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Scientific Illustration of Animals in Watercolor

A course by Balamoc , Illustrator

Illustrator. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined July 2017

Explore all the possibilities of this technique by creating detailed and lively illustrations of animal life

Best seller
97% positive reviews (140)
5,398 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Explore all the possibilities of this technique by creating detailed and lively illustrations of animal life

The world of scientific illustration is one filled with shapes, colors, and details, where creativity and realism walk hand in hand. And pieces by renowned illustrator Balamoc, fueled by his passion for drawing, painting, and natural sciences, are no exception.

In this course, learn how to illustrate mammals with watercolors. He talks you through this technique, from the initial research to the creation of a realistic and detailed nature illustration.

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What will you learn in this online course?

18 lessons & 16 downloads

Materials and Tools
7 minutes, 55 seconds
Meet your model
8 minutes, 7 seconds
Drawing Process 1
11 minutes, 38 seconds
Watercolor Basics 1
13 minutes, 31 seconds
Underpainting
9 minutes, 48 seconds
Obtaining Colors 1
16 minutes, 40 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (140)
  • 5,398 students
  • 18 lessons (3h 37m)
  • 16 additional resources (4 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 a realistic scientific illustration of an ocelot (Leopardus pardalis).

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Design, art, and biology students and professionals as well as drawers, illustrators, and anyone interested in developing nature images using watercolor.

Requirements and materials

No prior knowledge is necessary for this course. Your teacher shows you some drawing and watercolor fundamentals along the way.

In terms of materials, you need a notebook, some pencils of varying grades, some paper for sketching, erasers and blenders, and a magnifying glass, as well as a basic watercolor set, pure cotton paper, masking tape, watercolor brushes, and a ceramic mixing palette.


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5,398 Students
140 Reviews
97% Positive ratings

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A course by Balamoc

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Illustrator

Carlos Ortega Contreras, better known as Balamoc, is a scientific and nature illustrator. He has worked as an illustrator for institutes, wildlife sanctuaries, specialists, and museums on various projects to spread awareness about flora and fauna. He has also given workshops and courses on this illustration medium.

Balamoc is passionate about drawing, painting, and natural sciences. Discovering scientific illustration opened the door to a whole new world of details, shapes, and colors.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What Will We Do In the Course?
  • U2

    Research, Drawing and Materials

    • Materials and Tools
    • Meet your model
    • Drawing Process 1
    • Drawing Process 2
  • U3

    Painting with Watercolor

    • Watercolor Basics 1
    • Watercolor Basics 2
    • Underpainting
    • Obtaining Colors 1
    • Obtaining Colors 2
  • U4

    Finishing and Digitization

    • First Layers of Color 1
    • First Layers of Color 2
    • First Layers of Color 3
    • Final Details 1
    • Final Details 2
    • Digitization
  • FP

    Final project

    • Scientific Illustration of Animals in Watercolor

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Scientific Illustration of Animals in Watercolor . Illustration course by Balamoc Best seller

Scientific Illustration of Animals in Watercolor

A course by Balamoc
Illustrator. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined July 2017
  • 97% positive reviews (140)
  • 5,398 students