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
“UNIT 3 - Lesson 4: Monochromatic Activity 5 Okay, so I've finished my second layer which is details. See? Different transparency levels. Here I did a small gradient, just to practice a bit, I did from darker to lighter. Now I will finish painting this part of the flowers. A very light color, very transparent, very watery. What is really necessary is that you use one single color and apply transparencies, that you start experimenting with different water levels and so with a purpose, for an illustration or a painting. Also that you do these details of pressure and precision, as a second laye...”
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Course summary for: Modern Watercolor Techniques
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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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