Double Exposure Watercolor: Painting Nature
A course by Jessica JanikIllustrator and Artist
A course by Jessica Janik, Illustrator and Artist
Learn how to paint nature-inspired watercolor compositions with silhouettes and motifs using the double exposure technique
Jessica Janik is an illustrator and artist specialized in watercolor painting with double exposure, a term that comes from the photography technique of superimposing exposures to capture the nuances of both in a single image. Jessica combines dreamlike watercolor compositions with clear-cut silhouettes and shares her art with more than 112K followers on Instagram and on her Etsy store.
In this Domestika course, learn how to paint modern works of art with watercolors and a touch of innovation using your teacher's double exposure technique. Discover how to follow your creative instinct and let your imagination take the lead to create original watercolor paintings with silhouettes.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 21 downloads
Materials and workplace
6 minutes, 37 seconds
Find inspiration
3 minutes, 24 seconds
Create your own template
7 minutes, 19 seconds
Watercolor techniques
9 minutes, 37 seconds
Practice with silhouettes
17 minutes, 28 seconds
Watercolor effects
19 minutes, 33 seconds
What's included in this course?
To begin, Jessica Janik introduces you to the materials you need for the course and shares her favorite brands and products. She then walks you through her approach to finding inspiration and explains how to create your own double exposure template.
Next, learn the basics of watercolor to develop a proper technique and familiarize yourself with the materials and how this medium behaves. With Jessica as your guide, experiment painting within different-shaped silhouettes and try recreating a variety of effects used by professional artists as a way to hone your skills and understand the intricacies of this technique.
Now it's time to apply what you've learned for the final project. Start by drawing a sketch as your base and transform it layer by layer into a vibrant watercolor painting. Jessica teaches you how to create misty forests and realistic reflections in water as well as how to neatly fit them into a clearly defined silhouette.
To round out the course, Jessica shares some tips on how to easily record a video of your creative process and edit a photo of your final project to share on social media.
What is this course's project?
Create a watercolor painting with double exposure: a composition with several layers within a clearly defined silhouette.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Any creative mind, regardless of experience, who wants to learn more elaborate watercolor techniques.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed for this course, just a paint brush, some quality watercolors, and watercolor paper.
Basic notions of watercolor techniques and Adobe Photoshop are recommended, but not necessary.
Reviews
- 3lodoro_miniPLUS5 months ago
Méthode originale cette double exposition ! Une autre façon d’aborder l’aquarelle, plus actuelle. Merci
- 1 year ago
Bellissimo corso! È una tecnica che permette di creare atmosfere veramente magiche e sorprendenti. Grazie.
- 2 years ago
Le cours est stimulant et nous ouvre à plein de possibilités. La professeure donne de belles démonstrations et donne de bons conseils.
- 2 years ago
This is a fun course that presents an interesting way to compose watercolor paintings. I really enjoyed it.
- 3 years ago
I liked this course. Very clear instructions. I found It inspiring.
After experimenting with several different mediums, her drive to evolve creatively led her to painting with watercolors, primarily landscapes. Nevertheless, her creative appetite was not satiated: Jessica wanted to create illustrations with double meaning, include blank spaces, incorporate lively elements, and innovate on classic watercolor techniques by introducing clearly defined edges. Through this desire, she discovered painting in silhouettes with double exposure.
The artists that have influenced her career include early Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich, German watercolor artist Nadja Leutloff, and Spanish illustrator Naranjalidad. Over time, painting has taken more of a leading role in Jessica's life, and she enjoys sharing her work with the world and inspiring others.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About me
- My artistic influences
- U2
First steps
- Materials and workplace
- Find inspiration
- Create your own template
- U3
Introductory exercises
- Watercolor techniques
- Practice with silhouettes
- Watercolor effects
- U4
Double exposure watercolor painting
- Sketch
- Sky and trees in the fog
- Water and reflections
- Islands
- Trees and details
- U5
Social media tips
- Photo editor for Instagram
- Low budget films for social media
- FP
Final project
- Double Exposure Watercolor: Painting Nature
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed specifically for beginners and clearly teaches all the essential techniques and materials in a practical, easy-to-understand way.
You’ll need watercolor paper, a variety of brushes (round and flat), watercolor paints, a pencil, painter’s tape, and optionally a digital device for image editing.
You’ll learn various watercolor techniques, how to draw realistic proportions and details, paint mood-filled landscapes, and creatively apply double-exposure styles.
The course provides step-by-step guidance on sketching with pencil and using techniques like glazing and detailed work to achieve realistic effects.
You’ll discover how to refine details using fine brushes, carefully layered colors, and controlled water application for precision and depth.
Yes, the course shows you how to digitally showcase your artwork, edit it effectively, and share it on social media platforms like Instagram.
The course covers wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry techniques, glazing, color gradients, double-exposure, and special effects like salt textures and light effects.