Paint Your Illustrated Herbarium in Watercolor and Oil

A course by Joana Santamans Mercadé , Guide in the creative and technical process

Guide in the creative and technical process. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined November 2020

Observe and capture wild plants using watercolor and oil techniques, developing your unique style.

223 students
Audio: Spanish, English
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Observe and capture wild plants using watercolor and oil techniques, developing your unique style.

Connecting with creativity and finding your own voice are the pillars of this course, where you will learn to represent nature through watercolor and oil techniques. The careful observation of wild plants and flowers will become a tool to stimulate your creativity, allowing you to explore technique without the need for a realistic result.

This course is designed for all levels, guiding you through practical exercises to learn how to combine both techniques harmoniously. By relaxing your mind, you will unlock your creativity and learn to see like a painter, giving free rein to your imagination with personal and original compositions. Joana Santamans, a painter and illustrator who has collaborated with brands like Yerse and Coordonné, will accompany you throughout the process.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 19 downloads

Watercolor techniques
19 minutes, 53 seconds
Oil Techniques - Layers
18 minutes, 9 seconds
Pencil drawing
6 minutes, 59 seconds
Paint the petals
6 minutes, 45 seconds
Color retouching in Photoshop
5 minutes, 38 seconds
  • 223 students
  • 17 lessons (2h 54m)
  • 19 additional resources (1 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?

You will create a painting of wildflowers using watercolor and oil, with a personal and creative approach on a painted background.

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone looking to explore their creativity through painting, whether they already have prior knowledge or are taking their first steps in the art world. It's perfect for those seeking to disconnect, learn new techniques, and develop a personal style through the observation of nature.

Requirements and materials

All you need is thick cardstock, a pencil, eraser, brushes, watercolors, and oil paints in basic colors. Some brushes and cloths for cleaning are recommended, but no prior technical knowledge is required.


Joana Santamans Mercadé

Teacher Plus
Guide in the creative and technical process

Joana Santamans is a Barcelona-born visual artist specializing in painting and illustration. With a style that merges nature and urbanism, she has collaborated with important brands such as Yerse and Coordonné. Author of books like 'VIDA. Illustrated Herbarium' and 'Invisible Animals,' her work is characterized by the use of vibrant colors and detailed depictions of flora and fauna, always seeking to connect with the essential beauty of nature.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    The illustrated herbarium and basic techniques

    • Illustrated Herbarium
    • Presentation of materials
    • Watercolor techniques
    • Oil Techniques - Colors and Transitions
    • Oil Techniques - Layers
    • Documentation and search for references
  • U3

    Painting with watercolors

    • Pencil drawing
    • Preparing the Palette and Painting the Petals
    • Paint the leaves
    • Center and Background
  • U4

    Painting with oils

    • Painting from the center
    • Paint the petals
    • Paint the leaves
  • U5

    Final Touch and Digitalization

    • Color retouching in Photoshop
    • Conservation Tips and Project Uses
  • FP

    Final project

    • Herbarium illustrated with watercolor and oil

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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Paint Your Illustrated Herbarium in Watercolor and Oil. Illustration course by Joana Santamans Mercadé

Paint Your Illustrated Herbarium in Watercolor and Oil

A course by Joana Santamans Mercadé
Guide in the creative and technical process. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined November 2020
  • 223 students