Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolor. I'm so excited that you might be interested in taking up this medium with me. Just like I love teaching acrylic to beginners, I enjoy introducing beginner's to the Wonder and Magic that is watercolor.

Watercolor  weekly evening class that's fully step by step to introduce new artists to the joys of watercolor. It's just like our livestream acrylic class on YouTube, but with Watercolor.  Classes are level friendly, fully step by step to introduce new artist to the joys of watercolor. Watercolor is one of my favorite mediums. I just love it. 

What materials do you need ? 

We have a new kit for 2023 ! 

Dont Worry I have an Exchange for our Pigmented colors so you can easily swap back and forth. Just use the correct color from either your pigment paint or the sheets on any of the lessons!!

The watercolor classes I offer are designed so that you can follow along using exactly what I'm using or what you already have. In terms of color mixing, watercolor is more forgiving than acrylic paint. I find that most people are comfortable with slight differences in color in their paintings. We're all unique, so I'll explain exactly what I'm using every time. I am introducing my line and wash watercolor kits for 2023. They are designed to work with older classes, and there is a cheat sheet for color exchanges so you can go back and forth easily. 

When you have time, I recommend watching a couple of classes. My Instagram videos contain some watercolor classes that are unique. They are much older. While I have watercolors on my acrylic channel, I have been focusing on the watercolor channel in the last couple of years. There are sometimes hidden gems on Facebook as well. It's okay, most of the classes you'll want to watch are on the watercolor YouTube channel. This is just to let you know where you might find a cookie or a surprise. Our website also offer a search of my  watercolor lessons.

Where do I get the Line and Wash designs 

#1 You buy our prints on 140lb paper from the Store 

#2 Free you can print your own on your own watercolor paper from the Traceables tab!! I love ya either way

32 techniques everyone needs to know 

Watercolor starting out 

How to use the NEW line and Wash Watercolor kits

 The following is your material list for Watercolor Wednesday.  Not all colors will be used for every class. Not all materials will be used every class. I do expect to use all colors and all of these materials during the 2021 class year.

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Paper 

9x12 140lb 300 GSM Watercolor Paper Cold press in a Block pad

What is a watercolor block? 

A watercolor block is a pad of watercolor paper that’s bound on all sides with a coating of a rubber like material called padding compound.. You paint on the top sheet of paper and then remove it after it fully dries flat. To separate the painting from the block, insert a dull palette knife into the gap in the binding and run it around all four edges. A watercolor block helps prevent the warping of the paper when it is wet. 

If you have a regular pad of paper you can tape all of edges of the sheet to the table with low take tape and then carefully peel them after the sheep its dry. 

Recommended - 

Fabriano Block

Strathmore Block 

Arches  Block 

Strathmore Pad 

Brushes 

Try to have a Round , A wash or Quill , A bright and a detail in your basic kit. You can get away with a round brush to start.  

I will always share what I am using in the show. Brand I like are Soft Aqua by Raphael , Escoda and Black Velvet. 

SoftAqua Quill  4

SoftAqua Round  14

SoftAqua Bright 

Escoda Perla Series 1430 #12 

Flat wash 1" 

Detail round  

VERY optional Brushes 

Raphael Precision Mini Brush Travel Set of 6 

Jazper Stardust Version of Escoda Reserva 1212 #8 - https://www.facebook.com/JazperStardust ( made by hand by request only) 

Palettes for paint - 

Porcelain Watercolor Palette  

OTHER TOOLS  

Pencils 

Posca pens in white and black fine nib 3mm to 1 mm

Fluid White Acrylic 

T Square Ruler  

Artist Tape  

  Grafix WM2 White Mask Liquid Frisket 

Rubber Cement picker upper 

Mister  

Paper Towels 

  BOOKS : 

Color Mixing Bible :  

How to Mix Skin color - 

Victoria Finlay History of Color:

  Place to buy BRUSHES - 

The Brush Guys:

 http://bit.ly/BrushGuysArtSherpa  

Discount Code :  THEARTSHERPA

Common questions 

When is it ?

Check the Calendar for class times 

https://theartsherpa.com/calendar

How do I Join Live class the class ? 

https://www.youtube.com/@WatercolorWithTheArtSherpa/live

You can also find the the class on Youtube - 

https://www.youtube.com/@WatercolorWithTheArtSherpa

You can watch the streaming video class  from the page on your chosen device!  

How much Does it cost ?

Its Free 

Is it hard ? 

Like everything, it can be a little challenging in the beginning to learn how to do something new. However, watercolor is a very beginner friendly medium  and I find people can pick it up as quickly as they did acrylic, sometimes even easier.

Can I use Acrylics ?

