In this class, Watercolour Grunge Floral in Adobe Fresco, I am going to demonstrate how I created a visually appealing digital watercolour with a unique look. I call this grunge because I tie in paint spatter effects and different digital tools to capture the authentic look of art journal work that I do. I’d like to invite you to join me and we will practice our skills by completing a project together. This project follows a variety of processes from start to finish until we end up with new “natural media” piece. At the end, I have a charming floral design which can be used in a wide range of projects, from dinnerware to greeting cards, pillows to flags, and of course, wall art. Through the process I have learned to use the Fresco software and I have strengthened my skills in producing digital work that looks authentically hand made.

There are so many convincing brushes, from realistic watercolor brushes that spread paint and water, to gritty ink pens that can mix with that water already on the canvas. And that is just the tip of the iceberg! There are tons of brilliantly designed pixel brushes too. It's actually quite surprising! You can even import your favorite Photoshop brushes!

Now, I must say that using these tools in isolation would be scandalous. I can combine these tools like never before, like a real mixed-media artist, just as I have always done in my art journals. When you start playing and experimenting with the digital tools you will experience that amazing feeling too. You can make a mess without getting messy and without having to wait for paint and water to dry.  In this class, I'll show my unique method of using Adobe Fresco to create alternative pieces of art, mixing up the tools in delightfully intuitive ways. I've created this class with comprehensive step-by-step instruction, where I take you through a compelling brush and mixed media approach melee, to make fearless, daring and hip pieces of artwork.

These lessons are the perfect place to strengthen your inventive brawn and work in an instinctive and visceral manner. If you have yearned for a daily practice of just creating art, this class is for you, whether you are a professional artist/illustrator or you just want to make art for fun. Check out the  inspirational example work I mention in Lesson 1, and just imagine what you'll be able to create after completing this class. You don't need to know how to draw, or even have ever worked with Adobe Fresco before. All you need is an open mind, the willingness to learn and take risks, and the drive to have a ton of fun! You will need an iPad, and Adobe Fresco, of course.