WATERCOLORS FOR ALL SEASONS
Learn to create wonderful, loose, suggestive, watercolor paintings.
Whether you are brand new to watercolors, further along than a beginner, or experienced let Andy Evansen be your guide on a journey through the world of watercolors.
If you've been struggling to navigate watercolor washes and color mixing, resulting in muddy paintings that seem irreparable, this course is tailor-made just for you! Say goodbye to the frustration and join Andy to learn how to push your artistic boundaries and simplify your techniques, ensuring that your artwork stands out from the rest.
HOW THIS COURSE WORKS
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365 DAYS OF COURSE
ACCESS & MENTORING
WITH ANDY EVANSEN
- A whole course designed around painting many different subjects in watercolors with art videos and art lessons to put into practice. At each step, youâll receive feedback on your work and regular communication from Andy Evansen for 365 days, a whole year!
- This online course is waiting for you to log in when itâs convenient (no set times or schedules). Work at your own pace and ask for help when you need it.
- With each video, you can - rewind, pause, freeze the frame, and savor each lesson. Full-length painting videos and supporting concept videos that share hands-on information every step of the way. Andy will ensure that your time at the easel is spent painting something you are EXCITED to finish.
- Andy knows that every student goes through art growing pains, so he always encourages you to ask questions, focus on the principles, and breathe new-found creativity into your paintings!
- Andy will bring out more of YOU and why you were so drawn to paint in the first place. He knows that every brushstroke becomes a chance to grow. He holds nothing back from his students!
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS COURSE?
Watch as Andy paints 4 start to finish watercolor demonstrations and supporting concepts covering key techniques you'll be learning in each module. He gives a play-by-play of what heâs doing and why so you can apply this directly to your paintings.
He'll discuss and help you focus on the different types of washes used in watercolor; wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry, or dry brush. Knowing when to use each type is important in creating convincing landscapes. You'll learn not only to analyze your chosen subject but how to create a solid blueprint to build your next painting.
Through the modules, youâll be invited to complete studies on references of your choosing (Andy will supply a package of photos for you to use if you like). You can always ask Andy for help or feedback on your painting inside his private-student Facebook group.
MODULE 1 | SKIES
Inside this module, we will focus on the different types of washes used in watercolor; wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry, or dry brush. Knowing when to use each type is important in creating convincing landscapes. The demonstration painting in this module has a large dramatic sky, and this was handled wet-into-wet as the paper was drying. This can be the most difficult type of wash for students to master and can lead to blooms and 'muddiness' if you're not judging the consistency of your puddles and dampness of your paper correctly. I'll also cover the importance of judging the value of your wash as you lay it in, depending on how much drying it has to do. Lastly, I'll discuss how to create texture and movement with a dry brush and how to handle foregrounds in your work.
MODULE 2 | VALUE STUDIES
Value studies help us to simplify and find connections. The process starts with how to judge color as value, something that many students struggle with. Color is obvious to most, but seeing its correct value can make the difference between a successful painting and a visually confusing one. I'll be talking about drawing and ways to speed up the process by concentrating on the large shapes as well as the importance of leaving things like trees and shadows, what I refer to as 'free form' shapes, to your brushwork. We'll also cover negative shape-making, an underappreciated aspect unique to watercolor due to its transparency.
MODULE 3 | COMPOSITION
This is when we will cover the importance of designing your painting through values and ways to create a more dynamic painting when there aren't many shapes to deal with. Too often, we find ourselves a slave to the reference photo, and there are simple ways to improve your subject that are much easier to see first with a value study. I will also cover the importance of having an area of interest and ways to keep the rest of your painting from distracting from it. I will then illustrate these points with a winter scene demonstration and discuss the color of snow and touch on reflected light.
MODULE 4 | FIGURES
In this module, we'll focus on handling and placing figures in various landscape paintings. It's important that people appear to be moving or at rest without overworking them, as they tend to draw enough attention as it is. I discuss how to make sure your figures are incorporated into your painting from the start; too often, figures appear as 'holes' in a painting, completely separate from their surroundings. I'll also discuss simplifying complex backgrounds so they don't compete with your mid and foreground. To wrap up, I will show you all this in a demonstration, plus how to mix more convincing greens without resorting to tube greens and demonstrate various ways to paint trees.
