Experiment with strong & soft marks to create textural interest. Create a stylized portrait using layers, texture, and markmaking. Let your creativity soar as you play with the dry brush technique, practice sketchy marks, and allow yourself to just let loose.

Welcome to Let's Make Art! We began with the idea to create an art shop that empowers everyone to create. By combining handpicked paint, paper, brushes, and so much more with expertled art education, Let's Make Art is a wonderful start for watercolor painting, especially for beginners just starting out. Let's Make Art is known for easy and fun art tutorials for all experience levels. Join us, and learn how to paint with watercolors at Let's Make Art!

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Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Hello
01:20 Steps
01:48 Supplies & colors used (Blush, Dusty Rose, Golden Yellow, Indigo)
05:13 Oath
05:37 Step 1: Paint a background wash
09:12 Step 2: Outline the figure using a pen
11:40 Step 3: Layer with texture & mark making
17:46 Step 4: Paint hair; add pen marks
22:52 Step 5: Add leaves & textural elements

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