Watercolor artist in Denver, CO, painting super cute character illustrations and teaching other women self-care through the practice of watercolor painting.
Watercolor artist in Denver, CO, painting super cute character illustrations and teaching other women self-care through the practice of watercolor painting.
Focus: Paint a mermaid using a paint-by-numbers approach
Project Type: Quick start painting project
Supplies List:
3 paints
1 brush
Watercolor paper sketchbook
Mermaid template
Worksheets
Skills Learned:
Understanding how to make custom colors
Transferring an illustration to paper
Basic color theory
Mixing primary colors (red, yellow, blue) to create secondary colors (orange, green, purple)
Your Creative Results: Enjoy the creative process without focusing on technical details
Focus: Learn watercolor painting and drawing with ease
Project Type: Foundational skills development
Supplies List:
Minimal supplies (3 paints, brush, paper, etc.)
Skills Learned:
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions on why and how to use minimal supplies
Painting watercolor swatches
Mixing a variety of colors from just three paints
You’re Creative Results:
Develop a calming outlet and a fun new skill
Grow creative confidence
Start your painting journey with solid basics
Enhance your creativity and discover the relaxing joy of watercolor painting.
This checklist will guide you through every step to get started with confidence. Get it now!
Focus: Drawing cute and stylish characters with varied outfits
Project Type: Character design and outfit variety
Skills Learned:
Breaking down the drawing process into manageable parts (tops, bottoms, shoes, etc.)
Finding and translating ideas onto paper using simple shapes
Combining these elements to create characters that reflect your unique style and the story you want to tell
Drawing characters with outfits inspired by your tastes, imagination, and observations
What You’ll Create: Super cute characters with a variety of outfits, avoiding repetitive designs, and enhancing your storytelling through unique character styles
“I saw this wonderful artist in Young House Love's Instagram stories and fell in love with the wonderful illustrations. Couldn't believe there was a Skillshare class too! My sister and I decided to have our own quarantine paint night.” - Xuan-Lise
“Work has been crazy busy and I was looking for a class that I would actually have the time to complete. This was perfect! I ended up drawing it from the sample, and using the colors that I had on my palette instead of mixing, but I think I will do it again and actually mix the colors. I really enjoyed this project, even if I didn't do it the right way!” - Audrey
“A very engaging approach to easily manage and control the fluid aspects of watercolor illustration. It's wonderful that printable illustrations are readily available to get going on a new project! Hassle-free and fun!” - Jeané
“This was a fun, therapeutic project. Thanks for making it, Erika!” - My Creative Outlet
“Finally got the mermaids done! Lots of room for improvement, but I am THRILLED! I overworked some areas and was impatient and messed up some of the layering in the balloons because I didn’t wait for them to fully dry, hehe.”
“But I am so pumped to have learned about colors and using water and tips like the color variations on their tops. This was wonderful! Thank you Erika!” - Sam
“What a fun class! I just doodled my first fashionable character—I never realized how important sleeves could be!” - Kirk
“This was a fun class with a really manageable way to dressing your characters. I struggle with this part of the drawing process; everyone ends up wearing the same outfit. The instructor's method on how to create and make idea boards and the work sheets are very good for helping me put it all together. I think anyone taking this class will definitely learn something very useful.” - Kimberly
What You’ll Get:
3 Private (and Recorded) One-on-One Sessions: Enjoy real-time painting instruction and Q&A during one quarter. Sessions are recorded for your convenience.
All-Access Bundle: Includes all of Erika’s pre-recorded watercolor and illustration classes.
Available Courses in the Bundle:
Get Dressed: Create cute and unique characters with stylish outfits that tell engaging stories.
Watercolor Mermaid Paint by Number: Dive into a quick and easy watercolor project using a paint-by-number approach to bring mermaids to life.
Little Pumpkin People: Learn to design charming little pumpkin people illustrations.
Watercolor Mixing: A Beginner’s Guide to Color Harmony: Gain foundational skills in watercolor, from supplies and techniques to projects.
Extras:
Customer Hubs: Access extra resources for each course.
Facebook Group: Optional for additional community support and connection.
Availability: Limited to just two spots per quarter—secure your spot today!
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