Fairy Tale Illustration
with Ivan Kryukov
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What the course is about
In this course, you'll dive into the magical world of watercolor illustrations, where you can bring fairy tale characters to life with your brushes.
Learn to paint in unique techniques: anime, 3D illustration, graphics, work with character emotions, and create narrative paintings!
You'll discover new techniques and secrets for creating amazing watercolor artworks that will give your characters uniqueness and life.
Who will benefit from the course:
For those who want to learn or improve their watercolor illustration skills, and learn how to convey emotions and character of figures. You'll study proportions and facial features, and learn how to use color to create mood and highlight focal points.
Watercolor illustration isn't just about technique, it's about how to use it to tell stories. You'll learn to create illustrations that convey emotions and resonate with viewers.
Course program:
Lesson 1
Introductory Lesson. Instructor's Greeting
Introduction to the course, meeting the instructor.
Lesson 2
Overview of Course Materials
In this lesson, you will learn:
- how to understand paper, brushes, and watercolor;
- where to buy all the materials for the course.
Lesson 3
«The Death of Koschei»
Duration ~ 2 hours
Today we will begin our first work in the course! We will take a new look at the death of Koschei and create a fun painting.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- how to evenly apply watercolor to complex shapes;
- how to work with light;
- how to draw flat illustrations;
- how to use broad outlines;
- how to rethink the concept.
Lesson 4
«Squirrel with Golden Nuts»
Duration ~ 3 hours
We will start our next work — a squirrel with nuts, and not just any nuts, but golden ones!
In this lesson, we will learn:
- how to draw emotions on a character;
- how to create a character;
- how to depict textures (gold, fur, gemstone);
- how to work in a mixed technique.
Lesson 5
«Cheburashka»
Duration ~ 3 hours
Cheburashka is the kindest and sweetest hero from childhood. Today we will draw this cute and strange toy together.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- how to create emotions of embarrassment;
- layered watercolor techniques;
- how to create the effect of a large mass of uniform objects (oranges).
Lesson 6
Where to Find Inspiration?
In today's lesson, I will share several life hacks that will help you find inspiration.
Lesson 7
«The Fishing Wolf»
Duration ~ 1 hour 30 minutes
In this lesson, we will draw a story about an unlucky wolf who found himself in unusual circumstances with his tail and a hungry shark!
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to paint in a mixed technique of watercolor + gouache + acrylic + graphics;
- how to make even washes;
- to paint with a single color;
- to convey volume in flat graphics;
- to draw a landscape;
- to develop a character;
- to work with contrast.
Lesson 8
«Terem - Teremok»
Duration ~ 1 hour 30 minutes
Ready to dive into the world of folklore and express your creative abilities? Today we will create an unusual illustration filled with the characters from the fairy tale about Teremok and immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of magic.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to draw flat 2D graphics;
- to convey volume in flat graphics;
- to work with ink;
- to work with emotions;
- to improvise.
Lesson 9
«Little Red Riding Hood and the Grey Wolf»
Duration ~ 2 hours 30 minutes
What if the Grey Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood became friends? Today, let's imagine together and create a painting where we join these very different characters!
In this lesson, we will learn:
- solid even washes;
- to develop the character's emotion;
- to draw the character;
- composition.
Lesson 10
«Lukomorye»
Duration ~ 2 hours 30 minutes
Let's dive into the mysterious place - Lukomorye, where there are many fairy creatures and amazing secrets. Together, we will bring this wonderful place to life with colors and paper.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to assemble a plot;
- to develop emotions;
- to practice solid washes;
- to draw illustrations without outlines. 3D drawing.
Lesson 11
«The Hut on Chicken Legs»
Duration ~ 3 hours
Today we will open the doors to a magical kingdom, where the hut stands or runs on chicken legs. Are you ready for a fun and creative lesson? Let's go!
In this lesson, we will learn:
- two-point perspective;
- to use unconventional colors in illustrations;
- even watercolor washes;
- black and white graphic technique;
- glazing (layering technique).
Lesson 12
«How to Depict Emotions»
Prepare your brushes and soul for a creative flight, because today we will learn to make our works vibrant and full of emotions. Today, I will tell you how to convey the emotions of a character in drawings.
Lesson 13
«Young Koschei»
Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes
Have you ever wondered what the scariest villain in fairy tales looked like as a child? Perhaps he wasn't always the main villain of Russian fairy tales? Get ready, today we will draw a portrait of young Koschei.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to draw a portrait;
- to draw a figure in backlight (in complex lighting);
- layering technique;
- to depict backgrounds, foregrounds, and middlegrounds.
Lesson 14
«How to Find Your Style?»
Finding your style is not only about achieving your own artistic expression but also about revealing your inner world and creative self. Together, we will learn to understand what makes our creativity unique.
