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
“Nature of Abstract: Colors and Shapes In this lesson, we'll work several concepts that I want to work with in a simplified way. We'll make an exercise in abstraction, and also an exercise in summarizing. Since these are two important issues, I want you to get to know them although we won't go very deep. But they are important when opening creative doors and when letting yourself go when painting. Experimentation and exploration are essential when working with acrylic paint. We'll work on a small landscape. What I like to call, a random landscape. It's not pure abstraction. Abstraction is ve...”
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Course summary for: Acrylic Painting Step by Step: Create Incredible Landscapes
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Areas
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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