Crimea in Watercolor with Lyudmila Popova
- Capture your summer by the Black Sea and paint 8 watercolor pictures
- learn how to paint water in different states using the wet-on-wet technique
- learn how to compose and design natural landscapes
Material: watercolor
Number of paintings: 8
Course length: 19 hours
Access:lifetime
What the course is about
The main theme in my art is water. That means seas, rivers, and lakes.
his course is all about the beauty of Crimean nature, my homeland. So, we’ll be painting Crimea.It’s no secret that Crimea is beautiful and has all kinds of nature. It’s not just the sea—it’s also mountains and rivers. Our coastline is especially stunning. Sometimes it even reminds me of the landscapes in Italy or France. But at the same time, it’s got its own special charm and a unique mix of styles. I’d really love to make our Crimean theme more popular, because it definitely deserves the admiration and attention of artists and anyone who loves beautiful things.
Who is this course for:
This course is perfect for anyone who loves painting water and seascapes, wants to learn how to compose and design a landscape, highlight the main thing in their work, and actually show it on paper. We’ll dive into composition, atmospheric perspective, and spend some time on foregrounds, backgrounds, objects, and details. You’ll also learn how to finish your painting so it really looks like a complete piece.
Course program:
Lesson 1
Getting to know your teacher
Today we'll get to know each other a bit, and I'll also tell you more about what you can expect from the course.
Lesson 2
List and overview of materials for the course
In this lesson, we will get acquainted with the materials that we will need during the course.
Lesson 3
Overview of works from the course
In this lesson, we will analyze and discuss all the paintings from our course!
Lesson 4
«Red Boat»
Duration - 2 hours 15 minutes
We start with our first painting from the course. We will paint a red boat moored at the pier.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to work with composition;
- to build the boat and nearby objects;
- to depict complex reflections on the water;
- to paint wet-on-wet and dry-on-dry;
- to work with the bright dominant color of the boat, its reflection, and color contrasts.
Lesson 5
«Jellyfish»
Duration - 1 hour 20 minutes
In this lesson, we will get acquainted with the marine inhabitants. We will paint a jellyfish with long tentacles and a semi-transparent body.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to rely on a photo reference and create our own vision;
- to work wet-on-wet and dry-on-dry;
- to work with water in transparency and with refracted light;
- to paint highlights and pebbles on the seabed;
- to work on a complex and very interesting object – a semi-transparent jellyfish;
- to draw ripples on the water.
Lesson 6
«Romance of the Shores of Azov»
Duration - 2 hours 25 minutes
We will go to the shores of the Sea of Azov and create a romantic landscape with frothy surf, stormy sea, and sandy cliffs.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to work with composition and reference;
- to work with masking fluid;
- to paint splashes and the texture of sandy cliffs;
- to depict stormy sea and foam.
Lesson 7
«En Plein Air Kit»
Do you love painting outdoors? In this lesson, I will tell and show you what I take with me for plein air.
Lesson 8
«Seagull»
Duration - 1 hour 50 minutes
In this lesson, we will paint a majestic bird symbolizing the spirit of the Black Sea — a Crimean seagull!
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to paint the structure of a seagull;
- to work with lighting;
- to paint drops, highlights, and rays on the water;
- to create an airy and maritime atmosphere;
- to detail the work, achieving volume and feather texture on the seagull with minimal means.
Lesson 9
«Silent Water»
Duration - 3 hours 10 minutes
On the calm water, as in a mirror, sunlight plays, and two moored boats stand nearby. In this lesson, we will paint a peaceful landscape.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to build boats;
- to depict the water surface, reflections, and depth;
- to paint reflections of boats and buoys;
- to paint highlights and rays on the water;
- to depict ripples on the water;
- to add details and set color accents in the work.
Lesson 10
«Old Lighthouse»
Duration - 2 hours 40 minutes
In this lesson, we will create an atmospheric painting with an interesting, old lighthouse in a stormy sea.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to create an atmospheric fantasy-style scene;
- to work with tones;
- to construct the lighthouse building;
- to work with masking fluid;
- to paint waves and storm;
- to paint buildings, ladders, railings, and floors.
