Modern Watercolor Techniques
Monochromatic activity 1
A course by Ana Victoria Calderon , Painter and Illustrator
Joined August 2016
About the video: Monochromatic activity 1
Overview
“Now we will carry out the basic exercises that we learned beforehand, using only one color to achieve different shades in an illustration. ”
In this video lesson Ana Victoria Calderon addresses the topic: Monochromatic activity 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Modern Watercolor Techniques. Paint with watercolors in a technical and creative way.
Partial transcription of the video
“UNIT 3 - Lesson 4: Monochromatic Activity 1 We'll start with this monochromatic exercise. This exercise is the result of everything you have practiced. We'll use what we've learned about transparencies and gradients as well as practice pressure and precision, but now in a more detailed manner. Our will have a meaning. This exercise is about using one single color. In this case I will use this one here, it's a tube. You can also use a pan, liquid or whatever watercolor you have. So I have put a bit of this paint here. The reason why we're using only one color is that I'd like you to practice...”
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Course summary for: Modern Watercolor Techniques
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Category
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Areas
Fine Arts, Painting, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting

Ana Victoria Calderon
A course by Ana Victoria Calderon
Ana Victoria Calderón is originally from Cancún, Mexico, which is why much of her work is closely related to nature and full of organic elements and symbolism.
She graduated in information design from the University of the Americas Puebla (UDLAP), while also working towards her degree in visual arts.
It’s easy to spot her illustrations on prints, bags, notebooks, ceramics, kitchenware, greeting cards, book covers, and a wide range of different products. She licenses her art to companies such as Hallmark, Papyrus, Trader Joe's, and more and has collaborated with Vanity Fair, Elle, Editorial Santillana, Travesías, Ray Ban, and Dr. Bronner's.
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