About the video: Painting the Leaves and the Branch 2
Overview
“All three leaves and stems will be painted using the same technique. Once they are ready, we add the details on the previously very lightly painted branch.”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Painting the Leaves and the Branch 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Botanical and Naturalistic Illustration Techniques. Develop botanical illustration skills with watercolor, gouache, and ink techniques, blending realism and artistic expression.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now I'm going to proceed my painting and Usually what I do is that I'm just leaving the midrib for now. I will paint the second part of the leaf. But you need to keep in mind that This midrib is still there. and we need to avoid painting it over. So what you can do. Is that you can actually Draw it. Just for you to remember. But first take a look at your photo reference to sketch it precisely. So now, Let's mix our colors. And as we have seen on the classical botanical pieces, It's often that the second part of the leaf is warmer. So the idea, as I told you, is that one part reflect the sky...”
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Course summary for: Specialization in Botanical and Naturalistic Illustration Techniques
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Category
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Areas
Botanical Illustration, Drawing, Fine Arts, Naturalistic Illustration, Painting, Sketchbook, Sketching, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting
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