Online Art School «Artefacto»
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 |
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.
6 lessons
Video lessons in English with lifetime access
4 paintings
You will create 4 interesting paintings with ink and watercolor
High-quality feedback
Individual feedback from professional curator or A.Kirk (depends on the plan)
This course will suit artists with any level of watercolor painting skills who:
dream to learn the necessary techniques for quick sketching with ink and watercolor;
want to find their own sketching style and avoid copying photos and other artists’ approach;
would like to stop worrying about the result and learn to focus on the process, forgetting the fear of mistakes;
struggle with such challenges as working with details, mixing clean transparent colors, simplifying, and others
Allan about the course...
Course Table of Contents
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
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.
What results you will achieve at the course:
01
Learn useful techniques for quick drawing and paining
02
Understand how to simplify complex scenes and avoid copying
03
Find your own style and gain artistic confidence
- 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.
We offer different plans
Standard
- 6 lessons (total 5 h 26 min)
- 4 watercolor+ink sketches
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 6 lessons (total 5 h 26 min)
- 4 watercolor+ink sketches
- Access to the student’s chat
- Individual feedback from curator on each painting within 75 days
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 40 ArtiCoins
Elite
- 6 lessons (total 5 h 26 min)
- 4 watercolor+ink sketches
- Access to the student’s chat
- Individual feedback from A.Kirk on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 50 ArtiCoins
Only 10 spots are available
Standard
- 6 lessons (total 5 h 26 min)
- 4 watercolor+ink sketches
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 6 lessons (total 5 h 26 min)
- 4 watercolor+ink sketches
- Access to the student’s chat
- Individual feedback from curator on each painting within 75 days
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 40 ArtiCoins
Elite
- 6 lessons (total 5 h 26 min)
- 4 watercolor+ink sketches
- Access to the student’s chat
- Individual feedback from A.Kirk on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 50 ArtiCoins
Only 10 spots are available
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 (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 artist
AFTER COURSE
Certificate of completion
Own portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
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
Examples of Allan's works
Frequently asked questions
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Contact us
For customer care:
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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