From basics to advanced techniques of painting horses
LIFETIME ACCESS
Language: English
Online course by Anna Ivanova
Watercolor horses
From basics to advanced techniques of painting horses
LIFETIME ACCESS
Language: English
Magnificent eyes, graceful lines, powerful muscles, and shiny cover. Many artists get inspiration from the external beauty of these noble animals.
«Horses were the first thing I painted in my life. And so far they remain my greatest admiration! — says Anna Ivanova, a wonderful artist and instructor of our school. — So many different breeds, colors, and characters. Horses give me an incredible sense of freedom and intelligence. Therefore, I have been painting them for almost my entire life!»
We invite everyone who wants to become more confident in painting horses, loves watercolors, and is open to new experiences!
Anna Ivanova a master of watercolor,
author of the course
What we will learn:
01
Simple tips for drawing horse’s muzzle and body, both in static and motion
02
To transmit various colors of horse’s fur (red, white, black) and connect them
03
To make a composition of two horses and paint a foal with watercolor
Our course at a glance...
Who is this course for
For those who know the basic techniques, want to expand their knowledge in watercolor painting and learn to paint graceful horses.
The course consists of 2 modules
Module «Fundamentals» (~4 hours)
Two detailed lessons («a White horse’s head» and
«a Running red horse»), where you learn to paint a horse head in detail, a horse in static and in motion.
Module «Advanced» (~4 hours)
Two detailed lessons («a Black horse with a mane» and
«a Mare and its foal») where you apply fundamental techniques to make more complex compositions
Module «Fundamentals» consists of 2 lessons:
A white horse head (~1.5 hours)
In this lesson we will learn:
some simple tips for drawing horse’s muzzle;
to get proportions right;
the basic techniques of painting a pure white horse (the Camarillo White Horse) on the white background;
the basic watercolor blending techniques.
A running red horse (~3 hours)
In this lesson we will learn:
the structure and anatomy of a horse’s body;
the way to draw the whole horse’s body without deep knowledge in the horse anatomy;
how to paint a horse in motion;
to get a bright shade of red for a horse’sskin and coat.
Module «Advanced» consists of 2 lessons:
A black horse with a mane (~2 hours)
In this lesson we will learn:
to draw a horse’s head in profile;
how to blend paints in order to make black color;
how to paint a mane;
to express so bright red tint of the horse skin.
A mare and its foal
(~2 hours)
In this lesson we will learn:
to paint a horse in a different position;
to study the anatomy of a foal for drawing and watercolor painting;
Individual feedback from professional curator within 90 days
Access to the course 90 days
LIFETIME ACCESS
Price: 159$
tariff
Standard
Video lessons in English from 2 camera angles
Each lesson approx. 2 hours
Access to a closed student‘s chat
Access to the course 45 days
LIFETIME ACCESS
Price: 139€
tariff
Premium
Video lessons in English from 2 camera angles
Each lesson approx. 2 hours
Access to a closed student‘s chat
Certificate of completion
Individual feedback from professional curator within 90 days
Access to the course 90 days
LIFETIME ACCESS
Price: 159€
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Complement your course with one more lesson!
RECORDING
What will you learn from this online lesson?
1. Explore some details of horse anatomy like an eye, a nose and an ear 2. Paint them with watercolor 3. Paint a horse head in frontal position
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For tariff with feedback: If the start date is not convenient - we freeze the course
(1 time free of charge)
Freedom & Mobility
Make your own schedule and go through the lessons at a comfortable pace - whenever and whereever you like
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Our happy students say
Meet your instructor Anna Ivanova
A winner at prestigious international competitions (Shanghai International Watercolour Biennial, 2012; The International Young Masters Invitational Exhibition, 2016; TWWCE, 2016)
Participant of various national and international exhibitions (Re-interpretation, China; World Watercolor Exhibition, Thailand; Castra, Slovenia; Fabriano in Acquarello, Italy; Masters of watercolor, Russia etc.)
Friendly community of beginner and professional artists
AT COURSE
Recorded video lessons (which build one upon another)
Watch lessons at your own pace
Closed students' chat
Feedback from professional curator
AFTER COURSE
Certificate of Completion
Own Portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
Which materials do you need for the course?
Paints - any high-quality artistic paints in cuvettes or tubes (e.g. Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Winsor&Newton, Schmincke, White nights etc.)
Brushes (Natural Chinese calligraphic (kolinsky, red wolf), Rigger Daler-Rowney (sable), Chinesse kolinski brush, Winsor& Newton, Flat goat brush)
Paper Cotton, 300gr, CP (Sennelier,Hahnemuhle (Sesame, Turner)
White plastic or ceramic palette
Paper towels, a jar of water
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the course?
1. Choose a tariff.
When you have selected a suitable tariff, click on the «Proceed to payment» button
Choose the payment method that suits you. It can be a payment on the website by card or via PayPal.
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What happens after payment?
After payment, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to your personal account. If the email does not arrive, check your "Spam" or "Promotions" folder.
Fill in your profile on our learning platform: you can link your social network accounts, upload your photo and set up notifications. Purchased courses and lessons are available in the section "Trainings".
You can also choose the language of ther interface: english, italian, russian.
What do I need to study online?
Computer or tablet or smartphone
Internet access
How do the lessons work?
Access Period: access to the course opens for the period specified in the description of the tariff you have purchased.
1. Training format: all lessons (if not specified) are recorded videolessons, so you can watch it and do the exercises when it best suits you and at your own speed. Please be informed, that any further lesson will be opened to you ONLY upon completion of the previous ones. Therefore, irrespective of the tariff that you bought, you need to upload your work to the lesson. Otherwise, the system does not let you go further.
2. Feedback: In all tariffs you need to upload photos of work (your paintings) to access the next lesson. If you have purchased an Elite tariff you need to upload photos of your painting and wait for a feedback from your instructor (it could take up to 3 days). If you have purchased an Premium tariff you need to upload photos of your painting and wait for a feedback from your curator (it could take up to 3 days).
3. Communication: you will get an email with access link to the students' chat.
