Sketching People with Watercolor
A course by Marcus Penna , Illustrator and Watercolor Artist
Learn illustration and watercolor techniques to paint quick sketches from start to finish
A sketchbook is the perfect place to capture everyday life and the people around you. With just a pencil and some watercolors, award-winning artist Marcus Penna, who has worked with major clients like DC Comics, Editora Abril, and UEFA, is capable of recreating the expressive nature of the human figure in his sketches.
In this online course, learn the fundamentals of drawing and watercolor painting to create quick sketches of ordinary people using a reference photo. Marcus teaches each step in his creative process, from observational drawing to working with tonal values and adding the final touches.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 27 downloads
- 91% positive reviews (118)
- 4,453 students
- 15 lessons (2h 0m)
- 27 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Choose a reference photo and illustrate it using observational drawing and watercolor techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Artists, illustrators, and anyone interested in creating watercolor sketches.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, all you need are watercolor supplies, a sketchbook, and a computer with Photoshop installed.
Reviews
Marcus Penna
A course by Marcus Penna
Marcus Penna is a Brazilian illustrator, watercolor painter, and 3D artist. Since 2003, he's been working as a freelance artist in the publishing and advertising fields. In addition to his art, he collaborates in the creation of video games and VR experiences at ARVORE Immersive Experiences, where he's participated on projects such as A Linha—winner of Best VR Immersive Experience for Interactive Content at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival and a Primetime Emmy in 2020—Pixel Ripped 1995, and YUKI.
He has also worked on magazines like Vida Simples, Superinteressante, and Veja Saúde, on textbooks for publishers such Moderna and FTD, and on the UEFA official guide for the Women's Champions League, through the agency TwelfthMan. Since 2017, he's been creating content alongside illustrator and watercolor artist Daniel Araújo to post on the Instagram account Gente que Existe, devoted to illustrations of the human figure.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Basic Materials and Techniques
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Materials
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Color Mixing Exercises
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Choice of Reference and Image Processing
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Observation Drawing and Basic Proportions
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Face Exercises
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U3
Time to Paint
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Analysis of Color Layers
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Monochrome Painting Study 1
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Monochrome Painting Study 2
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Color Study with Limited Palette
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Starting Painting with Light Tones
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Medium and Dark Tones and Finishing
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U4
Digital Finishing and Studies
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Capture and Final Adjustments in Photoshop
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Sketchbooks and study paintings
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FP
Final project
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Sketching People with Watercolor
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Boa didática. O curso fluiu muito bem.
I liked the explanation; I benefited greatly.
I loved this course, it was at a very good pace and managable.
J'ai adoré ce cours, c'est tout à fait ce que je recherchais. Les explications sont très claires et au fur et à mesure des croquis on prend de l'assurance et le résultat est très satisfaisant. le partage des ressources est très intéressant.
Merci beaucoup Marcus Penna.
For anyone who likes figure painting this course is ideal. Stage by stage application of water colour is well explained. Gives one confidence to have a go!