Light and Spacewith Ilya Ibryaev
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What the course is about
This course is all about creating the image of light in watercolor paintings. You'll learn how to work with watercolors boldly and confidently. You'll see the beauty of the world around you in a whole new way through watercolor paintings.
I'll teach you how to develop your imaginative thinking and find original solutions in your artworks.
We'll create atmospheric paintings using the play of light in space.
I'll teach you how to use some cool watercolor techniques: color washes over large areas, brush strokes, pigment splattering, and graphics, which will help you create bold and original technical solutions in your paintings.
Who will find this course useful:
This course is great for watercolor enthusiasts: those who are into watercolor and want to take their skills to the next level. The course will help you learn to convey mood and atmosphere more accurately and beautifully in your paintings through the study of light and space.
Great for folks who already know the basics of watercolor but want to dive deeper into their skills and understanding of how to create expressive and lively images with watercolor, capturing realistic light play and a sense of space.
Course program:
Lesson 1
Introductory class. Teacher's greeting
My name is Ilya Ibrayev, and I am your teacher. In this lesson, we will get to know each other a bit, and I will tell you more about what awaits you in the course.
Lesson 2
Overview of the materials for the course
In this lesson, we will discuss what paper is best to use for works, as well as talk about brushes and paints.
Lesson 3
«Misty morning on the lake»
Duration - 1 hour
Let's get started on our first painting. In this lesson, we will depict the state of morning fog over the water. We will try to achieve the feeling of misty haze.
In this lesson, we will:
- learn to work across the entire surface of the paper with large, wide brushes (flat brushes made from goat hair);
- learn to work on the wet state of the previous layer;
- learn to work in the «alla prima» technique — meaning taking the pigment at its full strength;
- understand the principles of aerial perspective, compositional construction based on the «golden section», and working on dry, dried paper.
Lesson 4
«Golden autumn»
Duration - 1 hour 10 minutes
In this lesson, we will paint a bright and juicy picture of golden autumn. We will convey the contrast of sunlit foliage against the dark sky after rain.
In this lesson, we will:
- learn to boldly and broadly paint the sky with some nuances of dense clouds;
- learn to associate the brightness and juiciness of the yellow-golden crown of trees in one stroke;
- understand how to create depth in the story of the painting by using the law of aerial perspective, where the background should be light, the middle ground more saturated, and the foreground very active with the addition of small details;
- learn to feel balance and harmony in the story of the painting based on the principle: large spot, medium, and small and their arrangement in the composition of the painting.
Lesson 5
«In the Rays of Sunset»
Duration - 1 hour 30 minutes
I suggest immersing ourselves in an atmosphere filled with sunlight penetrating through the clouds, reflecting bright glimmers on the surface of the lake. We will paint nature in the rays of sunset.
In this lesson, we will:
- learn to correctly combine the color and tonal relationships of the sky and the surface of the water;
- learn to depict clouds with streams of sunlight, reflections of clouds in the water, sun glimmers, contrasts of the background, and the lightness of the foreground;
- learn to convey a harmonious and convincing state of the evening sunset on the water in nature;
- learn to work with a saturated color palette.
Lesson 6
«After the Rain»
Duration - 1 hour
Are you familiar with the feeling of lightness and freshness after bad weather? In this lesson, we will paint nature after the rain.
In this lesson, we will:
- learn to paint the sky and clouds on wet paper;
- learn to depict the soft crowns of trees on a wet backdrop of the already painted sky, creating a sense of moisture in nature after the rain;
- learn to work on dry paper to depict (figuratively) rural houses;
- learn to apply a dense pigment contrast with the background.
Lesson 7
«Marine Cove»
Duration - 1 hour 20 minutes
Let’s capture the unity of the morning sky and the calm surface of the water in a cozy cove.
In this lesson, we will:
- learn to paint the sky with light clouds merging into the sea;
- learn to work boldly and broadly using large brushes to cover the entire surface of our paper format;
- understand which pigments to use for color mixing to achieve picturesque and convincing results in painting the sea;
- learn to convey the character of yachts and boats figuratively (without excessive detail);
- learn to work boldly and freely with graphic accents in the depiction of masts, yachts, and other details characteristic of marine boats.
Lesson 8
«Winter Stream in the Forest»
Duration - 1 hour 10 minutes
We will visit a winter forest and convey the character of the quiet and serene state of nature through the contrast of light and dark.
In this lesson, we will:
- learn to use the golden section;
- learn to write boldly and broadly with dense, active brushstrokes;
- learn to depict the flow of sunlight;
- learn to portray snow easily and figuratively.
Lesson 9
Laws of Visual Arts and Common Mistakes in Watercolor
In this lesson, we will get acquainted with the main laws of visual arts and discuss common mistakes in watercolor.
