Botanical Watercolor Illustration: Cross-hatching Technique
Botanical watercolours: an introduction to the genre
A course by Vincent Jeannerot , Watercolor Painter
Joined November 2021
About the video: Botanical watercolours: an introduction to the genre
Overview
“In this book, you will talk about the genre of aquarelle botanique in paint. ”
In this video lesson Vincent Jeannerot addresses the topic: Botanical watercolours: an introduction to the genre, which is part of the Domestika online course: Botanical Watercolor Illustration: Cross-hatching Technique. Master the art of botanical watercolor! Learn cross-hatching technique, color selection, and water management for stunning artworks..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I would like to give you a little introduction to the genre of botanical watercolor. First of all, I would like to tell you about the legend about this art. It is said that illiterate gardeners chose their seeds from painted labels. The illustration had to be very precise, very representative of the plant. We don't know if this is entirely true, but anyway, we have a real need for precision for botanical watercolor. The main rule in botanical watercolor, it’s because the artist imagines nothing, he only paints what he sees, he paints reality. The search for realism and maxim...”
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Course summary for: Botanical Watercolor Illustration: Cross-hatching Technique
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Category
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Areas
Botanical Illustration, Fine Arts, Painting, Watercolor Painting

Vincent Jeannerot
A course by Vincent Jeannerot
Vincent Jeannerot is a French aquarelliste painter, specialized in botanical illustration with more than 35 years of artistic career. A member of several botanical and watercolor societies in France and abroad, Vincent has dedicated his life to the study and capturing the beauty of flora through art.
His works have been exhibited internationally and he collaborated with prestigious brands and scientific entities. Known for his meticulous technique and ability to teach, Vincent shares not only his technique but also his passion for nature and art, inspiring others to explore the rich world of botanical watercolor.
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