Surreal Illustration with Watercolor and Ink
A course by Marija Tiurina , Artist and Illustrator
Explore your inner universe by combining drawing techniques and watercolors to create a playful self-portrait filled with colorful detail
Explore your inner universe by combining drawing techniques and watercolors to create a playful self-portrait filled with colorful detail
Want to create artwork that pushes boundaries and has a deeper meaning? By combining watercolor, ink, and Photoshop, artist and illustrator Marija Tiurina creates detailed illustrations that explore her imagination and uncover what’s beyond the surface. Her introspective and mixed-media approach has led to collaborations with the likes of Apple, Wacom, Netflix, Adobe, and Saatchi & Saatchi.
In this online course, she teaches you how to mix drawing and watercolor techniques with digital tools to convey your thoughts as surreal illustrations. Learn to look inwards for inspiration and find a more profound form of expression.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 23 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (122)
- 5,092 students
- 15 lessons (3h 28m)
- 23 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Illustrate a surreal self-portrait with watercolors and ink, depicting your head as a home for your thoughts.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Artists, illustrators, painters, and anyone who’s interested in exploring their inner universe through art.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills and notions of Photoshop are recommended for this course.
As for materials, you need paper and standard drawing and watercolor supplies, as well as a computer with Photoshop and access to a scanner or digital camera. A digital tablet is also recommended, but not essential.
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A course by Marija Tiurina
Marija Tiurina is a Lithuanian artist and illustrator based in the Netherlands. She knew from a young age she wanted to pursue art as a career and moved to London to study multimedia design, building her portfolio along the way. After gaining some experience as a junior designer, she decided to try her luck as a freelancer and quickly found success, illustrating for the likes of Apple, Wacom, Netflix, Adobe, and Saatchi & Saatchi. She currently works as an in-house illustrator for the children’s book publisher Wonderbly.
When she’s not creating for clients, she loves to experiment with personal projects and explore new techniques and styles. Each project is an opportunity to step outside of her comfort zone and push the boundaries of her creativity to grow as an artist. A prime example was The Lockdown Project, where she asked her followers to submit their dreams, thoughts, ideas, fears, and passions, which she then transformed into a large, surreal watercolor painting.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The First Steps
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The Materials
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Watercolour Techniques
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Experimenting with Colour
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Surreal Inspiration
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U3
Developing and Refining the Project
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Sketching Forms
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Rough Sketches: Concept and Composition
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Tracing on Watercolour Paper
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The First Watercolour Layer 1
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The First Watercolour Layer 2
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Additional Watercolour Details 1
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Additional Watercolour Details 2
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U4
The Finishing Touches
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The Glitter and Gloss
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Scanning and Preparing for Print
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FP
Final project
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Surreal Illustration with Watercolor and Ink
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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.
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carlalinhares
I absolutely love this course. It was so enjoyable for me that sometimes when I'm drawing or working in some watercolor project I put the course on again, just to listen to Marija. That helps me to focus and concentrate on my project. Also the course has important informations related to the step by step to finish digitally your illustration.
carmenrdm
Artista muy creativa y curso interesante y motivador.
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3v4
M’encanta Marija, el seu domini de la tècnica i el seu ideari.
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selinapirker
Really great course! I liked how Marija explained her view of art. Recommended for everyone.
leaghaire
PlusEnjoyed this course very much. Thank you!