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1. Welcome to the Class: Have you ever tried sketching and painting on a brown paper? If not, let us create a
beautiful landscape on a brown paper using the
medium of watercolors. We're going to use easy
sketching and painting techniques that will elevate your drawing and
painting skills. Hey, everybody.
Myself, Ruwick Patel. I'm a self taught
independent artist and an interior
designer by profession. I personally love to explore different art forms and styles and not stick to
one particular thing. So if you are joining
me, you'll find a variety of classes
that I create. Before we start,
I'll be giving you the details about the class project that we are
going to create. We are going to talk about
all the art supplies that you will need
for the entire class. I'll be giving you the
details about the ink, the brushes, and the brown paper that we
are going to use. In case you want to
take up the project on a white watercolor paper,
it is completely fine. So we are going to
start by creating a basic sketch
using a black ink, and you'll definitely enjoy the entire process of sketching. Using a black ink and
a calligraphy pen, we are going to
add minute details and depth to the entire sketch. Once we are done creating a basic sketch on a brown paper, we're going to add watercolors to enhance the entire sketch. So you're going to
start by applying a beautiful background in the sky area using a blue color. Then we are going to
use solid white color to enhance the entire
house structure. You'll observe a
beautiful contrast of the house with
the background, and adding minor details will definitely enhance
your painting skills. By the end of the
class, you'll have a beautiful watercolor
landscape in which the major element
is a beautiful house, and it is having a nice
abstract effect all over. And you're also free to explore and experiment with
the entire scenery. No need to worry
about the output, enjoy the process of creating. The class is absolutely
suited for beginners and also intermediate and advanced
level artists can try it. So without any delay, grab your art supplies and join
me on this creative journey.
2. Details About the Class Project: Hey, everyone. Now
let us talk about the class project that
we are going to create. I'll be giving you
the details about the class project that we are going to create in
the entire class. So you can observe the
entire watercolor landscape that I have created
using two basic steps, which is sketching and painting. Now, there is a simple color
palette that I have added on the topmost portion to make the entire painting look
a little bit attractive. There is a beautiful
blue background in an abstract manner
that you can observe. There is this entire
house structure which is having these
little details in it that I have done using a black ink and a
calligraphy marker. The beauty of the
entire house is through these little details like these fence element
that you can observe. These beautiful plants that we have sketched in
the bottom portion. You can observe
these little windows that we have created, little doors and little windows that enhance the
entire house element. Now, if you might
think that this is a very difficult
sketch to create, it is absolutely not. You'll definitely enjoy
the entire process, and it is an abstract
form of sketching, so no need to worry about
perfection or getting exact perfect strokes
in the entire sketch. You can observe the lines are completely going
rough and natural, and you'll definitely
enjoy the entire process. Now once we'll be done
with the entire sketch, we'll add this beautiful blue and white color
to the entire sketch, which will enhance it even more. And the brown background
is already there. Now, in case you want to take up the entire class project on
a white watercolor paper, it is absolutely fine. You're free to explore
and experiment. So this is the entire
class project. I hope that you
got an exact idea. Now let us understand all the art supplies
that you will need.
