«Watercolor Stories
with Irina Petrovskaya»
Add a uniquely designed technique to your creative skills and draw 13 atmospheric paintings
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What is the course about?
Together with me, you will be able to look at watercolor in a different way. I am an adept of modern watercolor. My subjects are taken from simple life: an old suitcase, a dress, hanging laundry, a flower in a vase. Looking at them, inspiration comes by itself. I learned to see beauty in ordinary things and transfer them to a sheet of paper with the help of watercolors.
Paintings on the course using a uniquely designed technique of drawing with a syringe and with my help will open up a new look at the surrounding objects for you.
Who will benefit from the course?
The course will be useful for those who want to immerse themselves in real creativity! When working with students, I teach them to think about subjects and create their own stories based on the knowledge they have gained.
After completing the course, you will be able to work with an idea for a painting, endow the painting with your own meaning and not be afraid of a blank sheet.
Program of the course «Watercolor Stories»
Program of the course Watercolor Stories
Lesson 1
Introductory Lesson Teacher's Greeting
Basic information on the course, getting acquainted with the teacher
Lesson 2
Getting acquainted with the style and work of the teacher
In this lesson, you will get acquainted with Irina's uniquely designed style, as well as be charged with motivation for further creativity!
Lesson 3
TOP most important points for a successful watercolor work
In this lesson you will learn:
- what you should think through before you begin
- how to develop an action plan to make your work successful
- how to analyze the reference
- What is the difference between a finished work and a reference?
Lesson 4
Overview of the course materials
In this lesson you will learn to:
- understand paper, brushes, and watercolor
- divide paper by composition, density, and texture
- understand brushes
- read labels on paper and watercolors
- understand lightfastness and opacity in watercolors.
- marking pigments on watercolor
Lesson 5
Watercolor palette for course, color scheme and mixture
In this lesson you will learn:
- what colors will be used most often for the work
- what is the color scheme for and is it possible not to do them?
- concept of "mixtures"
- how do you subdue the overly bright colors and make harmonious blends?
- what atypical materials will be on the course
Lesson 6
Watercolor washes
In this lesson you will master:
- different types of washes
- concepts: wash, glazing, wet-on-wet technique.
- watercolor potential
Lesson 7
«The Story of a Sunset»
Duration: 30 minutes
Let's start our first work! Sunset is the most beautiful time of the day. Let's depict it.
In this lesson you will master:
- work with a minimal watercolor pattern
- a technique for creating watercolor lightness
- painting on a raw surface
- smooth color gradation
- writing the water surface
- delicate addition of details
Lesson 8
«How We Ended Up in a Poppy Field»
Duration: 30 minutes
Have you ever been to a poppy field? Today we will find ourselves on it and breathe in the fragrance of these scarlet flowers!
In this lesson you will master:
- work from pencil to final work
- working in a wet medium and a mix of techniques (wet and dry)
- paper moisture control
- moisture and pigment ratio control on the brush
- perspective in the landscape
- how to omit the essentials at work and highlight the essentials
- how to make a reference as a support, not to make a copy source from a photo
Lesson 9
«Traits of Tenderness»
Duration: 45 minutes
Today we will master a small still life with the help of such a beautiful flower as gypsophila.
In this lesson you will master:
- work from pencil to finale
- formation of a simple still life, perspective of simple objects
- pouring in wet-on-dry technique
- application of glazing
- painting the shape of objects with simple, minimalist strokes
- applying splashes where appropriate
Lesson 10
This is an exercise to control the moisture content of the paper.
Duration: 15 minutes
In this lesson you will master:
- concept of "paper moisture level"
- we will learn how to work with different amounts of moisture and pigment on the brush.
- work without a subject in order to freely and without fear study and feel the moisture indicators of the sheet
- simple pouring
Lesson 11
«Lupine Bloom»
Duration: 30 minutes
Let's draw a very summery and light illustration – such a romantic lupine!
In this lesson you will master:
- sketch of lupin in pencil
- working with watercolors in wet-on-wet technique
- underpainting
- glazing technique and "wet on wet"
- work with the details of the drawing. How not to overload to maintain lightness
Lesson 12
Exercise: The line in watercolor
Duration: 15 minutes
In this lesson you will master:
- brush types
- work with various watercolor brushes
- possible lines and brush strokes
Lesson 13
«Before the Date»
Duration: 55 minutes
You and I can already do a lot, and our illustrations are becoming more and more complex!