 You can use acrylics watered down to get some similar effects to watercolor. The paper is a good binder and prevents issues with watering down that you might normally see on canvas. There are a few differences. It's very easy to lift or reactivate watercolor.  Once acrylic is dry it's permanent.  Watercolor is very transparent and acrylic can be much more opaque.  Some techniques are different.  You can paint acrylic over watercolor. You can't paint watercolor over acrylic. I don't recommend using acrylic on fine watercolor brushes as it can build up in the ferrule and shorten the life of a brush.  Watercolor will not harm acrylic brushes in any way and you can use what you have until you're ready to buy special brushes just for watercolor. 

Do I need to have your exact materials? 

 You can use what you have. If you have Crayola watercolors, start with those. I will talk about how to guess a close approximate color on the palette you have so you can paint along and still get a good result

Can I view  your classes at a later time? 

You can watch my classes after the video is done streaming both on Youtube  and on our website www.theartsherpa.com

What level of painter do I need to be ? 

All levels of painter are welcome and no drawing is Required 

The Hoot Guide 

Beginner        

Intermediate 

Challenging  

Paintings are all beginner friendly but rated in 3 levels of difficulty called Hoots

Below is a list of RECOMMENDED MATERIALS for our past classes . 

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Only one of each is needed.  3-4 links provided to help you find colors in stock. Please look around for sales deals and other brands 

Brands of watercolor I love Sennelier L'Aquarelle   QOR By Golden  Daniel Smith  M Graham  Van Gogh 

Watercolor Paint Color List 2021 

Hansa Yellow Medium 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - Primary Yellow for this brand 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith -

M Graham -  

  Nickel Azo Yellow 

Golden QOR -  

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham - 

 Quinacridone Magenta 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

Holbein - 

 Pyrrole Red

Golden QOR -  

Daniel Smith - 

Turner - 

Holbein - 

 Transparent Pyrrole Orange 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - ( sennelier orange ) 

Golden QOR -  

Daniel Smith -  

Turner -  

Phthalo Blue

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham -

Ultramarine Blue

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham - 

Phthalo Green 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle  

Golden QOR 

Daniel Smith - 

Quinacridone Gold 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR - my fav 

Daniel Smith - 

 Opera Pink 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle -

Holbein-  

Daniel Smith -

 Burnt Umber

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR -   

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham -

 Payne’s Grey 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

Here is a link to Sherpa's Amazon store where you can find her most used products and products she loves. Just click into the Watercolor section https://www.amazon.com/shop/theartsherpa?listId=3IE4LMK61LAPK .

Sherpa gets a small stipend to help off set costs if you use this link, (even if you don't shop Amazon, this gives you all the information to find the products where you shop)

Color Mixing chart 

Download your own here 

(Click tiny link below to print out )

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What if you Bought our Covid Watercolor Art Kits During Covid? 

If you purchased one of the watercolor sets that we had in our store during the initial lockdown. you may wonder what colors exchange well for the new 2021 art palette. You may also wonder if there's a difference between the tube watercolor and the half pan watercolor. In this blog I'm going to let you know what colors in your palette to use when I'm using the 2021 colors. I'm going to give you some resources to match the colors you have to the colors I'm using and just in general make your watercolor experience easier.

Download your own here 

(Click tiny link below to print out )

Download your own here 

(Click tiny link below to print out )

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The Painted Bird Hop 

How to Hop - 

The Painted Bird Hop is hosted by Cinnamon Cooney, The Art Sherpa, and Ginger Cook and is a free multi painting afternoon journey of 6 fat cute birds that you can do on small canvases in a single sitting.  

On Friday, August 6th, starting at 1 pm, The Art Sherpa and Ginger Cook will take turns guiding you through an adorable happy bird painting journey. Paintings are being created on 6 by 6 canvases and will start one right after the other and last about 45 minutes each. All classes are designed for beginning to advanced acrylic painters, so join and watch from home while you paint along …… all for free, free, free.

Start the Hop by watching the Shows in Order listed below  

All classes in the Hop will be broadcast on YouTube (IN EASTERN TIME) at the following links:

1. The Art Sherpa | 1:00  pm EDT-
     
2. Ginger Cook |  1:45 pm EDT -
    
3. The Art Sherpa | 2:30 pm EDT -
    
4. Ginger Cook | 3:15 pm EDT - 
    
5. The Art Sherpa | 4:00 pm EDT -
6. Ginger Cook | 4:45 pm EDT

Materials - 

Materials for all 6 paintings are provided below; - please note that not all birds will use all colors.

*** Acrylic Paint Colors ***

Cadmium Yellow Medium  

Yellow Oxide or Ochre    

Cadmium Red Medium    

Quinacridone Magenta    

Phthalo Blue Green Shade   

Phthalo  Green Blue Shade 

Dioxazine Purple 

Burnt Sienna    

Titanium White:   

Zinc / Transparent White

Mars Black (PBK) 

** GINGER will add some pop with these alternate colors - Holbein Heavy Body Artist Acrylic in Luminous Rose and Maude.  You can just use a bright pink and Dioxazine purple if you don't have her colors.  

