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Becoming a professional artist is not an easy task. The more training an artist has, the more likely they will be to have highly developed skills, leading to more potential job opportunities. Although practice is the best form of experience, if there is no instruction involved, the effort may be wasted. That’s why a Watercolor Certificate for professional artists may be an excellent educational tool. Watercolor as a painting technique has been in use since pre-historic times. Some scholars believe the Paleolithic cave paintings in Europe are primitive watercolors. Since that time, watercolor as a technique has grown and developed, leading to a variety of methods, tools, and styles in the area. Professional artists who want to seek training in these techniques may find that additional skills can improve the quality of their portfolio, thus generating more job opportunities. A Watercolor Certificate course will focus on the skills an artist needs to improve and refine their technique, such as drawing skills, color theory, and design and perspective. In addition to fundamental techniques, artists in a Watercolor Certificate program will learn special effects techniques such as dry brushing, use of opaque painting materials, and others. A Watercolor Certificate program can take from several months to a year to complete, depending on whether a student is enrolled full-time or part-time.

Example Courses

• Color Theory
• Drawing and Perspective
• The Business of Art

Potential Industries

• Independent Artist (Self Employed)
• Children’s Publishing Illustrator
• Medical Illustration

Colleges Offering Degree

• Penn Foster Career School
• Virtual Art Academy
• Carroll Community College