Online Art School «Artefacto»
NEW ONLINE COURSE BY
GALINA GOMZINA
Waterscapes
Learn to create realistic reflections and convey the beauty of waterscapes with a world-famous artist
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
BY GALINA GOMZINA
Waterscapes
Learn to create realistic reflections and convey the beauty of waterscapes with a world-famous artist
LIFETIME ACCESS |
Gentle and affectionate, powerful and indomitable, playful and dreamy – water is so beautiful and diverse! It is incredibly fascinating to paint it, especially if you know how to show its integral component, the very thing that makes your painting really lively and realistic – reflections.
In this course, we will paint reflections in the author's technique of Galina Gomzina. We will be able to capture them in different states of nature, learn how to combine interesting approaches and create a unique mood in each painting.
Join the course and learn how to paint fantastic reflections in one touch, preserving the transparency of watercolors and reflecting the depth of water!
10 lessons
8 hours 15 min of video lessons with detailed explanations in English and lifetime access
4 paintings
You will make 4 lovely paintings with different kinds of reflections
High-quality feedback
Individual feedback from a professional curator (depends on the plan)
This course is for intermediate and advanced artists who:
- want to learn how to convey realistic reflections in different states of nature easily;
- would like to control the humidity of the paper and the amount of water when painting in the wet-on-wet technique;
- dream of speeding up the painting process, mastering many interesting approaches, and creating spectacular works in one touch;
- feel that they lack some knowledge to develop their skills further.
We will pay great attention to:
Drawing
Composition
Tonal values
Сolor gamut
About the course...
Course Table of Contents
10 lessons (total 8.15 h.)
Lesson 1
Introduction
An introduction to our learning platform and an overview of the materials used in this course.
Lesson 2
Scottish landscape. Pencil part
In this lesson, we will paint a Scottish landscape. It will be a quiet, calm, cloudy day which disposes to meditation and pacification. Let's make a pencil drawing and start the watercolor part.
Lesson 3
Scottish landscape.
Watercolor part
Let's continue to paint the Scottish landscape. We will analyze how to make a reflection on wet paper and learn how to choose a sufficiently monochrome scale for painting a cloudy day.
Lesson 4
Day in the village. Pencil part
In this lesson, we will depict a picturesque village on a sunny summer day, with a bright reflection in the river. We will start with making a pencil drawing.
Lesson 5
Day in the village.
Watercolor part
We will continue painting the village. Let's pay attention to details that enrich composition and make it alive. We will analyze composition, tone, and color.
Lesson 6
Spanish boats. Pencil part
In this lesson, we will learn how to depict Spanish boats bobbing on the sea. Here we will make a pencil drawing.
Lesson 7
Spanish boats.
Watercolor part
Let's continue painting Spanish boats. We will see how easy and simple it is to paint sea water with light waves. Let's analyze in detail the tonal and color scheme.
Lesson 8
Sunny Cadaqués.
Pencil part
In this lesson, we will start depicting the charming seaside town of Cadaques which is located on the Spanish coast. Let's make a pencil drawing.
Lesson 9
Sunny Cadaqués.
Watercolor part
We will continue painting sunny Cadaques. In this landscape, we will show a bright azure sea illuminated by the sun.
We will also consolidate all our skills of painting boats.
Lesson 10
Conclusion
A summary of all the techniques from the instructor.
What results you will achieve at the course:
01
Train to paint with watercolor in one touch, immediately gaining the right tone
02
Learn how to paint in the wet-on-wet technique and combine different approaches to get a spectacular result
03
Understand how to depict water with reflections realistically
Galina Gomzina
Your instructor at the course
- Galina has been painting with watercolor since 1995.
- She is a member of the Artists Trade Union of Russia and of the The Russian Society of Marine Artists.
- She has held dozens of solo exhibitions in Russia and abroad.
- She travels much, organizes plein airs in Russia and abroad, conducts watercolor workshops, and participates in international exhibitions.
- She specializes in landscape, seascape, cityscape, and flower painting.
We offer different plans
Standard
- 10 lessons (total 8 h 15 min)
- 4 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students’ chat
- Bonus 1: 30 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
Premium
- 10 lessons (total 8 h 15 min)
4 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students’ chat
- Individual feedback from professional curator each painting within 75 days
- Bonus 1: 40 ArtiCoins
- Bonus 2: Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Only 20 places are available
Standard
- 10 lessons (total 8 h 15 min)
- 4 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students’ chat
- Bonus 1: 30 ArtiCoins
- LIFETIME access to the course
Premium
- 10 lessons (total 8 h 15 min)
4 watercolor paintings
- Access to the students’ chat
- Individual feedback from professional curator each painting within 75 days
- Bonus 1: 40 ArtiCoins
- Bonus 2: Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Only 20 places are available
This course participates in the "Paint to Earn" program
Join the course, complete the tasks and earn ArtiCoins. Within the course, you can earn up to 200 ArtiCoins (ca. $20). Exchange those for the Artefacto learning products!
Study with us and earn your personal discount at Artefacto!
You have no risks – we support you!
No risk for you*
In case after 1–2 lessons of the coursе you realize that watercolor painting is not for you, YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK!
*within 14 days after payment
Freeze
For plans with feedback – 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
Upon completion of the course for the students of Premium 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 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?
- Watercolor set;
- Watercolor brushes;
- Paper: 100% cotton, cold pressed, 300 g/m;
- Palette knife;
- Toothbrush;
- Pencil, eraser;
- Water spray;
- Kneaded eraser;
- Container for water;
- Masking tape.
Examples of Galina's works
Frequently asked questions
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