Watercolor Animalistics
with Anna Parshenko
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What is the course about?
In the course, you will learn how to develop artistic perception and creative thinking. Through the analysis and interpretation of different animals and their environment, you'll learn to convey not only the external features, but also the character and emotions of living beings, and create 12 beautiful, realistic animal paintings!
Who will benefit from the course?
The course on watercolor animalistics will be useful for those who want to master watercolor animal painting from scratch or improve their level!
You will learn how to draw realistic animals and master watercolor painting techniques accompanied by an experienced artist and teacher!
Course program
Lesson №1
Introductory Lesson Teacher's Greeting
Introduction to the course, introduction to the teacher.
Lesson №2
List and Overview of Course Materials
In this lesson you will learn:
- how to understand paper, brushes and watercolors;
- about more budget-friendly analogues;
- where you can buy all the materials for the course.
Lesson №3
Exercise«Formation scheme»
In this lesson you will learn to:
- take a simple scheme for formation of a picture using a field with cells;
- high-quality formation of a pencil blank.
Lesson №4
Transfer of a drawing
In this lesson you will learn to:
- transfer a drawing from a draft to a fair copy;
- working with watercolor paper.
Lesson №5
Exercise "Watercolor Alphabet". Working with washes
In this lesson you will learn to:
- work with washes
Lesson №6
Soft Touch Exercise
In this lesson you will learn to:
- create a soft stroke on both wet and dry paper;
- create a soft touch with the squirrel dry on wet paper.
Lesson №7
«Blue Fish»
Today we're going to work on the first full-fledged drawing. We will depict a simple drawing on a solid background.
Duration: ~ 60 min
In this lesson you will learn to:
- basic formation techniques;
- practice the basic ways of working with watercolor paint.
- form a simple object on a homogeneous background;
- understand the peculiarities of working with a reference;
- work in the technique of glazing, master the "soft touch" and learn to work in wet-on-wet technique;
- achieve transparent, picturesque, gradient shades by applying paint.
- understanding where the shadows on objects come from.
- use various watercolor tricks to depict the scales of the fish.
Lesson №8
It's Okay to Make Mistakes
In this lesson, I'm going to talk a little bit about myself and my creative path. We'll take a look at my unsuccessful work and see how my work has changed. Today, I want to inspire you and show you that mistakes are normal and part of the process :)
Lesson №9
«Majestic Whale»
Today we will dive into the world of watercolor art and draw the largest animal on earth - the whale.
Duration: ~ 60 min
In this lesson you will learn to:
- basic formation techniques;
- practice the basic ways of working with watercolor paint.
- form a simple object on a homogeneous background;
- understand the peculiarities of working with a reference;
- add dynamics to the drawing by changing the position of the whale on the paper;
- learn how to work with reference stretches during formation, to correctly convey the proportions in the sketch.
- you'll use glazing, "soft touch" and wet-on-wet technique in practice;
- with the help of paint layering, you will achieve transparent and picturesque shade gradients;
- learn how to merge the subject with the background, creating a hazy image of a whale;
- how to introduce texture with a synthetic brush;
- new "scrubbing" technique.
Lesson №10
«A Couple of Penguins»
In today's lesson, we will learn how to draw such a cute pair of penguins.
Duration: ~ 60 min
In this lesson you will learn to:
- depict a dark object without using black paint;
- use white pigment paints to create a silver shade of the bird's plumage;
- learn how to work with two characters on paper at once, making their images harmonious and attractive.
Lesson №11
«Portrait of a Golden Eagle»
Today I will tell you step by step and show you how to depict an atmospheric portrait of a golden eagle bird. We're going to paint dark on dark.
Duration ~ 1 h 40 min
In this lesson you will learn to:
- use basic techniques of watercolor;
- use watercolor ancillary techniques such as scrubbing and masking fluid to preserve thin white areas;
- depict the plumage of a bird in a realistic and harmonious manner without drawing each feather separately.
- work with dark shades and smooth color gradients.
Lesson №12
«White-Tailed Deer»
Is it possible to get into a forest fairy tale? Yes of course! Especially if there is a reliable and cute companion nearby: a baby white-tailed deer.
Duration: ~ 60 min
In this lesson you will learn to:
- work with a complex angle in the reference;
- learn how to use simple approaches in formation to get a realistic sketch.
- work with the masking fluid.
Lesson №13
«Life hacks»
In this lesson, we will analyze life hacks for working with watercolors. I'll also tell you where to get inspiration and how to find the right references.
Lesson №14
«Black Raven»
Today we will not only depict a realistic portrait of a raven, but also analyze the features of the reference, we will be able to change the image of the picture with the help of the background.
Duration: ~ 60 min
In this lesson you will learn to:
- work in a limited range of colors;
- competently use dark pigments on watercolor paper.
- paint a real living portrait.
Lesson №15
«Cunning Fox»
In this lesson, we continue to improve the watercolor painting. In addition to the basic techniques, we will use watercolor tricks - scrubbing and masking fluid.
