Darren Yeo
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Introduction

Introduction

Sep 16, 2021

Hello!

Who am I and What do I do?

Hi and Welcome to my Buy me a coffee page! I'm Darren Yeo, a watercolour artist, and teacher based in Melbourne, Victoria.

I first discovered my passion for watercolour painting as a child, and later picked it up during school at the age of 14. I've won art awards including a highly commended for sculptural works in my youth. I somehow left that all behind as I pursued a more traditional career path. Many years later, my dream is to create an online watercolour art school and community with free resources and support for anyone who wants to learn how to paint. I have a passion for self-development/mental health and have earned a B.A. Hons. Psychology from the University of Western Australia. I love to share the benefits of learning this amazing hobby with anyone who could use it to improve their mental wellbeing.

I spend most of my free time building Watercolour Mentor and moderating our online watercolour community Watercolour Beginners and Watercolour Mentor Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/watercolourmentor/. My goal is to expand this community by bringing on board an assistant to help free up my time, so I can create more free content. I would like to feature professional watercolour artists who can provide comprehensive tutorials for our community. I would also like to provide giveaways and art materials to members.

What is Buy me a coffee and what I offer:

Buy me a coffee is a platform that lets you support me through making donations (coffees) and allows me to earn a monthly income through memberships. It's similar to Patreon but has fewer restrictions. 

I offer video tutorials and classes on various subjects including landscapes (urban/nature), portraiture, animals, and pen/line and wash (preview my classes ). I have a loose style of painting as I love the freedom and expressiveness I can convey through my brush strokes. I strive to convey a unique perspective and sense of atmosphere in my work. I believe that consistency, exposure to different artists, and trying different subjects are crucial for continued progress. I am confident that I can pass along to you some helpful techniques, boost your confidence, and help you progress as an artist. 

If my videos have helped you out, if you're a member of our community, or if you just want to support me, I'd be very appreciative!

What do I receive for being a member:

So you're thinking of signing up to be a member. Apart from helping support me on a consistent basis, you'll also get exclusive access to my watercolour courses, which I have spent countless hours creating! Full list of courses and previews here: https://gumroad.com/watercolourmentor. Here's what you get for each membership level:

Cerulean Blue ($2):

  • Ultimate Line and Wash: Techniques and Landscapes

  • Atmospheric Watercolor Painting - Techniques and Landscapes

  • Watercolor Mountains For Beginners - Create 12 Different Landscapes.

  • Snow Landscapes: Create 9 Watercolor Paintings and Greeting Cards.

  • Watercolor Painting - Venice Pen and Ink Travel Sketching (Part 1).

  • Watercolor Painting Travel Sketching (Russia) - Pen and Ink ESSENTIALS.

  • Watercolor Portrait Painting: Faces and Portraits.

Turquoise Blue ($5):

  • Ultimate Line and Wash: Techniques and Landscapes

  • Atmospheric Watercolor Painting - Techniques and Landscapes

  • Watercolor Mountains For Beginners - Create 12 Different Landscapes.

  • Snow Landscapes: Create 9 Watercolor Paintings and Greeting Cards.

  • Watercolor Painting - Venice Pen and Ink Travel Sketching (Part 1).

  • Watercolor Painting Travel Sketching (Russia) - Pen and Ink ESSENTIALS.

  • Watercolor Portrait Painting: Faces and Portraits.

  • Urban Sketching Essentials: Create Your Own Coloring Books!

  • House and Building Portraits: Line and Wash Essentials

  • Light and Shadows in Watercolor: Paint 6 Different Scenes

  • Night Landscapes in Watercolor

  • How to Paint Watercolor Portraits - Full Class

  • Simplifying Your Painting: Sketch and Paint 5 Complex Watercolor Landscapes

  • Planning Your Painting: Sketch and Paint 6 Different Watercolour Landscapes

  • Watercolor Painting - Venice Pen and Ink Travel Sketching, Part 2

Cobalt Blue ($10): All of my courses (Currently 33+)

I'll also be uploading some high-quality digital scans of some of my artwork too at a later stage, and am always happy to take suggestions on what you would like to see included.

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