CANVAS : 6x6

BRUSHES

Please use these as a suggested guide to help you.  These are brushes that we use most  often.  You do not need to have the exact brand of brushes. 

Angle brushes ¼ to ½ inch 

Round Brushes #4

Small round detail brushes on #00 or #1 

A Liner Brush

Dagger ⅜” 

Assorted bright brushes for Acrylic #6 - #8

Art Sherpa #8 Cats Tongue 

OTHER TOOLS- suggested not required 

Palette for paint

Cups of water

Towels for cleanup

Pencil White

T-Square or Ruler

Golden Glazing Liquid For Blending

Saral Paper

Artist Tape

Posca Pens

Art Auction - 

Bid for a chance to own an original signed painting from the show by The Art Sherpa or Ginger Cook -https://www.gingercookauction.com/ 

Acrylic on Canvas painted live in the show signed by each artist!! Bidding is starting at 1$!!!!

No reserve!!!

Signed Limited Edition Prints -

https://theartsherpa.com/store

BUY HERE!!

Don't Wait!

These one of a kind original Prints are only available to purchase until Aug 20th

• Actual print size is 8x8 on 9x12 paper (No Frame Included)
• Limited Run
• Hand Signed and Numbered by the artist 
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Printed on Fabriano 300GSM White White Artist Paper
• 1200 DPI Laser Artist Print

ALL SALES CLOSE ON AUGUST 20th (2 weeks)

We ship to the US for free.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING PLEASE BE ADVISED

Actual International Postal Fees will be billed before shipment

Giveaway is closed. The winners are in Order of painting they won. Winners congrats please email support@theartsherpa.com so we can plan shipping  

Giveaway -

Enter for a chance to win 1 print themed to the Show you enter at. Must comment per contest rules after each video for a chance to win. See below for how to enter.

6 Chances to win ! Below is the Guidelines to The Art Sherpa Giveaway - Ginger Cooks Giveaway is posted on her videos linked below 

The Art Sherpa | 1:00  pm EDT-

Ginger Cook |  1:45 pm EDT -

The Art Sherpa | 2:30 pm EDT -

Ginger Cook | 3:15 pm EDT -

The Art Sherpa | 4:00 pm EDT -

Ginger Cook | 4:45 pm EDT

Signed Print giveaway --

What you can win 

1 limited edition signed print of the videos painting 

• Actual print size is 8x8 on 9x12 paper
• Limited Run
• Hand Signed and Numbered by The Art Sherpa  
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Printed on Fabriano 300GSM White White Artist Paper
• 1200 DPI Laser Artist Print

Entry opens at the End of the Live Stream and Closes August 14, 8 am EDT

Winner will be announced during the Live stream :

Winners  will be Announced  on The Painted Bird Blog

Winner must contact The Art Sherpa video email support@theartsherpa.com within 10 days of the announcement or be disqualified  

Rules  and How to enter : 

Leave a comment with a G rated Family friendly Dad Joke after the show with the #birdhop in the comment. The Joke is appreciated but optional. The comment with #birdhop is mandatory 

Rules 

1. Must be 18 to win 
2. Regional  rules and conditions apply 
3. Void where prohibited 
4. Only comments with #birdhop will qualify After the show in comment section 
5. No live comments will qualify 
6. Void where Covid has shut down shipping and delivery 
7. Void where postal delivery in not available
8. Entry for YouTube only  
9. No employee, moderator or family member is qualified to enter 

Disclaimer 

The giveaway is not affiliated with YouTube or any google product in any way.

Disclosure -

Your information will not be shared or used in any way other than to determine with winner. 

Winner will be chosen at Random by Random comment picker tool

WINNER : TBA 

Mugs -

Mugs -- The Celebrate the Painted Bird Hop mugs are Available at our TeeSpring Store for a Limited Time only. 

https://the-art-sherpa.creator-spring.com/

use the code TAS15 for 15% off 

You are invited to learn all about  Abstract Paint product's by Sennelier!

 Learn - Save - Win

Abstract Paint By Sennelier GIVEAWAY Live stream and  Demo

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

To find out more about Abstract products from Sennelier, watch the live stream on 4th February on your chosen social media platform. Whether it is Facebook or YouTube you love to hang out on, The Art Sherpa has you covered. You can Ask Questions and have them answered live!  Chat, and ENTER TO WIN is available on both platforms. 

