Modern Watercolor Techniques: Colors, Dreams, and Emotions

Modern Watercolor Techniques: Colors, Dreams, and Emotions

“That's the end of the lesson! Thank you for following it. I hope that this learning will be useful to you and that you will enjoy carrying out your project. I leave you below the main steps to follow to complete this one. It can be the illustration you already started with the exercises or you can create a new one! In any case, take care to document the different stages of your creation and add a brief explanation of what you did in each of them, your choices, as well as any obstacles you may have encountered. Inspiration and preparation Take inspiration from a place that touches you, that represents you, or from a memory. Then choose the scene to paint from the sketches in your notebooks. Start by thinking about the composition of your illustration, then explore the world of colors and find the ones you are going to use for this illustration. You will prepare your shades based on how you want people to feel. Make a color of your choice that is particularly close to your heart. The sketch Stretch your sheet on a wooden board and, once dry, transfer your pencil sketch to a large format.

Colors It's time to go color! Start by making a plain background that will allow you to harmonize the colors. Add the decorative elements, layer by layer. When the design begins to take shape, add your characters and bring your illustration to life. Finally, add the final details and patterns, then pick up your design. Digitization and conservation Once finished, you can scan your illustration and edit it if necessary. To preserve your work well, I also advise you to wrap it well in tissue paper, or else, to frame it. I can't wait to see what you've created. Don't forget to share your final project with the community. To do this, click on the “Create your project” button. I invite you to share with me on the forum your questions and needs for clarification. I will be delighted to help you, step by step, and especially to see how you have appropriated this lesson that I took great pleasure in sharing with you. I will respond to your posts and questions as soon as possible, but in the meantime, I encourage you to watch what your comrades have been up to and comment on their posts. Your opinions matter just as much as mine! See you soon !”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Welcome to the very last lesson of this course. and congratulations on making it this far. Thank you for following me through these lessons. Before you jump into the deep end, we'll come back briefly. on the steps of what we learned. First of all, take inspiration from a place that touches you, inspires you, dear to you. Remember that the sketchbook is the perfect place to write down all your ideas and use them later. Then choose the scene to paint and think about the composition of your illustration. Explore the world of color to find hues that represent what you want to tell...”

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Course summary for: Modern Watercolor Techniques: Colors, Dreams, and Emotions

• Level: Beginner
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• 2564 students
• 5 units
• 17 lessons (3h 13m)
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Painting, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting