Two Chickadees in a Forest

Learn to paint foreground, middle ground, and background, with multiple watercolor techniques!

In This Course You Will Learn:

✏️ How to design an original composition pulling from different reference sources including your imagination!



🎨 How to build depth in space using a variety of techniques.



🐦 Edit details in the middle ground, and background to compliment the focal points in the foreground.



☀️ Create shadows on subjects to create stunning contrast with the sun highlights hitting off the subjects without over powering the composition.

Are you ready to create your own original composition pulling elements from difference reference sources including your own imagination?

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 Compostion
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  Painting the Background
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  Painting the Leaves
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  Painting the Branches
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  Painting the 1st Chickadee
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  Painting the 2nd Chickadee
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  The Final Details
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  Critique
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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.

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.


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 this course?
This course is only available to members in the D.W. Studio, or The Art Academy. Members will have access to this course until they cancel their subscription.
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.

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 Art Academy.