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Course Description

Dive into the beauty and grace of ocean life in this enchanting watercolour course celebrating whales, seals, dolphins, and other marine mammals. Learn how to capture their powerful forms and gentle movements through flowing washes, layered colour, and expressive brushwork.

In this course, you will learn: 

  • Refine control of flowing washes and layered colour techniques to create depth and movement in water scenes.
  • Strengthen the ability to draw and paint accurate marine mammal anatomy and proportions.
  • Develop expressive brushwork to convey texture, light, and movement in water and animal forms.
  • Learn to create realistic ocean environments, including waves, reflections, and underwater effects.
  • Build skills in colour harmony and mood, using watercolour to evoke atmosphere and emotion.
  • Gain confidence in composing dynamic paintings that capture both power and grace in marine life subjects.

This course is hosted online. As such, students are required to have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access during class time. Access to a web camera and microphone is strongly recommended. Additional materials required.

Artwork by Lisa MacPherson

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Section Title
Watercolour Painting: Majestic Marine Mammals Online
Type
Online
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 22, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Course fee non-credit $260.00
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
Instructors
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