Intermediate Level - Painting A Native American Child in Watercolor

Using A Limited Palette to Mix Colors and Layering for Shadows and Skin Tones

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Painting a Figure

This lesson shows using a limited palette (cerulean and phthalo blue, raw sienna, quinacridone red, dioxazine purple) to mix all the shades you need for a professional looking painting. (Color substitutions are included.)

Trace the outline page and follow along with the video and/or instructions to work step by step. Tips on painting believable shadows are included, as well as skin tones and backgrounds.

When you work step by step, you'll get amazing results, as well as excellent guided practice in mixing and applying colors in layers for a realistic result.


Your Instructor


Deb Watson
Deb Watson

Hi, I'm Deb Watson.

My story is simple. I loved creating art from childhood, but was discouraged from pursuing art by my parents. So, I became a nurse, but kept painting.

I knew nothing about art, but taught myself over time and became a very successful artist, with hundreds of awards. Although my art and how to paint techniques are well known (in over a dozen books and online), I'm just a down to earth person.

I've always enjoyed teaching others how to paint with watercolor - sharing the joy!

Join me in your own personal journey into painting. My online lessons and zoom classes will teach you how to see and paint like an artist. No matter what your favorite subject is, you'll find it here - or email me your suggestions and I'll include a class in the future.

Happy Painting.



Course Curriculum


  Introduction and Student Photos
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  video demonstration
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  Outline page, instructions and more
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