Guided Course: Watercolor Techniques with Metallic Accents
A guided course by Lisi , Artist
Learn the art of watercolor painting with metallic accents and add shine and depth to your illustrations
Discover the fascinating world of watercolor painting, enriched with dazzling metallic accents. Learn how to use the right tools and materials to create delicate layers of color that add lightness and depth to your artwork. Learn about the special properties of metallic pigments and how they can add shine and dimension to your painting. Start with a soft sketch as the basis for your composition and work through the process of layering colors to create a harmonious overall image.
Explore how to carefully craft details and highlight specific areas with metallic accents. These techniques allow you to refine your artwork with finely tuned light and shadow effects that captivate the viewer. At the end, you'll hold a work of art that combines the beauty of watercolor painting with the sophistication of metallic details, delighting the eye with its subtle nuances. Be inspired and discover how to conjure a small miracle on paper with every brushstroke.
What will you learn in this online course?
10 lessons & 5 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (1)
- 128 students
- 10 lessons (2h 39m)
- 5 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Participants will create a delicate watercolor illustration inspired by botanical or natural motifs and enhance it with subtle metallic accents. They will learn to create sketches, build color layers, and refine details to create elegance and shine.
Who is this online course for?
Art lovers and creative minds who want to explore watercolor painting with a touch of elegance and enjoy experimenting with color and detail. Perfect for those who want to expand their artistic skills with smooth color transitions and shimmering accents.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior experience is required. Watercolors, metallic pigments, special paper, and a variety of brushes are all you need. A steady hand and creativity will help you create delicate works of art with shimmering accents. Materials that combine light and color are a joy to work with.
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Lisi
A guided course by Lisi
Elisabeth Götz, known as Lisi, is a freelance artist and psychologist originally from Hannover, Germany. Painting accompanied her throughout her childhood and, in her student days, she discovered her favorite medium: watercolor. Thanks to her drawings of animals and plants, full of delicate details, she has managed to build a community of over 100K followers on Instagram.
Nature, with its rich textures and wonderful colors, is her main source of inspiration. Through the metallic notes in her works, Lisi has developed a signature style characterized by both realistic and abstract elements. She sells her watercolors and commissioned portraits worldwide through her brand, The Classy Way. In addition, she has published the book Shiny Watercolor: Luminous Motifs from Flora and Fauna, in which she offers a practical introduction to the art of watercolor.
Content
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Guided Course: Watercolor Techniques with Metallic Accents
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Podcast: Golden Whispers: When Watercolor Meets Light
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Watercolor
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Watercolor Paper and Brush
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Creating the Sketch
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Color Base 1
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Color Base 2
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Recognizing and Transferring Details 1
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Recognizing and Transferring Details 2
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Recognizing and Transferring Details 3
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How to Add Metallic Accents
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Final project
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If you don't know German and need English audio and subtitles it's better save your nerves. Teacher explains well and shows different techniques.