Online Art School «Artefacto»
NEW ONLINE COURSE
BY ANNA IVANOVA
Figure in Ballet
Learn the nuances of painting human figure in ballet and enjoy your gorgeous watercolors!
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
BY ANNA IVANOVA
Figure in Ballet
Learn the nuances of painting human figure in ballet and enjoy your gorgeous watercolors!
LIFETIME ACCESS |
Ballet is one of the most beautiful kinds of art! Elegance, plasticity, incredible expressiveness, and grace – to see it is a great pleasure. Let’s convey our emotions from enjoying ballet scenes by painting them with watercolor!
In this course, you will be drawing and painting ballerinas under the guidance of Anna Ivanova – an experienced instructor and a professional ballet painter. Anna knows how to depict the beauty of the pose, show movement, express emotions, and portray figures in challenging lighting. She will gladly share her knowledge with you!
Together with Anna, you will create 3 spectacular paintings, learning to work with tone, mixing clean colors, and enjoying the relaxing process of watercolor painting in alla prima technique.
9 lessons
Video lessons in English with lifetime access
3 watercolor paintings
You will create 3 lovely tender paintings with watercolor
High-quality feedback
Individual feedback from professional curator (depends on the plan)
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for those who have some experience in watercolor and want:
to get to the next level by learning the nuances of alla prima technique;
to master painting the human body and finding the right tone for the skin;
to learn how to draw figures in static and dynamic poses, keeping all the proportions right;
to work with light colors, avoiding dirt and making pure shades.
Anna about the course...
Course Table of Contents
9 lessons (total ~ 7 h.)
Lesson 1
Introduction
Organizational information, how to use the platform. The list of materials needed for the course.
Lesson 2
Figure drawing
Learn to draw figures in any pose with the help of author's simplification tips.
Lesson 3
At the barre. Human skin painting.
Learn to choose the right tone, to mix the right colors for skin tone, to show the relief of the woman's back, and to transmit the texture of hair.
Lesson 4
At the barre. Tutu and textile painting
Learn how to combine clearly incompatible colors, to paint tutu and find the right background color to make a successful painting.
Lesson 5
Before the show. Figure front view
Learn how to paint two figures in a complicated composition, to transmit complex lighting effects and to paint white dresses.
Lesson 6
Before the show. Figure back view
Master painting ballet dancer’s figure from the back with a complex backlight.
Lesson 7
Behind the scene. Pencil drawing
Learn how to make a drawing, paying attention to anatomy and proportions.
Lesson 8
Behind the scene. Watercolor part
Learn how to create soft skin and tutu tones, convey deep intense dark tones, and connect a very light subject with a very dark background.
Lesson 9
Conclusion
Summing up, getting feedback, and doing a creative task using the techniques and knowledge acquired.
What results you will achieve at the course:
01
You will learn to draw figures in any pose with the help of author’s simplification tips
02
You will learn to choose the right tone, mix the right colors for skin tone, show the relief of the woman’s back, and transmit the texture of hair
03
You will learn how to combine clearly incompatible colors, paint tutu, and find the right background color to make a successful painting
04
You will learn how to paint two figures in a complicated composition, transmit complex lighting effects and paint white dresses
Anna Ivanova
Author of the course
- 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.)
- Instructor of workshops in Europe and Asia
We offer different plans
Standard
9 video lessons in full HD (total ~ 7 h.)
- 3 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
LIFETIME access to the course
Premium
- 9 video lessons in full HD (total ~ 7 h.)
- 3 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from professional curator on each painting within 90 days
- Bonus 1: 40 ArtiCoins
- Bonus 2: Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
Standard
- 3 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
LIFETIME access to the course
Premium
- 9 video lessons in full HD (total ~ 7 h.)
- 3 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from professional curator on each painting within 90 days
- Bonus 1: 40 ArtiCoins
- Bonus 2: Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
This course participates in the "Paint to Earn" program
Join the course, complete the tasks, and earn ArtiCoins. Within the course, you can earn up to 200 ArtiCoins (ca. $20).
Exchange those later for the Artefacto courses and services!
You have no risks – we support you!
No risk for you*
In case after 1–2 lessons of the coursе you realize that is not for you, YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK!
*within 14 days after payment
Freeze
For plans 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 wherever you like
Certificate of completion (in Premium Plan)
Upon completion of the course for the students of Premium plan we issue a certificate. The certificate could be used as a proof of your qualification's upgrade at work (if it is related to arts) and for your private affairs as a recognition of your mastery in painting.
Our happy students say...
How is our course organized?
BEFORE COURSE
Full course program
List of course materials
Friendly community of beginner and professional artists
AT COURSE
Recorded video lessons
Watch lessons at your own pace
Closed students' chat
Feedback from 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: QoR Raw sienna, QoR Vandyke Brown, QoR Transparent pyrrole orange, W&N Sepia, Shinhan Blue grey, Mijello Peacock blue, Mijello Ultramarine deep, Mijello Bright opera, Mijello Rose madde
- 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
Examples of Anna's works
Frequently asked questions
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info@artefactoschool.online
For collaborations:
miroslava.artefacto@gmail.com
Contact the founder:
miroslava.artefacto@gmail.com
Our working hours:
Monday — Friday
7 am — 6 pm Central European Time (CET)
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