Course "Ink and Watercolor Sketching for Beginners and Professionals"

NEW ONLINE COURSE

BY ALLAN KIRK

Ink and Watercolor Sketching for Beginners and Professionals

Learn how to simplify complex scenes, find your own artistic identity, and make 4 loose and energetic sketches with Allan Kirk

LIFETIME ACCESS

Sketching is undoubtedly one of the most popular kinds of art! Even those who don’t enjoy ‘traditional’ painting and drawing often make these little artworks in their notebooks when they want to while away the time or save some beautiful image for memory.

But if you want to make really amazing sketches, you need to know some useful techniques and life hacks. The renowned sketcher Allan Kirk is here to help you with it!

At Allan’s course, you will make 4 loose, energetic, and quick sketches with watercolor and ink pen. You will see how to simplify complex scenes, gain confidence, and build your own artistic identity, avoiding overworking and copying.

Allan Kirk,

the author of the course

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Lesson 1

Introduction

Organizational information, how to use the platform. The list of materials needed for the course.

Lesson 2

Watermill

Learn to keep your grip soft and gentle, work quickly and fearlessly. See how to balance a symmetrical view, creating excitement and unpredictability.

Lesson 3

Autumnal warm and cool colours

Learn how to simplify complex drawing and create excitement with warm and cool complementary colors. See how to work with light and mix watercolor on paper.

Lesson 4

Transparency and water

Learn how to keep transparency using light to dark washes, create distance using light and dark tonal watercolor, leave white paper and paint reflections.

Lesson 5

Perspective without thinking

Learn how to handle perspective, build up movement and reflections in water, and create space with cool colors.

Lesson 6

Conclusion

Creative task. Under Allan's guidance, you will complete a creative task that will help you work independently. Summing up and getting feedback.

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Meet your instructor

Allan Kirk

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He is the winner of such prestigious competitions as “Soreze painters in the streets” (2005), “St Julia painters in the streets” (2008), "Les Pinceaux de Cocagne" sketchbook competition (2014) and many others.
Allan has drawn and painted almost all his life, now he lives and works as an artist in SW France.
Allan has contributed articles to “SAA Paint magazine”, “Artist & Illustrators” magazine, and watercolorpainting.com and has written 2 books on sketching.
With a history of teaching art in British schools during the 1970s, he brings a wealth of educational expertise to the table.

Examples of Allan's works

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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.

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Which materials do you need for the course?

Waterproof fineliner pen (Nib size 01, typical brands are Micron, uni pin, edding 1800,Faber Castel Fineliner) I will use - uni pin Fine Line
Pencil – 4B pencil and putty eraser
Paper – Watercolour cold pressed 300gsm (140lb) fine or rough (fine, known as NOT in UK)
Brushes – I use Sable brushes, sizes 12, 8, 6, 4 and riggers 4, 2 (you should use your own brushes as you will be comfortable with these)
Watercolours – A standard watercolour paint set will be adequate and you can choose your own colours for this workshop