Please note* { Andy's course was designed for students who utilize watercolors as their preferred medium. However, if you opt for oil, acrylics, or pastels, you must modify Andy's techniques to accommodate the approach of working from dark to light. }
WHEN YOU ENROLL TODAY
YOU GET INSTANT ACCESS TO THE COURSE
WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
4 MODULES OF OVER-THE-SHOULDER VIDEO INSTRUCTION
There are more than 15 hours of pre-recorded video oil demonstrations. Dive into each one when your schedule allows. They are available to you online 24/7 for one full year on desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. All you need is an internet connection. Paint alongside Andy with each video and rewatch them as often as you need. You have all year with Andy's course concepts, and it will be a good one!
ANDY'S HAND-SELECTED PHOTO REFERENCES, OR USE YOUR OWN
Inside you will find photo reference packages of Andyâs own hand-selected images - ready for you to work from. You can easily practice what you've been learning by using them as you wish throughout the year. You are not required to use the photos - youâre always welcome to develop your own composition.
NEW VIDEO LESSONS ADDED TO THE COURSE EVERY MONTHÂ
span>In addition to the videos within the five core modules and their suggested assignments, Andy will record a NEW video lesson addressing a topic with tips & techniques to try in your paintings. If you think of a topic that you would like Andy to expand on, let him know! Students always mention how much they enjoy receiving each new artistic concept throughout the year.Â
Here's a sneak peek inside this growing library since the course first opened. Gain access to these and many more while enrolled:
- Value Study Changes
-Â Color Theory
- Edge Control
- Contour Lines
PARTICIPATE IN GROUP OFFICE HOURS WITH ANDY EVERY OTHER MONTH
Please note this is NOT a live critique you watch at a specific time. It is recorded and added to the course. You will hear and see him digitally correct students' submissions right before your eyes. These critiques are valuable because Andy is allowed more time to go in-depth into the painting and cover more detail than what is posted in his private student Facebook community. On the chosen submissions, see Andy peel back the layers, show what is working, and fix the areas that are not. The best part about these recorded videos is that you can stop and rewind Andy's critique and see how to improve your original painting. {Additionally, you will gain immediate access to a comprehensive archive of Andyâs previous critiques of student work that spans the entire duration of the course}.
ACCESS TO ANDY'S PRIVATE STUDENT FACEBOOK GROUP
Get ongoing support in Andyâs private Facebook community, which is only available to enrolled students. When you post your painting inside the group, you'll receive guidance, feedback from Andy, and new ideas, plus you can see what other students are asking, so you can learn from their journeys as well! It's a global community of artists all working alongside each other. This kind of genuine support and connection online makes a huge difference in your growth, so come with your questions!
DISCOVER THE POWER OF ANDYâS AI TOOL
This exclusive AI library is a treasure trove of years' worth of Andyâs amazing course content with TAAO. Got a question? Just ask, and the AI will instantly pinpoint exactly where Andy covered it in his course videos, complete with a written answer. This will save you hours and hours of time searching so you can keep moving forward without delay. Be one of the first to dive into this game-changing tool and experience the future of course mentoring.
Check out the video below to see it in action!
ALUMNI SPEAK OUT
HEAR FROM ANDY'S STUDENTS
"This course was by far the best money I've EVER SPENT. In the beginning, my knowledge base and skillsets were small, but this course is far more universal in its application. It was just a matter of getting familiar with the medium and experimenting and Andy helped me do just that. Andy was real driving force to my success. He enabled me to have fun and paint away from the get go. Anyway.....it's been an amazing opportunity and a wonderful course and easily worth a $1000/year as well.The amount of information in this course is profound, with nothing left unturned. "
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Jonathan
"I've been quietly enjoying my online lessons and painting but I absolutely love Andy's private student FB community for help, support and the sharing. It is the best because thereâs always something new to look forward to. I can't say enough Andy âŚyou are a great teacher. The course your brings a daily smile to my face and my life. I've learned so much online in this course and on my limited schedule I donât know if I would have continued or kept at it all on my own. I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and being there as a caring mentor for all your students."
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Julie Ann
"Andy makes you feel confident about what you have to do and what your next steps are⌠so you can keep moving forward no matter what. This online course has well exceed my expectations. I enjoy not being pressured for time and can paint on my schedule and then ask Andy for help in his private FB community. His new lessons that are added monthly seem to always address issues I'm having. Doing a workshop seems so VERY expensive now without a lot of benefits. I would highly recommend this online format to all my art friends."
