Contemporary Watercolor Landscape Painting
A course by Ari de Goes Jr , Publicist, Watercolor Artist, and Teacher
Discover how to develop a creative eye and translate your reality into original watercolor artwork
Discover how to develop a creative eye and translate your reality into original watercolor artwork
Watercolor is one of the most traditional painting techniques around, immortalized by the great masters, as well as being the perfect tool for those who wish to embark on a journey through the world of art. Ari de Goes Jr. is a professional watercolor painter who has been awarded the Prêmio de Reconhecimento por Trajetória Cultural Aldir Blanc ((Aldir Blanc Cultural Career Recognition Award). He specializes in producing artwork en plein air (outdoors) and has created his own method for imparting his wisdom.
In this course, learn to observe day-to-day scenes in a creative way and transform them into stunning watercolor landscapes. With the help of Ari, discover everything you need to know to transform your reality into a unique piece of art.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 24 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (202)
- 3,104 students
- 16 lessons (2h 9m)
- 24 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a watercolor landscape based on a collection of references from your sketchbook.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to apply their creativity and learn to experience and interpret the world through a visual language. Ari's course content is of interest to photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, painters, and lovers of watercolor alike.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of design and watercolor are recommended for this course.
In terms of materials, you need a sketchbook, some pencils, paper towels, a sponge, watercolors, watercolor paper and pigments, paintbrushes, a mixing palette, stamps (for signing your piece), and other basic painting materials that your teacher explains throughout the course.
Reviews
A course by Ari de Goes Jr
Ari de Goes Jr. is a publicist, teacher, and professional watercolor artist. He started painting with watercolors at just fourteen while working as a layout editor for advertising agencies. Since 2008, he has been creating original landscape pieces and teaching his own creative method for outdoor painting in workshops and monthly trips, both across Brazil and internationally.
His work has been showcased in various exhibitions and in 2020 he received the Prêmio de Reconhecimento por Trajetória Cultural Aldir Blanc (Aldir Blanc Cultural Career Recognition Award) from the Santa Catarina State Government.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
How to plan the painting
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PPP and sketching materials
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Contrasts
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Color
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Urban landscape elements
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My sketchbook
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U3
How to paint your contemporary landscape watercolor
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Composition: framing and depth
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Composition: the elements of the scene
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Landscape depth
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Synthesis exercises 1
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Synthesis exercises 2
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The final watercolor
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U4
Seek your voice and your identity
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The signature on the work
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How to create a personal portfolio
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Finding your voice
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FP
Final project
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Contemporary watercolor landscape creation
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
sujata.cemk
I like the way its explained in a easy way
marcosjosua8
PlusDe todos os cursos de aquarela da Domestika entendo ser este o mais didático e esclarecedor de como deve ser feito um trabalho com a utilização desse material. Parabéns professor Ari de Góes. Aguardamos ansiosamente outros cursos envolvendo outras temáticas
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anamadelac
Realmente Extraordinario. Sencillo y muy claro.
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graffin
I was inspired by Ari's landscape watercolour techniques, especially his brush handling and calligraphic mark-making. Worth the price just to see his sketchbooks and process! :)
rosybelsalazar
Me ha encantado este curso! Que lastima que no hay una traduccion simultanea al español...pero desde los contenidos, consejos , y el proyecto final son muy valiosos!!!
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