Watercolor the World with Elina Zhelyazkova
Join Elina Zhelyazkova as she takes you on a creative journey across the globe in this 5-part watercolor landscape series. From icy arctic scenes to the golden sands of the Sahara, rolling Tuscan hills, the vibrant lavender fields of Provence, and textured Venetian walls, each video will teach you watercolor techniques that bring these stunning landscapes to life. Get ready to dive into a world of color, texture, and creativity!
Supplies:
► Strathmore 500 Series Ready Cut Watercolor paper (100% Cotton, 140lb/300gsm, 8x10")
► MaimeriBlu Watercolors - Themed Sets: Arctic, Sahara, Provence, Tuscany, and Venice
► Princeton Watercolor Landscape Set: Neptune and Aqua Elite brushes
► Ceramic Mixing Palette
► 2 Jars of Clean Water
► Cotton Towel and Paper Towel
► Paper Tape for Mounting
► Mechanical Pencil for Sketching
► Spray Bottle
Check out the full series below:
Video 1: Arctic Landscape
In the first video of the series, Elina walks you through painting a serene Arctic landscape. From glowing icebergs to delicate textures in the water, Elina demonstrates how to use wet-on-wet techniques to bring this captivating scene to life. You’ll learn how to blend soft blues, layer transparent pigments, and add depth and dimension to your watercolor painting.
Video 2: Sahara Landscape
Next, Elina guides you through the warm desert landscape of the Sahara, featuring sand dunes and distant pyramids. This video covers how to create depth in desert scenes using warm color palettes, glazing techniques, and careful brush control. You’ll discover how to capture the light and rich textures of the desert.
Video 3: Tuscan Landscape
In this video, Elina transports you to the beautiful Tuscan countryside. You’ll learn how to paint rolling hills, vibrant greenery, and cypress trees using perspective and natural color mixing. Elina shares her technique for creating soft transitions in the sky and how to paint landscapes with a calm feel.
Video 4: Provence Landscape
In this fourth tutorial, Elina will teach you to paint fields of lavender using soft brushwork and a balanced color palette. She demonstrates perspective techniques to create depth, and you’ll also learn how to capture the light, airy quality of this stunning French landscape.
Video 5: Venetian Landscape
In the final video of the series, Elina guides you through painting the textured walls of Venice. You’ll learn to use granulating pigments, layering techniques, and soft washes to capture the historical beauty and character of Venetian architecture. Elina also shares tips on how to add details and shadows to bring your painting to life.
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