Watercolor Urban Illustration: Portray your City
About Me
A course by Urban Anna , Watercolor Illustrator
About the video: About Me
Overview
“My career as a watercolor illustrator started with a course on Domestika in October 2020. What began simply as a few sketches of holiday pictures posted on Instagram soon developed into my recognizable work as Urban Anna. I will tell you more about my miraculous career in this lesson. ”
In this video lesson Urban Anna addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Watercolor Urban Illustration: Portray your City. Master fineliner and watercolor to create captivating shop front illustrations. Learn perspective, shading and breathe life into your artwork..
Partial transcription of the video
“Hi, I'm Astrid and I'm also known as Urban Anna. I live in the north of the Netherlands with my husband, two sons and a cat, Luna. I work part-time as a webmaster and on my days off I love to paint and illustrate. During lockdown in 2020, we all got forced to work at home. I decided to learn copperplate calligraphy because I love the swirly letters and also to pass the time. I wrote a lot of quotes with my calligraphy pen and gradually added some flowers, feathers and birds. I wanted to colour those illustrations and I bought a cheap set of watercolours. And there my passion for watercolour...”
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Course summary for: Watercolor Urban Illustration: Portray your City
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Category
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Areas
Architectural Illustration, Drawing, Painting, Watercolor Painting
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.
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