Online Art School «Artefacto»
NEW ONLINE COURSE
BY IRINA KUKRUSOVA
Wild Animals in Watercolor
Learn to paint realistic animals such as a leopard, lion and tiger, and convey their unique color, using Irina Kukrusova's author's method
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
BY IRINA KUKRUSOVA
Wild Animals in Watercolor
Learn to paint realistic animals such as a leopard, lion and tiger, and convey their unique color, using Irina Kukrusova's author's method
LIFETIME ACCESS |
Welcome to the captivating world of wildlife artistry! In this course, you'll unlock the secrets to creating 3 stunning paintings featuring majestic predators: a fierce tiger, a graceful snow leopard, and a regal lion. Irina's unique teaching method will empower you to paint with speed and ease, whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting on your creative path.
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Irina will guide you through the intricacies of forming the textures and structures of animal coats, ensuring that you don't get lost in the details. Learn how to delicately and realistically depict the stripes on a tiger's coat, master the art of painting a fluffy lion's mane, and skillfully portray the small spots of the snow leopard.
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By the end of this course, you'll not only have 3 remarkable paintings to cherish but also gain confidence in your artistic abilities. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your skills and create art that truly roars with authenticity!
20 lessons
Video lessons in English in Full-HD format with lifetime access
3 paintings
You will create 3 awesome paintings with watercolor
High-quality feedback
Individual feedback from professional curator or I.Kukrusova (depends on the plan)
During the course, you will learn how to:
Сorrectly depict the small spots of the snow leopard
Paint a fluffy lion's mane
Gently and realistically depict stripes on the tiger's coat
Form the structure of different predators' coat without losing volume and getting confused in details
Make an animal look alive and show its unique features
Paint quickly and easily using Irina's author's method
The course will suit intermediate artists who:
- want to learn how to paint gracious wild animals with watercolor and create 3 wonderful portraits;
- dream of painting animals realistically, reflecting the unique character and mood in every portrait;
- face such problems as making wrong proportions, getting unnatural texture of coat, unrealistic spots and stripes, lack of volume, and others while portraying animals;
- wish to learn how to control watercolor in the wet-on-wet technique and work with small details easily.
Irina 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.
2 lessons, 6 min
Meeting the instructor
You will meet the instructor of the course, Irina Kukrusova.
Materials
You will see materials and tools for studying at the course.
Module 1. Snow leopard
You will learn how to correctly depict small spots and how to make an animal look volumetric, even if the reference photo doesn't have bright contrasts. You will also make a complementary background that forms the lighting on the sheet.
5 lessons, 1 h 46 min
Module 2. Lion
You will learn how to paint a fluffy mane, see the main peculiarity of lions' portraits, and learn how to form the structure of a coat without losing volume and getting confused in details.
6 lessons, 2 h 46 min
Module 3. Tiger
You will learn how to accurately and gently depict stripes on a tiger's coat,
consider how to properly position the stripes so that they look natural. You will also learn how to use light and shadow correctly to create vivid, lively paintings.
5 lessons, 2 h 54 min
Module 4. Creative task.
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 at the course:
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Learn how to achieve volume and paint animal's coat realistically
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Discover how to effectively compose an animal on paper
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Paint more expressively and confidently and fully use the unique qualities of watercolor
Irina Kukrusova
Course author
- Animal painter who collaborates with experts in the field of cynology and felinology.
- Specializes in pastel technique and in Alla Prima watercolor technique.
- Participant and laureate of numerous exhibitions of watercolors and pastels in Italy, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Canada, the USA, Japan, etc.
- Author of more than 20 courses about watercolor and pastel painting. Irina's students live all over the world – from Canada to New Zealand.
- Irina firmly believes that everyone can learn to paint. The most important thing is perseverance and love for what you portray.
We offer different plans
Standard
- 3 paintings
- 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 4 modules: 20 lessons (total 7.5 hours)
- 3 paintings
- 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from curator on each painting within 75 days
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Elite
- 4 modules: 20 lessons (total 7.5 hours)
- 3 paintings
- 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from I.Kukrusova on each painting within 75 days
- Certificate of completion
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 50 ArtiCoins
Standard
- 3 paintings
- 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
- Access to the students' chat
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
- 4 modules: 20 lessons (total 7,5 hours)
- 3 paintings
- 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from curator on each painting within 75 days
- LIFETIME access to the course
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Elite
- 4 modules: 20 lessons (total 7,5 hours)
- 3 paintings
- 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
- Access to the students' chat
- Individual feedback from I.Kukrusova 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 Elite Plan)
Upon completion of the course for the students of Elite 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.
Premium Plan Curator -
Olga Karlsson
- Olga is a practicing artist specializing in drawing, watercolor, and acrylic.
- After graduating from the St Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Olga has been working as an architect in St Petersburg and has founded a school of aesthetic education for children.
- Olga came to Sweden in 1993, she is self-employed and manages art courses in Karlstad and all over Sweden (online).
- Olga participated in national and international exhibitions and competitions such as IWS Fabriano Acquarello (2019, 2022), IWS Bulgaria (2019), and IWS Malaysia (2021).
HERE YOU WILL FIND OLGA'S WORKS
Which materials do you need for the course?
Paints:
- Natural Sienna
- Burnt Sienna
- Ultramarine (I have Rembrandt's Cobalt Blue)
- Turkish Cobalt Blue Rembrandt
- Sennelier Royal Blue (Shin Han Verditer Blue)
- Peacock Blue
- A cold red, like Quinacridone Pink or Shin Han Permanent Pink
- Van Gogh Oxide Black (Sepia)
- Black for details
Paper: 100% cotton, 20x30 size
Brushes: Round with a fine tip, larger and smaller sizes (2 and 4-5), a small flat brush, and a mop for wetting
Other Materials: Water container, paper towel, moisture-resistant painting board
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
AFTER COURSE
Certificate of completion
Own portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
Internal exhibitions
Examples of Irina's work
Examples of Olga's works
Frequently asked questions
We are here for you
Contact us
For customer care:
info@artefactoschool.online
For collaborations:
miroslava.artefacto@gmail.com
Contact the founder:
miroslava.artefacto@gmail.com
Our working hours:
Monday — Friday
7 am — 6 pm Central European Time (CET)
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