3. Art Supplies: Hey, everybody. Now,
let us talk about all the art supplies that you will need for
the entire class. So I've placed all
my art supplies in a systematic manner. I'll be giving you
the details one by one. No need to worry at all. In case you are missing out
on any particular art supply, you'll find it very easily in
any nearby local art store, or you can go for any other
good alternative, as well. So the first art supply is
a simple water container, which is a glass container, basically, in which you can observe some blue
water currently, but we are going to use some
clear water, of course. So the water will help to clean your brushes and use
it wherever required. Then the next art supply is a simple tissue paper on which you can observe
some blue color. It is good to always keep a tissue paper nearby whenever you're working
with watercolors. It will help you to remove excess amount of water and
color from your brush. Then for the entire
class project, you'll need two
basic watercolors, which is blue and white. And probably this
is the best part of the class that you will
need only two basic colors. No need to worry
about the shade. You can go for any
good alternative. Now let us talk about the
most important art supply, which is the brushes that
we are going to use. So here I'm showing
you two quill brushes. One is of size two, another
one is of size four. You can use any of
the two brushes. Then the next brush is a simple
round brush of size four. We are going to use this
particular brush to apply solid white color in the
entire building structure. So these are the
three basic brushes that you will need
for the entire class. Now, let us talk
about the ink that we are going to use to
draw a basic sketch. So the first one is a simple calligraphy pen that
you can observe. It will have a nice
thick black tip, which we can use to draw a
thick, solid black line. Then another black ink
that we are going to use is a thin tip black ink, which is from art line, and you can observe
it is having 0.8 tip so it's a very helpful
black ink that you can use, and you can also use any
good alternative as well. It is absolutely fine. Now, let us talk about the brown paper that we are going to use. So I'm going to use brown
paper from Scholar. It is having 170 GSM, and the size is a five. Now in case you do not
have a brown paper, you can still take the entire class project on a white paper. Let me show you the
class project first. So here is the
class project that we have completed
on a brown paper. Now, in case you do not
have a brown paper, you can still take the
entire class project on a white watercolor
paper as well. I'll be giving you the detail about the white
watercolor paper also. Now the next art supply is a simple transparent color
palette that you can observe. You can use any
simple color palette, make sure that it is having enough space for taking out
colors and mixing them. And you can already
see the mixture of my colors in myColor palette. Now, let me give you the details about a white watercolor
paper as well. Now, in case you do not want to take the project
on a brown paper, you can simply use a white
watercolor paper as well. So here is a white watercolor
paper from Canson. It is 300 GSM, and the size is same A five. You can use any
good alternative. So it is absolutely fine if you do not have
a brown paper. So I hope that you got
an exact idea about all the art supplies that you will need for
the entire class. In case you're missing out on
any particular art supply, you can go for any other
good alternative, as well. Now let us move
towards the next part.
4. Basic Sketch: Hey, everybody. Now, let us
start with the first step, which is creating
a basic sketch. So I'm ready with my
brown color sketchbook, and you can observe a
beautiful brown background in the entire paper surface. I gave you the detail about a white watercolor
paper as well. So in case you want to take up the project on a white paper, it is absolutely fine. I'll be using my black
ink from art line. It is having a tip of 0.8. Let me show you the tip as well. So you can observe a beautiful, solid black tip of
the entire pen, and we are going to use this to create a basic sketch initially. And wherever we
want a thick tip, we are going to use
a calligraphy pen. So I'm going to start with the triangular roof
of the entire house. You can observe that we are starting from the
right hand side. So I've just created two slant lines
connecting at one point. Now, we are going to
double that up so you can observe these
steps carefully. Now, once we have
doubled the line to make it look a little bit more
attractive and in detail, you're going to add these
little vertical lines, start from the
left hand portion, slowly move towards
the right hand side. No need to hurry at all, try to draw in a very slow
and steady manner. And no need to worry
about perfection. It's an abstract
form of sketching, so it is absolutely fine if your lines are getting
out of the border. Now, I'll be adding
two vertical lines just below the roof structure, and let us add a
horizontal line in between to separate
the entire structure. Now, similarly, we'll be adding little vertical lines inside this particular area as well. So again, start from
left hand side, slowly move towards the
