Acrylic Painting Step by Step: Create Incredible Landscapes
The nature of the abstract: synthesis of color and form
A course by Maru Godas , Illustrator
About the video: The nature of the abstract: synthesis of color and form
Overview
“Now I am going to show you some examples of how to apply synthesis both in color and in shapes; how to combine local and synthetic color. We will see how you can find inspiration in a nearby park or on a walk on the beach and, with your impressions, tell a little story in small formats. We will also see how we can get a more subjective view of nature, playing with abstraction and creating a random landscape. I'm sure you will have a great time.
In this video lesson Maru Godas addresses the topic: The nature of the abstract: synthesis of color and form, which is part of the Domestika online course: Acrylic Painting Step by Step: Create Incredible Landscapes. Learn to paint vibrant landscapes with acrylics and experiment with the use of color in nature.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we'll explore a few concepts I want us to practice. We'll approach this straightforwardly. in a rather straightforward manner. Firstly. we will focus on developing our skills in abstraction. and secondly. in synthesis. since both of these abilities are fundamental aspects that I believe you should While we won't delve deeply. these concepts are crucial for unlocking creativity. releasing inhibitions. and experimenting with color to observe the outcomes. This process is essential for fostering innovation and Experimentation and exploration are key when using acrylic paint. Le...”
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Course summary for: Acrylic Painting Step by Step: Create Incredible Landscapes
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Acrylic Painting, Painting, Sketchbook, Traditional illustration

Maru Godas
A course by Maru Godas
Maru Godàs studied graphic design at the IDEP school and at the Llotja de Barcelona. From that moment on, her career focused mainly on projects for various publishers, such as RBA, Cruïlla, Planeta, and Salvat, among others. Her true passion has always been illustration and, after discovering the Urban Sketchers collective, she took to the streets with a sketchbook in search of inspiration.
Since then, she has published several books with her work and illustrations in magazines for various big names such as La Caixa, La Vanguardia, and RACC. She currently combines her commissions with teaching, leading workshops and courses on urban sketching and illustration around the world. She enjoys sharing her discoveries with her students and, above all, encouraging them to try new things.
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