Watercolor Illustration: Nature and Life
A course by Fefa Cox , Muralist, Visual Artist, and Illustrator
Combine watercolor portraits with elements of nature and print your art on different objects
Muralist, artist, and illustrator Estefanía Cox, better known as Fefa Cox, captures the power of nature and connects it to the human figure through unique watercolor portraits. In her work, she transforms her artistic vision into expressive works of art that are applied to exclusive products.
In this course, Fefa teaches you how to create an original watercolor portrait, combining elements of nature with the movement, composition, and proportions of the portraiture. By the end, you will know how to apply your art to different objects and mediums, ensuring the design is ready for anything from personalized t-shirts to mugs, notebooks, pillows, and more.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 12 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (45)
- 1,184 students
- 14 lessons (1h 47m)
- 12 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a watercolor illustration and scan it so it can be printed on different objects and supports.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, designers, cartoonists, and anyone who is interested in exploring new watercolor painting techniques.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary.
Regarding materials, you will need thick watercolor paper, some HB and 2B pencils, a mechanical pencil, an eraser, tracing paper, paper towels, and sketching paper or a sketchbook. For the digitalization of your work, you will need a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed, access to a scanner, and a tablet, although these are not essential for taking the course.
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Fefa Cox
A course by Fefa Cox
Estefanía Cox, better known as Fefa Cox, is a multidisciplinary artist from Peru who is based in Spain. Her passion for illustration, music, and painting murals helps her express herself in various ways, including acrylic paint and graphite. Watercolor, however, holds a special place in her heart.
She has worked for major brands like Nike, Mac, Falabella, L'Oréal, and Sedal, and has painted murals in public and private spaces in Spain, Peru, and the United States.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Preparation and basics
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Presentation of materials
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Composition
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Face composition
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Color theory and use of watercolor
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U3
Elaboration of the watercolor
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Creative concepts
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Sketch and transfer to paper
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Aguadas
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Layers
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Final details and recommendations
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U4
Digitization and applications
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Digital retouch
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Printing and other media
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FP
Final project
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Watercolor Illustration: Nature and Life
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Kurs bardzo dobrze poprowadzony.Dużo skorzystałam mimo ,że nie było tłumaczenia
W języku polskim.
Kurs muszę jeszcze raz zrobić z polskimi napisami ,by niczego nie pominąć.
Such an amazing advice, only from the composition lesson alone I learned a lot. Thank you
It is an interesting course. I recommend it a lot!
Es un curso que me encanta tanto por su contenido, como por la manera en que la profesora nos guia y transmite sus conocimentos. Lo recomiendo
Muy interesante y clara en las explicaciones.