Andrew Jenkin

Online Watercolour Tuition

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Express yourself in your own way, with a solid knowledge of the basics, and ideas to push your paintings further.
Let your mind unwind as you focus for a few minutes or a few hours on your painting – it’s up to you when and where you paint.
Keep your clutter to a minimum with a medium that’s easy to clean, non-toxic, fume-free and requires very little space.
Enjoy the progress of regular practise without having to commit to attending regular classes.

This course starts at YOUR beginning

Whether you’re completely new to watercolours, maybe dabbled a little but got stuck, or have more experience and are looking to progress further, this course is designed for your current level.

For beginners;

you’ll learn the basics, like mixing paint and applying washes, with an introduction to the materials and easy step-by-step progression.

For advanced students;

you’ll have opportunities to develop your own artwork and learn new, complex techniques and theories.

Brush Techniques

Learn different brush techniques like wet-in-wet, drybrushing, stippling, spattering, softening and more.

Drawing Skills

Improve your drawing skills with lessons on materials, mark-making, observation, measuring, the 'construction' method, gestural drawing & showing depth.

Colour

Understand traditional and alternative pigment mixes, colour theory and how to create colour schemes.

Paint Varieties

Learn how to choose the right pigment based on hue, saturation, temperature, granulation, staining, and lightfastness.

Materials

Discover the best brushes, paper and paint for different situations and explore mixed media, looking at gouache, pastel, pen & ink and more.

Art Theory

Study composition, contrast, negative shapes, linear and aerial perspective, abstract ideas and more.

Step-By-Step Guide

Follow every stage of creating a painting, from observing and planning the image, through the layers of washes, to adding final details and special effects.

About Andrew

I’ve been painting in watercolours for 25 years, and I have 20 years of experience in teaching watercolours and other mediums.
 
During that time, I’ve taught a wide range of students, from beginners to experienced painters, and a huge range of subject matter, including landscapes, buildings, figures, portraits, flowers, still-life and abstracts. I’ve always tried to keep an open mind and be versatile when guiding students in their chosen field of painting, helping them to branch out and explore new areas whilst staying grounded in the basic principles of art.
 
My own style of painting is loose, and I have also worked previously in a more controlled, photo-realistic style. My tuition videos demonstrate both methods, from controlled to loose methods of painting. I would encourage you to try both methods before committing to one style – in fact, I would encourage you to always develop your style, and experiment with new approaches throughout your painting career!

Here's how the tuition works :

Every week

You'll receive a new set of instructional video tutorials, backed up with one-to-one personal support.

It's a two-way process

I will send you weekly video tutorials and other information, and you can send me your results for review via WhatsApp (either at various stages or the finished painting). In between these videos, I'll help you to make progress on your own work.

Take it in your own time

You don't have to watch every video, or paint every week.

Before, during, or after your painting, you can contact me at any time for feedback via WhatsApp.

Modules

View examples of work from the following modules:

Beyond Realism
Beyond Realism - patterns & symbols
Beyond Realism - intense colours
Beyond Realism - geometric patterns
Beyond Realism - geometric distortion 2
Beyond Realism - geometric distortion 1
Beyond Realism - directional brushmarks
Beyond Realism - direct observation
Beyond Realism - blended brushmarks
Beyond Realism - alternative pigments
Beyond Realism - energetic brushmarks
Beyond Realism - pointillism halfway stage
Beyond Realism - simplified patterns
Beyond Realism - stippled brushmarks
Beyond Realsim - pointillism finished painting
Landscape Elements
Skies - Vivid sunset
Skies - Blue sky & clouds
Mountains - Snowy peak
Mountains - Misty crag
Mountains - colour studies
Trees - Winter Sun halfway stage
Trees - Winter Sun finished painting
Trees - Spring lane
Trees - Holly
Trees - Bluebell wood 2
Trees - Bluebell wood 1
Trees - Autumn trees 2
Trees - Autumn trees 1
Water - Wave study 2
Water - Wave study 1
Water - Still reflections
Water - Sea cave 2
Water - Sea cave 1
Water - Reflections 2
Water - Reflections 1
Buildings - Christmas cottage
Buildings - Snowy cottage
Figures & Wildlife
Figures - Beach fishermen
Figures - Climber 1
Figures - Climber 2
Figures - Drawing a crowd
Wildlife - Fox halfway stage
Wildlife - Fox finished painting
Wildlife - Harris hawk
Stage 1 Sheep in Snow drawing
Stage 2 Sheep in Snow first washes
Stage 3 Sheep in Snow final painting

Tuition Overview

Weekly video tutorials

Every week, you'll receive new instructional video tutorials.

Personal support

You get one-to-one personal support through WhatsApp.

Flexible learning

You can watch the videos and paint at your own pace. There's no need to follow a strict schedule.

Regular feedback

You can contact me anytime for feedback and guidance on your paintings via WhatsApp.

Variety of content

Some videos focus on techniques, colour mixes, and art theories, while others are step-by-step painting guides.

Encouraging creativity

You can follow the tutorials or create your own paintings. The goal is to help you master new techniques and develop your own style.

Exclusive content

The tutorial videos are private and can only be viewed through provided links. They can be watched repeatedly and will serve as a resource library.

FAQs

I’ll send weekly videos, but we can speed up or slow down depending on how often you’re painting and how quickly you progress.
 
You can follow the instructional video, then apply your new skills to painting a new image. I’ll be there all the way to guide you through your chosen image.
 
Take it in your own time – you might only have the opportunity to paint once a week, or you might be able to paint several times a week. My tuition will match your pace.

Typically we’ll talk about your painting once a week, but you can ask advice as many times as you like – so if you’re really struggling, I’ll be there more often to give guidance.

I’ll send a list of recommended materials, so if you’re a complete beginner with no materials, I’ll give advice on what to buy and where to buy from.
 
If you already have some equipment, we’ll start working with that straight away, and you can gradually add items as and when they’re needed.
 
I’m flexible about what you’re using, so the materials cost should stay low. As you advance, you may choose to buy better quality items, and I can then give advice about what to buy.

We’ll pause the tuition, your payments will stop for that time period, and we can pick up again when you’re ready.

If you’re new to watercolours, it would be best to follow the instructional videos closely.
 
Once you’ve got to grips with the techniques, I would encourage my students to start going in their own direction with some guidance from me.
 
If you’re an experienced painter, we can discuss various options to take your painting into new territory and advance your knowledge, skill and style.
My videos cover the following :
 
‘Landscape Elements’ course, covering Skies, Water, Mountains, Trees, Buildings – these all progress from easy to hard, and gradually transition from careful controlled painting to a loose style.
 
‘Figures & Wildlife’ course – these all progress from easy to hard, and gradually transition from careful controlled painting to a loose style.
 
‘Beyond Realism’ course, studying 19th & 20th century artists to learn how they moved away from realism into abstract painting. The artists we look at are Monet, Cezanne, Seurat, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Munch, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, Mondrian & Kandinsky. We cherry-pick the most innovative aspects of each artist, with a view to adding this practise to our own painting.
 
We can also tackle any additional subject matter you might be interested in.

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Student Reviews
Your YouTube demos are really invaluable as I can keep referring back so easily.
LP
I'm really enjoying the online course. I think it's very well planned with progression built in.. ..very good value for money.. ..One happy student here.
VT
Thanks for all your advice. I would never have been able to paint these two paintings half as well without your tips and guidance!
MS
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