Watercolor Painting: Explore Dry Brush Techniques
A course by Valentina Grilli , Illustrator
Discover a different approach to watercolor painting by learning the dry-brush technique to create illustrations of nature
- 98% positive reviews (44)
- 1482 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Discover a different approach to watercolor painting by learning the dry-brush technique to create illustrations of nature
Ready to learn a unique approach to watercolor? Valentina Grilli is a renowned illustrator who has collaborated with top brands like Kartell and institutions like Raffles Milano. Valentina's work has been featured in Simbiozy and presented at ArteCreativa 42 in Turin and On Art Gallery in Florence. She is here to show you how to create striking works of art using dry brush techniques, an alternative method of using watercolor that consists, less and less water to arrive at pigment almost in purity. This alternative approach makes it possible to achieve a very high degree of detail, as you proceed with smaller, less diluted brush strokes, known as grisaille.
Valentina's artistic inspiration comes from nature. She enjoys observing and picking wild plants and flowers, and she uses the dry-brush watercolor technique to capture their beauty. This technique allows for an excellent degree of detail, similar to drawing with brushes. Throughout the course, Valentina will show you how to use this alternative approach to watercolor and create your own nature portraits.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 18 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (44)
- 1482 students
- 15 lessons (2h 47m)
- 18 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Illustrate a watercolor painting of a summer tree with a simple background.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to expand their abilities in the art of watercolor.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience in watercolor is recommended.
In terms of materials, you need watercolors, paper, brushes, transparent glass, pencils, and an eraser.
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A course by Valentina Grilli
Valentina Grilli is an Italian painter who graduated in Art's History from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. Her career started in fashion, working as a textile designer for top brands like Roberto Cavalli and Patrizia Pepe, but eventually shifted to painting. Her naturalistic subjects won her national awards and exhibitions in Italy and abroad. She has exhibited her work at various galleries in Italy, London, and Berlin and has won awards such as second place at Golden Turtle 2021 and semifinalist at Figurativas 2022. The artist also gives Dry Brush watercolor workshops in Italy and abroad, and teaches at the prestigious Raffles fashion and design institute in Milan. She has also experimented in the field of illustration, using her technical expertise.
Currently, Valentina is working on a series of trees for her first solo exhibition next fall. Dry brush watercolor is her chosen technique for this series. Her encounter with graphics and design has further stimulated her experimentation in illustration. The artist's technical expertise and experience have led her to give workshops and teach at Raffles, providing her students with insights and skills in the use of various techniques, including dry brush watercolor.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The First Steps
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Tools and Materials
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Choice of Subjects
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Preparation of the Grisaille
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Clear and Dark Lighting
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U3
Painting a Tree with Dry Brush
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The First Drafts and Composition
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Defining the Palette and Preparing the Color
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Dry Brush
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Basic Volumes
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Details and Texture 1
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Details and Texture 2
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U4
Creating a Simple Landscape
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Grass
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Background
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Retouching and Glazing
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FP
Final project
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Watercolor Painting: Explore Dry Brush Techniques
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princesitatj
Me encanta la técnica, se aprende mucho más si se aprovechan los recursos y practicas, practicas y practicas
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albadg26
Ottimo corso, spiegato in modo chiaro e piacevole.
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julia_boudon
Plusmuy interesante, lo recomiendo
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a.velardi
PlusGood explanation and demonstration of dry brush technique.
lorenatercon
Muy bien.
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