Get ready to create something truly special!

What you'll learn:


🌟 Color mixing for warm, golden hour tones

🌟Techniques for painting dappled sunlight and tree silhouettes


🌟 How to create a glowing, atmospheric effect in your paintings


🌟 Layering methods to achieve depth and luminosity


🌟 Develop your own character

20 lessons
10 downloads
1 Bonus Video



This course includes:

Detailed explanations of each step


Multiple exercises to practice new skills


Guided project to apply what you've learned


Creative use of photo references to
make your work compelling


Tips on overcoming common watercolor hurdles



While lighting isn't an easy topic, I’ll explaine everything in such detail that even beginner artists can master it. Clear explanation is my superpower, so you'll definitely succeed.

Let's paint together and multiply beauty

Access this course for only $55

Only 3 colors are essential

Mixing them give an infinite variety of shades, perfectly suitable for painting beautiful sunlight

Character design


You will develop a unique character to place in your
illustration


Project based course

After numerous exercises, you will create your very own illustration with golden hour lighting

The class is divided into short, clear, actionable steps. Each can be completed in half an hour or less, including preparation.
So If you can find just 30 minutes a day, you'll be perfectly fine with this class.

Perfect for intermediate watercolorists looking to enhance their landscape painting skills, friendly for beginners.


Bonus Video:
At the end of the class, you'll find an exclusive bonus video where I'm painting in my sketchbook. This video perfectly complements the class because it features all the topics we've covered: golden hour lighting, a warm atmosphere, lots of greenery, and a character. Watch as I apply the techniques you've learned in a real-time setting, providing additional insights and inspiration for your own work.


Join the course for only $55!

Hey, I'm Olga Bonitas


Independent award-winning watercolour artist
and sketchbook enthusiast

Moved to London at the end of 2023 with a Global Talent UK
Visa, Originally from St. Petersburg

Top Teacher on Skillshare

✨ Have 8 years of experience teaching watercolour magic (a journey I absolutely adore!)


✨ Over 8,000 delighted students

✨ Truly believe that creative practice is good for wellbeing
(it helped me a lot through extremely stressful years)


Illustrator for books, magazines & more

Proud mom of two amazing kids (14 & 7)

Course Curriculum


The first three videos are available for preview without any payment. Simply click the 'PREVIEW' button to start watching.

By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence and skills to create stunning watercolor landscapes and narrative illustrations filled with radiant sunlight and atmospheric depth.

 

Join now and transform your watercolor paintings with the beauty of light!

*100% Self-Paced
This course is entirely safe-paced, which means you can watch the video lesson on your own schedule. No need to rush! Plus, you can keep coming back as long as you’d like.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me at [email protected]