COTTAGES IN WATERCOLOUR:
Transform simple geometric shapes into charming cottage scenes that actually look like they belong in the landscape.
FOR PAINTERS WHO LOVE A LITTLE RUSTIC CHARM
Let's paint loose expressive scenes that feature a cosy cottage -the kind that quietly suggests shelter, warmth, and a story unfolding inside.
I'll show you how to how to add depth and dimension without overcomplicating things, as well as the line and wash technique that brings structure and confidence to your landscape painting.
You'll also discover the freedom to play with bold, unexpected colours beyond the usual greens.
Whether you want to use a cottage as a large bold subject in your painting or a small, sweet focal point, this course will show you how to paint it with joyful confidence
If you've ever struggled to make buildings sit naturally in your watercolour paintings, or felt that something was missing from your landscapes, this course is for you.
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Sketchbook Success
Let's use a technique that takes the pressure off - line and wash.
Combine simple pen drawing with watercolour.
Use the pen to give you confident structure and the watercolour to add life -each part making the other easier!
It's a fun method you'll want use on many other subjects.
Believable Buildings
Learn the simple angle tricks that make cottages look believable...
...without getting lost in complicated perspective theory!
We'll use basic shapes and a few key guidelines to give your buildings dimension and make them feel like they truly belong in your landscape.
Paint a Whole Series
We'll paint together, step by step to create two different paintings. Aside from the video you'll also have the line drawings and references so that you are guided all the way.
But there is no need to stop there!
Armed with these new techniques AND a library of carefully selected reference images, you'll be itching to create a whole series of your own cottage paintings.
Cottages in Watercolour
Including a cottage in your landscape doesn't have to mean wrestling with complicated perspective, or creating a perfect architectural drawing.
This course starts with a relaxed sketchbook project, where you'll learn to build cottages from simple shapes using the line and wash technique, creating structured yet expressive scenes at your own pace.
Then, we'll paint together step-by-step, exploring how to use three values to make your cottage pop, add texture and colour to the surrounding landscape, and bring those countryside escapes to life.
By the end, you'll have multiple finished paintings and the confidence, skills, and reference library to keep creating your own charming cottage scenes.
You have two options 🤗
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Get instant access to:
👩🎨 a library of video lessons, references and line drawings so that you always have a painting project ready to go
⏰ quick projects to choose from when you are short on time
🏞️ just enough curated references available to never run out of things to paint, but not so many that you end up overwhelmed!
💡 an exciting painting series theme so that you feel freshly inspired
✍️ simple sketchbook project to support your painting skills and make painting easier and more fun
🤗 nurturing and encouraging environment so that you always feel welcome and supported
Here are your two options 🤗
- a fun Cottages sketchbook project that sets up your painting for success
- multiple Cottages painting projects, so you'll always have something to paint even when you are short on time
- step by step, real time narrated video lessons for Cottages
- line drawings (in case you are worried about the sketching part)
- curated library of inspiring reference images of Cottages
- access to the whole library of over 30 courses just like the Cottages including:
🌸 Wildflowers
🌱Garden Paths
🦜Birds
☕️Still Life
🏝️Beach Moods
and many more!
- different sketchbook exercises included in each course to build your skills
- a variety of painting subjects to try so you never feel bored
- a new monthly series course added to the library every month so you never run out of inspiration
- a fun Cottages sketchbook project that sets up your painting for success
- multiple Cottages painting projects, so you'll always have something to paint even when you are short on time
- step by step, real time narrated video lessons for Cottages
- line drawings (in case you are worried about the sketching part)
- curated library of inspiring reference images of Cottages
access to the whole library of over 20 courses just like the Cottages including:
🌸 Wildflowers
🌱Garden Paths
🦜Birds
☕️Still Life
🏝️Beach Moods
and many more!
different sketchbook exercises included in each course to build your skillsa variety of painting subjects to try so you never feel boreda new monthly series course added to the library every month so you never run out of inspiration
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FAQs
What supplies do I need?
I always recommend that you use what you already have. There is no need to use exactly the same supplies or colours as I am using.
I always include details of exactly what I use in each lesson but the broad basics include:
- 300gsm cold pressed watercolour paper either loose sheets, pads or sketchbooks - whatever you like best or have to hand
- a large round watercolour brush, and possibly a rigger (although even that is very much optional)
- watercolour paints
- a sketchbook or just loose sheets of copier paper and a pencil for sketching
How long do I have access to the course materials?
If you purchase the Standalone Edition of Cottages in Watercolour you will have instant and ongoing access to the materials.
If you purchase the membership you will have instant access to not only the Cottages in Watercolour class but also to the entire growing library of Happy Painters Hub courses. Your access to all of these courses will continue for as long as you choose to pay your low monthly membership subscription.
How does the membership pricing work?
If you subscribe to the membership, you will automatically be charged on a monthly basis. The membership fee is very low at the moment because the Hub is still relatively new. Over time, more and more content will be added so it is likely that the fee will increase in future enrolment periods.
However, when the subscription fee increases, existing members will continue to pay the low fee they originally signed up for.
That means you never have to worry about the subscription fee increasing for as long as you are a continuing member.
Don’t worry - that doesn’t mean you are stuck with me forever, cancelling or changing your billing details is easy. You can do it all yourself!
How would I cancel the membership?
Just click on Your Account from your student dashboard and you can easily edit your credit card details or cancel your subscription with a couple of clicks.
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