Painting a butterfly in watercolor

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Free Online Course: Painting a butterfly in watercolor provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Painting a butterfly in watercolor is taught by Irina Trzaskos.

Overview
  • This class is suitable for beginners.

    In this class, I will explain step by step how to draw and paint a stylized and a realistic looking butterfly. I will also explain how to mix a harmonious color scheme for your illustration, and how to achieve, an ethereal look in watercolor paintings. Also, I will show some ideas of art projects with painted butterflies, such as illustration, collage, nature journaling, craft projects, costume, and event decorating.  

    If you are a watercolor beginner, I invite you to take my 2 watercolor basics classes, to better understand this beautiful medium:


    Happy painting!

    x Irina.

Syllabus
    • Introduction
    • Supplies
    • Drawing a realistic butterfly
    • Mixing colors
    • Watercolor wash
    • Adding texture and details
    • Finishing touches
    • Transferring the drawing with transfer paper
    • Painting stylized butterflies
    • Last Thoughts