Watercolor Urban Illustration: Portray your City
A course by Urban Anna , Watercolor Illustrator
Master fineliner and watercolor to create captivating shop front illustrations. Learn perspective, shading and breathe life into your artwork.
Discover the enchanting world of urban watercolor illustration in this online course guided by Astrid, also known as Urban Anna. Urban life is teeming with hidden beauty, and through watercolors and fine liners, you'll learn to transform the mundane into the magical. This course is your ticket to unveiling the vibrant, artistic soul within you, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before.
In this online course, you will explore the fundamentals of urban illustration, perspective, and shading. Astrid will reveal her unique techniques for working with watercolors, including the art of painting bricks and pavement. Together, you'll select a charming bookshop as your final project and bring it to life with expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 21 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (239)
- 15,368 students
- 15 lessons (2h 45m)
- 21 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Indonesian · Romanian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You'll embark on a creative journey to paint your own charming bookshop using watercolors and fine liners. The project will allow you to apply the techniques and concepts taught throughout the course to create a whimsical urban illustration that captures the essence of a quaint bookstore.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designed for anyone who has a passion for art and a desire to explore the world of watercolor illustration. Whether you're a beginner with no previous experience or an experienced artist looking to delve into the urban illustration genre, this course provides valuable insights and techniques. It's tailored to those who want to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary and find beauty in the everyday scenes that surround us.
Requirements and materials
To fully enjoy this creative journey, you'll need some basic art supplies, including watercolor paints, fine liners, and watercolor paper. While no prior experience is necessary, an eagerness to learn and a love for art are essential. This course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to bring urban landscapes to life on paper, so come prepared to explore your artistic side and discover the magic of watercolor illustration.
Reviews
Urban Anna
A course by Urban Anna
Meet Astrid, also known as Urban Anna, the creative mind behind the whimsical watercolor illustrations that have captured the hearts of many on Instagram. With her artist name Urban Anna20, she shares her enchanting artwork featuring colorful shopfronts and captivating facades created using fine liners and watercolors.
Astrid's journey into the world of watercolor began just a few years ago during lockdown, and since then, she has become a source of inspiration for her followers. Her art reflects her personality – whimsical, romantic, and bursting with vibrant colors. Whether she's illustrating a cozy English hamlet or a charming town in the south of France, her work is a testament to her love for the beauty in everyday life. Astrid's attention to detail and her ability to turn the ordinary into something magical make her a truly exceptional artist. Her art isn't just about capturing the physical aspects of a scene; it's about infusing it with life and charm, making her creations a joy to behold and an inspiration to all who encounter them.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting Ready to Make an Illustration
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The Materials
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Why Urban Illustration Never Gets Boring
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Perspective and Shading
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Working with Watercolor
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Painting Brickwork and Pavement
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U3
Painting a Shopfront
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Choosing a Shopfront
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The Sketch Phase
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Drawing with Fineliner
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The Coloring Stage: Layering and Larger Surfaces 1
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The Coloring Stage: Layering and Larger Surfaces 2
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The Coloring Stage: Brickwall and Details
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U4
The Final Details
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Finishing Touches
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What’s Next?
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FP
Final project
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Watercolor Urban Illustration: Portray your City
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and requires no prior experience with urban sketching, watercolor, or calligraphy. You'll learn foundational techniques step by step.
You'll need watercolor paints, brushes, watercolor paper, waterproof fineliners, gel pens, a soft pencil, a ruler, and a spray bottle. A reference photo of a shopfront is recommended.
You'll learn how to sketch building facades, use one-point perspective, apply watercolor and ink techniques, paint realistic brickwork and reflections, and enhance your art with calligraphy and digital sharing.
No drawing experience is required. The course covers basic sketching techniques, perspective drawing, and step-by-step instructions to help all skill levels.
The course explains how to select brushes for fine details and washes, and how to choose watercolor paper based on texture and weight for optimal results.
Yes, you'll learn techniques for painting glass reflections, creating shadows, and using gradients to add depth and realism to your shopfront illustrations.
Absolutely. You'll learn to integrate calligraphy using fineliners and gel pens, including layout, guidelines, and creative letterforms to complement your artwork.
She makes everything look so easy! I was not familiar with her work, but it's amazing. Astrid's so talented and knows hot to find those little details that can take a project to the next level. I'm pretty sure I'll have to go back to the course more than twice just to catch every advice and improve my technique. Loved the course!
Me ha encantado este curso porque me ha permitido volver a conectar con el dibujo y la acuarela, recordar aspectos técnicos sobre la perspectiva y las sombras, observar detenidamente los detalles para poder plasmarlos sobre el papel. Un curso muy interesante!
Loved the practical tips! Thanks so much
Complimenti! Un corso completo e ben fatto!
Me encanta su trabajo :)