Lesson 11
«Crimean Pine»
Duration - 3 hours 5 minutes
The focus of this lesson will be the majestic Crimean pine, with a captivating contrast between tall mountains and a calm blue sea in the background.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- to paint soft planes and the background;
- to depict soft tree crowns;
- to portray warm-cool tones, light, and shadow;
- to work with the texture of grass and develop the foreground;
- to identify the main and secondary elements in the landscape.
Lesson 12
«Summer in Partenit»
Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes
In this lesson, we will learn to depict the azure sea washing over sharp cliffs.
In this lesson, we will learn:
- perspective and depth in landscape;
- composition construction and tone development;
- to depict water surface and reflections;
- to work with the texture of rocks and water;
- to work with tone and set color accents.
Lesson 13
Final Course
This marks the end of our creative journey, where we captured the multifaceted nature of Crimea, with its picturesque coastlines and turquoise waters. May this course inspire you for new creative achievements!
I wish you creative success! Don’t be afraid to show courage and creativity in your works. Until next time!
TeacherLyudmila Popova
TeacherLyudmila Popova
- Member of the Union of Artists of Russia;
- Member of the Russian Watercolorists Union;
- Member of the International Watercolor Society (IWS);
- Professional artist, designer, illustrator, digital illustrator;
- Participant and prize-winner of numerous international and regional exhibitions;
- Her works are kept in private collections in Russia and abroad, as well as in the Beketov State Museum (Alushta), the City Administration of Suzdal, and the Khersones Museum Complex (Sevastopol);
- Made it into the Top 200 best artists in the worldwide IWM INTERNATIONAL WATERCOLOUR MASTERS 2022 competition in England, out of more than 4,000 participants.
Teacher'sartworks
Teacher'sartworks
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- 8 paintings featuring the nature of Crimea
- 13 lessons: theory + practice + skill-building exercises
- Course Unfreeze – gives you the chance to start learning whenever it works best for you
- You can watch artworks analysis of other participants
- Lifetime access to materials
- Artworks analysis for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with the course expert
- +20 bonus dollars! Can be used when purchasing a course at the next marathon. Valid for 3 months
- 8 paintings featuring the nature of Crimea
- 13 lessons: theory + practice + skill-building exercises
- Course Unfreeze – gives you the chance to start learning whenever it works best for you
- You can watch artworks analysis of other participants
- Lifetime access to materials
- Artworks analysis for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with the course expert
- +20 bonus dollars! Can be used when purchasing a course at the next marathon. Valid for 3 months
- 8 paintings featuring the nature of Crimea
- 13 lessons: theory + practice + skill-building exercises
- Course Unfreeze – gives you the chance to start learning whenever it works best for you
- You can watch artworks analysis of other participants
- Lifetime access to materials
- Artworks analysis for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with the course expert
- +20 bonus dollars! Can be used when purchasing a course at the next marathon. Valid for 3 months
Frequently Asked Questions
- «I don't know how to draw at all. I always thought I couldn't do it. No talent. Should I take the course?»
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Even if you believe you have no talent and have never drawn before, the course will be useful for you. It’s important to remember that talent is not something people are born with. Drawing is a skill that can be developed and improved through practice and learning.
The course is designed considering different levels of preparation, including beginners.
- «How much time will it take to learn to draw beautiful watercolor illustrations?»
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If you choose a plan without feedback, everything will depend on your personal pace as you go through the lessons.
With feedback plans, 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 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. And they happily draw, develop their skills, enhance their creative thinking, and feel young in soul and mind!
- «How is the feedback on my drawing organized?»
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At the end of each lesson, you will upload a photo of your work. The instructor will have the opportunity to leave a text, graphic (notes on the drawing), or audio comment on your work.
There will be a comment block at the bottom of each lesson where you can ask any questions about the training.
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