Online Art School «Artefacto»
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by KONSTANTIN STERKHOV
Watercolor techniques for painting fruit branches
Discover the secrets to capturing texture and light in watercolor, enhance your painting skills with a focus on realistic fruit details, and paint 5 effective artworks under the guidance of a renowned artist Konstantin Sterkhov
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by KONSTANTIN STERKHOV
Watercolor techniques for painting fruit branches
Discover the secrets to capturing texture and light in watercolor, enhance your painting skills with a focus on realistic fruit details, and paint 5 effective artworks under the guidance of a renowned artist Konstantin Sterkhov
LIFETIME ACCESS |
Welcome to the exclusive watercolor course where you will have the unique opportunity to create 5 stunning paintings with fruits under the guidance of renowned artist Konstantin Sterkhov!
This course is designed to elevate your artistic skills, focusing on basic and advanced techniques that bring your artwork to life with vibrancy and depth. Whether you are an experienced artist looking to refine your skills or a passionate beginner eager to learn, Konstantin Sterkhov's expert instruction will inspire and challenge you to reach new heights in your creative journey.
Together with Konstantin, you will learn not just how to paint fruits, but also apply universal techniques to any of your artworks. You will explore such topics as volume, shape, texture, composition, learn to paint with and without a pencil outline, and train to use the most effective painting methods!
10 lessons
Video lessons in English with lifetime access
5 final paintings
5 exercises
You will create 5 final paintings and do 5 exercises and sketches
High-quality feedback
Individual feedback from curator (depends on the plan)
Who is this course for?
This course will suit both beginner and experienced artists who:
- want to create convincing depth and dimensionality using light and shadow, giving their paintings a more lifelike quality;
- would like to master the nuances of color mixing, particularly with challenging colors like green and yellow, to create harmonious compositions;
- want to enhance their ability to work with wet-on-wet techniques, allowing for more fluid and dynamic painting styles;
- wish to improve their hand-eye coordination and brush control, leading to more precise and controlled strokes.
Konstantin about the course...
Course Table of Contents
10 lessons (total 4 h)
Introduction
You will meet the author of the course and learn about the materials you will need for studying at the course.
Lesson 1. Luminous Lemons
In this lesson, you will improve your hand-eye coordination without the use of pencils. You'll learn to utilize the entire space of the paper to create a free composition of objects and master the art of balancing elements on a blank sheet. You will focus on minimizing brush movement and the number of strokes, enhancing your efficiency and precision in painting.
2 video lessons, 24 min
Lesson 2. Sunlit Peaches
In this lesson, you will learn to paint fruits set against a landscape background. You will focus on creating a focal point, suggesting the landscape without excessive detail, and integrating the elements harmoniously. Additionally, you'll explore the harmony of warm and cool colors and delve into the nuances of various green shades.
2 video lessons, 49 min
Lesson 3. Dramatic Depths
In this lesson, you will learn to convey form and volume using contrasting sunlight, creating depth and realism in your paintings. You will focus on highlighting objects by utilizing an abstract background, allowing the main subjects to stand out more vividly. Additionally, you will master the use of negative space techniques to define and emphasize shapes, enhancing the overall composition.
2 video lessons, 43 min
Lesson 4. Verdant Vibrance
In this lesson, you will learn to capture the effect of sunlight in your paintings. You will practice creating various edges and touches, and master the technique of mixing green without using green paint. Additionally, you'll explore the wet-on-wet painting technique to enhance your skills further.
2 video lessons, 1 h
Lesson 5. Grapes on Glass
In this lesson, you will learn to combine small shapes into larger forms, effectively capture the texture of glass, and portray transparency and reflections. Additionally, you'll practice using graphic elements on both wet and dry surfaces to enhance your painting techniques.
2 video lessons, 57 min
What results you will achieve at the course
01
Learn to convey the volume and shape of fruits, making them appear lifelike and three-dimensional
02
Master the wet-on-wet technique that allows you to focus on the fruits and highlight them as the center of interest
03
See how to add intricate details without disrupting the overall unity of the composition, maintaining a balanced and cohesive look
- 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.
- His paintings are placed in museums, private and corporate collections worldwide.
- He is an author of a series of books «Masters of Watercolor» and the founder of the magazine «Planet of Watercolor».
- A brand ambassador of the leading producers of art materials (Daniel Smith, Roubloff, Nevskaya Palette).
- A member of Artists Trade Union of Russia, Saint-Petersburg Watercolor Society, and Watercolor Society of Finland.
We offer different plans
Standard
- 5 completed paintings
- 5 preparation sketches
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 10 lessons (total 4 hrs)
- 5 completed paintings
- 5 preparation sketches
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from a professional curator on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of Completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Only 50 places are available
Standard
- 5 completed paintings
- 5 preparation sketches
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 10 lessons (total 4 hrs)
- 5 completed paintings
- 5 preparation sketches
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from a professional curator on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of Completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Only 50 places 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
For plans Premium – 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.
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 curator
AFTER COURSE
Certificate of completion
Own portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
Which materials do you need
for the course?
- Cotton watercolor paper 300 gsm
- 3 or more brushes: one big natural brush, one medium natural brush, a bunch of thin synthetic brushes
- Watercolor paints
- Tape for fixing paper
- One or two buckets of clean water
- A mixing palette
Examples of Konstantin's works
Frequently asked questions
Contact us
For customer care:
info@artefactoschool.online
Our working hours:
Monday — Friday
7 am — 6 pm Central European Time (CET)
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