Online Art School «Artefacto»
NEW ONLINE COURSE
BY IRINA KUKRUSOVA
Capturing Wildlife in Wet-on-Wet Technique
Get practical tips for painting animals in wet-on-wet watercolor technique and make 5 gorgeous artworks under the guidance of professional animal portraitist Irina Kukrusova
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
BY IRINA KUKRUSOVA
Capturing Wildlife in Wet-on-Wet Technique
Get practical tips for painting animals in wet-on-wet watercolor technique and make 5 gorgeous artworks under the guidance of professional animal portraitist Irina Kukrusova
LIFETIME ACCESS |
It’s really difficult to find a person who doesn’t like animals! Cute and dangerous, mysterious and powerful, and always very beautiful – these creatures inspire hundreds of artists to portray them!
At our course, you’ll learn to paint gorgeous wild animals in the wet-on-wet watercolor technique. You’ll see how to deal with drawing and proportions, mix realistic colors, make soft fur and smooth transitions, discover the best ways to convey volume and details, and get fully prepared for creating your own artworks!
You’ll make 5 splendid paintings with a deer, polar bear, koala, panda, and wolf, studying the nuances of depicting each of these animals and achieving a marvelous result under the guidance of professional animal portraitist Irina Kukrusova.
Who is this course for?
This course will suit artists who already have some painting experience and:
- want to learn how to draw and paint animals realistically but don’t know where to start;
- would like to master wet-on-wet technique, learn to make soft edges and smooth transitions;
- want to learn to mix the right colors for painting animals and achieve the needed tonal intensity;
- wish to know how to paint animals’ coats, eyes, noses, and achieve realism without depicting every single detail.
Course Table of Contents
Introduction
You will meet the author of the course and learn about the materials you will need for studying at the course.
2 lessons, 6 min
Meeting the instructor
You will meet the instructor of the course, Irina Kukrusova.
Materials
You will see materials and tools for studying at the course.
Module 1. Twilight Majesty
Discover the art of seamlessly blending characters into the background and master the technique of creating depth through shadow and volume.
5 lessons, 1 h 52 min
Module 2. Arctic Gaze
Learn to create luminous glows and soft washes in your paintings. Master the art of achieving accurate warm and cool contrasts to bring your artwork to life.
5 lessons, 1 h 27 min
Module 3. Eucalyptus Smile
Learn how to mix and lay grays with a painterly approach using color theory. Master the technique of painting short fur with individual hairs in various colors.
4 lessons, 1 h 30 min
Module 4. Forest Guardian
Learn how to work with contrasting colors and how to fine-tune tones on a wet sheet of paper.
Explore the nuances of painting panda's face and creating realistic coat.
5 lessons, 1 h 28 min
Module 5. Midnight Sentinel
Learn how to create a portrait with complex lighting. The wolf's unique coloration, featuring both warm and cool areas, provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your understanding of warm and cool contrasts.
6 lessons, 2 h 11 min
Module 6. Creative task
The final lesson of our course opens a new page in your creative journey.
IN THIS LESSON, YOU:
- Will choose your reference and apply all the techniques and methods you have learned while painting your previous works.
- Create your own painting!
What results you will achieve at the course:
01
Learn to paint animals realistically, achieving a 3D effect and conveying the image you have in your head
02
Master the wet-on-wet technique for painting animals’ coats with watercolor
03
Get tips for painting different kinds of animals and fit them into various backgrounds
Irina Kukrusova
Course author
- Animal painter 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
- 5 completed paintings
- Own project at the and of the course
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 5 modules: 25 lessons (total 8.5 hours)
- 5 completed paintings
- Own project at the and of the course
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from curator on each painting + creative task within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Standard
- 5 completed paintings
- Own project at the and of the course
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 5 modules: 25 lessons (total 8.5 hours)
- 5 completed paintings
- Own project at the and of the course
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from curator on each painting + creative task within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
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
Only for Premium plan – 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 (Premium and Premium Pro Plans)
Upon completion of the course for the students of Premium and Premium Pro plans 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.
Curator - Olga Karlsson
- Olga is a practicing artist specializing in drawing, watercolor, and acrylic.
- After graduating from the St Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Olga has been working as an architect in St Petersburg and has founded a school of aesthetic education for children.
- Olga came to Sweden in 1993, she is self-employed and manages art courses in Karlstad and all over Sweden (online).
- Olga participated in national and international exhibitions and competitions such as IWS Fabriano Acquarello (2019, 2022), IWS Bulgaria (2019), and IWS Malaysia (2021).
HERE YOU WILL FIND OLGA'S WORKS
Which materials do you need for the course?
Paints:
- Natural Sienna
- Burnt Sienna
- Ultramarine (I have Rembrandt's Cobalt Blue)
- Turkish Cobalt Blue Rembrandt
- Sennelier Royal Blue (Shin Han Verditer Blue)
- Peacock Blue
- A cold red, like Quinacridone Pink or Shin Han Permanent Pink
- Van Gogh Oxide Black (Sepia)
- Black for details
Paper: 100% cotton, 20x30 size
Brushes: Round with a fine tip, larger and smaller sizes (2 and 4-5), a small flat brush, and a mop for wetting
Other Materials: Water container, paper towel, moisture-resistant painting board
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 in full HD
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
Internal exhibitions
Examples of Irina's work
Examples of Olga's works
Frequently asked questions
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