Contemporary Watercolor Landscape Painting
A course by Ari de Goes JrPublicist, Watercolor Artist, and Teacher
A course by Ari de Goes Jr, Publicist, Watercolor Artist, and Teacher
Discover how to develop a creative eye and translate your reality into original watercolor artwork
Watercolor is one of the most traditional painting techniques around, immortalized by the great masters, as well as being the perfect tool for those who wish to embark on a journey through the world of art. Ari de Goes Jr. is a professional watercolor painter who has been awarded the Prêmio de Reconhecimento por Trajetória Cultural Aldir Blanc ((Aldir Blanc Cultural Career Recognition Award). He specializes in producing artwork en plein air (outdoors) and has created his own method for imparting his wisdom.
In this course, learn to observe day-to-day scenes in a creative way and transform them into stunning watercolor landscapes. With the help of Ari, discover everything you need to know to transform your reality into a unique piece of art.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 24 downloads
PPP and sketching materials
6 minutes, 8 seconds
Contrasts
8 minutes, 26 seconds
Color
12 minutes, 13 seconds
Urban landscape elements
10 minutes, 17 seconds
My sketchbook
6 minutes, 0 seconds
Composition: framing and depth
7 minutes, 11 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin the course by getting to know Ari de Goes Jr. He tells you about how he has always been surrounded by art and creativity, how he came to cross paths with watercolor, and about his biggest influences including Eastern philosophy, gastronomy, and comics.
Want tips on how to compose your painting? Then you're in the right place! Take a look at the materials you need, the five basic types of contrast, and how to identify and apply neutral colors to your piece. Ari shares his method for creatively interpreting elements of an urban landscape and the numerous sketchbooks he's filled throughout his life.
He reveals the best way of framing and composing a landscape by elements: organic, living, and man-made. He also teaches you to arrange a scene, add depth, and paint a piece from references in your sketchbook.
End this journey learning how to sign your artwork and put together a professional portfolio. Now you have a whole new set of tools for finding your voice and expressing your identity though watercolor landscapes.
What is this course's project?
Create a watercolor landscape based on a collection of references from your sketchbook.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to apply their creativity and learn to experience and interpret the world through a visual language. Ari's course content is of interest to photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, painters, and lovers of watercolor alike.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of design and watercolor are recommended for this course.
In terms of materials, you need a sketchbook, some pencils, paper towels, a sponge, watercolors, watercolor paper and pigments, paintbrushes, a mixing palette, stamps (for signing your piece), and other basic painting materials that your teacher explains throughout the course.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Weak. Best parts are the last ones, about grayscale and final painting. The course is much more like a personal exhibition than a "teach me something". And yes, the instructor is a great artist but the course didnt get me. It has to improve.
- 2 months ago
Muito bom curso, foca em formas simples sem tantos detalhes
- 5 months ago
El curso me fue de mucha utilidad. El saber la experiencia del expositor me parece muy importante. El tiene un estilo unico y te pide que te cuestiones para que encuentres el tuyo y me encanto eso. Fue muy buena compra.
- 6 months ago
Greaterfool! this course useful, perfect and I learned alot from this. I reccomand you to join this journey!
- 7 months ago
Great course
His work has been showcased in various exhibitions and in 2020 he received the Prêmio de Reconhecimento por Trajetória Cultural Aldir Blanc (Aldir Blanc Cultural Career Recognition Award) from the Santa Catarina State Government.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
How to plan the painting
- PPP and sketching materials
- Contrasts
- Color
- Urban landscape elements
- My sketchbook
- U3
How to paint your contemporary landscape watercolor
- Composition: framing and depth
- Composition: the elements of the scene
- Landscape depth
- Synthesis exercises 1
- Synthesis exercises 2
- The final watercolor
- U4
Seek your voice and your identity
- The signature on the work
- How to create a personal portfolio
- Finding your voice
- FP
Final project
- Contemporary watercolor landscape creation
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FAQs
The course is intermediate level, recommended for those with basic drawing and watercolor skills who want to deepen their techniques, composition, and artistic expression.
You’ll need watercolor paper, brushes in various sizes, watercolor paints, a water container, a palette, and optional materials like a sketchbook, pencil, and eraser.
You’ll learn creative observation techniques, visual composition, contrast, depth, use of neutral colors, incorporating urban elements, plein air painting, and building an art portfolio.
Yes, the course covers creating contemporary landscapes, focusing on contrast, visual simplification, urban elements, and blending different styles.
Basic drawing skills are recommended as they help with creating balanced compositions and controlling shapes in watercolor painting.
The course teaches techniques to create contrast through tone, color, line, shape, and edges, enhancing the expressiveness and depth of your paintings.
Yes, there are modules dedicated to outdoor painting, including assembling your kit, creative observation, and capturing urban scenes in a sketchbook.