00:00  Intro

01:25  Message from Andrew Cook from Savoir Faire

02:35  Why I use Abstract Paint Products

03:30  Close up of past finished painting

07:20  Abstract Pouches, Caps, and Sizes

14:10  Abstract Acrylic Ink

16:55  Abstract Fluid Acrylic Paint

17:15  Soft Body VS Heavy Body

21:50  EXTREME CLOSE UP

 BEWARE!!  ADDICTIVE TO WATCH

22:30  More Abstract Acrylic Ink w/ brush

25:20  Abstract Acrylic Pen Liners

28:08  Abstract Acrylic Heavy Body w/ Palate knife

32:35  Abstract Paint Tips for pouches

37:10  Acrylic Ink over peaks of Heavy Body Paint 

39:20 Thank You Kings Framing and Art in Canada

40:00  Thank You Raw Art Materials in Los Angeles

43:50  Does this work with professional paint lines

45:20  Smooshing Paint for fun

46:44  Iridescent Copper Abstract Heavy Body 

48:10  How The Art Sherpa Discovered Abstract Paint Products 

49:09  Metallic Gold Abstract Pen Liner

50:40  Fun with Ink and Liner Pen, EXTREME ZOOM!

52:50  Playing with more Ink

54:25  The Art Sherpa Experience with Quality

55:47  Abstract Heavy Body Neon

57:10  Glossy Finish or Matte Finish

57:30  Neon Abstract Pen Liner

59:40  https://theartsherpa.com/theartsherpacommunity/blog/280/abstract-paint-by-sennelier

1:01:09  Why Did the Art Sherpa Do this Live

1:06:25  Thank You To our Co-Hosts Pierre and Andrew at Savoir Faire

FACEBOOK Todays event is at 11 am EST live streaming. The correct event link is https://fb.me/e/MOL7dh3k . You can watch from facebook or Youtube

Win prizes and Save money !! 

I get asked often what student brands of paint I recommend. I also get asked why I recommend the ones that I do. The one I use in my own Studio is Abstract paint by Sennelier 

I want to be clear I'm not paid to use this paint. I do have a relationship with the owners of the Savoir-faire and we are friends. They do send me stuff and asked my opinion. However, I've never been asked to give a review. This is an idea I have wanted to do for a really long time.

This is my Friend Pierre from Savoir Faire.

Sometimes we hang out on Instagram 

This event is for you. I want you to understand why I think this is a great product. Why it is worth your time and investment. I want to help you know what's available to you in this large amazing product line. I want you to know what's great about it,  I'm even going to tell you some challenges you might have. I'm going to be honest with you because I think that is what helps you the most. Of course you know I wouldn't be making a video about it unless I thought it was worth your time. However there's so many colors and different types of acrylic paint that they make you really want to see what the creative opportunities are. The live stream is at 11 a.m. est. We will be streaming from both YouTube and Facebook, so just pick your favorite. We will be featuring special sales for this event that you can take advantage of that are just for you!! 

COUPONS for YOU!!!

Lets Save Money

I'd also like to help you save some money so please check for the amazing coupons from art stores that are participating in the event. They were invited to take part because I honestly believe that you guys having a relationship with art suppliers is so important. Being able to go into a local art store ( when were able to go into a local art store again) creates such a tremendous sense of community. This helps you find art materials you need and discover exciting new ones around every corner, Gives you access to classes, and art opportunities that you wouldn't be able to find from home. Being aware of online retailers can help you find Art Materials when you're unable to travel, give you access to variety of large size stock items like easels or specialty studio equipment.  I think both of these things are super important.

Kings Framing and Art!! 

Lise King has been a long time supporter of myself and my community!!

• Great customer Service 
• Based in Canada 
• Ships Worldwide 
• Carries my Brushes
• Classes 

Code for this event is: Sennelier-ArtSherpa

this is a 10% off Check out code 

• 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | 24hrs online
• info@kingsframingandartgallery.com
• 188 Voyer Rd, Corbeil, ON P0H 1K0, Canada
• 10% off with code 

ORDER BY PHONE: 705-752-4211  https://www.kingsframingandartgallery.com/ 

For more sales and events

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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kingsframingartgallery/ 

Raw Materials LA 

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645 South Los Angeles Street

Los Angeles, CA 90014

(800) 729-7060

info@rawmaterialsla.com

Follow 

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• Curbside Delivery 
• Rooftop parking 
• large selections 
• Friendly 
• Classes 

https://rawmaterialsla.com/art-supplies/paints-and-mediums/acrylic-colors/sennelier-abstract-acrylics

https://rawmaterialsla.com/art-supplies/paints-and-mediums/acrylic-colors/sennelier-abstract-liners

https://rawmaterialsla.com/art-supplies/pens-inks-and-markers/inks/sennelier-abstract-acrylic-ink-sets

The Give Away 

Enter here - https://forms.gle/d5aJfFG9YPozTKYG7

The prizes 

Learn and Win!! Join me and Andrew Cook of Savoir Faire for a live stream demonstration event. I will show you all about  the Abstract Paint line of products. During this very informative live stream we will be giving away 1 grand prize and 10 amazing Abstract paint prize packs.  Follow all instructions and answer all questions to be entered for your chance to win one of these cool prizes. Winners will be announced during the live show but do not need to be present to win. 

