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Get ready to dive into the world of watercolor creativity!
Welcome to the Botanical watercolor illustration Сourse
Get ready to dive into the world of watercolor creativity!
Welcome to the Botanical watercolor illustration course!
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Preparing for classes
- Watercolor16 or 24 colors
- Palette
Plastic palette or glass plate
- Round brushes with pointed end
Synthetic or natural pile. Numbers 2, 6 and 9
- Masking tapeOr paper tape to fix the artwork
- Watercolor paper
Paper for painting Fabriano Rusticus 200g/m2 glued or sheet B2 (can be cut into equal 8 pieces B4)
- Dry wipe
For removing excess water or paint from the bristles of the brush
- Pencils, water, eraserThe hardness of the pencils is HB and soft. White eraser or regular nag. Glass of water
Lessons
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- 01
Watercolor theory - 02
Tulips
Lesson 1
The theory of watercolor work
In the first lesson, we will analyze in detail, learn and do the following:
• find out what materials and tools are best used for watercolor illustration and painting;
• we will do important basic watercolor exercises to get acquainted with color and material;
• we will do important basic watercolor exercises to get acquainted with color and material;
• we will master the basic techniques of watercolor: wet, ala prima, glazing;
• let's get acquainted and analyze Itten's color wheel. Explore primary, complementary and opposite colors;
• let's get acquainted and analyze Itten's color wheel. Explore primary, complementary and opposite colors;
Урок 2
Tulips
Let's work on mixing pastel shades in the illustration with tulips. We'll use glazing technique.
Colors you will need::
carmine • golden • cadmium yellow medium • green
carmine • golden • cadmium yellow medium • green
1
Apply a light drawing with a pencil. Wipe off excess with a nag or eraser.
Important: the pencil on which you applied the watercolor, even a thin layer, will not wipe off. Try to keep the drawing light, do not put pressure on the pencil.
Important: the pencil on which you applied the watercolor, even a thin layer, will not wipe off. Try to keep the drawing light, do not put pressure on the pencil.
2
Try to use less paint to create a lighter color. We remove the excess amount of water on a napkin.
3
Strengthen the shadow parts of the shapes.
4
We draw fine details dry using less water.
5
After the watercolor has completely dried, wipe off the excess visible pencil with an eraser.
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