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David
"Andy helped me correct problems I didn't even know were out of control. He leaves no stone left unturned in this course. He covers everything a watercolorist needs to paint successfully *without* frustration. I thought I was buying information and instruction and I definitely got those, but I also got so much more. I will be continuing as an alumni once my year ends for sure! "
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Katerina
ABOUT ANDY EVANSEN
ANDY EVANSEN
His interest in art started in childhood, as he canât recall a time when he wasnât drawing. He began painting watercolors in the mid-1990s as a change of pace from his career as a medical illustrator. Choosing a âstyleâ was not difficult, as Andy was always inspired by the watercolor paintings of British artists Trevor Chamberlain, David Curtis, Ed Seago, and Edward Wesson, among others.
He found himself attempting to capture the landscape with the same economy of brushstroke, taking advantage of the luminosity of watercolors done in just a few washes. In addition, he was impressed with the way those artists seemed to capture everyday scenes in such a way that revealed a hidden beauty, subjects that many would simply pass by.
For Andy, watercolor is the perfect medium for capturing those beautiful, fleeting moments in time. Watercolor doesn't allow for much overworking. It's a very immediate, intuitive medium and I feel it's transparency is perfect for depicting light. I enjoy teaching and sharing these techniques with all my students.
Andy is a Signature Member of AWS, PAPA, RRWS, TWSA
ABOUT TUCSON ART ACADEMY ONLINE
(TAAO)
FOUNDED BY GĂBOR & CHRISTINE SVAGRIK
Art is our passion, and bringing master artists right to you in your own studio is our mission.
When you enroll in one of our online mentoring courses, our professional instructors will share their art knowledge with you and take you with them on their journeys.
Our instructors have been teaching for years and know exactly how to carefully nurture each student's needs so they will benefit the most. You will get out what you put into these courses! That's our goal and promise to you.
We love physical workshops and in-person feedback, but they have their limitations.
âThey end way too fast.
â They require travel, extra expenses, and lugging your materials with you.
â The dates and times often conflict with your availability.
â If you canât make sense of your notes or quite remember how the instructor did something, youâre out of luck and on your own.
We know it can be frustrating and disheartening to work hard to perfect your art to only be hit with more stumbling blocks. I'm sure you would do anything to be able to ask a question and receive feedback from a professional artist you admire.
So we asked ourselves, âHow can we make world-class art instruction available to EVERYONE who wants it?â
And so, our 365-Day Access with Mentoring courses were born. For more than 10 years, students from around the world have had access to some of the most celebrated artists (with incredible teaching ability) available to them.
We are delighted to bring our favorite renowned artists to your doorstep.Â
We couldn’t be more thrilled to make celebrated artist Andy Evansen available to you.
You'll get his guidance, support, teaching, and mentorship for a full year.
You won’t find Andy Evansen’s course, Watercolors For All Seasons anywhere else.
Exclusive content available ONLY inside Tucson Art Academy Online.
And while this 365-day course access with mentorship is worth thousands,
we’re only asking for one payment of $895 USD.
(The best value anywhere for MENTORSHIP with Andy Evansen!)
Andy's entire course with all the benefits is open to you when you enroll.
You’ll be on a path toward continued growth and success for your art.
Join Andy today.
ONCE ENROLLED KEEP THIS
EXCLUSIVE BONUS
FROM ANDY
- BONUS -
CHOOSING A GOOD SUBJECT
(VALUE $70)
In this 50-minute never-before-seen video, Andy shares how to choose a good subject to paint.
One of the most common mistakes students make has nothing to do with the actual painting process. Rather, it's choosing a subject that is either too much to handle, too 'pretty', or too vague, setting themselves up for failure or disappointment from the start. Andy wants to help eliminate this frustration for you.
In this video, Andy discusses what he looks for when choosing his subjects, and shows some examples of his work while describing why he painted them. You'll see his thought process and blueprint. He'll also talk about solutions to the problem of bad photographs and what you should be thinking about when selecting a good subject so you can finish with success.
Only students that enroll in the course get this special bonus video - itâs not available for purchase anywhere.
