NEW ONLINE COURSE
BY MIKE BAJER
Realistic Cityscapes in Watercolor
Master tonal values, soft edges, and perspective with Mike Bajer
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
BY MIKE BAJER
Realistic Cityscapes in Watercolor
Master tonal values, soft edges, and perspective with Mike Bajer
LIFETIME ACCESS |
Join the journey to mastering watercolor realism with Mike Bajer, a renowned artist and board member of the German Watercolour Society.
In this course, you will delve into the intricacies of cityscape painting, gaining insights from Mike's extensive experience and celebrated artistic style.
Create 4 realistic urban landscape paintings, learning to balance detail and artistic expression, and transforming your skills in watercolor realism.
6 lessons
Video lessons in English in Full-HD format with lifetime access
4 paintings
You will create 4 awesome paintings with watercolor
High-quality feedback
Individual feedback from professional curator or M.Bajer (depends on the plan)
Who this course is for:
- Whether you're a beginner or a high-level artist, this course offers step-by-step guidance to elevate your watercolor practice.
- Struggle with capturing the essence of cityscapes? Learn the secrets to balancing intricate detail with sweeping artistic strokes.
- Feel your urban scenes lack life? Discover techniques to infuse your paintings with the energy and mood of real city life.
- Frustrated with flat, lifeless watercolors? Unlock methods to introduce dynamic textures and expressive brushwork into your art.
Mike about the course...
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.
Lesson 1: Exercises for cityscapes
Techniques for painting cityscapes: from paper preparation to painting cars and figures.
27 Min
Learn how to apply the double-sided tape technique for seamless watercolor backgrounds
Practice edging techniques and rapid color gradients
Draw and paint cars, as well as figures, focusing on proportions and shading
Lesson 2: Shadows in Bardolino, Lake Garda
Creating an urban landscape, focusing on sketching, color mixing, and details.
34 Min
Sketch simple city scenes focusing on large shapes and correct angles
Use masking fluid to create texture and mix colors for skies and buildings
Paint soft edges directly on the paper for a natural look and add details for depth
Lesson 3: Little Village in Türkiye
Detailed sketching, color mixing, and painting different landscape elements.
45 Min
Create a detailed sketch of a village scene
Mix and apply colors for the sky, buildings, and nature
Bring details and realism to the landscape through varied tones and textures
Lesson 4: Medieval Village of Besalu, Spain
Techniques for painting a village scene, focusing on skies, buildings, and details
31 Min
Paint a sky by mixing Cobalt Blue and Winsor Blue and creating a gradient through dilution of the hue
Apply glazes over buildings, mixed from Yellow Ochre and Payne's Grey, ensuring they do not bleed into the sky
Add textures and details using dry brush strokes and mixing Burnt Sienna with Yellow Ochre
Lesson 5: Tunis Market Scene
Handling complex scenes with multiple elements, focusing on color mixing and brush techniques.
60 Min
Mix colors for a vibrant market scene, especially for areas like awnings
Paint figures and objects in a busy market using various techniques
Add shadows and textures to create depth in the scene
Conclusion
Summarize the results and complete the creative task –
paint a leopard, choosing one of the reference photos we prepared for you.
What Results You Will Achieve:
01
Understand and apply tonal values for dynamic depths in cityscapes
02
Develop soft edges to create more realism in watercolor paintings
03
Learn to work with perspective for creating realistic cityscapes
04
Create 4 detailed cityscape paintings
05
Achieve a new level of confidence and competence in watercolor painting
- Extended board member of the German Watercolour Society
- Trained under the guidance of esteemed artists and at the Paris Academy of Art
- Winner at numerous watercolor competitions
- His works have been displayed internationally, including in the U.S. and Germany
- Featured in "The Art of Watercolour" magazine and other publications
We offer different plans
Standard
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 6 lessons (total 4,45 hours)
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from curator on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Elite
- 6 lessons (total 4,45 hours)
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from M.Bajer on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 50 ArtiCoins
Standard
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 6 lessons (total 4,45 hours)
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from curator on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Elite
- 6 lessons (total 4,45 hours)
- 4 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from M.Bajer on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 50 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 (in Premium and Elite Plans)
Upon completion of the course for the students of Elite and Premium 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.
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 artist or curatot
AFTER COURSE
Certificate of completion
Own portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
Internal exhibitions
Which materials do you need for the course?
This list is a recommendation; you may use your own existing equipment.
- Palette: Masterson Super Pro Sta-Wet Palette.
- Paper: Arches Rough, 300 gsm, approx. 56 x 38 cm or preferred format.
- Colors: Various Winsor & Newton colors and Daniel Smith's Undersea Green.
- Brushes: Escoda Aquario (Size 16), Escoda Perla (Sizes 8 & 12), and a fine liner brush.
- Other Essentials: Wide crepe tape, painting board, sketch paper, 2B pencil, soft eraser, three water cups, towels or tissues, coarse and fine spray bottles, watercolor masking fluid, sketchbook.
Examples of Mike's work
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