Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
2 Hour(s) 28 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Nicola A Blakemore
Rating
Course Overview
Watercolour SPECIAL effects make work STAND OUT. What to use, where and how. Easy to follow. Tips from a selling artist.
Updated 2026
As a selling artist I KNOW what makes my work stand out from the rest. Try some of these AWESOME effects on your paintings and see the difference
Do you want to take your watercolor painting to a higher level?
Do you want to give your paintings that WOW factor?
Do you feel that you are a bit stuck and want some motivation?
Then this is the course for you.
This course is for anyone interested in starting to paint with watercolors and also for those who are already painting with them but would like to lift their work to the next level.
I'll demonstrate every step of the way, from just using your different brushes 'effectively', through to using other tools and substances. This course is a great place to start on your watercolor painting journey and if you are a complete beginner it is a great companion course to my 'BEST SELLER Beginners Watercolor gives the ESSENTIAL BASICS.'
This course is made up of 'easy to follow' videos, demonstrating different effects which you can use. Some techniques use tools other than brushes and some use substances easily available. I also show you where is appropriate to use them.
Look over my shoulder as I talk about each one and SHOW you how to do them.
It couldn't be easier.
Unconditional Udemy 30 day money-back guarantee - that's my personal promise of your enjoyment!
Course Content
- 6 section(s)
- 29 lecture(s)
- Section 1 How to find your way around this Udemy course
- Section 2 What are Painting Special Effects
- Section 3 Brushes Only and Making Marks
- Section 4 Using Masks of different types.
- Section 5 Creating Different Effects by using Tools other than your brushes.
- Section 6 Combining other Substances with your Paints
What You’ll Learn
- Get more fun and enjoyment out of your watercolour painting, Make your watercolour paintings stand out from the crowd., Give drama to your watercolour paintings., Look like you have been painting for years, Use common household substances for special effects, Use easily available objects to paint with other than brushes, Create more realistic images.
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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NNancy Scherer
Nicola has a very relaxed and calming way to teach - which makes it easier to learn.
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GGillian C
There was a lot of "specialist" items needed to complete this course which I didn't realise at the outset. So I lost a bit of interest part way through just because I didn't have the right things for the job. Got there in the end and I still enjoy Nicolas style of teaching.
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NNancy Vance
I found so many creative ideas I could think of so many ways to incorporate.Thank you for offering such a plethora of information on watercolor art
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EElizabeth Groves
Lovely laid-back approach. Nicola encourages you to experiment and try different things to use in your painting. Just to do it and not worry about what happens.
