All levels are welcome. Katie designed Painting Wavism so both beginners and experienced painters can gain something valuable:
If you’re a beginner:
- No experience needed. You can jump in from zero.
- Step-by-step walkthroughs: Every stage is broken down clearly — exact materials, how to prepare your canvas, how to mix and apply paint, and what to do next.
- Sketching made simple: Katie shows how to sketch from a reference and, if you prefer, how to trace/transfer (projector or tracing paper) to nail proportions.
- Follow at your pace: Katie breaks down materials and techniques in a way that feels approachable, so you can build confidence without feeling overwhelmed.
- Acrylic-friendly: If you’re not ready for oils, Katie explains how to follow along in acrylics.
If you’re a more experienced artist:
You’ll dig into Katie’s advanced decisions and pro secrets, including:
- Anchor brushstrokes — placing the first sweeping marks that set rhythm for the whole composition.
- Light/dark & warm/cool balance — subtle temperature shifts that create depth and tension.
- Limited-palette mastery — why constraint delivers stronger harmony and more expressive colour.
- Oil layering for texture & flow — glazing vs. impasto so the surface carries the “wave.”
- Water & reflections — nuanced methods behind her luminous, kinetic water pieces.
- Intuitive composition — the order she moves around the canvas to keep energy alive.
- Turning “mistakes” into movement — editing mid-painting to add richness and complexity.
Whatever your level, you’ll finish with a clear process, practical techniques, and the confidence to bring more movement and emotion into your work.
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