How to draw and paint clown fish

🎨 How to Draw and Paint Clown Fish with Watercolour Techniques 🌊

Course Overview: In this engaging course, you'll embark on a journey to capture the vibrant essence of clown fishes, also known as Nemo, through the delicate art of watercolour painting. Led by experienced artist Ala Lopatniov, you'll master the intricacies of drawing, learn the application of wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, and understand when and how to use fluid mask for stunning results. By the end of this course, you'll have a beautiful seascape to share with the community!

What You'll Learn:

• Drawing Clown Fishes 🫣: Start by sketching your subject with pencil, ensuring a solid foundation for the subsequent steps. This guide will help maintain accuracy throughout the process, from applying fluid mask to painting water and eventually the clown fishes themselves.

• Masking Fluid Magic ✨: Discover the secrets behind masking fluid! Learn why and how to use it to create clear boundaries between your subject and the background, perfect for detailing or painting over dark areas without unwanted color bleed.

• Wet-on-Wet Technique 💦: Dive into the first wash by learning the wet-on-wet technique. This live approach requires working within a single session and understanding how to glaze for deeper colors. Remember, patience is key as layers must dry completely before adding the next.

• Detailing with Wet-on-Dry 🎨: Master the art of wet-on-dry technique to add exquisite details that capture the viewer's attention and bring your painting to life. This method allows for precision and depth, enhancing the realism of your artwork.

Materials Needed:

• A pencil with B or HB hardness
• A kneadable art eraser (for refining your drawing)
• Watercolor paints (while 36 pans are ideal, use what you have and experiment!)
• Water for mixing colors and creating washes
• Fluid masking fluid (to protect the white spaces on your paper)
• A brush suitable for watercolors and masking fluid application

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Drawing the Scene: Begin by drawing the clown fish and the background of the seascape with your pencil, being mindful of light lines to avoid heavy ones that will be difficult to erase once painted.

2. Applying Reserving Fluid: Cover the areas you wish to remain white or unpainted with fluid mask. This will protect these spaces from the watercolor wash.

3. Creating the Base Colour: Wet your paper and quickly apply the base color, leveraging the wet-on-wet technique for smooth transitions and a cohesive blue gradient.

4. Drying and Intensifying: Allow your painting to dry, then intensify the colors to achieve a richer palette as the watercolor will appear lighter once dried.

5. Removing Fluid Mask: Carefully remove the masking fluid once your work is completely dry, revealing the white spaces for the clown fishes.

6. Detailing the Clown Fish: With the fluid mask removed, focus on bringing the clown fish to life with fine details that will make your painting pop.

7. Adjusting and Finalizing: Make any necessary adjustments to your painting, refining edges and adding those final touches that will turn your artwork into a masterpiece.

Join us on this creative adventure and unlock the secrets of watercolor painting with Ala Lopatniov! Let's create stunning representations of clown fishes together. 🌈🐟