It's yours to download and KEEP for further learning after your year ends.
THE ESSENTIALS:
- Andyâs course "Watercolors For All Seasons" with mentorship and guidance from Andy for 365 days.
- Plus: BONUS VIDEO - Choosing a Good Subject - Where to Start and What to Look For! (50-minute video)
- Plus: Ask Andy to help you find what you need! Access Andy's personal library, powered by AI, which will instantly search through hundreds of hours of his course videos to find an answer to read and also take you to the exact minute in the video where he shows you what you asked. It's customized for you.
- Plus: A new video lesson EVERY month.
- Plus: In-depth group critiques EVERY other month on paintings.
- Plus: Instant access to EVERY previous monthly video lesson and EVERY group critique posted since the course first opened.
- Plus:Â A photo package of Andy's own hand-selected images to use as you wish.
- Plus: Andy's student-only private Facebook community to connect with him about questions or help with a painting. This way, he can really fine-tune areas of interest for you.
**A note about the Facebook community** Participation in the private FB group isnât required. However, connecting with Andy and other students will accelerate your learning throughout the year. If you want, you can observe and read everything. But we encourage you to post a painting or comment because no one, but the students and Andy in the group, will see what you have posted. The general public never sees inside and will never see your posted paintings or questions, only Andy and the other students in the course.
GET STARTED TODAY
365 DAYS WITH ANDY EVANSEN
Get past the starting line & onto RESULTS.
This isnât just a course. Itâs a community. And itâs awesome.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will I have support if I need help with a painting?
YES. There are two ways throughout the year to get help from Andy. If you join Andy's private student Facebook community, youâll be able to ask Andy questions, get feedback from Andy on your work, and connect with your classmates. Everyone can read and see Andy's responses throughout the year. When you post inside the group, Andy can fine-tune areas of interest specifically for you. You will also be invited to submit work & questions to Andy during his in-depth group critique that happens every other month throughout the year. These are longer video-recorded sessions where you hear and see him digitally correct students' submissions right before your eyes. These are added to the course so everyone benefits from each other's video critiques. You can rework or recreate your paintings after watching these critiques because it is a video you can stop and rewind anytime. Andy is truly your mentor throughout the year.
I understand itâs so important to practice the basics, but will this course expand on other techniques specific to watercolors?
YES. Andy's course will prepare you with the skills needed to advance and experiment with the medium beyond the basics: drawing, value, design, and color. Here are just a few things he will cover: How a limited palette enhances unity with colors, when to use different types of washes like; wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry, or dry brush, how to determine the moods and color schemes for your painting, and when to stop painting before the piece looks overworked. Since Andy's course covers all the landscape seasons, you will learn a lot about different scenes and how to handle them, whether working from a photograph or painting from life. Andy will be right there to give you direct feedback and support to enhance your practice.
I've taken art classes and been practicing for a while, but I still struggle to find the right instruction to take my art to the next level. Is this course going to cover theories and not show me how to apply them to my paintings?
Andy's course will prepare you with the skills needed to advance and experiment with art way beyond the basics you already know. Manyâ âartists paint along, repeating over and over again the same mistakes and struggling with how to fix them. The goal of this course is to change all that. Being mentored by a professional artist that has also helped numerous students succeed is how you get the results you seek. If you apply yourself and ask for help, we promise you will gain wisdom that is not only hands-on from Andy but practical that you can build upon for years to come.
I struggle with technology... is this course easy to use?
YES. All you need to do is log in with your password and click âplay." You can pause, rewind, or fast forward in each lesson. Watch from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone as long as your device is connected to the internet; youâre all set! Our technology is simple and very easy to use. We are always here to help if you need us!
Is this for beginners or advanced students?
Whether youâre a beginner or an experienced painter, Andyâs course is designed for all skill levels to learn. Each module will help you advance your skills as quickly as possible, regardless of how long you've been painting. Andy's a passionate teacher; if you apply yourself, youâll learn more than you ever thought possible. Trust us; your future self will thank you for leaping today!
Are there deadlines or set times to be Online?
NO. You have full access to the course for 365 days, which means you can slow things down and work on your schedule, spend more time in the video lessons, and paint when it is right for you. This year-long format allows you to uncover your unique flow as an artist, be mentored by Andy, and invest in the process to see significant changes in your work.