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Painting a butterfly in watercolor

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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

Taught by

Irina Trzaskos

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