Lesson 15
«Zmei Gorynych»
Duration ~ 3 hours
Perhaps Zmei Gorynych is not as evil as he wants to seem? And within him live many interesting and diverse personalities. Let's dive into the magical world and depict Gorynych in an unusual way!
In this lesson, we will learn:
- using vertical perspective to convey the scale of an object;
- to work with light;
- to depict reflections on objects;
- to develop the character's emotions;
- to create a complete plot.
Lesson 16
«Bogatyr»
Duration ~ 3 hours 30 minutes
Anime isn't just a painting style, it's an amazing way to convey emotions and character. Today, we'll dive into the exciting world of Japanese animation, where the power, heroism, and expressive appearance of a hero come to life in a unique visual form.
In this lesson, we'll learn how to:
- solid even washes;
- make a transition from light to dark through 3 tones;
- work in anime style.
Lesson 17
Final class
Our exciting journey through the magical world has come to an end! Together, we reimagined our favorite childhood fairy tales, bringing them to life with new images and creative ideas.
Let's wrap it up, share our impressions, and listen to some advice for future creative victories!
Course instructorIvan Kryukov
- I've been painting for over 20 years;
- Graduated from the University of Design in Saint Petersburg;
- Painted portraits for Russian stars: Andrey Malakhov, Lera Kudryavtseva. For projects like Comedy Club, Dancing on TNT, Quest Pistols group, and others;
- Organized several solo exhibitions in Moscow;
- My works are in private collections in homes in Italy, France, the USA, and Brazil;
- I've been teaching since 2018;
- Author of the courses "Watercolor Sketching. Taste of Life," "Graphics. Black and White Magic with a Pen," "Watercolor Sketching 'Nostalgia'," "Watercolor Sketching from Scratch to the First 20 Paintings."
Teacher's works
Teacher's works
Course materials:
- Brushes: squirrel 3 round, squirrel 5 round
- Colored pencils
- Liner 0.5 black
- White acrylic marker Posca 0.7 mm or white acrylic
- Watercolor paints ("Sonnet")
- Black ink
- Simple pencil
- Eraser
- Watercolor paper A5 (apx.6” x 8”) (cotton and cellulose 50/50) 300 g
- Water bucket
- Dry wipes
- Children's gouache (a few colors: yellow, scarlet, and white, if there's no acrylic marker)
- Brushes: squirrel 3 round, squirrel 5 round
- Colored pencils
- Liner 0.5 black
- White acrylic marker Posca 0.7 mm or white acrylic
- Watercolor paints ("Sonnet")
- Black ink
- Simple pencil
- Eraser
- Watercolor paper A5 (apx.6” x 8”) (cotton and cellulose 50/50) 300 g
- Water bucket
- Dry wipes
- Children's gouache (a few colors: yellow, scarlet, and white, if there's no acrylic marker)
Tariffs
- 11 fairy tale illustrations
- 17 lessons: theory + practice + developmental exercises
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- «Course Unfreeze» - the ability to start learning at a convenient time
- Ability to watch analyses of other participants' artworks
- Lifetime access to materials
- Artworks analysis for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with a course expert
- 11 fairy tale illustrations
- 17 lessons: theory + practice + developmental exercises
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- «Course Unfreeze» - the ability to start learning at a convenient time
- Ability to watch analyses of other participants' artworks
- Lifetime access to materials
- Artworks analysis for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with a course expert
- 11 fairy tale illustrations
- 17 lessons: theory + practice + developmental exercises
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- «Course Unfreeze» - the ability to start learning at a convenient time
- Ability to watch analyses of other participants' artworks
- Lifetime access to materials
- Artworks analysis for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with a course expert
Frequently Asked Questions
- «I can't draw at all. I've always thought that I'm not gifted. 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 not something everyone is born with. Drawing is a skill that can be developed and improved through practice and learning.
The course is designed with different skill levels in mind, including beginners.
- «How much time will it take to learn to paint beautifully with watercolors?»
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If you have a plan without feedback, it will depend on your personal pace at which you go through the lessons.
With plans that include feedback, we actively go through lessons for two months from the moment you «unfreeze» the course.
In general, I recommend taking the course at a comfortable pace. Enjoy the process more.
- «I am 67 years old; will I be able to learn 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 students are over 50 years old. They enjoy drawing, developing their skills, creative thinking, and rejuvenating their spirits and minds!
- «How does the feedback on my drawing work?»
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At the end of the lesson, you will upload a photo of your work. The teacher will have the opportunity to leave a written, graphical (notes on the drawing), as well as audio commentary on your work.
At the bottom of each lesson, there will be a comments section where you can ask any questions regarding the learning process.
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