Travel Watercolor

A course by Edy Rios , Watercolor Artist

Watercolor Artist. Huaraz, Peru.
Joined September 2021

Learn to use watercolors and capture the essence of your travels through your paintings

97% positive reviews (63)
4,163 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to use watercolors and capture the essence of your travels through your paintings

In this online course, you will discover the fascinating world of outdoor watercolors at the hands of Edy Ríos, a talented watercolorist and traveler specializing in natural landscapes. Throughout the course, you will explore both the theoretical and practical aspects of working with watercolors in natural settings, allowing you to capture the beauty of your journeys through art.

You will develop important theoretical and practical aspects to learn to use watercolors, from simplified drawing, obtaining color, essential methods, to finally put it into practice on outings or trips and find the keys to represent the exact moment of the natural landscape and be prepared to paint on his travels.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 19 downloads

The color
3 minutes, 14 seconds
Essential methods, the recipe
18 minutes, 21 seconds
Perspective in the landscape
1 minute, 49 seconds
Color sketch
10 minutes, 58 seconds
Lights and shadows
19 minutes, 57 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (63)
  • 4,163 students
  • 14 lessons (1h 48m)
  • 19 additional resources (10 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?

In the final project of this course, you will have the opportunity to paint a complete natural landscape, from the reference and the sketch to the final details. You will apply all the techniques and knowledge acquired throughout the course to create a unique and personal work. You will let your creativity flow and you will capture in your painting the beauty and essence of the landscape you choose.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is aimed at all those passionate about art and watercolor who wish to explore the fascinating world of outdoor painting. It does not matter if you are a beginner or if you already have experience in handling watercolors, this course will provide you with the necessary tools to improve your skills and discover new forms of artistic expression. If you are curious about capturing the beauty of nature through watercolor, this course is perfect for you.

Requirements and materials

To get the most out of this course, you will need suitable watercolor paper, brushes of different sizes, watercolors, and other materials such as sponges, masking tape, and a board to support your work. In addition, it is advisable to have visual references of natural landscapes that inspire you during the creative process. With these materials and your passion for watercolor, you'll be ready to dive into this exciting course.


Reviews

4,163 Students
63 Reviews
97% Positive ratings

Edy Rios

A course by Edy Rios

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Watercolor Artist

Edy Ríos is a talented self-taught watercolorist and traveler with almost 9 years of experience in the art of watercolor. In love with getaways and short and long trips, he has managed to merge his two passions: painting and travel. With his specialized style in natural landscapes, Edy has made his mark as a freelance, doing works for individuals and teaching online watercolor workshops.

Edy has collaborated with renowned brands such as Fabriano and Stabilo, and in 2019 he created the international project "Travel and Paint", an original workshop that combines the exploration of tourist or natural places with watercolor painting. This event has been taken to different countries in Latin America, demonstrating his passion for inspiring others to discover and enhance their artistic skills while traveling and painting in watercolor.

With his vast experience and love for art, Edy Ríos is excited to share his knowledge and techniques with you in this inspiring outdoor watercolor course. Get ready to learn, explore and develop your creative skills alongside this talented watercolourist.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • influences
  • U2

    First steps

    • Our materials... travel companions
    • The color
    • How to get the color
    • Essential methods, the recipe
  • U3

    About the drawing

    • Drawing in watercolors
    • perspective in the landscape
  • U4

    Let's go with everything!

    • Composition and study of values
    • color sketch
    • Lights and shadows
    • dry details
  • U5

    More techniques, more paintings

    • Other techniques
    • How to put together a travel kit
  • FP

    Final project

    • Travel Watercolor Illustration

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Travel Watercolor. Illustration course by Edy Rios

Travel Watercolor

A course by Edy Rios
Watercolor Artist. Huaraz, Peru.
Joined September 2021
  • 97% positive reviews (63)
  • 4,163 students