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Exclusive Tuition - Matthew Palmer's Step by Step Guide to Painting Watercolours

In this video, Matthew Palmer shows you everything you need to know to improve your watercolour technique!

In this step-by-step guide, popular SAA author and demonstrator Matthew Palmer will introduce you to all the techniques you need for successful watercolour painting.

Matthew explains materials and colour mixing as well as introducing sketching and working outdoors. With tips on where to look for inspiration and an introduction to new techniques such as layering, blending and lifting out, you’ll be painting like a pro in no time!

With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll quickly master the basics and be ready to start on the projects that build what you’ve learned so far into complete paintings – a beautiful Spring Woodland out on location, and a stunning harbour scene.

With Matthew’s clear instruction and genial manner, you’ll learn some very useful techniques in no time and see some fantastic results.

Not a member yet but looking for inspiration?

A great place to start is our Inspiration for All page where you’ll find a host of free videos waiting for you – they’re a fantastic taster of the tutorials you’ll be able to watch part of your SAA membership.

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