Material: watercolor
Number of paintings: 8
Course length: 9 hours
Access: lifetime
We’re inviting you on an exciting journey through the streets of Venice and Saint Petersburg! In this course, you’ll get to dive into the world of beautiful landscapes and explore the unique architecture of these two amazing cities.
In this course, we’ll learn how to use watercolor to capture the vibe of amazing places, their architecture, the buzz of city life, and all those cool details of water transport.
Throughout the course, you’ll dive into the creative process as you watch eight unique paintings come to life.
This course isn’t just about learning – it’s a real creative boost that’ll inspire you to get outside, see the world with fresh eyes, and make spontaneous, lively art right out in the open.
This course is great for artists who already have some experience, love painting cityscapes, and are familiar with watercolor techniques.
The main focus of the course is on hands-on practice, where you’ll get to watch an experienced impressionist artist create paintings, step into their studio, and get inspired by their creative choices.
At the same time, this course will be great for beginners too, since they can follow along with the artist, pick up their techniques, and see things through their eyes.
Lesson 1
Getting to Know Your Teacher
Introduction. Basic info and some tips for getting the most out of the course.
Lesson 2
Materials
In this lesson you will learn:
Lesson 3
Watercolor Thinking and Working with References
In this lesson:
Lesson 4
«The Silence of Saint Petersburg»
Lesson duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Let’s begin our journey!
In this lesson you will:
Lesson 5
«Morning in Venice»
Lesson duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Today we will take a walk through Venice!
In this lesson you will:
Lesson 6
«The Lost Symphony of Venice»
Lesson duration: 1 hour
We continue exploring Venice.
In this lesson you will:
Lesson 7
Sketchbook Overview: Tools for Outdoor Painting
In this lesson you will:
Lesson 8
«Quiet Canals of Saint Petersburg»
Lesson duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Today we will look at Saint Petersburg from another perspective.
In this lesson:
Lesson 9
«The Eternal Magic of Water»
Lesson duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
We will dive into the world of light and shadow, where water and architecture merge into one.
In this lesson you will learn:
Lesson 10
«Moments by the Column»
Lesson duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Let’s feel the grandeur of Palace Square.
In this lesson you will learn:
Lesson 11
«Secrets of Saint Isaac’s Cathedral»
Lesson duration:1 hour 10 minutes
Let’s immerse ourselves in the magic of the cathedral’s architecture and the city’s atmosphere.
In this lesson you will learn:
Lesson 12
«Misty Enchantment of Venice»
Lesson duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Venice is full of stories, emotions, and beauty. We will work on reflecting this unique charm in our drawings.
In this lesson you will:
Lesson 13
Conclusion
In the final lesson, we will discuss how your skills and perception of watercolor painting have changed since the first class.
We will reflect on which new techniques and approaches you have mastered, which landscapes have become your favorites, and what you would like to work on next.
Author of several courses on urban landscapes in watercolor
Participant in group and solo watercolor exhibitions
The artworks are in private collections
1.Baohong paper 300 g, torchon or grain fin, paper size 28x38 cm
2.Mechanical pencil, soft 2B lead, 0.5 mm diameter
3.Masking tape – for fixing the sheet to the board.
4.Board – plastic or wooden, larger than the paper sheet; attach the paper with tape. The board should be positioned at a 30–35° angle to the table surface.
5.Round brushes, «mop» and point brush, with a sharp tip.
6.Pigments in tubes «Nevskaya Palitra»
7.Palette for mixing pigments (or a white plate).
8.Sponge for removing moisture from brushes (or simply a roll of paper towels).
9.Jar for water.
Of course you should! The course is set up so that we start with easy paintings and then move on to more challenging ones, so you’ll have time to get into the flow and really achieve great results!
This course will be helpful 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 teacher 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’ll be 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’ll be working through the lessons together for two months from the moment you «unfreeze» the course.
Overall, I recommend taking your time with the course. Enjoy the process as much as you can.
It's never too late to learn how to draw. In our school, 30% of students are over 50. And they happily paint, grow their skills, boost their creative thinking, and feel younger in both mind and spirit!
