Realistic Watercolor for Botanical Compositions
A course by Kata Zapata , Illustrator, Designer, and Photographer
Observe the details of the natural world around you and capture it through watercolor techniques to create a realistic botanical illustration
Observe the details of the natural world around you and capture it through watercolor techniques to create a realistic botanical illustration
Would you like to learn to depict nature as accurately as possible? Discover how to capture each and every detail alongside designer and botanical illustrator Kata Zapata. She is cofounder of Save the Date Projects, an online store specializing in watercolors, wallpaper, and wedding invitations, and has created pieces for clients like Multiópticas and Real Fábrica.
In this course, Kata teaches you the secrets to realistic botanical illustration so that you can paint your own stunning watercolor with flowers and plants from your surroundings. Learn to give your work a personal touch using observation and attention to detail.
What will you learn in this online course?
24 lessons & 22 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (126)
- 2,001 students
- 24 lessons (6h 19m)
- 22 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · Polish · Italian · Dutch · English · Portuguese · German · French
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a watercolor composition with flowers and plants from your daily surroundings, sharpening observation and paying close attention to the details.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Restless, curious, and observant types who like to learn new things as well as anyone interested in learning how to illustrate with watercolors.
Requirements and materials
For this course, you don't need any prior painting or drawing experience.
For materials, you need tracing paper, watercolor paper, thick card, watercolors, round-tip brushes with synthetic bristles, a pencil (traditional or mechanical), a Nata eraser, a soft art eraser, scissors, masking tape, a palette or a plate for mixing, paper towels, two glasses of water, a syringe, and some white acrylic paint. You also need a phone or a camera, a tablet, and Adobe Photoshop if you want to do your collage digitally.
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A course by Kata Zapata
Kata Zapata is an illustrator, graphic designer, photographer, and botanical illustration teacher. A Colombian botanical illustration specialist based in Madrid, she is cofounder of Save the Date Projects, an online store that sells watercolors, wallpaper, and wedding invitations.
Her designs, which are handcrafted to give them that touch of exclusivity, are later applied to a range of mediums and products for individual sale or brands. She has created pieces for clients like Multiópticas and Real Fábrica.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Materials and workspace
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Brushes and strokes 1
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Brushes and strokes 2
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Creative process and inspiration
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U3
Composition and sketch
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Creating our composition
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Color analysis and color range 1
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Color analysis and color gamut 2
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U4
We paint the project
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Background and volume 1
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Background and volume 2
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Lines 1
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Lines 2
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Light direction 1
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Light direction 2
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Light direction 3
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Light direction 4
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Light direction 5
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Light direction 6
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Light direction 7
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Whites and depth 1
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Whites and depth 2
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Realism 1
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Realism 2
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FP
Final project
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"Realistic Watercolor for Botanical Compositions "
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All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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aylin_bezmez
Thank you Kata. This is my favorite cours of botanical watercolor.
missmirou
De loin le meilleur cours que j'ai suivi sur l'aquarelle ! Enormément de conseils et d'astuces, les erreurs à ne pas commettre. Une professeur remarquable.
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renatoguzmanreyes
excelente curso, muy completo
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nataliapaiva493
Uno de los mejores cursos de acuarela
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edelestalc
Maravilloso, una delicia escuchar a Kata
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