The Grand Prize $200 Value

20 colors of Abstract innovative paint 120ml pouch Value 200$

10 additional Abstract Prize Packs 

10 Abstract Paint Prize's (Surprise Abstract Gift Products-Full Size)  Value 50$ 

Eligibility for the Grand Prize:

Must be 18+ 

Living in the Contiguous United States and Canada 

Eligibility 10 Mystery - Abstract Prize Packs: 

7 of the prizes Open to  18+ Living in the Contiguous United States and Canada 

3 of the prizes will be awarded global to people 18+  where legally allowed 

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No purchase is necessary to enter  

Winners will be announced during the live show but do not need to be present to win. 

Winners must respond to their confirmation within 72 hours to coordinate free shipping of their prize.

NO personal information gathered from this from will be shared or used for purposes outside of entry  

The statistical data of the last two question will be shared with Abstract paint but no personal or contact information will be shared or used outside of contacting winners.  

This giveaway is not Affiliated with YouTube or Facebook in any way. 

Giveaway is co hosted by:

Andrew Cook, Savoir Faire, and The Art Sherpa 

contact info: support@theartsherpa.com

Andrew Cook: Andrewc@macphersonart.com 

More info 

https://www.savoirfaire.com/product-category/painting/painting-sennelier/sennelier-acrylics/abstract/

The Paint 

Heavy Body 

abstract® Acrylics

abstract® is an innovative Acrylic system presented in a revolutionary packaging. Available in 60 colors (36 Satin, 12 High Gloss, 6 Iridescent and 6 Fluorescent), the highly pigmented paint features a heavy-body texture that offers great covering power while enabling for a lot of transparency. Painting straight out of the extra-sturdy pouch through the practical beak makes abstract ideal for both large work and “street art”. The pouch is also economical as totally squeezable, and displays a transparent window for accurate color reference and level check. Sennelier has been indeed modern since 1887.

• Innovative Acrylic system in revolutionary packaging
• 60 Colors: 36 Satin, 12 High Gloss, 6 Iridescent and 6 Fluorescent
• Available in 120ml/4oz. and 500ml/17oz. (20 colors)
• 10ml/.4oz. samples available for artists and schools
• Highly pigmented Fine Acrylic
• Heavy-body texture has both excellent covering power and outstanding transparency
• Texture allows for all Acrylic techniques
• Painting straight out of the extra-sturdy pouch on any surface makes it ideal for “street art”
• Totally squeezable pouch is economical
• Large transparent window on the pouch displays actual paint inside the pouch

Soft Body Matt 

The abstract® Matt Acrylic Paint is as innovative as it is distinct from the original Satin version. In fact, asides from the revolutionary pouch, the twins couldn’t be as different:

• 60ml instead of 120ml
• 35 Ultra-Matt Colors
• Soft-body Consistency
• Extremely Fluid for Maximum Coverage
• Super Opaque
• Velvety Stretchy Finish
• Any Substrate

The product is available in a set of 5 (Primaries plus Black & White)

  abstract® Inks

The abstract® Acrylic Inks feature the same high pigmentation as the abstract® Acrylic paint, and much more:

• 43 Luminous Colors
• Acrylic Thinner
• Transparent
• Cadmium Free Colors
• Light Resistant
• Water Resistant (when dry)
• Recommended for all Surfaces
• Brushes & Dip Pens
• Suitable for Airbrush
• Convenient Cap Dropper

abstract® Liners

The abstract® Acrylic Liners come as a complement to the abstract® pouches and tips. The convenient shape and size make them extremely handy and they are sure to open new frontiers to any artist’s creativity.

• 20 abstract® Best-Selling Colors
• Holds abstract® Acrylic Paint
• Heavy-body texture (not the common fluid acrylics)
• For precise contours and special effects
• Highly pigmented
• Refillable from the abstract® pouch

abstract® Acrylics Tips

Mixed-media painters can let their creativity run wild with the Sennelier abstract® tips. The tips are screwed onto the abstract® pouch nozzle, thus enabling artists to paint straight out of the pouch and create numerous effects. The tips are a wonderful complement of the pouches, opening new horizons to studio and street artists alike.

8 abstract® tips for unlimited creativity.

