Advanced Watercolor and Acrylic Techniques

          Module 1: Foundations of Materials and Tools

Section 1: Introduction to Watercolor Materials  
- Lesson 1: Watercolor Paints Overview  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Watercolor Paints Overview  
- Lesson 2: Watercolor Paper and Tools  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Watercolor Paper and Tools

Section 2: Introduction to Acrylic Materials  
- Lesson 1: Acrylic Paints and Mediums Overview  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Acrylic Paints and Mediums Overview  
- Lesson 2: Choosing Appropriate Supports  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Choosing Appropriate Supports

Section 3: Understanding Brushes and Tools  
- Lesson 1: Watercolor Brush Types and Usage  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Watercolor Brush Types and Usage  
- Lesson 2: Acrylic Brush Selection and Care  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Acrylic Brush Selection and Care

Section 4: Basic Color Theory Essentials  
- Lesson 1: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Colors  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Colors  
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Color Mixing  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Fundamentals of Color Mixing

Section 5: Studio Setup and Maintenance  
- Lesson 1: Organizing a Creative Workspace  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Organizing a Creative Workspace  
- Lesson 2: Basic Tool and Material Care  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Basic Tool and Material Care


Module 2: Basic Watercolor Techniques

Section 1: Mastering Brush Control in Watercolor  
- Lesson 1: Proper Brush Handling and Strokes  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Proper Brush Handling and Strokes  
- Lesson 2: Creating Varied Brush Effects  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Creating Varied Brush Effects

Section 2: Wash Techniques in Watercolor  
- Lesson 1: Flat Wash Application  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Flat Wash Application  
- Lesson 2: Graded Wash Techniques  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Graded Wash Techniques

Section 3: Water-to-Paint Relationships  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Paint Dilution  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Understanding Paint Dilution  
- Lesson 2: Controlling Transparency and Saturation  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Controlling Transparency and Saturation

Section 4: Layering and Building Depth  
- Lesson 1: Establishing a Light Underlayer  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Establishing a Light Underlayer  
- Lesson 2: Progressive Layering Techniques  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Progressive Layering Techniques

Section 5: Troubleshooting Common Issues  
- Lesson 1: Preventing and Correcting Bleed  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Preventing and Correcting Bleed  
- Lesson 2: Simple Fixes for Mistakes  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Simple Fixes for Mistakes


Module 3: Basic Acrylic Techniques

Section 1: Exploring Acrylic Brush Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Fundamental Acrylic Brush Strokes  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Fundamental Acrylic Brush Strokes  
- Lesson 2: Creating Texture with Acrylic Brushes  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Creating Texture with Acrylic Brushes

Section 2: Color Mixing for Acrylics  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Acrylic Pigments and Mixes  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Acrylic Pigments and Mixes  
- Lesson 2: Building Harmonious Palettes  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Building Harmonious Palettes

Section 3: Layering and Texture in Acrylic Painting  
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Opaque and Transparent Layers  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Techniques for Opaque and Transparent Layers  
- Lesson 2: Incorporating Textural Effects  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Incorporating Textural Effects

Section 4: Using Additional Tools with Acrylics  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Palette Knife Techniques  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Introduction to Palette Knife Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Acrylic Mediums  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Experimenting with Acrylic Mediums

Section 5: Practical Application and Experimentation  
- Lesson 1: Blending Techniques for Smooth Transitions  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Blending Techniques for Smooth Transitions  
- Lesson 2: Overpainting and Corrections  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Overpainting and Corrections


Module 4: Composition and Color Design in Painting

Section 1: Fundamentals of Composition  
- Lesson 1: Creating a Balanced Focal Point  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Creating a Balanced Focal Point  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Balance and Harmony  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Understanding Balance and Harmony

Section 2: Color Relationships in Art  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Color Schemes  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Exploring Color Schemes  
- Lesson 2: Contrast and Complementary Colors  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Contrast and Complementary Colors

Section 3: Sketching and Planning Your Artwork  
- Lesson 1: Developing a Preliminary Sketch  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Developing a Preliminary Sketch  
- Lesson 2: Planning Composition and Color Placement  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Planning Composition and Color Placement

Section 4: Light, Shadow, and Depth  
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Creating Light Effects  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Techniques for Creating Light Effects  
- Lesson 2: Building Depth with Shadow and Highlight  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Building Depth with Shadow and Highlight

Section 5: Developing Your Personal Artistic Vision  
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Style and Form  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Experimenting with Style and Form  
- Lesson 2: Integrating Composition with Personal Expression  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Integrating Composition with Personal Expression


Module 5: Expressive Techniques and Guided Projects

Section 1: Exploring Mixed Media Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Combining Watercolor and Acrylic Approaches  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Combining Watercolor and Acrylic Approaches  
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Alternative Tools  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Experimenting with Alternative Tools

Section 2: Developing a Personal Artistic Style  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Your Unique Voice in Art  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying Your Unique Voice in Art  
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Different Techniques  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Experimenting with Different Techniques

Section 3: Creating Expressive and Emotional Artworks  
- Lesson 1: Using Color to Convey Emotion  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Using Color to Convey Emotion  
- Lesson 2: Translating Mood into Visual Elements  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Translating Mood into Visual Elements

Section 4: Step-by-Step Project Execution  
- Lesson 1: Planning and Preparing Your Final Artwork  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Planning and Preparing Your Final Artwork  
- Lesson 2: Guided Execution from Sketch to Finish  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Guided Execution from Sketch to Finish

Section 5: Project Review and Reflection  
- Lesson 1: Presenting Your Work for Peer Review  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Presenting Your Work for Peer Review  
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on Techniques and Personal Growth  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Reflecting on Techniques and Personal Growth