right hand portion. Again, no need to hurry at all, and you'll definitely
enjoy this entire step. Adding details will be very satisfying and you'll
definitely love to do this. I'll be adding a little window, or you can also consider
it as a door by adding a nice rectangular shape just about the horizontal
lines that we have drawn. Now, let us add a nice fence element on the
right hand side. It is a combination of horizontal and vertical
lines together, as you can observe carefully. So you can observe
that I have created a little fence on
the topmost portion, followed by some horizontal
and vertical lines and adding these
little details again. Now, one thing you
have to remember while sketching is that no need to worry about perfection and drawing it in the
exact same way. There might be a little bit of difference between
your sketch and mine, and it is absolutely fine. I'll be adding
another door element in between the structure, which is having a
semicircular shape on the topmost portion. You can double the line to
add few minor details in it. Now let us extend the structure
on the left hand side. I'm adding another slant roof and I have doubled the line. You can observe the way I'm
moving my hand by getting these abstract lines and not worrying about perfection
and straight lines. So we have created
another structure on the left hand portion, which is going to connect with the entire structure that we have drawn on the
right hand side. So it is a huge roof
in a rectangular form. Now we are going to
add its wall as well, so you can just double the line. No need to hurry at
all. Take your time and try to draw in a very
slow and steady manner. Whenever you are
sketching, try to keep your hand very
much loose and free. This will help you to improvise your hand movement
and sketching skills. I'll give you a nice technique that you can use whenever
you're drawing a basic sketch, which will not only enhance
your entire sketch, but it will also make it look
more in detail and depth. So whenever you are drawing
a basic line sketch, wherever you want to
add minute details, or you want to add some depth and shadow
effect to your sketch, just apply these little vertical
lines in the structure. This will help you to make
your sketch look even more in depth and to create some more shadow effect
in the entire sketch. So wherever you want to
have a nice darker element, you can just add
horizontal or vertical or even criss cross lines
in between the entire area. So now you can observe
that we have created a nice building structure on
the left hand side as well. Now let us draw little windows to enhance the details
in the entire sketch. So you can observe
that I have added semicircular shape on
the topmost portion, followed by two vertical
and one horizontal line. Then you can repeat the same
step and double that lineup. Now to add minute
details in the windows, you can experiment and explore, but I'm just adding another rectangular shape in
the inner portion, and then I'll just add four rectangular shapes in
this solid black patch form. This will create a nice grid
form in the entire window. And it will make it look a
little bit more in detail. You can add another
solid black patch on the left hand side as well. So as I told you that
wherever you want to create some shadow
and depth effect, just try to add these
little vertical lines, horizontal lines or
solid black patches. Now I'll add another
building structure, which is a little structure on the left hand portion
connected with the walls. You just have to create
a triangular roof followed by some horizontal
and vertical lines together. And in order to make the
triangular roof in detail, I'll just add these vertical
lines in the entire area. Now you can add a little window in this particular
structure as well. Now you can just add a nice frame around
by doubling the line. Now, we'll add few
more little windows in between the structure,
as you can observe. I'm just creating
the entire shape and filling it with
solid black color. And I'm just adding another line to create
the frame structure. It is even more beautiful and a nice experience
whenever you observe a live
building structure and try to draw
that on the spot. You'll definitely enjoy
that entire process. Now we want a nice, thick, solid black line. So I'll be using my
calligraphy pen, having a thick, solid black tip. And you can observe
that I have filled the window and door structure
with solid black color. So this particular
marker will help you to fill in solid black color
in a comfortable manner, and it will also
increase the speed. Now, wherever you want to
add these solid black lines, you can do accordingly. But I'm just adding it on the bottom portion of the
horizontal structure, which basically helps us to
create a nice shadow effect. And similarly, you can add this particular horizontal line in all the little structures
that we have created, even the Window element as well. So I'll be adding it on
the right hand side. It is very important
for you to apply the calligraphy pen
in certain area only. No need to apply it on
the entire outline. It will not make the sketch
look even more beautiful. Now, once we are done with
the basic sketch element, let us add some plantation
in the bottom portion. You can consider it
as shrub, as well. So these are little
