2022 First Breath Into Botanical Illustration, Barcelona
This workshop is aimed to show you the basic techniques of watercolour used in botanical illustrations.
After a long break, I am coming back Barcelona! Let’s meet again to do some paintings in this artistic, energetic, lively city.
To apply - Laura Alonso - lauraalonso27@gmail.com / +34 666 994 367
This workshop is aimed to show you the basic techniques of watercolour used in botanical illustrations.
You will learn how to draw plants accurately by observing basic botanical shapes and structures and illustrating them with botanical accuracy, focusing on developing your ability to; see shapes; judge angles; draw in proportion; represent form through tonal value; use light and shade to make your drawing life-like; use watercolour washes and mix colours.
During this workshop plants and its parts, colors and textures will be examined in detail. You will find opportunity to work on different types of leaves, flowers and its fine details.
This workshop will help you to combine scientific accuracy with an aesthetic vision to create beautiful botanicals.
Dates: 7th - 10th March, 2022
Time: 9.00 - 14.00
Location: Studio ArtVallès, www.artvalles.org ( C/Pallars 152, 08005, Poblenou, Barcelona)
This course is suitable to any level
Price: 380 EUR
This course is limited to 10 people.
Language:
We try to organise these courses in Spanish, but so far, all the classes has been completed in a mix of languages: Spanish, English and some Turkish language, depending on the attendees.
Recommended Material List:
Once you apply for the course, you will receive a detailed material list
1. Drawing Pencil (2H, HB, 2B, 4B)
2. Divider
3. Eraser
4. Sharpener
5. Tracing Paper
6. Sketching paper (Smooth surface Cartridge paper or pad, 120-160 g/s, A4 or A3 size)
7. A range of Watercolour brushes (Number 4, 3 or 2, and some small number of brushes will be useful for fine details)
8. Palette
9. Watercolour pigments (Winsor&Newton Artists’ Value is recommended but any label you prefer to use)
10. Watercolour Paper (Minimum 300 g/s, Hot Pressed, 50-100% Cotton watercolour paper is recommended, A3 or A4 size)
11. Backboard (if possible)
To apply - Laura Alonso - lauraalonso27@gmail.com / +34 666 994 367
2022 Pintando plantas, Barcelona
Después de una larga pausa, vuelvo otra vez a Barcelona! Quedemos de nuevo para pintar en
esta ciudad tan energética, artística y llena de vida.
En este curso se mostrarán las técnicas básicas de la acuarela aplicadas a la ilustración botánica.
Se enseñará a los alumnos a dibujar con precisión las plantas mediante la observación de sus formas y estructuras, ayudando a desarrollar la capacidad para ver dichas formas, juzgar ángulos, proporciones, el valor tonal, usar la luz y la sombra para dar vida al dibujo, el uso de la acuarela en capas y la mezcla de colores. Se examinarán detalladamente las plantas y sus partes, colores y texturas, trabajando diferentes tipos de hojas y flores.
Este curso propone combinar la precisión científica con una visión estética para crear obras de arte botánico.
Fechas: 7th - 10th Marzo, 2022
Horario: 9.00 - 14.00
Logar: Studio ArtVallès, www.artvalles.org ( C/Pallars 152, 08005, Poblenou, Barcelona)
Este curso es apto para cualquier nivel
Precio: 380 EUR
El número máximo de alumnos es 10.
Idioma:
Intentaremos organizar este curso en español pero también habrá un poco de mezcla de idiomas (inglés y turco), ya que suele venir gente extranjera.
To apply - Laura Alonso - lauraalonso27@gmail.com / +34 666 994 367