Online Art School «Artefacto»
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by TOP Artist Aurora Charlo
* exclusively at Artefacto
Watercolor Landscapes: Exploring Light, Shadow, and Texture
Discover how to elevate your watercolors with natural elements like mica and sand for realistic textures and create 4 breathtaking artworks, guided by a famous artist Aurora Charlo
Translated into English + original in Spanish
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by TOP Artist Aurora Charlo
* exclusively at Artefacto
Watercolor Landscapes: Exploring Light, Shadow, and Texture
Discover how to elevate your watercolors with natural elements like mica and sand for realistic textures and create 4 breathtaking artworks, guided by a famous artist Aurora Charlo
Translated into English + original in Spanish
LIFETIME ACCESS
In this course, you will journey through a series of 4 captivating landscapes, each designed to challenge and inspire your artistic growth. From tranquil snowy mountains to moonlit shorelines and textured stone paths, every scene offers a unique opportunity to master the nuances of watercolor painting and bring nature to life on paper.
Guided by the talented Aurora Charlo, you will dive into both foundational and innovative techniques, including creating textures with natural elements like sand, layering with mica for shimmering effects, and mastering atmospheric lighting. Aurora’s expertise and thoughtful instruction will help you elevate your skills, whether you’re working on intricate details or sweeping compositions.
By the end of this course, you will have created a stunning collection of watercolor paintings that reflect your progress, creativity, and growing mastery. Join us to expand your artistic horizons, gain confidence, and discover the beauty of expressing yourself through watercolor!
4 Lessons
4 video lessons in English or Spanish in Full-HD format with lifetime access
4 completed paintings
You will 4 watercolor paintings
High-quality feedback
Individual feedback from professional curator (depends on the plan)
Who is this course for?
This course will suit beginner and intermediate artists who want to:
- Build confidence in painting landscapes and learn essential techniques for creating textures, depth, and atmosphere
Expand their skills in depicting complex scenes like shorelines, moonlit skies, and reflective waters
Explore new approaches and innovative texturing methods, such as incorporating natural elements like sand
Find inspiration and step-by-step guidance to capture the beauty of nature in watercolor paintings.
Course Table of Contents
Introduction
Learn more about your instructor Aurora Charlo, acquaintance with materials and see how the learning process will be organized.
Lesson 1:
Aragonese Pyrenees Village (Spain)
In this lesson, you will learn to capture the tranquil beauty of a snowy high mountain road. The lesson focuses on creating delicate snow textures using mica for a shimmering effect. You will be able to master techniques to depict depth and atmosphere in winter landscapes while balancing light and shadow to enhance the scene's realism.
1 video lesson, 1 h 07 minutes
Lesson 2: Rocky Road
In this lesson, you will learn to depict a realistic stone path within a winter scene using innovative texturing techniques. This lesson will guide you through creating depth and rugged detail with mica and plastic tools, bringing the cold beauty of the scene to life. Explore how to layer textures effectively to capture the natural essence of a snowy, weathered path.
1 video lesson, 41 minutes
Lesson 3: Reflections in the Snow
In this lesson, you will create a serene winter landscape featuring a cloudy sky, snow-covered ground, distant trees, and shimmering water reflections. This lesson focuses on mastering soft gradients for the sky, achieving realistic textures for snow, and capturing the delicate interplay of light and shadow on water surfaces. Practice layering techniques to add depth and detail, bringing the winter scene to life.
1 video lesson, 47 minutes
Lesson 4: Low Tide Beach
In this lesson, you will discover how to interpret the unique beauty of a low tide by incorporating natural textures into your painting. This lesson focuses on creating realistic sand effects using actual beach sand, alongside other innovative techniques. You will learn to depict the subtle transitions between wet and dry surfaces while mastering the interplay of light and shadow in a tidal scene.
1 video lesson, 41 minutes
Conclusion
Summary of techniques learned, creative task and feedback giving.
What results will you achieve at the course
01
Master essential watercolor techniques, including creating textures, layering, and blending to achieve lifelike results
02
Learn to depict various natural elements, such as sandy beaches, reflective water, and moonlit skies
03
Refine your ability to balance light and shadow, bringing depth and atmosphere to your landscapes
04
Develop skills in using innovative materials like mica and natural sand to add unique textures and effects to your paintings
05
Enhance your compositional skills, learning how to structure complex scenes without overwhelming them
06
Gain the confidence to approach any landscape, applying the techniques and inspiration learned during the course
Meet your instructor
Aurora Charlo
Author of the course
- Award-winning Spanish watercolorist with over a decade of experience, known for capturing the beauty of nature and human emotions.
- Winner of prestigious awards, including 1st Prize at the XV Certamen Nacional de Acuarela (2018) and Medalla de Platino from the Academia Europea de las Artes (1998).
- Aurora combines traditional watercolor methods with modern texturing and layering to create depth and detail.
- She masterfully uses light, color, and fluidity to evoke emotion and bring her landscapes to life.
- Aurora’s hands-on approach is based on blending classic techniques with modern innovations to unlock students' creative potential.
We offer different plans
Standard
- 4 lessons (total 4h)
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the Students’ chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 4 lessons (total 4h)
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the Students’ chat
- Individual feedback on 4 paintings + 1 creative task from curator within 75 days
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
- Certificate of completion
Standard
- 4 lessons (total 4h)
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the Students’ chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 4 lessons (total 4h)
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the Students’ chat
- Individual feedback on 4 paintings + 1 creative task from curator within 75 days
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
- Certificate of completion
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
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 learning program for the students of Premium and Premium Pro 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?
- Paper: Arches paper, cold pressed or rough, 300 g/m
- Watercolor set (any watercolor paints you use)
Color: Cerulean blue, Ultramarine blue, Indigo, Green chromium oxide, Perylene Green, Olive Green, Sodalite Blue, Lunar Black, Perylene Brown, Burnt sienna, Sepia, Alizarin crimson, Quinacridone purple, Cadmium red light
3. Brushes
4. Drowning board
5. Paper towel
6. Container for water
7. Pencil
Examples of Aurora's works
Frequently asked questions
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