Online Art School «Artefacto»
ONLINE COURSE
by IRINA KUKRUSOVA
Watercolor Animals. Pets
Learn to create realistic animal portraits and convey the unique character of each pet with Irina Kukrusova
LIFETIME ACCESS |
ONLINE COURSE
by IRINA KUKRUSOVA
Watercolor Animals. Pets
Learn to create realistic animal portraits and convey the unique character of each pet with Irina Kukrusova
LIFETIME ACCESS |
Animalistics, or animal painting, is one of the most favorite genres of thousands of artists. Soft, fluffy, and so cute, animals just can't leave us indifferent!
Together with Irina Kukrusova, you will study the nuances of painting different animals and learn how to show their character. You will be able to create soft realistic fur without too much detailing, make lively eyes and wet noses.
During the course, you will paint 3 delightful portraits – of a rabbit, a cat, and a dog. In separate lessons, you will learn the basics of making a pencil drawing, and then step by step perform the watercolor part. Under Irina’s able guidance, you will receive a lot of positive emotions and useful tips!
8 lessons
Video lessons in English with lifetime access
3 watercolor paintings
You will make 3 awesome animal portraits
High-quality feedback
Individual feedback from your instructor Irina Kukrusova
(depends on the plan)
This course will suit intermediate artists who:
- want to learn how to paint animals with watercolor and create wonderful portraits of their pets;
- dream of painting animals realistically, reflecting the unique character of each pet;
- face such problems as making wrong proportions, getting unnatural texture of fur, lack of volume, and others while portraying animals;
- wish to learn how to control watercolor in the wet-on-wet technique and work with small details easily.
Irina tells about the course...
Course Table of Contents
8 lessons (total 5.5 hours)
Lesson 1
Introduction
An introduction to our learning platform and an overview of the materials used in this course.
Lesson 2
Rabbit. Part 1
Will learn the basics of portraying an animal from general to particular and make a pencil drawing.
Lesson 3
Rabbit. Watercolor part
Will learn how to paint the softest, most delicate rabbit fur so that it looks realistic. For this you will not even need to depict each hair! You will also see how to paint fluffy cheeks and velvety ears and understand how to finish portraits correctly so that they look alive.
Lesson 4
Ragdoll Kitten. Part 1
Will practice drawing from general to particular and learn to control the alignment of key points relative to the axis of symmetry.
Lesson 5
Ragdoll Kitten. Part 2
Will learn how to work in stages so that the watercolor does not spread in different directions. The result will be soft and transparent, but at the same time realistic.
Lesson 6
Shiba Inu. Part 1
Will practice creating a drawing from general to particular. You will learn to control the alignment of key points relative to the axis of symmetry, find out why Irina makes tonal beacons with a pencil and see how to turn them into a part of the work.
Lesson 7
Shiba Inu. Part 2
Will learn how to depict dense fur (double coat). You will see how to show contour lighting without losing the shape of the head, picture a wet nose and lively eyes. You will also learn how to apply a bright color layer with gradual transitions from one color to another.
Lesson 8
Conclusion
A summary of all techniques from the instructor.
What results you will achieve at the course:
01
Master the effective technique of drawing from general to particular
02
Learn how to realistically depict fur, paint lively eyes, velvet ears, and wet noses
03
Find out how to animate a portrait and show the individuality of each pet
Meet your instructor
Irina Kukrusova
- Animal artist who collaborates with experts in the field of cynology and felinology.
- Specializes in pastel technique and in Alla Prima watercolor technique.
- Participant and laureate of numerous exhibitions of watercolors and pastels in Italy, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Canada, the USA, Japan, etc.
- Author of more than 20 courses about watercolor and pastel painting. Irina's students live all over the world – from Canada to New Zealand.
- Irina firmly believes that everyone can learn to paint. The most important thing is perseverance and love for what you portray.
We offer different plans
Standard
- 3 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
Premium
- 8 lessons (total 5.5 hours)
- 3 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from professional curator on each painting within 75 days
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
Elite
- 8 lessons (total 5.5 hours)
- 3 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from instructor Irina Kukrusova on each painting within 75 days
- Bonus 1: Certificate of completion
- Bonus 2: 55 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
Only 10 places are available
Standard
- 3 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
Premium
- 8 lessons (total 5.5 hours)
- 3 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from professional curator on each painting within 75 days
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
Elite
- 8 lessons (total 5.5 hours)
- 3 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from instructor Irina Kukrusova on each painting within 75 days
- Bonus 1: Certificate of completion
- Bonus 2: 55 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
Only 10 places are available
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 for the Artefacto learning products!
Study with us and earn your personal discount at Artefacto!
You have no risks – we support you!
No risk for you*
In case after 1–2 lessons of the coursе you realize that watercolor painting 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 Elite Plan)
Upon completion of the course for the students of Elite 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.
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?
- Watercolor paints
- 100% cotton watercolor paper, fin, 28х38 cm.
- Brushes: a round brush with a sharp tip, a flat brush (not very wide, made of synthetic or mixed squirrel), a liner, a thin brush for details, a flute for wetting the paper, a flute for big washes, fan/big soft brush/flute/flat soft brush for leveling washes
- Kneaded eraser
- НВ pencil
- Paper towels
- Waterproof tablet
- Plastic palette
- Container for water
Examples of Irina's works
Frequently asked questions
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