Architectural Illustration with Watercolor
The architectural motif
A course by Gonzalo Ibáñez , Watercolorist and Architect
About the video: The architectural motif
Overview
“In this lesson I will present you the case study that I will develop throughout the course, for this, I will explain the main considerations that I will take to choose a pictorial trigger so that you can also put them into practice and you can choose your own references.”
In this video lesson Gonzalo Ibáñez addresses the topic: The architectural motif, which is part of the Domestika online course: Architectural Illustration with Watercolor. Discover perspective drawing techniques and learn how to capture light and shadow.
Partial transcription of the video
“Architectural Reference Now I'll discuss the architectural motif. It's the image or reference we'll draw. This is the image we'll use in this course. I'll explain the principles that I take into consideration when I select it. The first is the light. I wanted an image with contrasting light, where the shadow would really contrast with the light. You identify it with the light on the balconies or the shadow that the building casts on the bridge and the shadow we can see on the building at the back. By considering different light conditions we'll have more variables to manage, and more to sol...”
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Course summary for: Architectural Illustration with Watercolor
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Areas
Architectural Illustration, Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting

Gonzalo Ibáñez
A course by Gonzalo Ibáñez
Gonzalo Ibáñez is an artist who specializes in watercolor landscapes. The difficulty and spontaneity of this technique captivated him in such a way that it became his main form of expression.
He studied architecture at the University of Chile (2017) and holds a diploma in aesthetics and philosophy from PUC (2018). He has participated in festivals and group exhibitions internationally, such as the Kosovo Biennial and the Fabriano Acquarello festival in Italy. He has also won several awards at festivals such as the Mini Castra 2020 in Slovenia and the IWS Chile Viña del Mar 2020.
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