11x14  couple in Love

9x12  Love birds

Table of contents 

• January Pre-view Classes Feb 1-14
• Abstract Paint review and HUGE Giveaway 
• New Mini books !!
• Aquarius Star Gnome and Gnomascope
• Featured Artist Pearl Fryer  
• Word Search 
• Self care tips - Bath bombs
• Store News
• Cinnamons favorite  Etsy shops 
• Niblette news what is gnew in the gnomedom  

Sherpa Schedule 1st-14th February

Class Times 

YouTube Acrylic lessons Live see above: Every Tuesday 5 pm EST and Saturday 1 pm EST 

We may have Bonus class releases on Thursday at 11 am EST** 

Facebook Watercolor Wednesday see below: Wednesdays 7 pm EST

Don't miss out on your favorite live classes 

Let the notification Gnomes remind you

Text TheArtSherpa to 33222 on your phone for text Notifications 

Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolor. I'm so excited that you might be interested in taking up this medium with me. Just like I love teaching acrylic to beginners, I enjoy introducing beginner's to the Wonder and Magic that is watercolor.

Watercolor Wednesday is a weekly evening class that's fully step by step to introduce new artists to the joys of watercolor. It's just like our livestream acrylic class on YouTube, but with Watercolor and on Facebook.  Classes are level friendly, fully step by step to introduce new artist to the joys of watercolor. Watercolor is one of my favorite mediums. I just love it. 

What materials do you need ? 

You can Use the New Kit or colors listed below. Example Swatches are given for all these colors so you can mix and match as needed 

Watercolor Classes 

https://youtube.com/@WatercolorWithTheArtSherpa/live

Watercolor Kit 

https://theartsherpa.com/store

How to use The color Sheets Video 

https://theartsherpa.com/videos/1673/how-to-use-the-art-sherpa-viviva-color-sheet-line-and-wash-watercolor-kits  

The following is your material list for the Old Watercolor Wednesday Classes pre 2023 and some 2023 classes too.  Not all colors will be used for every class. Not all materials will be used every class. I do expect to use all colors and all of these materials during the 2021 class year.

  Below is a list of RECOMMENDED MATERIALS. 

The Art Sherpa is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.   

Only one of each is needed.  3-4 links provided to help you find colors in stock. Please look around for sales deals and other brands 

Brands of watercolor I love Sennelier L'Aquarelle   QOR By Golden  Daniel Smith  M Graham  Van Gogh 

Watercolor Paint Color List 2021 

Hansa Yellow Medium 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - Primary Yellow for this brand 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith -

M Graham -  

  Nickel Azo Yellow 

Golden QOR -  

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham - 

 Quinacridone Magenta 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

Holbein - 

 Pyrrole Red

Golden QOR -  

Daniel Smith - 

Turner - 

Holbein - 

 Transparent Pyrrole Orange 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - ( sennelier orange ) 

Golden QOR -  

Daniel Smith -  

Turner -  

Phthalo Blue

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham -

Ultramarine Blue

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham - 

Phthalo Green 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle  

Golden QOR 

Daniel Smith - 

Quinacridone Gold 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR - my fav 

Daniel Smith - 

 Opera Pink 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle -

Holbein-  

Daniel Smith -

 Burnt Umber

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR -   

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham -

 Payne’s Grey 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

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Color Mixing chart 

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Paper 

9x12 140lb 300 GSM Watercolor Paper Cold press in a Block pad

What is a watercolor block? 

A watercolor block is a pad of watercolor paper that’s bound on all sides with a coating of a rubber like material called padding compound.. You paint on the top sheet of paper and then remove it after it fully dries flat. To separate the painting from the block, insert a dull palette knife into the gap in the binding and run it around all four edges. A watercolor block helps prevent the warping of the paper when it is wet. 

If you have a regular pad of paper you can tape all of edges of the sheet to the table with low take tape and then carefully peel them after the sheep its dry. 

Recommended - 

Fabriano Block

Strathmore Block 

Arches  Block 

Strathmore Pad 

Brushes 

Try to have a Round , A wash or Quill , A bright and a detail in your basic kit. You can get away with a round brush to start.  

I will always share what I am using in the show. Brand I like are Soft Aqua by Raphael , Escoda and Black Velvet. 

SoftAqua Quill  4

SoftAqua Round  14

SoftAqua Bright 

Escoda Perla Series 1430 #12 

Flat wash 1" 

Detail round  

VERY optional Brushes 

Raphael Precision Mini Brush Travel Set of 6 

Jazper Stardust Version of Escoda Reserva 1212 #8 - https://www.facebook.com/JazperStardust ( made by hand by request only) 

Palettes for paint - 

Porcelain Watercolor Palette  

OTHER TOOLS  

Cretacolor Water-Soluble Graphite Pencils  

Fluid White Acrylic 

T Square Ruler  

Artist Tape  

Art Sherpa Brush Spa Soap Kits  https://theartsherpa.com/store  

The Pioneer Woman Turning table  

Grafix WM2 White Mask Liquid Frisket 

Rubber Cement picker upper 

Mister  

Paper Towels 

  BOOKS : 

Color Mixing Bible :  

How to Mix Skin color - 

Victoria Finlay History of Color:

  Place to buy BRUSHES - 

The Brush Guys:

 http://bit.ly/BrushGuysArtSherpa  

Discount Code :  THEARTSHERPA

Common questions 

When is it ?

