Architectural Illustration with Watercolor
A course by user149692 surname149692 , Architect and Watercolor Painter
Joined October 2014
Discover perspective drawing techniques and learn how to capture light and shadow
Discover perspective drawing techniques and learn how to capture light and shadow
Joined October 2014
According to Gonzalo Ibáñez, draftsman and architect, watercolor is the medium of light par excellence, capturing the essence of nature through its capacity for transparency and consistency. He believes watercolor is a captivating artform that always has something to teach, and opens up the possibility to make your own rules in an ever-evolving game.
In this course, learn how to get the most out of watercolor painting by creating an architectural or urban landscape based on an image. Gonzalo guides you through the creative process step-by-step, from your first sketch to the final details. Learn his unique method for achieving realistic works of art that creatively play with lights and shadows.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 25 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (688)
- 13,014 students
- 16 lessons (2h 47m)
- 25 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Make a watercolor painting of an architectural or urban landscape based on an image.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in watercolor painting, perspective drawing, urban sketching, or architectural rendering.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge of drawing or watercolor is needed. This course will introduce you to the technique from scratch.
Materials needed include: watercolor paper 300gr/m2 (or higher), watercolors (pill or tube form), a palette, and round-tip brushes numbers 14, 8, and 2. In addition, you need some simple supplies like blotting paper, paper tape, a large water container, and a water sprayer. For drawing, the teacher recommends graphite pencils with hardnesses between H and B, as well as a soft eraser.
Reviews
A course by user149692 surname149692
Architect and painter Gonzalo Ibáñez graduated from the University of Chile (2017) with a diploma in Aesthetics and Philosophy PUC (2018). He was captivated by the difficulty and spontaneity of watercolor and uses it to express his creativity by painting architectural landscapes.
Currently, he works to transmit his passion to his students in architectural design and graphic representation courses at the University of Chile, as well as workshops and private classes. Aside from his public and private commissions, Gonzalo’s work has been exhibited and published in national and international media including VD and Ophelia.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in this course?
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U2
Drawing the architectural motif
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Basics of perspective drawing
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The architectural motif
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Drawing and practical notes
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U3
Knowing the environment
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Materials and work area
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The consistency of the pigment and its application
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Brush stroke technique
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U4
Catching the light
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Basics of light capture
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Tonal value and shape unification
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Light study
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U5
Building the image
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3 layer method
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Stage lights
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Shadow stage
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Final details and adjustments stage
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FP
Final project
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Architectural Illustration with Watercolor
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PlusThe course is organized very well by Gonzalo Ibanez.
He teaches watercolour techniques and design.
He teaches how to become an original artist by studying other artists work, trying to paint from them He is precise, knows what a beginner or a skillful artist needs.
I love his simplification focusing on light and shadow variations in the architectural objects using a scale of temperature. Architecture in nature becomes in his interpretation alive. Sometimes it changes into abstract.
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I work hard on watercolors and also for architecture, and this course combine both.
I wish to make nice watercolor painting for my own architecture soon, and this course will help me a lot.
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Very well explained and calmly, taking into account the entire process.
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PlusGood explanation of color mixing and tinting. It would have helped me if the painting process had been left in real time. I then set the film to half speed. Thanks for the many inspiration tips and paintings by artists. I really enjoyed the course!
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It is a course to see, re-see, re-practice... basic concepts of perspective, and I loved the 3-stage method. I will definitely come back in a few months to repeat the course. Clear explanations and good advice.
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