In this lesson, we're going to take a look at a flower shop and draw it at the pace of a sketch.
In this lesson you will master:
- work from pencil to final painting
- working from the stain and passing to the line
- how to highlight the main and omit the secondary
- the meaning of line and font in watercolor
Lesson 14
Exercise: special effects in watercolor
Duration: 30 minutes
We will work with effects: splashing, scratching, oil pastel, salt, comb.
In this lesson you will master:
- different effects in watercolor
- skills in working with a blank sheet of paper. How to loosen up and relax before the work
- application of oil pastel in watercolor work
Lesson 15
«The Thistle Effect»
Duration: 45 minutes
And now let's apply the knowledge we have learned and write with you the first work using special effects - a bright unusual thistle!
In this lesson you will master:
- applying special effects
- decorative work
- working with the masking fluid
- use of non-standard objects for your work (salt, fork)
Learn to relax and not be afraid of new things!
Lesson 16
«Bunches of Wisteria»
Duration: 55 minutes
See what a delicate wisteria will be the topic of our lesson today!
Let's paint it soon!
In this lesson you will master:
- working in wet-on-wet technique (completely moist medium)
- work with spreading paint. Learn to let it go where needed
- how to use your imagination when painting a picture. Trying to relax and let your paint and imagination run wild
- how to focus on the process, not the result, and have fun
- how not to be afraid of a lot of water and paint
As a result, we will get a semi-abstract work!
Lesson 17
«The Dearest Flower»
Duration: 60 minutes
Finally, we have reached the work where you can master Irina's uniquely designed technique!
How to use a syringe when painting a picture?
I'll tell you now!
In this lesson you will master:
- working in wet-on-wet technique (completely moist medium)
- the technique of spreading paint control. How to learn to let it go where you need it to be
- working with liquid watercolor and syringe
- uniquely designed technique of the course teacher
Lesson 18
«Still Life with Currants»
Duration ~ 1h 30 minutes
Irina prepared a lot of interesting things for the course. For example, in this lesson, we will have a still life in the Flatlay style!
In this lesson you will master:
- techniques to create your composition based on multiple inspiration sources
- arranging a still life layout in the Flatlay style
- adding decorative elements where appropriate
- image of berries, leaves
Lesson 19
«For a Summer Walk»
Duration ~ 1h 15 minutes
Summer is a wonderful time of year to take a carefree stroll in a dress and hat!
Let's enjoy this moment, write a summer story and continue to practice Irina's uniquely designed technique!
In this lesson you will master:
- a way to come up with your own subject and use your imagination
- drawing while using several references
- ways to convey your meanings to the work
- working in different techniques: wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry
- uniquely designed technique with a pipette/syringe
Lesson 20
«The Smell of Fresh Morning»
Duration ~ 1h 20 minutes
So, ready for a little trip? Let's go to a southern town to spy on the houses!
In this lesson you will master:
- working with the light through deep shadows
- painting a simple but effective cityscape
- how to expressively, but simply show all the most important things in the work
- working with the tone system (the ratio of light and shadow in the work)
Lesson 21
«Vintage Suitcase»
Duration ~ 1h 20 minutes
The final picture of the course will be a stylish vintage suitcase!
We are sure that you will take a lot of knowledge with you in it!
In this lesson you will master:
- forming a complex still life and composing it from several references
- how to expressively, but simply show all the most important things in the work
- working with details
- creating a retro mood through still life
Lesson 22
Lesson 22 - this will be packing of works for storage and sale.
In this lesson you will master:
- how to properly store your works
- Life hack for packaging the works
- why is it important to store paintings correctly and carefully
Lesson 23
Lesson 23 - independent works.
The most difficult thing after any training is to do independent work without a teacher. Many people don't dare to try their own.
In the 23rd lesson of our course, we invite you to do this and paint your own picture. During the lesson, you will receive recommendations, as well as feedback on the tariffs that include it.
Lesson 24
Home assignment
We do not stop at independent work and continue our flight of creativity!
In this lesson, Irina will talk about her work and students, as well as give homework!
Lesson 25
Final Lesson
Our creative journey has come to an end!
Well? We'll listen to the parting words for further creative development.
Course teacher Petrovskaya Irina
Course teacherPetrovskaya Irina
- She is an adept of modern watercolor and modern subjects for painting.
