Material: watercolor
Number of paintings: 9
Course length: 23 hours
Access: lifetime
Discover the magical world of forest watercolor! In this course, you'll dive into a variety of techniques and tricks that'll help you capture the unique vibe of the woods on paper.
We'll learn how to bring out the elegance and tiniest details of every forest element.
Starting from the very basics, you'll create beautiful paintings filled with charming forest dwellers — from delicate insects and lively birds to juicy berries and quirky plants.
Our Forest Watercolor course is going to be an inspiring experience for both beginners and seasoned watercolor lovers who are looking for new creative horizons.
With lessons at all different levels, everyone can find their own perfect learning pace and challenge themselves to create unique watercolor pieces that celebrate the beauty of the forest.
Lesson 1
Introduction
In this lesson, we'll get to know the instructor and get in the right mood for the upcoming course.
Lesson 2
Materials
This lesson is all about the materials you'll need for the course.
Lesson 3
Juicy Raspberries
Lesson length: 1 hour 40 minutes
Let's kick off our journey into the world of forest watercolor with a lesson where we'll paint some juicy, vibrant raspberries.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to:
Lesson 4
Vivid Fern
Lesson length: 1 hour 40 minutes
Grab your brushes — today we're bringing the delicate greens of a fern to life with our watercolors.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to:
Lesson 5
Delicate Butterfly
Lesson length: 2 hours
Let the delicate wings of a butterfly unfold on your paper with gentle touches of watercolor.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to:
Lesson 6
Oak Branch
Lesson length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Today we're going to capture the majestic beauty of an oak branch, playing around with shades of green in watercolor.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to:
Lesson 7
What Causes Muddiness in Painting and How to Avoid It
In this lesson, we'll talk about the main reasons why paintings can get muddy at different stages and with different materials.
Lesson 8
Cluster of Rowan Berries
Lesson length: 2 hours
Let's dive into some vibrant shades and use watercolor to capture the bright charm of a cluster of rowan berries.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to:
Lesson 9
Jay in the Forest
Lesson length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Let's capture the beauty of a jay in the forest on paper, playing with watercolor to show off its bright feathers.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to:
Lesson 10
Artist's Works Overview
In this lesson, you'll see a collection of the brightest and most interesting artworks and hear the stories behind how they were created.
Lesson 11
Forest Pine Cones
Lesson length: 1 hour 50 minutes
Today we're going to capture the textured charm of forest pine cones in watercolor, playing around with their shapes and shades.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to:
Lesson 12
Golden Irises
Lesson length: 4 hours
Let's create a delicate and elegant painting of irises together!
In this lesson, you'll learn how to:
Lesson 13
Fox Cub
Lesson length: 3 hours
In this lesson, with the gentle guidance of the artist, we'll bring an adorable fox cub to life on paper!
In this lesson, you'll learn how to:
Lesson 14
Conclusion
And just like that, our little adventure through the forest has come to an end, and now each of you is holding a piece of that woodland fairy tale, captured in watercolor.
I've been painting since 1985
I've been teaching since 2002
graduate of the Moscow Kalinin School of Applied Arts
graduate of the Moscow State Open Pedagogical University
participant of the International Watercolor Biennale (IWS) in Hong Kong and Indonesia
participant of the «World of Contemporary Watercolor» exhibition
1.Nevskaya Palitra watercolor set, 36 colors
2.Intelligent cotton paper A4 (apx. 8" x 12") 300 gsm
3.Flat goat brushes, Roubloff brushes, round squirrel brush size 2 and 3, calligraphy brush
4.Board
5.A cup of water
6.Paper towels
7.Pencil and eraser
Of course you should! The course is set up so you start with easy paintings and then move on to more challenging ones, so you'll have plenty of time to get into the flow and reach awesome results!
This course will be useful for experienced artists too. You'll get to practice your technique even more and expand your visual library.
At the end of the lesson, you'll upload a photo of your artwork. The instructor can leave you a text comment, draw right on your picture, or even send you an audio message.
At the bottom of each lesson, there's a comment section where you can ask any questions about the course.
If you're on a plan without feedback, it all depends on your own pace and how quickly you go through the lessons.
With feedback plans, we actively work through the lessons for two months from the moment you «unfreeze» the course.
Overall, I recommend taking your time with the course. Enjoy the process more.
It's never too late to learn how to paint. In our school, 30% of students are over 50. And they're happily painting, growing their skills, boosting their creative thinking, and feeling younger in spirit and mind!
