Romanceof a PortCitywith JuliaZilbert
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About the Course
Our course is a true journey through the world of seascapes, cozy harbors, and picturesque streets of a Greek port city! You will encounter a variety of subjects, from vast sea vistas to quiet streets where time seems to stand still.
The course offers a unique opportunity to practice and acquire skills in atmospheric perspective in landscapes, effectively using photo references, and capturing exciting and key moments in scenes. Additionally, you will learn the essential aspect of understanding different levels of paper moisture in the "alla prima" wet-on-wet technique, where you can create complete paintings in one sitting, without fear of ruining the paper and weighing down the final result. Plus, many other important techniques in watercolor to ensure the outcome is airy, harmonious, light, and most importantly - watercolor-like!
Who Will Benefit from the Course:
for those who want to paint a variety of subjects: sea, ships, port, animals, urban architecture
for those who want to learn how to work with atmospheric perspective in landscapes
for those who want to see the key moments in scenes and be able to use photo references
for those who want to become masters of the techniques «alla prima» and «wet-on-wet»
Course Program:
Lesson 1
Introduction
Let's get to know the artist and the upcoming course in this introductory lesson!
Lesson 2
Materials
In this lesson, we will learn about the materials needed for the course.
Lesson 3
The Journey of a Watercolor Expert
We will learn about the unusual path the expert took in watercolor.
Lesson 4
Mastering Alla Prima Technique - No Glazing, No Pencil Sketch
We will work with an important technique for the course.
Lesson 5
“Three Ships”
Duration ~ 1 hour 15 minutes
In this lesson, we will paint our first picture of the course: three ships against a beautiful blue sky.
We will learn to:
- use a complex photo reference;
- replace bright and colorful colors in the photo with shades;
- simplify the background and create a cohesive study.
Lesson 6
“Boats on the Shore”
Duration ~ 2 hours 15 minutes
This lesson will help those who are afraid to tackle complex detailed urban landscapes.
We will learn to:
- simplify a complex plot by removing specifics;
- frame the moment using harmonious watercolor shades.
Lesson 7
“Cat in the Window”
Duration ~ 1 hour 35 minutes
Look at the cute little cat looking at us from the window! Such paintings can be seen all over the streets of the port town, so we will paint the cat in this lesson.
We will learn to:
- integrate the cat into a complex composition;
- use a plastic card to create the texture of wood;
- paint old boards expressively with watercolor.
Lesson 8
«City Street»
Duration ~ 1 hour 20 minutes
Today, we will paint such a bright sunny street in the lesson!
We will learn to:
- depict a narrow sunny street with watercolor;
- connect complex texture moments with elements of the surrounding theme (flowerpots, flowers);
- give a sense of “experience” to the story by portraying it more dramatically.
Lesson 9
«Portrait of a Ship»
Duration ~ 55 minutes
This lesson will focus on painting a portrait of an experienced steamer with wet watercolor, capturing its important character without delving into numerous details.
We will learn to:
- understand the ideal moment to introduce a new layer of paint to achieve airiness in watercolor;
- apply a limited palette for harmony in the result.
Lesson 10
«Two Cats»
Duration ~ 1 hour 30 minutes
In this lesson, we will paint two cute white cats in a window.
We will learn to:
- depict white fur glowing in the sunlight;
- create a light background using a plastic card to create the relief of the windowsill.
Lesson 11
«Catch»
Duration ~ 1 hour 50 minutes
Today, we will paint a marine catch sparkling in the sun!
We will learn to:
- depict the shiny scales on the fish and their reflections;
- convey details without getting bogged down in specifics;
- paint the surface of a wooden board with watercolor.
Lesson 12
«White Yacht»
Duration ~ 1 hour 25 minutes
In this lesson, we will learn to paint a portrait of a beautiful yacht and its reflection in the water.
We will learn to:
- understand the degree of moisture in the cotton to gradually introduce new layers of watercolor;
- not overload the airiness and lightness of the watercolor effect.
Lesson 13
«Venetian Architecture»
Duration ~ 1 hour 55 minutes
We will describe the texture of the frontal scene of the Venetian architecture of the city of Chania.
We will learn to:
- unite the composition with color;
- achieve lightness in painting the facade of an old house;
- easily depict architecture with watercolor.
Lesson 14
«Street Fight»
Duration ~ 1 hour 5 minutes
In this lesson, we will capture the dynamics of the moment.
We will learn to:
- guide the viewer's gaze to the point of interest in the painting;
- the watercolor technique “wet-on-wet”;
- create an airy watercolor effect without overloading the work.
Lesson 15
«Reflection in Water»
Duration ~ 2 hours
Today, we will paint a magical sunset at sea.
We will learn to:
- choose shades for painting the sunset;
- depict water as calm yet alive;
- achieve a picturesque result rather than copying a photograph.
Lesson 16
Final Lesson
Here we are at the final stretch! I want to praise everyone and give some advice for further creative work, as well as summarize the course.
Course Instructor JuliaZilbert
- I have been painting with watercolor since 2017.
- Ambassador of “Nevskaya Palitra”.
- Winner of first places in international competitions.
- Paintings in private collections in Europe, Russia, Greece, and other countries.
- I serve as a jury member in various art projects.
Instructor'sworks
Pricing
- 11 romantic watercolor paintings
- 17 hours of watercolor practice
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- Lifetime access to course materials
- «Unfreezing the course» - the ability to start learning at a convenient time
- Ability to view comments on students' drawings
- Instructor review of your work and answers to questions in the comments for 60 days from the start of the course
- A personal one-hour online consultation with the course expert
- 11 romantic watercolor paintings
- 17 hours of watercolor practice
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- Lifetime access to course materials
- «Unfreezing the course» - the ability to start learning at a convenient time
- Ability to view comments on students' drawings
- Instructor review of your work and answers to questions in the comments for 60 days from the start of the course
- A personal one-hour online consultation with the course expert
- 11 romantic watercolor paintings
- 17 hours of watercolor practice
- NEW! Machine translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- Lifetime access to course materials
- «Unfreezing the course» - the ability to start learning at a convenient time
- Ability to view comments on students' drawings
- Instructor review of your work and answers to questions in the comments for 60 days from the start of the course
- A personal one-hour online consultation with the course expert
Frequently Asked Questions
- I am a beginner. Is this course suitable for me?
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Of course, the explanations in the lessons are very detailed and clear. You can pause the video when necessary, watch it in parts, or several times. You will definitely succeed!
- How is feedback organized?
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At the end of the lesson, you will post a photo of your work. The teacher will have the opportunity to leave textual, graphical (annotations on the drawing), as well as audio comments on your work.
At the bottom of each lesson, there will be a comment block where you can ask any questions regarding the training.
- How much time will the training take?
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If you have a plan without feedback, everything will depend on your personal pace in completing the lessons.
For plans with feedback, we actively conduct 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 an elderly person. Will I manage?
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Of course, anyone can master these practices. In our school, 30% of students are over 50 years old. And they enjoy painting, developing their skills, creative thinking, and rejuvenating their spirit and mind!
- What should I do if I miss a lesson?
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This training differs from traditional school - lessons will always be available in recorded format and you can create your training schedule as it suits you.
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