Let's go on an amazing journey into the past!
Would you like to:
Take a break from everyday life and enjoy the aesthetics of bygone times?
To visit different eras, drawing household items of that time?
Learn to depict textures of different materials?
Notice the beauty of things around you?
Then take brushes and paints,
spread out a sheet of paper - and walk
into a watercolor time machine!
Content
Lesson 1. Vintage British bread bin.
In the first lesson we will learn how to depict an enameled English bread bin. A fairly simple shape and uncomplicated font is a great start!
Features of this lesson:
You will immediately learn how to convey the volume of an object due to tonality and a combination of warm and cold shades. By adding shadows, we will create the effect of a three-dimensional writing.
Lesson 2. Good old kettle.
How many forms kettles may have! We will paint one, and then you can easily use the same skills in painting any other.
Features of this lesson:
Here you will master the grisaille technique using just one shade of blue.
Lesson 3. Wall-mounted salt shaker.
The third lesson is a white salt shaker on a white background. Interesting task, isn't it?
Features of this lesson:
This time you will learn the secrets of painting white objects on a white background in watercolor. And some fine calligraphy!
Lesson 4. Vintage watering can with flowers.
Let's add brightness in the final lesson! Lush scarlet flowers in a pale blue watering can - such a plot can definitely become an interior decoration.
Features of this lesson:
In this one we will consolidate the skills of creating volume and texture of small rust spots. You will also learn how to quickly and effectively depict the softness of open buds.
Lesson 5. Magic door.
It all starts with a door... Or even with a patterned doorknob. How old is it? What's behind this door? It seems like something mysterious and kind, almost fairy tale...
Features of this lesson:
In this lesson, you will learn how to convey the charming shabbiness of old objects. Draw wood and rust textures.
Lesson 6. Good old books.
Does everyone have a shelf with favorite books that were read more than once? Together we will draw wise and kind books in old bindings. Such drawing will give you real pleasure!
Features of this lesson:
We will analyze in detail the construction of the drawing, talk a little about perspective. You will learn how to use good contrasting tone and color combinations for more expressiveness.
Lesson 7. Retro camera.
The lens of this retro camera has seen a lot... It captured thousands of happy faces and beautiful travel moments. And now we will sketch it!
Features of this lesson:
In this one, you will learn how to render soft lighting, paint textures of metal, leather and wood.
Lesson 8. Sewing machine.
I think everyone tried to sew on a Singer...
Sometimes it was successful and sometimes not, but nevertheless, this machine helped out a lot, and in skillful hands created the best outfits for us...
Features of this lesson:
Here you will learn how to effectively select colors, use the warmth and coldness of shades and convey the atmosphere of the old days.
ARTIST
NADJA LEUTLOFF
Hi! I'm Nadja Leutloff. As a child, I dreamed of becoming an artist, but began to paint only at 41...
I live and work in Dresden. By education - I am mathematician. In 2014, I left my field of work to fulfill the dream and become an artist. Having no experience in drawing, I devoted myself to studying the basics and daily practice in drawing and watercolor.
Now I do paintings, I teach and conduct master classes around the world, and I believe that there is nothing impossible!
I am absolutely convinced that everyone can draw, because I have already gone this way!
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)
- Paper for tests (Госзнак, Palazzo, etc)
- 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)
- Perylene Violet (Schmincke 371)
- Vandyke brown (Winsor & Newton 676)
- Cadmium red (Schmincke 347)
- Cadmium orange (Schmincke 228)
- Permanent Rose (Winsor & Newton 502)
- Cobalt Green (Winsor & Newton 184)
- Phthalo green (Schmincke 519)
- Ultramarine (Schmincke 494)
- Dark blue indigo (Schmincke 498)
- Indigo (Winsor & Newton 322)
- Winsor violet (Winsor & Newton 733)
- Titanium opaque white (Schmincke 101)