Watercolor  is every 3 days 1 pm  Eastern Standard Time live streaming from my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/TheArtSherpa  

How do I Join the class ? 

Show up  1 pm EST ready to paint - Just watch from my Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/TheArtSherpa/live_videos   

You can also find the the class on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjQYyS4qyf1MuQY8DF2nDA 

You can watch the streaming video class  from the page on your chosen device!  

How much Does it cost ?

Its Free 

Is it hard ? 

Like everything, it can be a little challenging in the beginning to learn how to do something new. However, watercolor is a very beginner friendly medium  and I find people can pick it up as quickly as they did acrylic, sometimes even easier.

Can I use Acrylics ?

 You can use acrylics watered down to get some similar effects to watercolor. The paper is a good binder and prevents issues with watering down that you might normally see on canvas. There are a few differences. It's very easy to lift or reactivate watercolor.  Once acrylic is dry it's permanent.  Watercolor is very transparent and acrylic can be much more opaque.  Some techniques are different.  You can paint acrylic over watercolor. You can't paint watercolor over acrylic. I don't recommend using acrylic on fine watercolor brushes as it can build up in the ferrule and shorten the life of a brush.  Watercolor will not harm acrylic brushes in any way and you can use what you have until you're ready to buy special brushes just for watercolor. 

Do I need to have your exact materials? 

 You can use what you have. If you have Crayola watercolors, start with those. I will talk about how to guess a close approximate color on the palette you have so you can paint along and still get a good result

Can I view  your classes at a later time? 

You can watch my classes after the video is done streaming both on the Facebook page and on our website www.theartsherpa.com

What level of painter do I need to be ? 

All levels of painter are welcome and no drawing is Required 

The Hoot Guide 

Beginner        

Intermediate 

Challenging  

Paintings are all beginner friendly but rated in 3 levels of difficulty called Hoots

What if you Bought our Covid Watercolor Art Kits? 

If you purchased one of the watercolor sets that we had in our store during the initial lockdown. you may wonder what colors exchange well for the new 2021 art palette. You may also wonder if there's a difference between the tube watercolor and the half pan watercolor. In this blog I'm going to let you know what colors in your palette to use when I'm using the 2021 colors. I'm going to give you some resources to match the colors you have to the colors I'm using and just in general make your watercolor experience easier.

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Cheat Sheet for conversion of old to new kit -

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Painting a Fall tree 

#1 Find a Shape that is irregular and interesting to your eye. Remember this shape is three dimensional. 

#2 Tree Meditation for Artists

Get comfortable, Close your eyes, and breathe in and out slowly to the count of 4. 

To help you “ see” the tree better imagine the tree you are painting on a pedestal that is turning . 

Now Add light to the tree from the sun. Feel how warm the sun is. Add a soft breeze. 

In your minds picture of your tree as it is turning see the light falling on it and the breeze blowing through it. Can you see its irregular surface. How each leaf is looking for light and rain?  

Stop the tree at the view you want to paint it. Keep the light shining on it and the breeze blowing through it. The tree you are painting today is a living breathing thing. Do this for 5 or so minutes until you feel you can see your tree clearly. Once this is done your Artists mind is open and ready to paint. 

Open your eyes. 

#3 Paint in your deepest fall value for your tree keeping your base tree form. Use the edge of your brush scumbling in the leaves softly. Add your truck and some Bark highlights. Add the deepest value of landscape around the tree. 

#4 Add your darker midtones finding those highlights and leaves. The ones you visualized in the shade of other leaves nearer the light. These are the leaves where a small bird may be resting in the heat of the day.  Can you see the form? Can you see the shapes?

#5 It’s time to find the next layer now a brighter lighter mid tone! WOW this tree is coming together. With the corner of your brush add little leaf outliers. Remember your tree those leaves twisting in and out of the light? By now you should see dimensions of form coming out of your canvas. 

#6 Finally the highlights are lifting up! Bits of highlighted sparkle. Tree glitter. These are the leaves shining in the sun. Yes that is what Shining in the sun means. The diamond effect  all around your trees. The glow. Add delicate touches. 

#7 Now breath. You have painted a tree. A great Tree! A fun Tree. Keep practicing your artist eye when you are bored or falling asleep. In no time your dreams will be full of comforting branches.

