Paint Venice in Watercolor - St Mark's Square

🎨 Course Title: Paint Venice in Watercolor - St Mark's Square

Course Headline:

Learn how to paint an urban landscape of Venice - St Mark's Square in watercolor! 🌉✨ Bonus Workshop Included: Two Views of Venice!

Course Description:

Welcome to the Heart of Venice!

In this course, we embark on a creative journey to master the art of painting urban landscapes with watercolor. Venice's St Mark's Square is the perfect backdrop for beginners and experienced artists alike to capture the essence of this iconic city through its buildings, people, and atmosphere.

Why Watercolor? 🖌️ Watercolor offers an unparalleled fluidity and spontaneity that allows you to express your artistic vision with a light touch. It's ideal for painting urban landscapes as it can easily adapt to the dynamic nature of cityscapes, from bustling streets to serene canals.

Key Learning Points:

• Simplify and Sketch: Learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and sketch them accurately before you start painting.
• Masterful Techniques: Discover how to use wet-in-wet techniques to create clouds, skies, and land with ease.
• Adding Details: Add people and details naturally by understanding the importance of layers and their role in creating depth.
• Playing with Shadows: Identify or choose a light source to paint simple shadows effectively, enhancing your painting's mood and atmosphere.
• Planning Your Painting: Understand the crucial step of planning before you apply color to paper for a cohesive and meaningful final piece.

🌟 Bonus Workshop Included: Two Views of Venice! 🌟

Enhance your skills with an additional workshop that showcases another perspective of this enchanting city. This bonus content will further refine your techniques and expand your artistic repertoire.

Your Journey Awaits!

As we delve into the course, you'll learn how to transform your observations into a captivating watercolor painting of St Mark's Square. The step-by-step guidance will ensure you have all the tools necessary to create your own scene, whether it's from this course or one of your own.

Assignment:

Your project is to draw and paint an urban landscape in watercolor. This could be inspired by the scenes we explore in this course or based on your personal photography or real-life observations. Utilize the provided tracing templates as a guide for your drawing, which will help you compose and plan your masterpiece effectively.

Materials Needed:

• 0.5mm mechanical pencil
• Artist-grade watercolor paints (blue, yellow, red)
• 100% cotton watercolor paper or sketchbook
• Variety of watercolor brushes (mop brush for larger areas and round brushes for finer details)

Getting Started:

Review the course demonstration videos to understand each step of the painting process. If you find it helpful, you can use the tracing templates to transfer your drawing onto your watercolor paper.

Share Your Creation:

We invite you to share your progress and final painting with fellow students in the Q&A and discussion section on Udemy. Your journey is as unique as your art, and we can't wait to see what you create!

Course Highlights:

• Step-by-Step Guidance: From sketching to final touches, learn at your own pace with detailed instructions.
• Real-World Application: Capture the essence of Venice and its iconic landmarks through your watercolor paintings.
• Enhanced Learning Experience: Benefit from the combination of video tutorials and practical exercises to solidify your skills.
• Creative Freedom: Express yourself as you learn to adapt your technique to different scenes, whether in Venice or your hometown.

Join us on this artistic adventure, and let the beautiful city of Venice inspire your next watercolor masterpiece! 🎨✨