Skill Level:

This is a beginner-friendly workshop.

Age Group:

8 years and above.

In this workshop you will learn:

Creating a 2-hour watercolor workshop focused on painting a watercolor sunset with ShinHan PWC watercolors can be an enjoyable and educational experience. Below is a module outline for your workshop:

Capturing the Beauty of a Watercolor Sunset with ShinHan PWC Watercolors

Workshop Outline

Introduction

- Welcome participants and introduce yourself.

- Briefly discuss the agenda for the workshop.

- Talk about the importance of sunsets in art and their emotional impact.

Materials Introduction

- Show the ShinHan PWC Watercolor Set and explain its features.

- Discuss the different brushes and their uses.

- Explain the importance of using good quality watercolor paper.

Basic Watercolor Techniques

- Demonstrate fundamental watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, blending, and layering.

- Allow participants to practice these techniques on a separate sheet of paper.

Choosing a Sunset Composition

- Show reference photos of sunsets or discuss how to create a simple sunset composition.

- Explain the rule of thirds and how it can be applied to sunset paintings.

Sketching the Sunset

- Instruct participants to lightly sketch the chosen sunset composition on their watercolor paper using a pencil.

- Emphasize the importance of simplicity in the sketch.

Color Mixing

- Discuss how to mix colors using the ShinHan PWC Watercolor Set.

- Demonstrate mixing warm and cool colors for a sunset effect.

- Show how to create gradients of color for the sky.

Painting the Sunset

- Start by painting the sky. Encourage participants to work quickly and avoid overworking the paint.

- Demonstrate how to create the illusion of light and shadow in the sky.

- Progress to the horizon and any foreground elements.

- Encourage participants to experiment with blending and layering.

Detailing and Finishing

- Discuss adding details such as clouds, reflections, and any silhouettes.

- Emphasize the importance of patience and subtlety in watercolor.

- Share tips for achieving a sense of atmosphere and depth.

Wrap-Up and Q&A

- Allow participants to share their paintings and provide constructive feedback.

- Answer any questions and offer additional tips.

- Provide information on further resources for watercolor painting.

Conclusion

- Thank participants for attending the workshop.

- Encourage them to continue practicing and exploring watercolor techniques.

- Share your contact information for future inquiries.

• All materials will be provided for this session.

About the Artist:

Nilam Roy is a watercolour artist based out of Bangalore, India and specialises in various forms in watercolour as a medium.