Paint Your Illustrated Herbarium in Watercolor and Oil
A course by Joana Santamans Mercadé , Guide in the creative and technical process
Joined November 2020
Observe and capture wild plants using watercolor and oil techniques, developing your unique style.
Joined November 2020
Connecting with creativity and finding your own voice are the pillars of this course, where you will learn to represent nature through watercolor and oil techniques. The careful observation of wild plants and flowers will become a tool to stimulate your creativity, allowing you to explore technique without the need for a realistic result.
This course is designed for all levels, guiding you through practical exercises to learn how to combine both techniques harmoniously. By relaxing your mind, you will unlock your creativity and learn to see like a painter, giving free rein to your imagination with personal and original compositions. Joana Santamans, a painter and illustrator who has collaborated with brands like Yerse and Coordonné, will accompany you throughout the process.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (23)
- 1,099 students
- 17 lessons (2h 54m)
- 19 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will create a painting of wildflowers using watercolor and oil, with a personal and creative approach on a painted background.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone looking to explore their creativity through painting, whether they already have prior knowledge or are taking their first steps in the art world. It's perfect for those seeking to disconnect, learn new techniques, and develop a personal style through the observation of nature.
Requirements and materials
All you need is thick cardstock, a pencil, eraser, brushes, watercolors, and oil paints in basic colors. Some brushes and cloths for cleaning are recommended, but no prior technical knowledge is required.
Reviews
Joana Santamans Mercadé
A course by Joana Santamans Mercadé
Joana Santamans is a Barcelona-born visual artist specializing in painting and illustration. With a style that merges nature and urbanism, she has collaborated with important brands such as Yerse and Coordonné. Author of books like 'VIDA. Illustrated Herbarium' and 'Invisible Animals,' her work is characterized by the use of vibrant colors and detailed depictions of flora and fauna, always seeking to connect with the essential beauty of nature.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The illustrated herbarium and basic techniques
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Illustrated Herbarium
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Presentation of materials
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Watercolor techniques
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Oil Techniques - Colors and Transitions
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Oil Techniques - Layers
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Documentation and search for references
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U3
Painting with watercolors
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Pencil drawing
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Preparing the Palette and Painting the Petals
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Paint the leaves
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Center and Background
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U4
Painting with oils
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Painting from the center
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Paint the petals
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Paint the leaves
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U5
Final Touch and Digitalization
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Color retouching in Photoshop
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Conservation Tips and Project Uses
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FP
Final project
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Herbarium illustrated with watercolor and oil
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Muy bien explicado el paso a paso, excelente manera de integrar varias técnicas, 100% recomendable.
Molto interessante! Lo consiglio
muy interesante, explicado todo de forma sencilla y clara, transmitiendo que pintar es disfrutar¡¡¡
muy bueno
This is a lovely course - Joanna's use of colour and her teaching of colour and then detail is a very nice way to be in the moment.