- Irina started drawing in 2002.
- Since 2018 she has been teaching watercolor.
- Participant and prize-winner of many Russian and international exhibitions.
Irina's watercolor works
Only while the marathon is going on, when you buy a course, you get mega bonuses!
Bonus 1. Records of the «Marathon of Impressions with Irina Petrovskaya»
And these are 5 emotional pictures: a glass of wine, a lighthouse on the seashore, balloons, a retro style and a wildflowers bouquet!
Bonus 2. PDF guide «TOP 5 techniques on how to evoke emotions with a painting»
These are the TOP-5 techniques for expressing emotions in paintings so that they were bright and memorable.
Bonus 3. Video lesson «The Pier»
With this lesson, you will:
- Learn how to draw a realistic boat
- Let's figure out how to depict a reflection in water.
- We will practice conveying various textures with watercolors.
Bonus 4. Video lesson «Thin Lines in a Drawing»
In this lesson you will:
- Learn what thin lines are used for fine lines and what brushes are used for thin lines
- You'll learn how to place your hand correctly when writing thin lines.
- Learn how to use fine lines in a drawing and emphasize details
Bonus 5. Video lesson «Graffiti»
In this lesson, you will paint a sheet with your own unique graffiti, and in the process you will learn how to work with different brushes, with color and relax.
Tariffs
- 13 watercolor paintings + 1 independent work
- 4 Lessons - Exercises
- 25 drawing lessons + Irina's uniquely designed technique
- Unfreezing the course.
- Ability to view comments on students' drawings
- Lifetime access to the course
- Bonus 1. Records of the «Marathon of Impressions with Irina Petrovskaya»
- Bonus 2. PDF guide «TOP 5 techniques on how to evoke emotions with a painting»
- Bonus 3. Video lesson «The Pier»
- Bonus 4. Video lesson «Thin Lines in a Drawing»
- Bonus 5. Video lesson «Graffiti»
- Analysis of your drawings for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with a course expert
- 13 watercolor paintings + 1 independent work
- 4 Lessons - Exercises
- 25 drawing lessons + Irina's uniquely designed technique
- Unfreezing the course.
- Ability to view comments on students' drawings
- Lifetime access to the course
- Bonus 1. Records of the «Marathon of Impressions with Irina Petrovskaya»
- Bonus 2. PDF guide «TOP 5 techniques on how to evoke emotions with a painting»
- Bonus 3. Video lesson «The Pier»
- Bonus 4. Video lesson «Thin Lines in a Drawing»
- Bonus 5. Video lesson «Graffiti»
- Analysis of your drawings for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with a course expert
- 13 watercolor paintings + 1 independent work
- 4 Lessons - Exercises
- 25 drawing lessons + Irina's uniquely designed technique
- Unfreezing the course.
- Ability to view comments on students' drawings
- Lifetime access to the course
- Bonus 1. Records of the «Marathon of Impressions with Irina Petrovskaya»
- Bonus 2. PDF guide «TOP 5 techniques on how to evoke emotions with a painting»
- Bonus 3. Video lesson «The Pier»
- Bonus 4. Video lesson «Thin Lines in a Drawing»
- Bonus 5. Video lesson «Graffiti»
- Analysis of your drawings for 60 days
- Personal one-hour online consultation with a course expert
Frequently Asked Questions
- I've never tried to draw. Can I take the course? Will I be able to master it?
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Of course, you can come to the course! The course is built from simple to complex so that it can be taken by anyone, even those with no experience at all.
But the course will also be useful for experienced artists. Since on the course Irina shares her own uniquely designed techniques that you will not find anywhere else.
- How does the feedback work?
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At the end of the lesson, you'll post a photo of your work. The teacher will have an opportunity to leave textual, graphic (notes on the drawing), as well as audio comments to your work.
At the bottom of each lesson, there will be a comment section, where you can ask any questions about learning.
- How long will it take?
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If you have a no-feedback tariff, it will all depend on your personal pace at which you take the lessons.
On feedback tariffs, we are actively engaged in lessons during two months from the moment you "unfreeze" the course.
In general, I recommend taking the course slowly. Enjoy the process more.
- I'm over 60 now. Will I be able to learn how to draw like this?
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It's never too late to learn how to draw. In our school, 30% of students are over 50 years old. And they are happy to draw, develop their skills, creative thinking and rejuvenate their soul and mind!
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