Imaginative Character Illustration with Watercolor

Painting in Watercolours 3

A course by Emma Thrussell , Illustrator

Illustrator. London, United Kingdom.
Joined December 2021
100% positive reviews (26)
1,518 students
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About the video: Painting in Watercolours 3

Overview

“Here I will be working on some of the features of my character, such as its ears, and then start bringing in details to the background.”

In this video lesson Emma Thrussell addresses the topic: Painting in Watercolours 3, 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

“ Painting in Watercolours I'll head back up to the face now that I've done most of the patterns that I want to add and I'll start putting in some details, like the ears. I want to add a darker version of the orange colour to create the insides of the cat's ears. Again, and because this is behind the head, this inner ear will mark the line where the ear is to where the head is on the front. Now, I'll add some more blue shadows. I haven't put any on the arms or the leg parts here, but it will tie it together if I add more shadow there, even though they're some small parts. Let's add a bit of...”

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Course summary for: Imaginative Character Illustration with Watercolor

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (26)
  • 1518 students
  • 5 units
  • 17 lessons (3h 24m)
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    Illustration
  • Areas

    Character Design, Children's Illustration, Drawing, Painting, Watercolor Painting

Emma Thrussell

Emma Thrussell
A course by Emma Thrussell

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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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Imaginative Character Illustration with Watercolor. Illustration course by Emma Thrussell

Imaginative Character Illustration with Watercolor

A course by Emma Thrussell
Illustrator. London, United Kingdom.
Joined December 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (26)
  • 1,518 students