Botanical Watercolor Sketchbook
The materials
A course by Paulina Maciel · Canela , Designer and Illustrator
Joined June 2015
About the video: The materials
Overview
“In this lesson I will show you the materials you will need for the course. I recommend you to have only the basics at hand, because it is about carrying with you an easy-to-carry mini kit on your exploration and natural inspiration outings.”
In this video lesson Paulina Maciel · Canela addresses the topic: The materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Botanical Watercolor Sketchbook. Explore and interpret the natural world by combining watercolor with graphite pencil and fineliners.
Partial transcription of the video
“Unit 2 The materials Hello. Before starting, I will list the materials that you will need to work in this course. We only need the most basic materials, because you should carry with you a mini-toolkit that you can take to the place where you want to paint. The first and most important thing for this course is the sketchbook that we will use. I have several options for you. The most important thing is the type of paper. The paper has to be the kind for wet techniques, and specifically for watercolor. When you buy a pad, it generally has a band, explaining the qualities of the product you ar...”
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Course summary for: Botanical Watercolor Sketchbook
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Category
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Areas
Botanical Illustration, Sketchbook, Traditional illustration, Watercolor Painting

Paulina Maciel · Canela
A course by Paulina Maciel · Canela
Paulina Maciel's first encounter with watercolor was at university while she was studying design. It wasn't until a few years later that she decided to deepen her knowledge and explore nature through this technique with professional training at a watercolor academy. Her first commission was a wedding invitation for some friends and since then, there have been many more, although not always related to wedding stationery. Her training in design has given an extra boost to her illustrations, enabling her to apply them in all kinds of projects.
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