Naturalist Watercolor with Expression and Personality

A course by Leandro Nunes , Watercolor Artist

Watercolor Artist. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined November 2020

Learn watercolor techniques to create dynamic paintings by combining realism and abstraction

97% positive reviews (196)
3,598 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn watercolor techniques to create dynamic paintings by combining realism and abstraction

Finding a perfectly harmonious balance between realism and the abstract is a one of the greatest feats an artist can achieve. Watercolor artist Leandro Nunes, who has taken part in both individual and group exhibitions across Brazil, manages to expertly unite these elements using different techniques to express himself through his distinctive and joyful paintings.

In this course, learn to create an expressive watercolor painting using a nature image as a reference. Let Leandro guide you step by step through the basic watercolor creation and composition techniques for stunning results.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 18 downloads

Materials
2 minutes, 45 seconds
Basic techniques
11 minutes, 20 seconds
Gravity
4 minutes, 28 seconds
What to avoid?
6 minutes, 56 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (196)
  • 3,598 students
  • 14 lessons (1h 16m)
  • 18 additional resources (5 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?

Learn watercolor techniques to create an expressive and joyful painting.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who wants to use watercolor as a medium, take their compositions to the next level, or those wanting to discover a new creative technique.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is necessary for this course, just a few basic watercolor materials like paints, paintbrishes, and paper.


Reviews

3,598 Students
196 Reviews
97% Positive ratings
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Leandro Nunes

A course by Leandro Nunes

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Watercolor Artist

"São Paulo-born Leandro Nunes has been drawing since he was seven years old. Forever connected to the arts, he received a degree in advertising and propaganda, choosing this path as a way of uniting artistic knowledge with communication, expression, and education. He then studied photography and photo editing and went on to combine all his knowledge at his communications agency where he worked as Art Director.

He has worked with brands such as Marisa, Água de Cheiro, Everlast, Fórum, and more. He fell in love with watercolor the second he started and currently dedicates himself exclusively to activities related to this art form. He gives courses in various cities across Brazil and manages the largest watercolor group on Facebook, Aquarela Brasil."


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Basic materials and techniques

    • Materials
    • Basic techniques
    • Knowing the material's potential
    • Gravity
    • Just what you need: abstractions
    • What to avoid?
  • U3

    applying the method

    • The choice of reference
    • The choice of colors
    • planning and sketching
    • Time to paint
  • U4

    framing

    • making rough edges
    • putting in frame
  • FP

    Final project

    • Naturalist Watercolor with Expression and Personality

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

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    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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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.

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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.

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Naturalist Watercolor with Expression and Personality. Illustration course by Leandro Nunes

Naturalist Watercolor with Expression and Personality

A course by Leandro Nunes
Watercolor Artist. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined November 2020
  • 97% positive reviews (196)
  • 3,598 students