Wintery Holiday Watercolor Elements

In this class you'll learn how to create fun iconic holiday elements.  These can be used for Christmas cards, or Gift tags... Or simply just for fun!

SUPPLIES -  For this class, you'll need:

• watercolor brushes in a variety of sizes - I recommend round brushes like these

• watercolor paper - I recommend a high-quality one like Arches

• good quality watercolors - Artist Grade or Professional Grade will work the best

• 1-2 containers of water, for rinsing brushes

• paper towels, or art rags

• this printable lettering sheet PracticeJoy.pdf  (attached pdf file)

• opaque white paint, like acrylics or gouache (optional)

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: 
We'll start with the simple elements and then build on our painting skills as we create some more layered elements.  All are fun and totally do-able!  I'll walk you through each one step-by-step!

OVERVIEW of the Winter Holiday Lessons:

• Lesson 1: Misty Trees

• Lesson 2: Simple Snowflakes

• Lesson 3: Holly (2 ways)

• Lesson 4: Snowmen

• Lesson 5: Candy Cane & Peppermint

• Lesson 6: Cute Red Bow

• Lesson 7: Gingerbread Man

• Lesson 8: Floppy Green Bow

• Lesson 9: Elf Shoes 

• Lesson 10: Three Presents 

• Lesson 11: Ornaments

• Bonus, Lesson 12: Hand Lettered word: "JOY" 

• Final Project: 
Included in this class is a downloadable & printable pdf, for lettering the word JOY.
See the Bonus Lettering Video and the Attached Printable PDF, on how to create this easy phrase. 

• Intro & Overview
• Misty Trees
• Simple Snowflakes
• Holly (2 Ways)
• Snowmen
• Candy Cane & Peppermint
• Cute Red Bow
• Gingerbread Man
• Floppy Green Bow
• Elf Shoes
• Three Presents
• Ornaments
• Bonus: Hand Letter "JOY"
• Wrap Up & Post Your Work