plantations that are going to be on the
bottom portion of the entire
building structure. So we are starting from
the left hand side, slowly moving towards
the right hand side. And as you move towards
the right hand side, it is going to cover
the structure. On the topmost portion as well. So I've created a
basic rough line, and this entire process will
take a little bit of time. You just have to use the
tip of your black ink, and you have to create
these little strokes on the topmost portion. Now, once you start creating
these little strokes, you have to make sure
that in certain areas, you have to add more dots. And as you move towards
the bottom area, you can increase the space between the dots
that you're making. This is also known as a
stippling art technique in which we create any beautiful
art form using dot format. Now I'll be using
my calligraphy pen to add some solid black patches. The reason behind using a calligraphy pen is
that it will help us to save some time to get these little solid black patches in the entire plant area. So we are not going to apply it all over just in certain areas. And no need to worry
about adding it in the same way I'm
adding right now. You can apply it according
to your convenience. In fact, you're
free to explore and experiment with the
entire plantation. Now, once we are done
adding solid black patches, I'll again take my black ink from art line and we'll
start stippling again. So I'll just add
these little dots, which will complete the
entire plantation structure. You can observe these
steps carefully. It is absolutely simple
and very easy technique. Let me repeat it once again
for you so that you can get an exact idea of how you have to add this particular element. So near these solid
black patches, you can observe the way I'm
adding these little dots where you want to create a
nice cluster of dots together, try to have less space
in between the dots. And as you move towards the
bottom area or the top area, just increase the space
in between the dots. This will create a nice depth, and it will give a nice look
to your entire plantation. Again, I'll be telling
you the same thing. No need to worry
about perfection or drawing it in
the exact same way. You're free to explore
and experiment. It is absolutely fine. Also, there is going to be difference between
your sketch and mine, and it is completely okay. H So we are almost done with
the entire sketch. Let us add a nice
abstract element, which is like a fence on
the bottom right corner. I have added two horizontal
lines followed by some vertical lines
which is going to be connecting with the
horizontal lines. And you can add these little rough lines
in between, as well. So I hope that you enjoyed
the entire process of drawing a basic sketch using a black ink and a
calligraphy pen. You can use your
calligraphy pen to add some shadow below the
triangular roof as well. So we are done with
the entire sketch. Now let us move
towards the next part, which is applying watercolors.
5. Applying Watercolors: Hey, everybody. Now, once we are done with a basic sketch, let us apply watercolors to the entire sketch and make
it look even more beautiful. So the best part about
the entire painting is that you will need only
two basic watercolors. One is white,
another one is blue. No need to worry
about the shade. You can use any good
alternative as well. You can observe in
my color palette, I have taken out
both the colors. Now, whenever you're
working with watercolors, try to keep a container of water nearby, a
simple tissue paper. I'll just flip my
sketchbook so that we get a nice comfortable position
to paint the sky area. I'll be using my quill
brush of size four in case you do not have a
quilt brush of size four. You can use a size two
quill brush as well. Now dip your brush in water, try to take good
amount of water in it. Now simply start from
the left hand side, slowly move towards the
right hand side area, covering a lot of
portion of the paper. Now, once you are
moving your brush, make sure that you do not move the tip of your brush
inside the sketch. This technique is basically known as a wet on wet
technique in which we initially apply a thin
coat of water and then color. So I'll just make
sure that I do not move my brush inside
the sketch area. Now we have applied a lot of water in the entire
paper surface. Now let us mix some blue
and white together to create a nice light blue shade
to apply in the sky area. No need to hurry at all, take your time and mix
the color as well. You will enjoy this
process a lot, and it is going to be
very much satisfying. Now, simply use the tip
of your quill brush, apply just about the outline
of the entire sketch, and you'll observe
that the color will automatically spread
in the background. And it will create this
beautiful abstract effect. If you find that your color is getting finished
from the brush, take some more color
from the color palette. And in order to get this
effect in a very nice way, make sure that the
thin coat of water is not dry when you are
applying the color. Now to just make the sky look a little bit more
an abstract manner, I have cleaned my quill brush, dipped it in clear water again, and just move it in this circular manner so that the color will
get a nice bread. You can apply the water in the entire paper
