days to receive a refund. After 30 days or if you have completed 50% of the course, the money back guarantee is no longer valid.
What do I need to get started with watercolor painting?
There are few supplies you will need to get started. A minimum of three primary colors. I recommend, Nickel Azo Yellow, M. Graham, Quinacridone Rose, M. Graham, and Phthalo Blue (red shade) M. Graham. Watercolor Brushes, sizes 0-2-4-6-8, SilverWhite brushes are an affordable brand, and watercolor paper, 300 lb, cold press, Arches or Fabriano Artistico. It is a good idea to have transfer paper as well.
How do I access the online courses?
Super simple. Just pick any of the courses that look interesting to you. Click on that course image, and you will be taken to checkout.
What if I am having trouble viewing the video?
Check your browser settings. If you are watching from a work computer there could be a firewall preventing you from viewing.
Can I share my finished artwork from your courses on social media or my website?
I encourage you to share your finished work. You are welcome to share on the Facebook group, the watercolor community on the website and on your own social media pages. It would be amazing if you would share the link to the course you take so others who may enjoy painting can sign up as well.