Mini-course
Sea, Mountains, Watercolor
with Svetlana Yumatova
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Training starts right after payment
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Access to the course is lifetime
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Draw online from anywhere in the world
What the course is about
In this course, you can get acquainted with landscape painting in watercolor with Svetlana Yumatova and paint7 atmospheric landscapes in the «Alla Prima» technique!
This is a special painting technique where the picture is created quickly, in one go, and in a single layer.
Who will benefit from the course:
The course will be useful for those who admire delicate watercolor landscapes and want to master new painting techniques in a short time, such as:
- quick sketching technique that makes the paint more obedient in your hands!
- wet-on-wet technique - it will help you easily fix mistakes while creating your painting, for this you'll need to wet the sheet on both sides
- palette knife technique to paint stones and mountains as realistically as possible
You'll be able to depict different states of nature, guided by an instructor who turned their hobby into an art career!
Course program
Lesson №1
Introduction
The lesson duration is 5 minutes.
In this lesson, you will meet the instructor Svetlana Yumatova and get acquainted with the upcoming course.
Lesson №2
Materials List
The lesson duration is 10 minutes.
In this lesson, you will learn everything needed for the course: paints, brushes, paper, tools. Don’t forget to bring a good mood!
Lesson №3
Arctic
The lesson duration is 1 hour
In our first project, we will go straight to the Arctic and paint such majestic snowy mountains!
In this lesson, you will learn:
- How to paint on a wet sheet using the «Alla Prima» technique, wetting the sheet from both sides.
- How to create smooth watercolor washes.
- How to work with a palette knife and fan brush.
- How to apply the rules of aerial perspective.
Lesson №4
Birds over the Water Surface
The lesson duration is 1 hour
In this lesson, we will draw flying-away birds and a gentle reflection of the sky in the water. It will be very beautiful!
In this lesson, you will learn:
- How to select beautiful shades for the sunset sky and create soft watercolor washes.
- How to paint contrasting birds.
Lesson №5
Stones by the Shore
The lesson duration is 1 hour
Today, we will pick up the palette knife and paint stones by the shore, which have seen many storms and ships. Be brave!
In this lesson, you will learn:
- How to depict water transparency.
- How to use salt for water reflection effects.
- How to show the texture of stones with bold movements using a palette knife.
Lesson №6
Poppies at Sunset
The lesson duration is 1 hour
And now, let's paint a bright poppy field!
In this lesson, you will learn:
- How to independently think through the composition and not copy a photograph.
- How to paint quickly, wetting the sheet only on one side.
- How to paint flowers with semi-transparent petals.
- How to use masking fluid for flowers without damaging the brush.
Lesson №7
Lighthouse
The lesson duration is 1 hour 20 minutes
Take a look at this mysterious Aniva lighthouse! Such a work can be created in just 1 hour by drawing on dry paper in a sketching technique.
In this lesson, you will learn:
- How to draw quickly in a sketching style, wetting the sheet step-by-step only on one side.
- How to paint a light sky with semi-transparent clouds.
- How to create the effect of a broken stone with dry brush strokes.
Lesson №8
On the mountainside
The lesson duration is 1 hour
How beautiful autumn is in the mountains! We will walk along the mountain slope and admire the shades of autumn trees and grass. We will paint fuzzy fir trees in the foreground and smoky mountains in the distance. Lighten the rocks with a gentle lavender color.
In this lesson, you will learn:
- How to depict smoky, semi-transparent mountains in the distance.
- How to paint fir trees with light strokes.
- How to work with dry brush impressions.
- How to create effects using salt.
Lesson №9
Snowy little house
The lesson duration is 1 hour
Look at the magical winter scene awaiting us today!
In this lesson, you will learn:
- How to make light washes without overloading the drawing with details.
- How to identify the main objects in the foreground and generalize the background.
- How to use masking fluid to reserve white snow areas.
- How to additionally use colored pencils.
Lesson №10
Conclusion
Our mini-course has come to an end, and now you will have more time to reinforce the skills you've gained and continue to improve your mastery!
In this lesson, I will be very interested to read your impressions of the course in the comments. Which work stood out the most and why? What scenes would you like to see in future courses? Was everything clear?
Instructor
- I'm a member of the Union of Watercolorists of Russia
- Exhibitions in Russia, Ukraine, Poland
- Brand friend of the Italian paper manufacturer Fabriano
- Painted over 200 pictures
Watercolor works by Svetlana
Course materials:
Tariffs
Frequently Asked Questions
- I am just starting to draw. Is this course suitable for me?
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Of course, the explanations in the lessons are very detailed and understandable. You can pause the video when needed, watch it in parts, or multiple times. You will definitely succeed!
- How does feedback work?
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At the end of each lesson, you will upload a photo of your work. The curator will have the opportunity to leave a text, graphic (marks on the drawing), or audio comment.
There will be a comments section at the bottom of each lesson where you can ask any questions about the training.
- How much time will the training take?
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If you have a plan without feedback, everything will depend on your personal pace as you go through the lessons.
For plans with feedback, we actively go through lessons within two months from the moment you «unfreeze» the course.
Overall, I recommend taking the course at a relaxed pace. Enjoy the process more.
- I am an elderly person. Will I be able to do it?
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It’s never too late to learn how to draw. In our school, 30% of students are over 50 years old. And they happily draw, develop their skills, enhance their creative thinking, and feel young in soul and mind!
- What should I do if I miss a lesson?
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This training differs from traditional school — lessons will always be available in recordings, and you can set your own schedule for learning as it suits you.
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