Realistic Botanical Watercolor Drawing

Realistic Botanical Watercolor Drawing

“I welcome you to the "Final Project" section! After all the efforts you have made during the course, it is time to share your result with the world. In order to show you all the steps of your creative process, I will show you how to structure your final project. The first step in reproducing our subject is observation. Look carefully at the plant in front of you, take pictures of it and observe it in the right light. I recommend the afternoon one, which makes the colors softer and more natural. Collect a few leaves and go home. The naturalness of the subject can only be obtained through direct observation.

Prepare the sheets for the sketches and start drawing freely. Don't give in to the temptation of rubber! When you make a mistake, start over by copying the traits that convince you. Then move on to the study of the leaf. Focus on chiaroscuro, texture and shapes. At this point, transfer the highlights of your design to the cotton paper. Remember not to tread too hard on the pencil and to copy only the essential lines. Before moving on to glazes, find your colors starting from the primary ones. Don't forget about the gray that will be used to desaturate the tones. When you have applied the first coats of color, you can move on to realistic coloring taking into account details, textures and shades. To blend, use a clean brush when the color is still damp. Remember to allow time for your drawing to dry between coats. I can't wait to admire your finished illustration. Don't forget to leave feedback to other people who have taken the course. I will try to be as much present as possible in the forum to be able to give you some advice and get to know each other better, but be patient if it takes me some time to do it. Thanks again for taking my course, I hope you enjoyed it! Soon! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Our journey through the wonders of botanical watercolor has come to an end. I hope my lessons have equipped you with the skills to begin drawing. From now on. walking will hold a new allure for you. From this moment forward. walking will take on a fresh allure for you. Let your eyes feast on the vibrant colors. and allow your curiosity to explore the world around you. Now it's your turn. Grab your pencil and brush. and start illustrating nature. The project I envisioned for you involves drawing and coloring four leaves in various positions. I suggest selecting a simple plant to replicate. T...”

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Course summary for: Realistic Botanical Watercolor Drawing

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (85)
• 4211 students
• 5 units
• 16 lessons (2h 29m)
• 8 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

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