Online Art School «Artefacto»
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by KONSTANTIN STERKHOV
Wild Cats in Watercolor
Learn how to realistically depict patterns on wild cats’ coats, master techniques for conveying various lighting and postures, and create a series of 5 watercolors capturing gorgeous wild cats with Konstantin Sterkhov
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by KONSTANTIN STERKHOV
Wild Cats in Watercolor
Learn how to realistically depict patterns on wild cats’ coats, master techniques for conveying various lighting and postures, and create a series of 5 watercolors capturing gorgeous wild cats with Konstantin Sterkhov
LIFETIME ACCESS
Wild cats are gorgeous creatures! They are mighty and gracious, incredibly flexible and strong. And at the same time, they are so cute! Painting such stunning animals will bring you lots of joy and creative discoveries, and this course will equip you with all the needed skills to do it.
Together with a master of watercolor Konstantin Sterkhov, you will learn to paint exquisite patterns on animals' coats, see how to depict unique textures of fur, show movement, achieve volume, and convey unique characteristics of every animal.
By the end of the course, you will have a collection of 5 marvelous paintings capturing a thirsty leopard, alert manul, intent cheetah, resting lynx, and a tigress with her cub – the very embodiment of love and affection. Join us and discover the secrets of painting these awesome creatures with watercolor!
Who is this course for?
- want to paint wild animals realistically, conveying unique patterns and textures of their coats;
- wish to avoid flatness and show movement, flexibility, and unique expression of each animal;
- would like to feel watercolor better, learn to keep the painting fresh, and achieve technical mastery;
- want to learn how to work with a diversity of postures, lighting, and natural backgrounds.
Konstantin about the course...
Course Table of Contents
Introduction
Learn more about your instructor Konstantin Sterkhov and see how the learning process will be organized.
Lesson 1:
Thirsty Leopard
In this lesson, you will learn to paint a leopard head close up, see how to depict an animal drinking water, and understand how to enhance a focal point and obtain the pattern without losing the volume.
1 video lesson, 54 minutes
Lesson 2: Cheetah before the jump
In the lesson, you will learn how to show a cheetah body in full length, transmit direct sunlight, use a tonal contrast, as well as warm/cool contrast, and obtain the pattern on the cheetah's coat.
1 video lesson, 1 h 5 minutes
Lesson 3: Alert Manul
In this lesson, you will see the difference between the muzzle proportions of a manul and a domestic cat, learn to paint a thick fur texture, and see how to convey contrast lighting.
1 video lesson, 58 minutes
Lesson 4: Resting Lynx
1 video lesson, 54 minutes
Lesson 5: A Tigress with her Cub
In this lesson, you will learn to convey the interaction of two animal figures, see how to convey the back light, incorporate the stripes pattern without breaking the form, and show the difference between an adult animal and a cub.
1 video lesson, 1 h 4 minutes
Conclusion
Summary of techniques learned, creative task and feedback giving.
What results will you achieve at the course
01
Learn to paint spotted wild cats in movement
02
Paint soft fur with watercolor, conveying its unique textures realistically
03
See how to depict spots on animals’ coats preserving contrasts and volume
04
Learn to work with shape, conveying movement, expression, and flexibility
05
Understand how to use different range of moisture of paper and amount of pigment
06
Create a series of 5 appealing paintings with wild cats for your portfolio
Meet your instructor:
Konstantin Sterkhov
- An artist with over 30 years of painting experience and 20 years of teaching practice.
- A participant of оver 200 international and 10 solo exhibitions, member of the jury for various international competitions, including “Fabriano”.
- His paintings are placed in museums, private and corporate collections worldwide.
- A participant of such prestigious international exhibitions as “World Watercolor Masters”, “Watercolor Masters”, “Fabriano”, “Royal Institute of Painters and Watercolour”, “Reinterpretation”.
- A brand ambassador of the leading producers of art materials (Daniel Smith, Roubloff).
- A member of the Watercolor Society of Finland.
Your plan
Standard
- 5 lessons (total 5h)
- 5 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Moderated students’ WhatsApp chat
- Certificate of completion
- Final project (your own painting)
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Standard
- 5 lessons (total 5h)
- 5 completed paintings
- Recorded video lessons with 24/7 access
- Moderated students’ WhatsApp chat
- Certificate of completion
- Final project (your own painting)
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 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
Freedom & Mobility
Make your own schedule and go through the lessons at a comfortable pace – whenever and wherever you like
Certificate of completion
Upon completion of the course for the students 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
AFTER COURSE
Certificate of completion
Own portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
Which materials do you need for the course?
- Watercolor paper А3 preferably cold pressed, 300 g
- Brushes: Big round or cat tongue №12-14, medium round pointed №7-10, wide flat №30-35
- Paints: Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Sedona or Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine, Verditer Blue or Cobalt Blue, Neutral Tint, Manganese Blue or Phtalo Blue, Burnt Umber, Pirrol Scarlet, Pirrol Orange, Turquoise Ultramarine or Veridian, Lavender, Wisteria
- Hardboard and a paper tape to fix the paper if the paper is not fixed in a block
- Pencil, eraser, wax crayon or candle, masking fluid or a masking pen, container for water, napkins
- Hairdryer
Examples of Konstantin's works
See what our students are saying about learning with Konstantin Sterkhov
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