Online Art School «Artefacto»
ONLINE COURSE
by Konstantin Sterkhov
Plein Air Series. Episode 1: Spring
Learn to paint beautiful spring landscapes and enjoy painting outdoors!
LIFETIME ACCESS
Language: English
ONLINE COURSE
by Konstantin Sterkhov
Plein Air Series.
Episode 1: Spring
Learn to paint beautiful spring landscapes and enjoy painting outdoors!
LIFETIME ACCESS
Language: English
You will learn to
Distinguish different characters of trees;
Transmit different lighting;
Organize a process of outdoor painting;
Apply quick solutions: simplified shapes, textures, values and limited palette.
Konstantin about the course...
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for :
- beginner and intermediate watercolor artists.
- those who always dreamt of painting outdoors but never ventured;
- those who want to improve their landscape painting skills.
Course Table of Contents
Introduction
Intro: all about materials. Minimal and comfort set for plein air.
Characters of various trees
Learn how to distinguish and transmit in a pencil sketch different shapes of trees
A birch tree study
Examine a birch tree in a park and make a sketch of the tree`s fragment with a hint of a background and a focus on lighting on a cloudy day.
A pine tree study
Pay attention to the texture, lighting and the character of the tree trying to obtain the effect of branches with needles without definition.
A willow tree with a background
Integrate a willow tree with a simplified background trying to get the character of the tree.
A pencil study of a stump
Learn to integrate the object with the background and to get a convincing shape.
A study of a stump
Examine a semi-abstract shape of a stump and experiment with textures and different types of strokes.
A fir tree
with a background
Learn to integrate the fir tree with a simplified background, make different green blends, transmit the texture of the branches and get dark but transparent values in shadows
A study of the sky and clouds
Learn the ways of painting sky, order of the color washes, basic shapes to be better prepared when we go to paint outdoors.
A sketch of the sky with clouds
We will paint a quick sketch of the sky learning the tonal relationships and soft and hard edges. We will oppose the darker tone of the trees to the basically light tone of the sky.
Early Spring in a Park
Transmit a feeling of awakening nature, bright spring sunlight, various types of trees and bushes and their reflection in a lake; learn to paint without a hairdryer planning the drying parts in advance.
Conclusion
Sum up of techniques learned, creative task and feedback
- Over 30 years of painting experience and 20 years of teaching practice
- 70 international and 10 solo exhibitions, member of the jury for various international competitions
- My paintings are placed in museums, private and corporate collections worldwide
- I am an author of the book «Masters of Watercolor» and the founder of the magazine «Planet of Watercolor»
- Brand ambassador of the leading producers of art materials (Daniel Smith, Roubloff, Nevskaya Palette)
- Member of Artists Union of Russia, Saint-Petersburg Watercolor Society, and Watercolor Society of Finland
Our happy students say...
Certificates of completion
Upon completion of the course for the students of Elite tariff we issue an e-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 watercolor.
We offer different plans
Standard
- 12 videolessons in full HD from 2 camera angles
- 7 watercolor paintings
- Additional exercises
- Access to the student’s chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 12 videolessons in full HD from 2 camera angles
- 7 watercolor paintings
- Additional exercises
- 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
- 12 videolessons in full HD from 2 camera angles
- 7 watercolor paintings
- Additional exercises
- Access to the student’s chat
- Individual feedback from instructor Konstantin Sterkhov on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 50 ArtiCoins
Standard
- 12 videolessons in full HD from 2 camera angles
- 7 watercolor paintings
- Additional exercises
- Access to the student’s chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 12 videolessons in full HD from 2 camera angles
- 7 watercolor paintings
- Additional exercises
- 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
- 12 videolessons in full HD from 2 camera angles
- 7 watercolor paintings
- Additional exercises
- Access to the student’s chat
- Individual feedback from instructor Konstantin Sterkhov on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus 1: 50 ArtiCoins
Which materials do you need
for the course?
Minimum set: watercolor paper in a block, watercolor paints, a pencil, an eraser, a knife to cut the paper and sharpen a pencil, a container for water, a set of brushes, paper towel, wax crayon, a folding chair, a bottle of water;
Comfort set: an easel or a tripod with a shelf for paints and water, watercolor paper, a hard board to fix the paper, a paper tape to fix the paper on a board, watercolor paints, a set of brushes, a pencil, an eraser, paper towel, wax crayon, a container for water, a bottle of water.
Full immersion
We don’t only teach you to follow a pattern or copy a piece, we teach you to think like an artist. We show you how to see the beauty in line and form, to express the mood of the picture, to call and direct the viewer’s attention and to carry the work from an idea to painting.
Top instructors
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top artists. Each instructor teaches only what they do best, conveying true passion and excellence in every lesson.
Consistency
The lessons of the courses are built from “simple to complex” and in each subsequent lesson you will use and combine knowledge and skills gained in the previous one. This allows you to build a solid basis and achieve independence in painting.
Video lessons
Our videolessons are recorded in
Full HD quality from two different camera angles. You can stop it anytime and repeat as many times as you need to achieve the best results. Our learning platform is available to you 24/7.
Shared knowledge
You will have access to a closed students' chat, where students support each other, exchange experiences, ask for advice and receive useful information.
Mobility
You no longer need to spend time commuting to the art studio or adjusting to the instructor’s schedule. You can make your own schedule and go through the lessons at a comfortable pace.
Frequently asked questions
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