How to Paint a Swan

Learn to paint a white mother and baby swan with watercolors!



In This Course You Will Learn How to:

✏️ Merge shapes from different reference images together to create a stronger composition.


☀️ Paint water using the glaze technique.


💦 Create ripples and reflections in water.


⭐️ Create strong shadows to define the white feathers in the swan.


Want to hear more on what you can expect from this course?

Watch the 1st module below and find out!

Content Curriculum


  Prerequisite
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  Introduction
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  Drawing the Composition
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  Preparing Your Color Palette
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  Masking Out the Swan
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  Painting the Water
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  Painting the Ripples
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  Painting the Swan
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  Painting the Baby
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  Final Details
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  What I Learned from this Painting
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  Conclusion
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Your Instructor


Tracy Lizotte
Tracy Lizotte

Hi, I'm Tracy!

I'm a watercolor artist from Southern Maine, United States. I have a passion for painting with watercolors, and teaching others the traditional fine art techniques that have been passed down to me.

Most importantly I want to have fun when I paint, and to share that fun with those who enjoy creating art:-)

I'm here to help you develop your own unique style, while learning how to draw, paint, and sell your art!

Want to learn more about me, and my journey to becoming a professional artist? Check out my About Page.


Students are encouraged to use what they learned in Watercolor Painting for Beginners to combine reference sources with their imagination to put their own unique spin on their composition in this advanced course!

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
You get full access to all the lessons in the course upon checkout. This is a self-paced online course, which means you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
This course is only available to members of the Drawing & Watercolor Bundle, or The Art Academy. Members will have access to this course until they cancel their subscription.
Do I need to go through Watercolor Painting for Beginners before starting this course?
I strongly recommend going through Watercolor Painting for Beginners before going through this course. That's because this is an advanced course, which means it's a continuation of what I teach in Watercolor Painting for Beginners. How to Paint a Swan course will walk you through an advanced painting strategy step-by-step, and all the information on how to use the tools and techniques for this course are taught in the foundational course.
What do I need for supplies?
All supplies are explained in my Watercolor Painting for Beginners course in the: Intro to Tools and Workspace module. You can also find a downloadable material list in that module that you can print out and use as a reference.
If I'm unhappy with the course can I get a refund?
No, due to the digital nature of this course there are no refunds. All sales are final.


This is an advanced watercolor course, and cannot be purchased as a stand alone product.


Advanced courses are available to artists who subscribe to the Drawing & Watercolor Bundle or The Art Academy.