Course Outline Week 1 — Creating Depth & Space •Understanding spatial construction for depth and distance •Watercolor techniques that simulate depth and atmospheric perspective •How to use layering, gradients, and tonal contrast to create space •Practice: a simple landscape focusing on depth and spatial relationships Week 2 — The French Alps: Painting Mountains & Rock Textures •Techniques for capturing the rugged texture of rocks and mountains •Using dry brush and glazing for depth and detail •Working with negative space to define shapes and forms •Practice: Alpine mountain landscape with textured rock formations Week 3 — Trees & Forests: Brushwork & Color Blending •Studying tree structures and how to convey density and volume •Exploring brush techniques for leaves, branches, and forest canopies •Creating harmonious green palettes and natural color variations •Practice: forest landscape focusing on tree textures and depth Week 4 — Painting Water: Waves, Reflections & Flow •Analyzing wave patterns and learning techniques for calm and rough waters •Mixing colors to capture the translucency and depth of ocean water •Practical exercises: creating convincing waves and ripples •Practice: ocean scenes focusing on water movement and light Week 5 — Seascape Step by Step: Simplicity & Atmosphere •Building a balanced composition with an emphasis on atmosphere •Using a limited palette to create mood and harmony •Brush techniques for water, sky, and shoreline elements •Practice: complete seascape painting using step-by-step guidance Week 6 — Stormy Seas: Drama & Dynamic Waves •Capturing energy and movement in stormy seascapes •Color selection for dramatic skies and turbulent water •Techniques for painting crashing waves and storm clouds •Practice: atmospheric stormy seascape, painted step by step Week 7 — Reflections & Water Perspectives •Understanding the rules of reflections in water •Using perspective to position reflections accurately •Techniques for painting reflections of boats, trees, and skies •Practice: a waterside scene with reflections and boats Week 8 — Final Project: Complete Landscape •Applying all learned techniques in a single cohesive painting •Combining atmospheric effects, textures, reflections, and natural elements •Emphasis on storytelling through color, depth, and light •Final critique with personalized feedback By the end of this course, you will: •Master essential techniques for painting water, mountains, forests, and skies •Understand how to create spatial depth, light effects, and atmospheric mood •Confidently use color mixing, brushwork, and layering for dynamic compositions •Complete a polished, detailed landscape as your final project Let watercolor guide your creativity as you bring landscapes to life — from calm seas to stormy horizons and majestic mountains.