Imaginative Character Illustration with Watercolor
Values and Layering
A course by Emma Thrussell , Illustrator
About the video: Values and Layering
Overview
“The first notion I will teach you is how to make a value scale and how to layer up your watercolour paints. This will allow you to create a sense of depth.”
In this video lesson Emma Thrussell addresses the topic: Values and Layering, which is part of the Domestika online course: Imaginative Character Illustration with Watercolor. Learn how to create fun illustrated characters from your imagination using watercolors and drawing techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Values and Layering In this lesson, we'll go over some basic watercolour techniques, starting with values and layering. We'll start with values. Values are how dark or light a colour can be. They can also be used to determine what's in the foreground and background, and also how light and dark something is. It can also create a sense of depth in your piece. It's incredibly important. To start with, I'll choose one colour and make the value scale from that. With my watercolours, I'll get a grey tone and I'll put as much paint on the paintbrush as possible. With as much on there as possible...”
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Course summary for: Imaginative Character Illustration with Watercolor
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Category
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Areas
Character Design, Children's Illustration, Drawing, Painting, Watercolor Painting
Emma Thrussell
A course by Emma Thrussell
Emma Thrussell is a freelance illustrator based in South-East London. After spending her childhood drawing monsters, Emma realized her passion was for character creation and illustration. Emma attained a degree in Animation from Ravensbourne University before discovering her biggest passion of all—watercolors.
Emma’s watercolor artwork has been featured in magazines including Reader's Digest, Pianist, Your Dog and Your Cat. Emma sells greetings cards and prints her work through her online shop. She has also created a wide range of children’s activity trails with clients including Museum of the Home and Orleans House Gallery.
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