Botanical Illustration with Watercolors

Overview

“In this lesson we will use the same illustration as in the previous lesson, in order to see the differences between both styles. We will draw and detail with a graphite base, marking the areas of light and shade while creating the necessary volume so that finally, we give a brush of color of watercolor to the illustration. This technique is from the fourteenth century and is called grisaille. What do you think of the results? ”

In this video lesson Paulina Maciel · Canela addresses the topic: Botanical illustration styles II, which is part of the Domestika online course: Botanical Illustration with Watercolors. Discover the techniques to create illustrated compositions with plants and flowers.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson we'll work on a style of botanical illustration called grisaille. It was used a lot in the 14th century as it was easy to reproduce. You'll find it much easier to use this technique, because the volumes are created with the graphite pencil. The watercolours are only a colour resource. I have my paper ready with my drawing. I'm using the same drawing so we can compare the two techniques and you can decide which you prefer or which you find it easier to work with. I have my drawing, I'll try to reduce it a bit with the kneadable eraser. If you don't have this eraser, you can us...”

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Course summary for: Botanical Illustration with Watercolors

• Level: Beginner
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• 153689 students
• 5 units
• 17 lessons (2h 32m)
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Botanical Illustration, Drawing, Fine Arts, Painting, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting