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An introductory watercolor bootcamp for all things about watercolor illustration, basic skills from pre-practice to portraiture!

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9 chapters · 8 hours 21 minutes
English · Japanese · Korean|Audio Korean

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watercolor illustration
14 Class Projects

It takes about 30 minutes to 2 hours hour(s) to complete each project.

  • Simple, feel-good illustrations with a clean and easy flatwash

  • Watercolor illustration using gradation technique

  • MONOCHROME STUDY

  • Wet on wet, wet on dry techniques

  • Illustration of a poppy flower using the layering (glazing) technique

  • Draw an illustration of the moon using masking liquid and salt

  • Description of animal soft fur

  • Expressing the text in three strokes

  • negative painting

  • Drawing from a picture - landscape illustration

  • See and draw in front of the real thing - cake illustration

  • Illustrations of the ocean waves drawn with BELLA

  • Drawing botanical art with BELLA

  • Introduction to portrait watercolor painting with BELLA

Skills You’ll Learn

Basic sketching methods for watercolor illustrations

What's the difference between sketching and drawing? How to sketch for watercolor illustrations!

How to use a variety of brushes, brush painting exercises

Warming up to start watercolor, how to use a watercolor brush

Match color: How to extract the color of a real object

An essential match color study to pick out the color you want

[Value study] Understanding Brightness/Face Painting Practice

Learn to understand brightness by simplifying things.

Gradient research

Learn various gradation techniques in earnest and apply them to illustrations.

Wet on wet+ wet on dry

Learn the wet on wet+ wet on dry technique and draw two kinds of illustrations.

Layering techniques

Learn layering techniques to make the most of the transparent watercolor feel.

Technique using masking liquid and salt

Learn the techniques of watercolor illustration using masking liquid and salt.

Look at the real thing and draw

Illustrations are created by placing actual objects in front of them and observing them.

How to describe fine grain details

Learn techniques for drawing detailed botanical art illustrations.

Animal hair expression

I'll learn how to express soft animal hair

Expressing the sense of distance due to differences in paint concentration

Through monochrome studies, you will learn how to create a sense of distance through concentration differences in one color.

Drawing from a picture - landscape illustration

Instead of a copy of a picture, I look at a picture of an actual landscape and embody it as a watercolor illustration.

Introduction to character illustration

Let's draw a portrait together. This class contains my know-how and tips.

Hello I'm BELLA, a creator who draws beautiful things.

Hello, I'm BELLA, a creator who draws beautiful things. Immersed in the charm of watercolor, I paint beautiful things that I think are beautiful, things that enrich my soul and heart.


I have been working as an art lecturer at home and abroad for about 14 years, and I have been “teaching art” for a long time, starting with art entrance examinations, continuing art tutoring, portfolios for going to American universities overseas, and teaching graphic design.


I am a person who believes in the healing power of nature. The comfort you get from seeing, hearing, and feeling nature and the good influence of humans is truly beautiful.


The comfort and richness of the beautiful nature of New Zealand changed not only my painting style but also my life, and I live by communicating with many people through Instagram and YouTube while working on various things based on that experience.


Watercolor illustration is a method of using paint and water concentration to adjust saturation and brightness, and express it using various techniques through time difference and medium. Because of the nature of watercolor painting, which can be created very clearly and profoundly, I think of the process of drawing watercolor illustrations itself as “mindfulness” (mindfulness). If you're a mindfulness or meditator, you've probably heard a lot of people asking you to stay in the 'Be present' moment.


Previously, my life was very far from meditation or mindfulness, but after an unexpected big event, I had time to focus on my inner world, and I realized that the act of painting itself can be healing.


The color I painted a few minutes ago has already dried up and won't smudge even if I rub it with my hands, and I'm in the moment I'm painting now. I feel that my present is more beautiful because of the past, no matter how difficult the past was in the transparent layers of colors. That's why I love watercolors. And I paint to love my life even more.





I would like to share this with you in this lecture.


My class is 'Complete Introduction to Watercolor Class'.



Through this course, you can learn all the basics of watercolor painting. It's interesting, but most people who can't get started in the new year, or those who want to draw for the first time, often have a sense of pressure and fear of failure because watercolors use water, that if they draw incorrectly, they will be ruined.


But actually There's no such thing as a failure in painting; it's just a variety of attempts.


Using a database of my experiences with many students at home and abroad that I have taught so far, I have compiled all the techniques that beginners and beginners must learn, and my tips and know-how about watercolor using my own teaching method.


If you are stubborn in the class, you have drawn various techniques and pictures, so you can paint the most interesting style and then do intermediate and advanced courses without difficulty. We hope you enjoy the joy of drawing by choosing from a variety of styles rather than just one style.




Bella's watercolor class is so different!


Actually, I never formally learned watercolor because I went to an American university to study dry materials.


Therefore, I know the minds of people who are new to watercolor, and I have experienced firsthand what kind of grievances they have, so I can tell you more about them. Even if you want to learn a lot, I thought it would be right to let you know more about what you would do in the same amount of time, so I created a curriculum where you can practice as much as possible.


I can draw a lot of pictures using watercolors. Since all of these detailed subjects are advanced subjects within the larger framework of watercolor illustration, all of these detailed subjects can be expressed in detail and beautifully using materials called watercolor painting, such as landscape drawing, botanical art, portrait watercolor, etc. A basic watercolor skill called a common courseIt requires. If these basic skills are well developed, of course, even if you take advanced courses, you can learn them much more easily and quickly.


That's why I took my class “Introduction to watercolor basic skills class“I think. For those who are interested in painting for the first time, and for those who want to draw watercolor illustrations, I would like to create a basic skills guide. Since we are beginners since we bought the ingredients, I carefully organized the material kit using my own market research and experience, using only the essentials as an essential kit.




What specifically will I learn?



In each lesson, I learn techniques and draw illustrations using the techniques I have learned.
The illustrations you will draw with me through this class
It's a whopping 14 chapters.

I wanted to let you know more, so I prepared a more detailed class where I could draw a lot.

Learn more and more fully what you've decided to learn about watercolor
I'll tell you everything.




1) Material introduction and basic theory

Well, we bought brushes and paints today. The ingredients are ready, but my heart and hands aren't ready yet. Let's take the time to get to know the tools and get to know them.



2) About watercolor illustration sketches

Although we mainly do coloring, sketching is also very important in my class. I'll tell you the reasons one by one and teach you the basic sketching method. Since this is an introductory class, you will learn basic theory about how to draw lines for watercolor sketches, how to draw easily, and the differences between sketching and drawing.



3) Authentic watercolor techniques Lab time

5 basic techniquesLearn all of them, and every time you learn, you'll apply techniques to draw illustrations.

In this way, you can draw a picture that looks like this There is At the same time as being aware of things for yourself, painting later When you draw It's also great for getting ideas. When I copy a nice illustration for practice, I can analyze the picture and draw a blueprint in my head on how to draw it using what techniques. (IMPORTANT)



4) Learn various skills to level up and enjoy detailed watercolor illustrations

After learning the basic skills, you will be able to draw illustrations using various techniques in a more advanced course.


You can experience various styles of painting, from fur expressions for pet portraits, delicate touch and texture expressions for botanical art coloring, easy and comfortable drawing methods using masking liquid and salt, and landscape watercolor. After that, we will draw together according to the actual illustration production method I draw. Let's draw a delicate botanical art work together with the coloring of portraits, which can be a bit tricky.



4) BELLA's know-how and tips, and effective practice methods for drawing well

Watercolors are said to be difficult to edit, but that doesn't mean they can't be modified at all. In the class, you can see all the ways to correct and supplement watercolor painting, the know-how and tips I have experienced and felt while painting, and effective practice methods for drawing well.

How about, let's get started together?

Various and beautiful illustrations, all of you can draw like that. Add color to your life by drawing one by one with me.





I hope you live a rich life where you can be healed by painting.
Let's meet in class! Thank you


Class Kit · Coaching Session

Required for the class

Here is an introduction to the kit.


1. All-in-one kit

What you need to prepare for the class all at once

This is an all-in-one kit consisting only of products recommended by creator Bella. It consists of products essential for attending classes.


  • 1. SWC Watercolor Paint Set 24 Colors+Watercolor Palette 35 Compartments (Set)
  • 2. [Canshon] Mongbal Watercolor Paper Single Pack CA033-706 (B5) 2
  • 3. [Alpha Color] Gold Poster Color 40ml (11/ Titanium White) -> [Alpha color] Colorist poster color 40ml 11/ Titanium White (tube type) shipped in place
  • 4. [Lefran] Masking Fluid (Graffiti Sword) 75ml
  • 5. [M series] Regular masking tape 18mm*40m (1 roll)
  • 6. [Alpha] Jiumi vs.
  • 7. [STAEDLER] MasurumoGraff 100 Drawing Pencil HB
  • 8. [Huahong] Watercolor Brush 700R No. 6
  • 9. [Huahong] Sepil 320 2
  • 10. [Art Secret] Watercolor Brush 15 (No. 2)
  • 11. [Huahong] Composition Brush 982 pyeong Injomo (No. 1)
  • 12. [Huahong] Composition Brush 982 pyeong Injomo (No. 3)
  • 13. [Huahong] Composition Brush 982 pyeong Injomo (No. 6)




2. Basic kit

This is a basic kit consisting only of products recommended by creator Bella. PALET AND SWC WATERCOLOR PAINT SET This kit is designed for classmates who already have 24 colors, excluding the palette and watercolor paint.


