Sketching People with Watercolor
Materials
A course by Marcus Penna , Illustrator and Watercolor Artist
About the video: Materials
Overview
“In this class, I will introduce the materials that we will use in this course. I will mainly talk about papers, brushes and pigments. ”
In this video lesson Marcus Penna addresses the topic: Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sketching People with Watercolor. Learn illustration and watercolor techniques to paint quick sketches from start to finish.
Partial transcription of the video
“Here I will present to you the materials I use in my creative process. I'll begin with the papers because. for me. this is the most critical component for painting. It's essential that if you have to save money anywhere. do not compromise on the quality of the paper as it significantly impacts your work. After experimenting with various paper types. both student-grade and professional. i now exclusively use cotton paper. It weighs 300 grams per square meter and has a fine-grain texture. You may choose papers that are heavier or lighter in weight. with a satin texture which is a smoother tex...”
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Course summary for: Sketching People with Watercolor
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Figure Drawing, Sketching, Watercolor Painting

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.
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