Watercolor Illustration: Recreate Your Most Iconic Scenes
The background of our scene 1
A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado , Illustrator and Watercolor Artist
Joined October 2012
About the video: The background of our scene 1
Overview
“Once the characters are raised in warm tones, we will look for the contrast with the cold tones of the background, which we will paint in the same way on wet. We will continue combining the water control techniques that you already know, since each part of the drawing needs different attention. Do not cut yourself and play with these techniques to get the results you want to achieve. And do not worry if the illustration is not at the point you want, we still have work to do;) ”
In this video lesson Carlos Rodríguez Casado addresses the topic: The background of our scene 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Watercolor Illustration: Recreate Your Most Iconic Scenes. Master the expressiveness, details, and layout of watercolor painting to produce stunning illustrations.
Partial transcription of the video
“THE BACKGROUND OF OUR SCENE We already have the main figure toned with these warm tones and now we will work on the background of the scene. It may seem to you that it is not a very nice result, which is a blur of red spots, that the edges are not outlined, but we are in the process. It is the final layers that define the character of the drawing, so if your illustration is at this point. Don't worry, don't get frustrated if effects come out that you don't want. It is important to keep the lights and the shadows because those are the things that you will reinforce, but as for cauliflowers a...”
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Course summary for: Watercolor Illustration: Recreate Your Most Iconic Scenes
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Category
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Areas
Fine Arts, Painting, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting

Carlos Rodríguez Casado
A course by Carlos Rodríguez Casado
Carlos Rodríguez Casado is a renowned illustrator and watercolorist whose work has reached an international audience through collaborations with major brands and media outlets such as MTV, HBO, El Mundo, and El País.
His skill in creating portraits and caricatures, emphasizing expressiveness and capturing the soul through the eyes, has earned him awards and recognition in various art and design forums.
In addition to his successful career as a visual artist, Carlos has shared his passion and knowledge through workshops and classes, inspiring the next generation of creatives worldwide.
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