Modern Watercolor Techniques
Monochromatic activity 5
A course by Ana Victoria Calderon , Painter and Illustrator
Joined August 2016
About the video: Monochromatic activity 5
Overview
“In this lesson, I will finish our monochromatic exercise and give you some additional tips.”
In this video lesson Ana Victoria Calderon addresses the topic: Monochromatic activity 5, 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
“I've just finished the second layer. the one with the details. I have my different levels of transparency. I also did a small gradient just for a bit of practice. I created some dark areas first. followed by lighter ones. Now. i'll complete painting this section of the flowers using a very light. transparent color with plenty of water for effect. The key is to use only a single color for the desired effect. to apply transparencies. meaning they should start experimenting with different water levels and all that. but something applied. right? Like. already a... on an illustration or on a pai...”
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Course summary for: Modern Watercolor Techniques
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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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