  • 1. [Canshon] Mongbal Watercolor Paper Single Pack CA033-706 (B5) 2
  • 2. [Alpha Color] Gold Poster Color 40ml (11/ Titanium White) -> [Alpha color] Colorist poster color 40ml 11/ Titanium White (tube type) shipped in place
  • 3. [Lefran] Masking Fluid (Graffiti Sword) 75ml
  • 4. [M series] Regular masking tape 18mm*40m (1 roll)
  • 5. [Alpha] Jiumi vs.
  • 6. [STAEDLER] MasurumoGraff 100 Drawing Pencil HB
  • 7. [Huahong] Watercolor Brush 700R No. 6
  • 8. [Huahong] Sepil 320 2
  • 9. [Art Secret] Watercolor Brush 15 (No. 2)
  • 10. [Huahong] Composition Brush 982 pyeong Injomo (No. 1)
  • 11. [Huahong] Composition Brush 982 pyeong Injomo (No. 3)
  • 12. [Huahong] Composition Brush 982 pyeong Injomo (No. 6)




Able to improve quality

We will introduce additional components.


1. [Alpha] clipboard vertical A4

This is an additional component recommended by creator Bella.

It is a product that fixes pictures when attending classes and is also suitable for interior use.




2. [Alpha] Cutter knife A-201 9mm

This is an additional component recommended by creator Bella.

This is a useful product for cutting small pictures while taking classes.




3. [Wiplus] Mid-length 30cm (color random)

This is an additional component recommended by creator Bella.

This is a useful product for cutting small pictures while attending classes.





4. Mini Palette (Mint/Yellow/Pink) + Zecchi Hardcover Notebook Set

This hardcover notebook consists of a palette that fits easily anywhere in one hand and thick A5 size paper suitable for drawing.

Draw with a mini palette with a convenient and practical design.

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  • Mini Palette (choose 1 of mint/ yellow/ pink)
  • Half pan (25 pcs+additional samples)
  • magnetic tape
  • Zecchi Hardcover Watercolor Notebook (A5 size)




5. 4 types of Amatruda cotton paper

It is a high-quality handmade paper made by <Amatruda>, an Italian paper manufacturing company with a history and tradition, using a 100% handmade work method. It is a differentiated product with a unique texture and natural water absorption that more clearly expresses the watercolor effect.

<components>

  • Amatruda Folder Set - Smooth 250g 10 Sheets
  • Amatruda Folder Set - Smooth 300g 10 Sheets
  • Amatruda Folder Set - Rough 200g Pack of 10
  • Amatruda Folder Set - Rough 200g Pack of 10

It is made in a generous A3 size (30*42cm), so you can cut and use it yourself in the desired size, from large works such as landscape paintings to small-sized works. You can purchase a total of 4 sets with different textures and thicknesses so that you can feel the appeal of handmade paper in a variety of ways. Find high-end art tools from overseas in Class 101.




🚚 This is a shipping guide.

  • Depending on the availability of inventory, kit components may be shipped in place of other similar products.
  • For inquiries about product defects or incorrect delivery, please contact the Class 101 Customer Service Center.
  • [Kit] and some [additional components] will be shipped in installments.


Curriculum

Creator

BELLA

BELLA

Hello, this is “BELLA,” who mainly draws watercolor illustrations. As an art instructor, I'm planning to open a class based on 10 years of experience in Korea and 4 years overseas. I'm also a self-taught watercolor painter, so I understand the pain and pressure of beginners very well. I'll help you get started with watercolor illustration in a more friendly and comfortable way with my actual experience + my own tips and curriculum that I've learned in classes with many people. The goal of my class is not just a masterpiece of works, but to develop basic skills so that I can apply the techniques I learned after the class to actually apply them to my own illustrations. I think you can think of it as an “introduction to watercolor” for drawing various paintings such as portraits, botanic art, and illustrations. Once you get started properly, the time it takes to learn intermediate and advanced skills is reduced by several times, and your skills improve very quickly. Learn various tips on how to use various brushes, make use of broken pictures, make corrections, etc., and feel free to paint whatever you want:)

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