Watercolor Urban Illustration: Portray your City
Why Urban Illustration Never Gets Boring
A course by Urban Anna , Watercolor Illustrator
About the video: Why Urban Illustration Never Gets Boring
Overview
“People often ask me, don’t you want to paint something other than buildings? My answer is no; it never gets boring. In this lesson, I will tell you more about the possibilities and show you different ways to spice up a reference picture. Not one facade looks the same, and if the reference doesn’t meet your expectations, add extras like color or texture. ”
In this video lesson Urban Anna addresses the topic: Why Urban Illustration Never Gets Boring, 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
“People often ask me if it doesn't get boring painting all those facades, but I say no, it never gets boring. I always use a reference photo when I'm painting. And if one of them doesn't add up to your expectations, just add something like a pot of plants or a lamp or some books. In this lesson, I'm going to show you how I work with my reference photos to make those illustrations. The reference photo of this illustration I found on the internet. It was a challenge, and that's a post on Instagram where they ask other artists to paint this picture. This is a restaurant in Paris, it's called Hô...”
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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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