Botanical Watercolor Illustration: Cross-hatching Technique
Creation of colors
A course by Vincent Jeannerot, Watercolor Painter
Joined November 2021
About the video: Creation of colors
Overview
“In this book, you will learn to believe the colors you observe in the botanical subjects. ”
In this video lesson Vincent Jeannerot addresses the topic: Creation of colors, 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'll demonstrate my technique for mixing colors to achieve a natural look in botanical watercolor painting. In botanical watercolor painting. it's essential to always use a minimum of two colors. Pure colors from the tube are too vibrant and unnatural. Therefore. we mix at least two. and sometimes up to five or six pigments. to create a more natural and subtle appearance in our artwork. because then the color becomes too complex. and the eye finds it difficult to analyze. So. i recommend a minimum of two colors. and a maximum of six. For every subject. we will identify the l...”
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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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