Discover how to colour a fun, cartoon-style character using watercolours! Whatever your skill level, this workshop will teach you drawing techniques used by real illustrators.
Step by step, Richard simplifies the art of drawing to create and colour a unique 3D character. You will explore how to play with light and shadow effects to make your character truly pop, while learning how to use watercolour paint. A workshop that allows you to celebrate the holiday season, while learning pro techniques!
Open to beginners and intermediates.
Ages: 9 to 99.
*This workshop is recorded (you will receive the video link 48 to 72 hours after the workshop)
Part 1: Introduction
To begin, Richard will introduce himself and present all the necessary materials, as well as the basics of light and shadow effects on different volumes.
He will then guide you through various simple exercises that will give you a solid foundation for creating and colouring your character. You will explore topics such as the use of watercolour, as well as the use of gradients with this water-based medium to create light and shadow effects.
Part 2: Colouring your character
In Part 2, you will start creating your character: composition, colouring, light and shadow effects, volumes, 3D effects. You will be guided step by step!
Part 3: Inking and finishing touches
To end the workshop, you will learn how to finalise your drawing, namely by applying contour lines with black ink, or watercolour using a brush.
List of materials to bring:
✓ HB graphite pencils
✓ Fabriano® x DeSerres watercolour paper (300 g)
✓ Tombow® calligraphy pencil (black, flexible tip)
✓ Watercolour
✓ Round brush (#8)
✓ Water
✓ Eraser (optional)
✓ Pencil sharpener (optional)
✓ Reference document
