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My 2024 Country Diary
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What Students are Saying About The Watercolor Garden
Botanical Color 101
Barbara Gamblin
This is an excellent class for a truly beginner artist and botanical painter. I have just watched the entire class and now will go back and make my swatches ...
Read MoreThis is an excellent class for a truly beginner artist and botanical painter. I have just watched the entire class and now will go back and make my swatches and start a sketch book as Laura has shown. I have has several watercolor classes but none with such wonderful and thorough instruction. Thank you, Laura.
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Irene Cooper
So helpful. My flowers are starting to look more realistic. Some great tips in here and a lovely gentle presentational style.
So helpful. My flowers are starting to look more realistic. Some great tips in here and a lovely gentle presentational style.
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Patty McLeod
I've recently taken several courses for nature watercolor paintings...From some very published artists ! This course was so much better. Simple , comprehens...
Read MoreI've recently taken several courses for nature watercolor paintings...From some very published artists ! This course was so much better. Simple , comprehensive, great techniques, great videos and excellent teachings.
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Cindy Bishop
These mini lessons are very helpful. I now have more confidence to continue.
These mini lessons are very helpful. I now have more confidence to continue.
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Irene Cooper
So, so helpful. The colour matching section has transformed my work!
So, so helpful. The colour matching section has transformed my work!
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Deb Starnes
I really enjoyed this tutorial. I opted to use a fine liner on this project and although I'm happy with the results, I will try painting it again without u...
Read MoreI really enjoyed this tutorial. I opted to use a fine liner on this project and although I'm happy with the results, I will try painting it again without using liner the next time.
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Louise La Rocque
I learned a so much about the card making process and Laura's excellent instructions are taking me step by step toward a watercolour painting that I can be p...
Read MoreI learned a so much about the card making process and Laura's excellent instructions are taking me step by step toward a watercolour painting that I can be proud of.
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Margaret Graham
This course is easy to follow with lots of detailed instruction. I particularly like the concept of the 3 step painting method, helping me organize the road...
Read MoreThis course is easy to follow with lots of detailed instruction. I particularly like the concept of the 3 step painting method, helping me organize the roadmap to the final product.
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Catherine Smith
What's not to like about painting wonderful red berries and interesting leaves and branches. Laura explains this project very clearly and it is easy to foll...
Read MoreWhat's not to like about painting wonderful red berries and interesting leaves and branches. Laura explains this project very clearly and it is easy to follow along with her. Such a satisfying way to spend a couple of hours.
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