A man can learn so many things.”
Water has always been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for artists. Its transparency and movement, the play of glints and reflections are mesmerizing. The splash of waves and the play of shades will give you peace of mind. In this course we will learn how to depict the transparency of water and discover the principles and techniques for creating realistic watercolors.
Lesson contents
EXERCISES
Theory unit
Available ✔️
Duration: 50 min
English voice-over, subtitles
We'll do some preparatory exercises in which I will explain the main points and patterns of depicting transparency and stones under water. You will learn to spot these principles, choose good references, and remember the basic knowledge of depicting three-dimensional objects.
LESSON №1
Forest river
Available ✔️
Duration: 1 hour 15 min
English voice-over, subtitles
We will paint a shallow forest river. We'll focus on the image of stones under water, reflections and transparency.
LESSON №2
Cozy coast
Available ✔️
Duration: 1 hour 25 min
English voice-over, subtitles
We'll paint a plot with a sandy shore, in which we will learn to depict the depth of water without waves, while showing its transparency and expressive reflections.
LESSON №3
Clear day
Available ✔️
Duration: 1 hour 30 min
English voice-over, subtitles
We'll paint a landscape with a mountain lake on a clear day. We will put to practice the gained knowledge, depict the transparency of water at different depths as well as dry and wet stones.
LESSON №4
Glare and stones
Available ✔️
Duration: 1 hour 40 min
English voice-over, subtitles
As a final plot, we'll paint a plot with shallow water where we'll learn to convey the materiality of stones and water. We'll practice depicting small waves and sun glints.
The image of water is my passion. I want to share with you my many years’ experience of observation and practice.
I have carefully selected the best references that will ensure your immersion in the subject and
allow you to enjoy the process and significantly improve your watercolor skills and artistic vision.
Welcome to the journey along the picturesque shores!
Anastasia Petryaeva @seanastya,
the author of the course
Feedback and student’s works
(Find more under tag #seanastya_lessons)
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is aimed at those who continue to study watercolor techniques, but it is also suitable for beginners, since I have included the basic knowledge and principles that the realistic approach to watercolor is based on.
You get unlimited access to the course and can study at any time convenient for you. Feedback is also not limited in time, you can send me works as soon as they are ready. I am always in touch with you.
You get unlimited access to the course and can study at any time convenient for you. Feedback is also not limited in time, you can send me works as soon as they are ready. I am always in touch with you.
Above, I have indicated the materials that I recommend and use constantly myself. But your materials may differ and that’s okay!
You can use your usual brushes and paints. If you do not have some pigments, many of them can be replaced with similar ones or can be mixed. I use masking fluid in two out of four works and it really comes in handy.
