Watercolor Painting: Color Lively Scenery and Environments
A course by Daniel FortizIllustrator and Watercolor Artist
A course by Daniel Fortiz, Illustrator and Watercolor Artist
Learn watercolor techniques to paint stunning, lively scenes.
In this course, immerse yourself in the captivating world of watercolor with Daniel Fortiz, a talented visual creator from Tlaxcala, Mexico. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will teach you how to bring vibrant life to landscapes and lush environments using watercolor techniques. You'll learn to simplify and add color to scenarios incorporating plants, trees, and foliage, drawing inspiration from nearby locations through sketching and referencing photographs.
Throughout the course, Daniel will guide you on an artistic journey, introducing you to a wide range of watercolor materials and tools. You'll gain a deep understanding of their composition, classifications, and valuable tips for selecting your own. Dive into the fundamentals of watercolor, honing your skills through practice and gradually mastering the technique. Explore color theory, discover how to compose your palette, and create harmonious mixtures for any illustration.
Unlock the power of building a library of photographic references and utilize them to create series of illustrations with a sense of purpose. Embark on a short trip into the world of scenario drawing, learning to simplify scenes and depict foliage with ease. Experiment with your sketchbook, exploring color and composition to prepare for your first series—line drawings ready to be colored.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 21 downloads
First spots
11 minutes, 40 seconds
Mixtures and color theory
14 minutes, 1 second
Washed and faded
16 minutes, 49 seconds
Choose references and plan a series
2 minutes, 35 seconds
The sketch and tips for drawing trees
20 minutes, 56 seconds
Final drawing and planning
15 minutes, 35 seconds
What's included in this course?
To start, you'll delve into the world of watercolor materials and tools, discovering their diverse options and receiving expert advice on choosing the right ones for you. Next, Daniel will guide you through the fundamentals of watercolor, helping you practice and become comfortable with the technique.
Afterward, explore the magic of color theory and learn how to compose your own palette, creating beautiful mixtures that breathe life into your illustrations. Delve into the art of building a library of photographic references and employing them to craft purposeful illustration series.
Moving on, take a brief journey into the realm of scenario drawing, where you'll uncover tips for simplifying complex scenes and representing foliage with confidence. Use your sketchbook, experimenting with color and composition, ultimately preparing for your first series of line drawings ready to be brought to life with watercolors.
Finally, put your skills to work as you follow Daniel's detailed process for coloring a vibrant vegetation-filled landscape. Analyze references, plan your colors, and explore techniques for creating delicate and lively watercolor illustrations. This course is a perfect opportunity to expand your artistic horizons and let your creativity flow onto the paper.
What is this course's project?
The final project for this course is an enchanting illustration of a scenery rich in vegetation, using watercolor and pencil or ink. This project will allow you to apply all the techniques and skills you've learned throughout the course, resulting in a beautifully, captivating piece of art.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for anyone eager to explore the world of watercolor artistry, whether you're a newcomer to the medium or a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills. No prior experience with watercolor painting is necessary, but a basic understanding of drawing and a dash of patience will be beneficial. If you're ready to infuse life into landscapes and bring your artistic visions to life, this course with Daniel Fortiz is tailored for you.
Requirements and materials
To join this course, all you need is a set of watercolors, a container for water, medium-sized brushes, disposable towels, plastic or ceramic palettes, pencils, erasers, white paper, and watercolor sketchbooks. Additionally, a mobile phone or tablet with a camera will be useful for referencing photographic materials. No need for a computer or internet access; just gather your materials, and you'll be all set to embark on this inspiring journey of watercolor exploration.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
El curso está bien diseñado, los archivos anexos resultan útiles. El estilo de pintura del profesor Daniel Fortiz es de mi agrado, responde a mis intereses. Sus trabajos son excepcionales. Mi evaluación es "muy bueno" porque aporta elementos a mi aprendizaje.
- semillasPLUS6 months ago
El curso del Profesor Daniel Fortiz está buenísimo!!! Disfruté mucho observar su precisión, 'meticulosidad', amor, y cariño en su trabajo. Muy creativo e imaginativo. Me encantaría estar dentro de una de sus escenas!!! Aprendí la importancia de planear, ser preciso, tomar el agua y pigmento adecuados en el pincel desde el principio, lo bonito y etéreo que se ve un trabajo con pocas manchas (no sobretrabajado). También me gustó observar su manera de trabajar limpia, en pasos, con cuidado.
- 6 months ago
El curso "Pintura de acuarela: Colorea escenarios y ambientes" impartido por el Ilustrador y Acuarelista Daniel Fortiz me ha servido para entender un aspecto que no me atrevía a hacer era trabajar con trazos previos indelebles, porque me pensaba que eso era colorear, pero el trabajo del profesor Daniel me mostró que esa técnica también es interesante. Gracias.
- 7 months ago
Está sendo muito bom. Ótimas técnicas para colocar em prática!
- 9 months ago
Excelente curso y muy bien explicado
Daniel's fascination with illustration stems from its unique ability to combine aesthetic sensibility and expressive artistry while serving a specific function. This fusion of creativity and practicality allows him to engage with both orderly discipline and spontaneous expression. Watercolor is Daniel's medium of choice, providing him with the means to create delicate, loose, and colorful artwork using minimal tools.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Watercolor Basics
- The tools
- First spots
- Mixtures and color theory
- Washed and faded
- U3
Plan and draw the scene
- Choose references and plan a series
- The sketch and tips for drawing trees
- Final drawing and planning
- U4
Color the scene
- Paint the base: light areas 1
- Paint the base: light areas 2
- Pronounced contrasts
- Subtle shadows and final textures
- U5
Improve, digitize and share
- Digitize
- Top secret tips
- FP
Final project
- Paint vivid scenarios and environments with watercolors
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FAQs
You’ll learn watercolor techniques tailored to children’s and editorial illustration, how to choose materials, compose your artwork, mix colors, depict trees and natural scenes, manage references, and prepare your illustrations for publishing on social media or print.
This course is aimed at intermediate students, so having basic drawing skills and some familiarity with watercolor will help you get the most out of it.
You’ll need watercolor paper (cotton recommended), suitable brushes, pan or tube watercolors, a mixing palette, water, a cloth, and waterproof ink. The course also suggests having photo references and digitizing tools.
You’ll practice washes, gradients, palette and on-paper mixing, masking, glazing, texture creation, and controlling water-to-pigment ratios, plus specific techniques for natural scenes and foliage.
Hot press paper is smoother and great for fine details, while cold press has texture and holds water better, perfect for traditional watercolor effects. The course teaches how to pick the right paper for your desired look.
Yes, the course covers the full process and tips for creating book covers and editorial illustrations—from concept to digitization and optimization for print and social media.
You’ll learn how to build custom palettes, mix primary colors, create grays, and document combinations to achieve vibrant, consistent colors in your work.