Handmade Metallic Watercolors
A course by Florencia Alvarez Brunel , Artist
Joined April 2019
Unleash your creativity and create your own metallic watercolors Make your art stand out
Unleash your creativity and create your own metallic watercolors Make your art stand out
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of creating handmade watercolors with metallic pigments with Florencia Álvarez Brunel, a talented artist passionate about the alchemy of color. Instead of settling for traditional color palettes, Florencia will guide you on the exciting adventure of making your own unique watercolors.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 24 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (28)
- 1,999 students
- 15 lessons (2h 4m)
- 24 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project of this course will challenge you to apply everything you have learned. You will create your own professional and personalized metallic watercolors. This project will allow you to demonstrate your skills and put your creativity into practice to the fullest, filling your works of art with personality and brilliance.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for anyone passionate about art and painting who is interested in expanding their creative skills. No matter if you are a curious beginner or an experienced artist, Florencia will guide you in creating your own unique watercolors.
Requirements and materials
To participate in this course, you will need ingredients such as gum arabic and vegetable glycerin, as well as glass containers and tools such as a grinder, spatula, dropper, and, of course, paper and metallic pigments. Passion for art and curiosity are the only essential requirements. Florence will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary for the rest.
Reviews
A course by Florencia Alvarez Brunel
Florencia Álvarez Brunel, a passionate watercolorist and creator of her own brand of artisanal watercolors, Acuarelas Brunel. Her love for the alchemy of color led her to research pure pigments and create unique formulas to create vibrant color palettes without additives that subtract their power.
A disciple of one of the most influential watercolorists in the world, Guillermo Roux, Florencia has dedicated her life to the art and craft of creating unique artistic materials. Her passion for art and creating custom watercolors has led her to collaborate with talented artists and participate in notable events. With Florence as your guide, you'll explore the magic behind creating metallic watercolors and create your own unique, personalized artistic palette.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
First steps for the palette
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About handmade watercolors
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Color Search
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Tools and materials
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Preparation and conservation of the binder
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The pigments
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U3
Preparation of watercolors
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Working with pigments: primary colors
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Working with pigments: color mixtures
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The iridescent medium
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U4
Assemble the palette
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Container selection
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Filling the containers
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Another format: dot cards
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Assembling the palette with the color chart
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Care and recommendations
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FP
Final project
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Metallic handmade watercolors
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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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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nimfata
Perfect for beginners, it covers essential techniques, materials and unique artistic approach. Engaging and pracitcal lessons.
andreaschikora7
Der Kurs ist sehr gut gemacht
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encuadernacionperu
Hermoso el curso... estoy ya motivada para comenzar.
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karlakayhull777
PlusFlorencia is brilliant! Her research of pure pigments really paid off. Awesome teacher.
gigin77
No deja de sorprenderme el valor de poder de fabricar los propios materiales.
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