Secrets of the Boudoir Course with Nina Orlova

In the lesson we:

• we'll learn how to arrange a bouquet on the sheet and set up proportions;
• we'll break down the shape of the buds and learn how to render them expressively and freely;
• we’ll master working with masking fluid;
• we’ll learn to paint wet-in-wet and create soft color transitions;
• we'll try glazes and learn how to work with rich color.

In the lesson we:

• we’ll learn how to arrange objects and build a harmonious composition;
• we'll analyze the shape of the shoes, the hat, and the box;
• we'll sketch the lace and decorative details;
• we'll understand how light and cast shadows are distributed;
• we'll master closed washes and learn how to render textures: straw, ribbon, leather, beads, and lace.

In the lesson we:

• we'll learn how to place objects on the sheet correctly, taking perspective into account;
• we'll analyze how to construct a teapot, cups, and other elements of the composition;
• we’ll understand how light and shadow work, and how cast shadows behave;
• we’ll learn how to convey the shine of silver and its reflections;
• we'll practice painting white objects and a dense background.

In the lesson we:

• we’ll learn how to build a composition and arrange objects on the page harmoniously;
• we’ll learn to see lighting, highlights, value and cast shadows;
• we'll paint the background and drapery wet-on-wet, creating soft, lively transitions;
• we'll show the difference in textures: softness of fabric, mattness of wood, and smoothness of metal;
• we’ll work with bold color and bring the composition together into a cohesive, atmospheric piece.

In this lesson we:

• we'll analyze composition and learn how to confidently place elements on the page;
• we’ll learn to paint objects while paying attention to their form, volume, and character;
• we'll analyze the light and shadow, and the cast shadows;
• we'll break down the stages of working with watercolor: from the first wash to glazes;
• we’ll learn how to render textures: the leather of a suitcase, the softness of a toy, the smoothness of objects.

In the lesson we:

• we'll build a composition from several references and pick out the main focus;
• we'll paint bottles and decorative objects;
• we’ll cover light and shadow, cast shadows, and highlights on glass and mirrored surfaces;
• we'll do the background loosely and create an atmospheric perspective effect;
• we'll learn how to convey textures: glass, metal, ribbons, and pearls.

In the lesson we:

• we’ll learn how to build a composition and place objects on the sheet;
• we'll do a pencil sketch of an ornamental background and fit it into the piece;
• we’ll analyze the form of the dress, pointe shoes, and ribbons in the pencil sketch;
• we’ll understand how light and shadow work and highlight the main elements using value and contrast;
• we’ll learn to paint a wet background and capture the airy feel of fabric and the sheen of satin pointe shoes.

In the lesson we:

• we’ll go over the basics of building a face and its proportions, taking perspective into account;
• we’ll learn how to convey the volume of a sculptural head;
• we'll repeat how to construct the shape of the cups;
• we'll learn how to convey the color and texture of stone and aged porcelain;
• we'll work wet-in-wet and try some watercolor effects (salt, splattering).