Modern Watercolor Techniques
Transparencies 1
A course by Ana Victoria Calderon , Painter and Illustrator
Joined August 2016
About the video: Transparencies 1
Overview
“Making transparencies is the most basic exercise to start painting with watercolors. We will make different transparency levels and I will explain how to control the amount of water in order to get desired results.”
In this video lesson Ana Victoria Calderon addresses the topic: Transparencies 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
“Let's begin with the initial exercise known as transparencies. To start. i'll demonstrate using a paper. where all corners are adhered. For instance. if you have such paper. it means each corner is firmly stuck. I'll quickly demonstrate how to lift the paper. If you're using spiral-bound paper. you can skip this However. with fully glued paper. there's usually an open edge. You can use a cutter to carefully separate This technique helps in maintaining the integrity of the paper while working. Using a spatula. let's begin by slightly opening it. We'll start by pulling the corners apart. Let'...”
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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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