Imaginary Worlds Illustrated with Ink and Watercolor

A course by Flor Kaneshiro , Illustrator

Illustrator. Junín de los Andes, Argentina.
Joined March 2019

Tell an original story by learning the techniques to illustrate characters and the world that surrounds them

100% positive reviews (133)
4,208 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Tell an original story by learning the techniques to illustrate characters and the world that surrounds them

Are you looking for a different approach to storytelling? Argentine illustrator Flor Kaneshiro is the perfect person to lend a hand, teaching you how to draw fantasy scenes with original characters and the worlds they inhabit. She specializes in traditional Japanese-style illustration for publishing and video projects.

If you're interested in watercolor, in her first course Watercolor Illustration with Japanese Influence, Flor Kaneshiro teaches the Sumi-e painting technique. In this course, work on the design of a character and the world around them based on a concept inspired by the artist Hundertwasser. Get to grips with the basics such as line work, light, and composition, then let Flor guide you through drawing, ink, and watercolor techniques to create an illustrated scene from another world.

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What will you learn in this online course?

19 lessons & 24 downloads

Introduction and materials
9 minutes, 46 seconds
Ink 1
12 minutes, 42 seconds
Ink 2
8 minutes, 43 seconds
Watercolor 1
17 minutes, 0 seconds
Watercolor 2
15 minutes, 6 seconds
Ink and watercolor
19 minutes, 13 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (133)
  • 4,208 students
  • 19 lessons (3h 53m)
  • 24 additional resources (13 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create an illustration in ink and watercolor based on a character your design and their world.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone curious about the world of illustration. It's also great for anyone who's passionate about drawing or does it as a hobby and who'd like to try other approaches or to delve into character design and world creation for storytelling.

Requirements and materials

No prior knowledge is necessary for this course.

In terms of materials, you need paper for sketching, graphite, an eraser, a sharpener, watercolor paper (300 GSM), India ink, a fine paintbrush, a dip pen, watercolors, watercolor brushes, a palette, a container of water, masking tape, and absorbent cloths.


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4,208 Students
133 Reviews
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Flor Kaneshiro

A course by Flor Kaneshiro

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Illustrator

Flor Kaneshiro is an Argentine illustrator with a degree in fine arts from the National University of La Plata in Argentina, specialized in traditional Japanese-style illustration. Her work focuses on book illustration and video projects.

In addition to her studies in Argentina, she obtained a scholarship at the Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts in Japan, where she has also exhibited her art. In her work, she depicts Japanese culture, nature, people, stories, and animals using watercolor as the main technique.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    The technique

    • Introduction and materials
    • Ink 1
    • Ink 2
    • Watercolor 1
    • Watercolor 2
    • Ink and watercolor
  • U3

    The five skins and the theme

    • Hundertwasser
    • The five skins
    • Theme and documentation
  • U4

    Design of the character and his world

    • Character 1
    • Character 2
    • Home
    • Community
    • World
  • U5

    Illustrated scene step by step

    • Sketch and pose illustration
    • Apply the color with watercolor
    • Inking and final details
  • FP

    Final project

    • Imaginary Worlds Illustrated with Ink and Watercolor

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Imaginary Worlds Illustrated with Ink and Watercolor. Illustration course by Flor Kaneshiro

Imaginary Worlds Illustrated with Ink and Watercolor

A course by Flor Kaneshiro
Illustrator. Junín de los Andes, Argentina.
Joined March 2019
  • 100% positive reviews (133)
  • 4,208 students