Botanical Watercolor Illustration: Cross-hatching Technique
A course by Vincent Jeannerot , Watercolor Painter
Joined November 2021
Master the art of botanical watercolor! Learn cross-hatching technique, color selection, and water management for stunning artworks.
Master the art of botanical watercolor! Learn cross-hatching technique, color selection, and water management for stunning artworks.
Joined November 2021
In this course, Vincent Jeannerot, renowned aquarelliste with more than three decades of experience in botanical art, takes you by the hand in the delicate and detailed world of botanical watercolor.
Through a deep dive into his hachures croisées technique, you will discover how to bring plants and flowers to life with unmatched realism and beauty.
This art journey is not only an opportunity to learn about watercolor but also to explore botanical precision and how art can capture the very essence of nature. Vincent will share his work process, from the meticulous study of the subject to the application of specific techniques that give his works that characteristic intensity of color and transparency.
Get ready to explore the art of painting nature, where each brush stroke brings you closer to botanical perfection.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 13 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (50)
- 3,864 students
- 15 lessons (2h 21m)
- 13 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project will be the creation of your own botanical watercolor work using the hachures croisées technique.
This project will allow you to apply everything learned in the course to produce a detailed and realistic piece of your botanical choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at artists, illustrators, and anyone with an interest in botanical art and watercolor, from beginners who want to explore this technique to professionals looking to perfect their style and learn new methods to capture the beauty of the natural world.
Requirements and materials
You will need watercolors, brushes of various sizes, high-quality watercolor paper, a clean cloth, a container of water, and, if possible, a magnifying glass to closely observe the details of your botanical subject.
An open attitude and willingness to experiment and learn is essential.
Reviews
A course by Vincent Jeannerot
Vincent Jeannerot is a French aquarelliste painter, specialized in botanical illustration with more than 35 years of artistic career. A member of several botanical and watercolor societies in France and abroad, Vincent has dedicated his life to the study and capturing the beauty of flora through art.
His works have been exhibited internationally and he collaborated with prestigious brands and scientific entities. Known for his meticulous technique and ability to teach, Vincent shares not only his technique but also his passion for nature and art, inspiring others to explore the rich world of botanical watercolor.
Content
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U1
My journey
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Presentation
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My inspirations
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U2
Get familiar with the botanical aquarium
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Course materials
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Botanical watercolours: an introduction to the genre
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Depositing water and color on paper
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Creation of colors
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Croisées techniques
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U3
Painting the subject
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Precise pencil lines
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First color deposit in water
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Color intensification
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Work on contrast and details
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Foliage and green construction
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U4
Other techniques and supports
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Watercolor work on vellum 1
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Watercolor work on vellum 2
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Applying the work to different substrates
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FP
Final project
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Botanical Watercolor Illustration: Cross-hatching Technique
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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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PlusMuy bueno!
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gavia27
Realmente bueno.
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maphueng.story
His works are my inspiration and this course help me so much about my work as botanical embroider. Love it.
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chiks
I had never tried the cross-hatching technique before so I found it so useful to learn how to do this as an alternative to shading in a delicate way.