Lesson 10
«Sunset and Its Reflection in the Water»
Duration - 1 hour
We will try to convey the atmosphere of a sunset evening through the contrasts of clouds in the sky and their reflection in the water.
In this lesson, we will:
- depict the outline of the background with trees;
- work boldly and energetically in the “alla prima” style;
- work with a rich color palette.
Lesson 11
«Italian Street. City Arch»
Duration - 1 hour
In this lesson, we will showcase the architecture of an ancient city through the contrast of a typical arch with an abundance of light.
In this lesson, we will:
- learn to construct linear and aerial perspective;
- learn to depict figures of people at different planes while respecting scale;
- work boldly and actively in the color palette, adding bright accent spots.
Lesson 12
«Venice Canals»
Duration - 1 hour 20 minutes
Have you noticed how harmoniously ancient architecture and the waters of the canals blend in Venice? In this lesson, we will capture the canals of Venice.
In this lesson, we will:
- learn to use aerial perspective to create depth in the street;
- contrast the left edge of the painting (the house with reflection in the water) and through this accent build the airiness of the morning scene in the painting, complemented by an active color depicting the boat;
- learn to depict water technically and convincingly;
- learn to correctly place necessary details in the painting, enriching it with information.
Lesson 13
«Moscow Street»
Duration - 1 hour 30 minutes
Let's create an urban landscape where we will try to convey the atmosphere of a morning city in early autumn.
In this lesson, we will:
- learn to paint ancient architecture;
- create the atmosphere of a morning city in early autumn;
- enrich our painting with objects of urban life.
Lesson 14
Course Finale
In this lesson, we will summarize the course. We will share our impressions and results of the work.
Course Instructor Ilya Ibrayev
- Graduated from the Art College - Painting Department, MVHPU (formerly Stroganov Institute) - Ceramics Department
- I am a member of the Union of Artists of Russia and the International Watercolor Federation
- I represent IWS (International Watercolor Society) in Russia
- Awarded the Diploma of the First International Arts Salon "PATH OF UNITY"
- Participant and diploma holder in Russian and international exhibitions
- Many of my works are in Russian museums or private collections at home and abroad
Watercolor works by Ilya
Course materials:
- Paper - Saunders, Arches, Lana, Baugong. 300 g medium grain
- Bucket for water
- Simple pencil
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Pigments - Neva Palette:
- Ultramarine (a lot);
- Cadmium orange (a lot);
- Cadmium yellow medium;
- Lemon;
- Light ochre;
- Red ochre;
- Natural sienna;
- Burnt sienna;
- Sepia;
- May green;
- Grass green - 725;
- Emerald green;
- Cadmium red;
- Lavender;
- Black (any, but not Payne's).
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Brushes:
- Flat brush (goat hair);
- Round brush;
- Calligraphy brush;
- Flat brush (synthetic);
- Liner brush.
Tariffs
- 10 atmospheric landscapes
- 14 lessons: theory + practice + developmental exercises
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- Course Unfreeze - the chance to start learning whenever it suits you.
- The opportunity to watch the analysis of other participants' artworks
- Lifetime access to materials
- Artworks analysis for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with the course expert
- 10 atmospheric landscapes
- 14 lessons: theory + practice + developmental exercises
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- Course Unfreeze - the chance to start learning whenever it suits you.
- The opportunity to watch the analysis of other participants' artworks
- Lifetime access to materials
- Artworks analysis for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with the course expert
- 10 atmospheric landscapes
- 14 lessons: theory + practice + developmental exercises
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- Course Unfreeze - the chance to start learning whenever it suits you.
- The opportunity to watch the analysis of other participants' artworks
- Lifetime access to materials
- Artworks analysis for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with the course expert
Frequently Asked Questions
- I can’t draw at all. I always thought I wasn’t gifted. No talent. Should I take the course?
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Even if you think 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 everyone is born with. Drawing is a skill that can be developed and improved with practice and learning.
The course is designed to accommodate different skill levels, including beginners.
- How much time will it take to learn how to paint beautifully with watercolor?
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If you have a plan without feedback, it will depend on your personal pace at which you go through the lessons.
With plans that include feedback, we actively go through the lessons for two months from the moment you "unfreeze" the course.
In general, I recommend taking the course at a leisurely 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 the students are over 50 years old. They enjoy drawing, developing their skills, creative thinking, and feel younger in spirit and mind!
- How is the feedback structured for my drawing?
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At the end of the lesson, you will post a photo of your work. The instructor will have the opportunity to leave you a textual, graphical (annotations on the drawing), as well as an audio comment.
At the bottom of each lesson, there will be a comments block where you can ask any questions regarding your learning.
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