Botanical Watercolor Illustration: Cross-hatching Technique
Depositing water and color on paper
A course by Vincent Jeannerot, Watercolor Painter
Joined November 2021
About the video: Depositing water and color on paper
Overview
“Next, I'll teach you in detail how to master water on paper in watercolor. ”
In this video lesson Vincent Jeannerot addresses the topic: Depositing water and color on paper, 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 will show you the right amount of water to use on paper for watercolor. There are three possibilities. three scenarios: excess water. too much water. which results in a halo effect. something we try to avoid. Absence of water. too dry. lacking water. the precise water amount. the ideal dosage that lets the pigment seamlessly mix with the water. The first scenario. excess water. means too much water will create a halo. which we want to avoid as much as possible. To make this clear. i'll draw a small sketch to show the excess water. represented by a three-dimensional bubble....”
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Course summary for: Botanical Watercolor Illustration: Cross-hatching Technique
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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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