Watercolor Fundamentals: Light and Color
A course by Gonzalo Ibáñez , Watercolorist and Architect
Discover how to observe light and color in the world around you and learn techniques to convey them through your brushstrokes
Discover how to observe light and color in the world around you and learn techniques to convey them through your brushstrokes
Ever wanted to master light, color, and atmosphere in your watercolor creations? Discover how to do just that with Gonzalo Ibáñez, expert watercolorist specializing in urban spaces.
In this online course, learn to observe light and color all around you and capture them on your canvas using watercolor. If you'd like to begin with the basics of this artistic technique, check out Gonzalo's first course, Architectural Illustration with Watercolor, where he teaches you how to get most out of your brushes while painting an architectural design from an image.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 21 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (170)
- 5,497 students
- 14 lessons (2h 42m)
- 21 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Paint a landscape in watercolor, placing special emphasis on observing and capturing the light and color in the scene.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Painters of any style and watercolor enthusiasts interested in the observation of color and light in painting.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with watercolor is recommended to take this course.
As for materials, you need brushes, pigments, and watercolor paper.
Reviews
A course by Gonzalo Ibáñez
Gonzalo Ibáñez is an artist who specializes in watercolor landscapes. The difficulty and spontaneity of this technique captivated him in such a way that it became his main form of expression.
He studied architecture at the University of Chile (2017) and holds a diploma in aesthetics and philosophy from PUC (2018). He has participated in festivals and group exhibitions internationally, such as the Kosovo Biennial and the Fabriano Acquarello festival in Italy. He has also won several awards at festivals such as the Mini Castra 2020 in Slovenia and the IWS Chile Viña del Mar 2020.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Principles of Light and Color in Space
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The Color of Light
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Study of Color References
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Color Harmonies
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Color Noise
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Contrast and focal interest
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U3
Observation of the Reference
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How to Choose the Reference?
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Pencil Sketch
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Light and Color Plan 1
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Light and Color Plan 2
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U4
Construction of the Image
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Light Construction
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Shadow Construction
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Construction of Details and General Adjustments
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FP
Final project
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Watercolor Fundamentals: Light and Color
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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mercepolo
Estupendo curso. Excelentes explicaciones, claras y prácticas. Lo recomiendo sin ninguna duda. Es el segundo que realizo con este acuarelista. Muchas gracias, Gonzalo, espero que hagas alguno más.
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dricasdias
Pluso Curso é excelente. Este já é o segundo que compro. sua didática é ótima e bem para formação de profissionais. obrigada
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olgata31
Good course.
cletus26_2
PlusExcelente curso, claro y conciso.
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beschmidt
Nice progressive stages