Watercolor Wildlife in Positive and Negative
A course by Silvia Molinari , Painter
Explore watercolor and monochrome techniques on dark paper to create a stunning wildlife piece in positive and negative
Explore watercolor and monochrome techniques on dark paper to create a stunning wildlife piece in positive and negative
The vibrant colors and intricate details found in nature's plants and wildlife make it a rich source of inspiration for any artist, and Silvia Molinari is no exception. Specializing in watercolors, she draws on her natural surroundings to create compositions full of bright wildflowers and a wide variety of bird species. Her work can be found in many formats, from her regular collaborations with Gardenia Magazine and organizations like Lipu to illustrations for publishers like Topipittori and on display in galleries around the world.
In this online course, she teaches you how to paint a double watercolor portrait of an animal, first in color and then in monochrome. With Silvia as your guide, learn how to depict the same image in positive and negative, from the first sketch to mixing colors and bringing your diptych to life layer by layer. Grab your brush and get ready to capture the magic of nature on paper!
What will you learn in this online course?
23 lessons & 15 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (67)
- 2,007 students
- 23 lessons (4h 20m)
- 15 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Paint a double wildlife portrait in positive and negative using watercolors.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with a passion for watercolor and illustration who wants to learn to depict the wonders of nature.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills, a keen eye, and a good dose of curiosity are recommended for this course. In terms of materials, you need white and dark watercolor paper, pencils, watercolor paints, white Ecoline, and paintbrushes.
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A course by Silvia Molinari
Silvia Molinari is a painter who loves portraying the flora and fauna of nature in her art. She began dabbling in watercolors in her youth, shortly before enrolling in the art institute, and has continued to hone her technique ever since.
Throughout her career, she has displayed her work in both individual and group exhibits, including the Emilia Romagna section of the Venice Biennale, the Affordable Art Fair in New York and Milan, and at the Ginza 1-Chome gallery in Tokyo. She regularly collaborates with magazines, organizations, and non-profits such as Gardenia Magazine and Lipu (Lega italiana protezione uccelli). She has also illustrated children's books for the publishers Edizioni Corsare and Topipittori and has been running watercolor seminars and courses since 2008.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Tools and Materials
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Prepare the Color
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Spread the Color: The Plumage in Positive 1
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Spread the Color: The Plumage in Positive 2
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Spread the Color: The Plumage in Negative
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Glazes and Effects for the Portrait of Birds 1
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Glazes and Effects for the Portrait of Birds 2
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The Pictorial Approach
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U3
Realization of the Diptych
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Research and Choice of the Subject
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Preparatory Drawing: Positive and Negative 1
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Preparatory Drawing: Positive and Negative 2
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Define the Palette and Prepare the Color
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Painting in Positive 1
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Painting in Positive 2
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Painting in Positive 3
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Painting in Negative 1
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Painting in Negative 2
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U4
Shadows, Glazes, and Retouching
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Adding Shadows, Glazes and Retouching 1
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Adding Shadows, Glazes and Retouching 2
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Final Details in Pencil
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Alternative Solutions
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FP
Final project
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Watercolor Wildlife in Positive and Negative
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acuarelasyluna
Hermoso curso, la técnica en negativo es una técnica muy poco explorada en el mundo de la acuarela, y me gustó mucho aprenderla
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liliana_donato
excelente y muy claro
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gutierrez-sergio
Muy interesante curso y práctico
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sharontremainestevenson
I am so enchanted by this teacher. I am English and even with only subtitles in English I am following it easily. I love the easy style she is showing us. Hopefully she will publish more lessons for us to learn from her.
maury.sudiro
un corso molto chiaro nelle spigazioni, passo -passo viene mostrato tutto il processo creativo.
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