Free online marathon
on drawing for the beginners.
The Mystery of the White Lily
From botanical sketchesto Realist style in 5 days
Material: watercolor
Number of artworks:
5
Duration: 13 hours
Access: lifetime
How it will be
This is what you will draw in 5 days:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
What will happen at the marathon?
Course teacher Margarita Astashova
- 5 days — 5 free drawing lessons.
- Draw online or in a record - The records of all broadcasts will be available for 8 days. 5 days while the marathon is running + 3 more days.
- You will learn to draw realistic botanical illustrations from scratch.
- You will master interesting watercolor techniques that you can use in your further works
- You will learn how painting flowers becomes an individual therapy and a "cure" for fatigue, stress and anxiety.
Realistic botany is about enjoying the process and self-knowledge through the fascinating world of watercolor painting.
Bonus for those who are online:
Everyone who stays on air with us for all 5 days will receive a mega bonus from me: White Lily
This is a big video lesson "How to Paint a Realistic Lily" + step-by-step pdf instructions
- 31 steps from the first actions with a pencil to fine detail in color;
- You will draw a bud as realistic as possible, even if you have never really painted it;
- You will master it even from scratch: a three-dimensional pencil drawing, techniques of washing with color, techniques for elaborating details.
Course teacher Margarita Astashova
«Botany for me is a hobby within the profession, a form of meditation, a source of knowledge and inspiration, a touch point with the world. Creating a uniquely designed collection of illustrations, we make a visit to the cozy garden to set aside all the hectic and quiet, in contact with the flora, finally to hear ourselves.»
- I am a professional artist and fine art expert.
- PhD in Aesthetics.
- I have been teaching since 2012
- I have 6 solo exhibitions and more than 20 regional and international exhibitions behind me.
- My works are held in private collections in homes in Russia, France and Spain.
Margarita's works
What materialswill I need?
- Watercolor paper (density from 200 g/m)
- Brushes (round with a sharp tip) No. 5, No. 2
- Plain pencil (hard)
- Eraser
- Watercolor paints, palette
- A container of water, a piece of cloth for drying brushes
This is how itwas at the last marathon
Our students look forward to every marathon like a holiday! An atmosphere of humor, creativity and support - 5 days of drawing is like a week of vacation. Rest, reboot, new experiences, skills and cool results!
So why do students choose to study at the Drawing Dog school?
Our online school has been operating since 2019 and already more than 30,000 students are drawing with us!
Creativity for pleasure - teaching to enjoy the process
Each lesson is explained in such a way that you can draw from scratch
A minimum of theory on any programs. Drawing beautiful pictures right away
We'll help you to cope with fears, lack of inspiration and perfectionism
We teach you to seethe advantages of your work and easily correct mistakes.
Works of school students
Sign up for the marathon:
Marathon Unlimited
Get +42 marathons with +178 paintings and watch them at your convenience
- Number of marathons: 42
- Number of paintings: 178
- Access: 1 year unlimited
per marathon
Subscribe to Marathon UnlimitedAnnual payment 119.88 $
The Mystery of the White Lily
From botanical sketches to Realist style in 5 days
