Do you want to be by the sea right now?
With watercolors and brushes, this is possible!
Watch the video. In one minute I will tell you all about the course:
Do you want to know:
- How to paint a story that makes you want to visit the picture itself?
- How to render the light of the sun and the summer mood?
- How to learn painting the sea?
- How to let yourself create and enjoy the process?
Come with me on the virtual watercolor journey to the sea!
Content
Lesson 1. Azure lagoon.
We will find ourselves on the shore of a fabulously beautiful lagoon, paint the shimmering waters of fantastic color and a boat rocking steadily on the waves.
Lesson features:
We will find ourselves on the shore of a fabulously beautiful lagoon, paint the shimmering waters of fantastic color and a boat rocking steadily on the waves.
From the very first picture, you will see HOW to render the effect of bright sunlight and transparent water.
Lesson 2. Bougainvillea on the Island of Cyprus.
We are going to visit the Island of Cyprus and paint a beautiful old door, smothered in bougainvillea.
Lesson features:
In this lesson, we will learn in detail how to convey a fancy play of light and shadow on a leaf.
Your hand will become more confident, you will get a clear idea of the strategy for working with watercolors.
Lesson 3. Lanzarote Island.
We will be carried away to the amazing island of Lanzarote, where we will walk along a deserted beach and paint a fishing boat and a volcano.
Lesson features:
In this lesson, we will go into the details of painting the foreground and background; you will know when you need soft strokes, and when you need clear ones.
You will learn to highlight the important things and add details nicely without overstuffing your artwork.
Lesson 4. Santorini.
We will travel to a truly amazing place – the island of Santorini – and enjoy a stunning panorama and sea views.
Lesson features:
"Construction” of an urban landscape with an unusual perspective.
You will look at the world as an artist — through the prism of shades, shapes, and dynamic lines.
Do you miss the sea as much as I do?
Have you long dreamed of creating "light" and sunny watercolor paintings?
Do you wish to learn how to convey the summer mood?
It's an exciting training if you:
• Want to take your mind off everyday and emotional problems
• Miss traveling and adventures
• Are afraid of a "clean slate" and experiments
• Love to paint FOR your own pleasure but postpone it for some reason
• Want to master unruly watercolors
• Just like painting and want to learn something new
Let's create magic on paper!
• You will make friends with stubborn watercolors
• You will find the freedom to travel with the help of painting
• You will immerse yourself into the world of creativity, even if you haven't painted since school
Material List:
- Professional set of 16 colors or more (White Night, Schmincke, W&N, Daniel Smith, QOR, Mijello...). Preferably in tubes.
- A palette
- A pencil (2B/HB)
- An eraser
- A flat soft paint brush 20-25 mm. made from any natural material (pony, goat, cows, etc.) OR A round brush («Белка», 8-10 mm)
- A natural round brush (kolonok, 5-6 mm) with a thin tip
- Watercolour paper A3, grain fin, 300 grams, 100% cotton (Arches, Clairefontaine, Fabriano)
- A watercolour sketchbook, 100% cotton (optional)
- Titanium White/Chinese White watercolor OR white gouache
- Masking fluid
- A thin (liner) brush
- A paper tape
- A cup for water
Watercolors:
- Burnt Sienna (Schmincke 661)
- Naples yellow (Winsor & Newton 422)
- Sienna natur (Schmincke 660)
- Perylene Violet (Schmincke 371)
- Vandyke brown (Winsor & Newton 676)
- Cadmium red (Schmincke 347)
- Cadmium orange (Schmincke 228)
- Cadmium yellow (Schmincke 224)
- Permanent Rose (Winsor & Newton 502)
- SAP Green (Schmincke 503)
- Olive Green (Schmincke 447)
- Kobalt Green (Sennellier 856)
- Perylene Green (Winsor & Newton 460)
- Ultramarine (Schmincke 494)
- Cobalt Blue light (Schmincke 487)
- Kobalt blue (Winsor & Newton 178)
- Lavender (Mijello W577)
- Royal Blue (Sennellier 322)