Grateful Art 2020 Nov 1 to Nov 7th Daily live streams 1 pm EST  Live streaming  Youtube  and  Facebook  Watch what platform works best for you  Full Playlist ( Save this for future use) Materials for the Week  You may use other materials then what is shown here.  *** Acrylic Paint Colors *** ***Yellow Ocher:PY 43 - https://amzn.to/2WXzDkG ***Burnt Sienna: PBr 7  https://amzn.to/2J3OPmi ***Burnt Umber: PBr 7  https://amzn.to/2Xp7AtX ***Cadmium Yellow Medium : PY 35  https://amzn.to/2J6nm3L ***Cadmium Red medium : PR 108  https://amzn.to/2Y6nhTS ( ***Cadmium Orange: PO 20  https://amzn.to/2X295Pi OR ***Cadmium Red Light: PR 108  https://amzn.to/2IzXgqG  ) ***Phthalo Green Blue shade : PG 7 -  https://amzn.to/2FtciN7 ***Phthalo Blue Green shade :PB 15:3  https://amzn.to/2Xu7DV9 ***Dioxazine Purple: PV 23 -  https://amzn.to/2Xu7FfJ ***Ultramarine blue: PB 29 -  https://amzn.to/2XtrzaM ***Quinacridone Magenta (fuscia) : PR 122  https://amzn.to/2X1jBq2 ***Titanium white: PW 6  https://amzn.to/2WZw91d ***Mars black: PBk 11  https://amzn.to/2XxUqus ( ***Zinc White?: PW 4  https://amzn.to/2J66zh9 Or Tint white :  https://amzn.to/2X1lP8B  ) 4 8x8 canvas Watercolor Materials  140 lb cold press watercolor paper Fabriano 1 Gelli Pen Pencil I am using these watercolors Sennelier L'Aquarelle French Watercolor Paint -Lemon Yellow (501) -French Vermilion (675) -Alizarin Crimson (689) -Carmine (635) -Dioxazine Purple (917) -Ultramarine Deep (315) -Phthalocyanine Blue (326) -Forest Green (899) -Phthalo Green Light (805) -Burnt Sienna (211) -Payne's Grey (703) -Warm Sepia (440) Need supplies we have a store ? https://acrylicapril.com/store   Also we have brushes in stock  at  The Art Sherpa Store   Sign up for our text notifications to get a reminder from us for any live streams we do  All videos are available for replay after the live stream to watch anytime  Day 1-Acrylic  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolEqka1QffyN68SdnFeFYTKX Day 2 - watercolor  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolEqka1QffyN68SdnFeFYTKX Day 3 - Watercolor  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolEqka1QffyN68SdnFeFYTKX Day 4 - watercolor  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolEqka1QffyN68SdnFeFYTKX Day 5 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolEqka1QffyN68SdnFeFYTKX Day 6  \ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolEqka1QffyN68SdnFeFYTKX Day 7  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolEqka1QffyN68SdnFeFYTKX Did you see the palette knife classes we have been doing on Youtube ? The green floral is this Friday  Stuck inside ?? Join us for a Great fun Halloween painting D&D 12 " round canvas  Here is a free gift for you and your family!  Using a Non Toxic in stamp, food color, OR Watercolor  you can make these cute creatures and finish them with a Regular sharpie   tips  Have wet wipes on hand to clean up! Save Download and Print out. you can paint fingerprints with watercolor  How would you like a year of healing transforming art ? Lifebook 2021  Main Course  The Eternal Garden.  Together we will create an ideal fantasy garden landscape. I will show you how to make a Fantastical Fairytale  world that can reflect the hopes and dreams of your personal paradise. We will hide messages and symbolism  in our paintings as constant reminders of our hopes and dreams. Our images on the surface  will be ideal garden retreats but with a closer look reveal the world beneath the world. Hidden objects, messages  and treasure. It will be much more than just a beautiful fantasy  painting. It will be a bright colorful energy soul painting.  This is a Concept study. I have done 10 concept sketches just for Lifebook 2021  There is also a Free Gift that I made just for Lifebook 2021--- If you love Waterbears you want that gift  Classes weekly 30 teachers including me  Guess What ?? We are on Roku now  !! https://channelstore.roku.com/details/88d21c21b540862ee956cb015e062151/the-art-sherpa-tv-lessons

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If you Love the Sanderson Sisters and wanted to get your " Amok Amok Amok " on one of these acrylic  versions of the Tale Might be Just the trick. (note this is fan art) While the painting is mine The Hocus Pocus Characters that inspired this piece are not.So lets Call these three The Cosplayers of Hocus Pocus -

In the Beginning I created this design 

It has been wildly popular. But them I wanted to make some New ideas too this the Meeting of the Halloween Board . The Moon is Cosplaying Jack the Pumpkin King and the 3 sisters are Cosplaying the Sanderson Sisters. All costumes were  handmade because you know they are makers. 

Need a little help -the video or This Handy Dandy Step by step 

How easy is That to paint?? 

Need something even more simplified ?

It is recommended when doing fan art that you create and paint for learning and enjoyment.