Botanical watercolor illustration

During the online course, you will learn how to paint poppies, cotton, irises, and peonies in watercolor. The course is suitable for both beginners and practicing artists, illustrators, and designers.

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About the course

In 10 lessons you will learn how to draw a variety of flowers, even if you haven’t never held a brush in your hand before!

Our 8 years of experience in live courses have aided beginners in learning watercolor step by step. It is logical to commence with 'drier' techniques and gradually progress towards wetting the entire sheet of paper. This approach results in beautiful, clean, and artistic watercolor illustrations.

10

lessons

20

hours of paintings

5

skills

9

artworks

Course contens

01
The theory of watercolor

Let's explore the variety of watercolor paper, brushes and paints. Learn how to mix and stretch colors.

02
Cactus in a pot

Let’s learn how to work on wet and use the “mask”. We’ll create a simple illustration and learn to use the masking liquid.

03
Tulips

Subtle color nuances. Let's work on mixing pastel shades. We use glazing technique

04
Poppies

Learning to work with light and shadow in wet techniques, and achieving fine details in dark colors.

05
Cotton

Painting white on white. Working on light, shadow and volume on light plants.

06
Sunflowers

Работа «по-сухому» с контрастами тона и детализацией лепестков подсолнуха с помощью тона.

07
Iris

A study of iris petals using the glazing technique to transfer the smooth texture of the flower.

08
Peony

Method of transferring lush buds with many petals. Detailed study of deep layers and shadows.

09
Hydrangea

Study of painting on wet in combination with glazing technique.

10
Magnolia

Detailed study of magnolia petals and leaves in dry technique.

Instructor

Julia Pisarenko

'The content, accuracy, and openness of taught knowledge are substantial to me. I proficiently transmit what I have learned over the years.

I don't just want to teach a person drawing and proper hand positioning, but to inspire, and make the student fall in love with painting and drawing'.

Certified Ukrainian artist-architect. Graduated from Odesa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture. Leading teacher of classical drawing, watercolor painting, and pastel drawing.

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Step-to-step strategy

Suitable for beginners

Gradual complication of the material

Consolidation of learned skills

Learn anytime and anywhere

Wet issue a certificate at the end of the course

Materials you need for the course

Watercolor paints

Any art watercolor set of 16 colors or more

Pencil

Choose HB hardness

Palette

Plastic or paper

Eraser

or kneaded eraser

Brushes

Round synthetic

Watercolor paper

Density at least 200g/m2,
fine grain texture

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Botanical Watercolor Illustration

Explore the wonderful world of watercolor flowers. Poppies, irises, peonies and cotton spring to life with a stroke of your brush.

Material: Watercolor
Level: Beginner
Duration: 10 lessons

Free Watercolor Illustration Course

Short video lessons where you will learn the basics of watercolor painting.

Material: Watercolor
Level: Beginner
Duration: 7 lessons

Pastel Drawing

Soft color transitions, airy and fluffy effects, juicy or delicate illustrations by dry soft pastel.

Material: Watercolor
Level: Beginner
Duration: 7 lessons