Duration ~ 1 h 20 min
In this lesson you will learn to:
- use the scrubbing and masking fluid
- create realistic animal hair without drawing each hair in detail;
- work both in wet-on-dry and in wet-on-wet techniques;
- work with masking to preserve tinted areas of the work.
Lesson №16
«Fluffy Lynx»
Is it possible to depict a furry animal from a complex angle? Yes of course! A beautiful lynx will help you understand the peculiarities of working on wet and dry work surfaces.
Duration ~ 1 h 20 min
In this lesson you will learn to:
- work on wet and dry work surfaces;
- create fur using the power of water and the features of watercolor paints.
Lesson №17
«Ocelot»
Did you know that granulation in paint used to be considered a material defect? Now watercolor with the effect of granulation is a popular element in the paintings of many artists. But is it possible to use such paints in animal art? Yes? We will break all the rules: we will include black paint with granulation in the picture, which will create a beautiful picturesque ocelot.
Duration: 2 h
In this lesson you will learn to:
- We will depict the fur in a realistic manner by making a color substrate on wet paper.
- We will also use glazing to achieve a three-dimensional realism of the portrait.
Lesson №18
«A Noble Grey Horse»
What could be nobler than beautiful horses? Today we are going to draw an amazing grey horse with a rich gold decoration!
Duration: 2 h
In this lesson you will learn to:
- depict a flying mane with the help of a background;
- change and transform the reference to create your own picture;
- show the dynamics of movement through a complex angle of the portrait.
- work with grey light and a limited palette;
- use the masking fluid to preserve delicate details.
Lesson №19
«Blue Snake»
Many people are afraid and dislike snakes, but in vain! After all, beautiful snakes are a great reason to practice depicting complex scales.
Duration: 2 h
In this lesson you will learn to:
- work brightly and boldly, using the potential of watercolor to the fullest;
- depict scaly skin as realistically as possible, without drawing every detail;
- place accents that will attract the viewer in the first place.
Lesson №20
«Zebras in Love»
Are zebras white with black stripes or vice versa – black with white? In this lesson, we're going to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Duration: 2 h
In this lesson you will learn to:
- work with two complex objects at the same time.
- we will work with the complex color of the animal.
- use a detailed pencil drawing as a substrate for future work.
- depict stripes of wonderful zebras with rich black paint.
Lesson №21
Final Lesson
Congratulations! You made it to the end of the course, drew 12 realistic paintings and I hope you got a lot of impressions and creative inspiration! At each lesson, I asked you to share your impressions, and today I'm going to ask you to write a review about the entire course.
TeacherParshenko Anna
- I am a watercolor artist with a higher pedagogical education.
- Winner of international watercolor competitions.
- Member of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia.
- Member of the organizing committee of the Association for the Promotion of Culture and Art "Creative Union"
- My animal paintings are held in private collections in Russia, Belarus, the USA, Portugal, Germany, Poland.
- I have been teaching since 2019
Anna's watercolor works
Course materials:
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- 12 animal paintings in the Realist style
- 21 lessons: theory + practice + developmental exercises
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- «Unfreezing the course» — opportunity to start training at a convenient time
- Lifetime access to the course materials
- Checking your works and answering questions in the comments within 60 days of the start of the course
- Face-to-face one-hour online consultation with a course expert
- 12 animal paintings in the Realist style
- 21 lessons: theory + practice + developmental exercises
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- «Unfreezing the course» — opportunity to start training at a convenient time
- Lifetime access to the course materials
- Checking your works and answering questions in the comments within 60 days of the start of the course
- Face-to-face one-hour online consultation with a course expert
- 12 animal paintings in the Realist style
- 21 lessons: theory + practice + developmental exercises
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- «Unfreezing the course» — opportunity to start training at a convenient time
- Lifetime access to the course materials
- Checking your works and answering questions in the comments within 60 days of the start of the course
- Face-to-face one-hour online consultation with a course expert
Frequently Asked Questions
- I don't know how to draw at all. I always thought that I couldn't do it. No talent. Should I take the course?
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Even if you think you have no talent and have never drawn before, the course will be beneficial for you. It's important to remember that talent is something that all people are born with. Drawing is a skill that can be developed and improved through practice and training.
The courses are designed to accommodate different levels of training, including beginners.
- How long will it take to learn how to paint beautifully with watercolors?
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If you have a non-feedback plan, it will depend on your personal pace at which you go through the lessons.
On plans with feedback, we actively go through the lessons within two months from the time you "unfreeze" the course.
In general, I recommend taking the course at a leisurely pace. Enjoy the process more.
- I am 67 years old, will I be able to learn how to draw such illustrations in the course?
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It's never too late to learn to draw. In our school, 30% of the students are over 50 years old. And they enjoy drawing, developing their skills, creative thinking and getting younger in mind and soul!
- How is the feedback on my drawing organized?
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At the end of the lesson, you will post a photo of your work. The instructor will have the opportunity to leave text, graphic (notes on the drawing), and audio comments on your work.
At the bottom of each lesson there will be a comment block where you can ask any questions about the lesson.
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