Watercolor Fundamentals: Light and Color

Watercolor Fundamentals: Light and Color

“Thank you very much for accompanying me during the course. I hope that everything you learned will help you to develop your paintings and enjoy the process to the fullest. Now let's review the key phases of the project. I would like you to briefly explain what you have done in each one and accompany the explanation with one or more images. Reference image Choose the scene you want to paint. In the unit "Observation of the reference" I left you a bank of images so that you have options to choose from.

Drawing Make the pencil drawing and analyze your reference to be able to find the point of interest in your painting and to be able to move on to the light and color studies. Color and tonal value plan When you already have the drawing, study the tonal value and the color with triads for your reference, remember that it must be in a smaller size. Painting Start work on your final painting with the same process we did in the previous studies. Part from the lightest to the darkest. Final touches Finally, add details and final adjustments to finish defining the atmosphere of the scene, plan your point of interest and finish your project. It's time for you to share your final project with the community by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to it. I am looking forward to seeing your project and giving you feedback. Although I ask for your patience, I will try to access the forum as much as I can and what my professional projects allow me. Finally, I want to invite you to actively participate in the forum, not only sharing your progress, but also giving advice and trying to help the rest of the community. See you soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project We've reached the end of course, and I thank you for finishing it. Now we will review the main stages of the final project. Everything starts with the reference image. Pay special attention to the point of interest you'll give your painting. You will draw this image on watercolor paper and with that you'll be ready to paint. Choose any image you want. It will be much more beneficial for you to work with an image of your choice. We will refine our observation in the best way, with our hands in the paint. You will make plans for tonal value and color that will guide you in the p...”

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Course summary for: Watercolor Fundamentals: Light and Color

• Level: Beginner
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• 4 units
• 14 lessons (2h 42m)
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  Illustration

• Areas

  Architectural Illustration, Painting, Watercolor Painting