surface as well. So now you can observe a
beautiful gradient effect. It is having a nice, dark blue shade near the house structure. Now take a little bit of
white and blue together, try to have more amount of white and simply apply it in
this dotted manner. You'll get a nice
light blue shade. So this basically creates a nice abstract effect
in the entire sky area. Now, it is absolutely
fine in case you want to experiment
with the color scheme. If you do not want to take blue, you can experiment with
another color as well. I'll simply just add these little color patches of light blue in between
the sky area as well, just to create some
abstract effect. The paper is still wet, so the color will automatically
get a nice spread. Now, once we are done
with the background, I'll be using my round brush of size fok and let us paint
the building element. Now, this is going to be
very satisfying part, and you'll definitely enjoy
the entire painting process. So take some good amount of solid white color from
the color palette. Try to have less amount of water and more color so that you get a nice solid white color
in the entire paper surface. You can observe a beautiful
contrast of white color with the brown background and the black lines that we have
created in the basic sketch. So I have just created some vertical lines in
the topmost structure, and I have not
completely covered it with solid white
color in the wall area. Now, you have to use the
tip of your round brush, create these vertical and
horizontal lines together. You can add a solid
white patch in the wall. No need to hurry at all. Use the tip of your
brush carefully so that you do not move your
brush above the outline. Similarly, I'll be adding it on the horizontal
wall structure. So right now you can observe a beautiful solid white color, which is having high
saturation because we have used less amount
of water and more color. Now we will increase
a little bit of water amount in the brush
so that the saturation of white color will get a
little bit less and we'll apply it in the
entire wall structure where we have these
little two windows. You can observe
that it is having a little bit of less saturation, and the brown color will
be a little bit visible. So this basically creates a little bit of
depth in the wall, and it also helps to get a nice suppression between
the shades of white. Again, whenever you are applying color using a small brush, try to keep your hand
very much loose and free. You can observe the movement
of my hand as well. Now, I'll take another
saturated solid white color having less amount
of water in it, and let us add it in the
structure, which is in between. I have added it on the slant roof and I'll be adding it on
the walls as well. So try to have a little
bit of water in your brush and less colour and apply it
around the entire structure. Make sure that you do not move your brush inside the windows. And by mistake, in case you move your brush
inside the windows, it is absolutely fine. We'll retouch it by using our black ink once
the color is dry. Now, we are left
with one wall only. So I'm just adding a less saturated white color
in that particular area. Just be a little
bit careful near the plantation in
the bottom area. Try to apply the color in a random way in that
particular area. You can observe the
way I'm moving my hand to add a nice layer of color
in the entire surface. Now, we have a little fence and a little building structure on the right hand side as well. So there I'm using a high
saturated white color. In these little portions, we are going to apply it so that the entire color looks
in a detailed manner. Now we are almost done
adding the color. I'll just add these
little vertical lines in a random way to create some abstract effect
in the entire sketch. Now there is this
beautiful roof element, which is in this
rectangular form, having little squares in it. To enhance it even more, we can just simply add these little white dots so that it looks a little bit
more in detail and depth. Take a little bit highly
saturated white color, try to have less
amount of water in it, and just simply apply it
in between the squares. No need to cover
the entire surface, apply in this random way. So again, I'll be telling
you the same thing that no need to worry
about perfection. It's an abstract form of
sketching and painting, and no need to worry
about painting it in the exact
same way as well. So we have almost painted the
entire building structure. Now, we'll just create
some more depth by using a little bit of more
saturated white color. I'll just use the tip of my round brush and
add it in between the windows so that
the black patches will get a little bit more
contrast in the entire window. You can apply little
strokes horizontal and vertical together to apply it in the entire sketch
wherever you want to, it is absolutely fine. You're free to explode
and experiment. So no need to worry about adding these strokes in
the exact same way. You can add it wherever you want to in the entire
building structure. You can add them near
the doors and windows to make it look a little bit more
attractive and aesthetic. I'm adding it on the
entire frame structure. Since we have a less saturated white color
in the background, highly saturated white
color will be also visible. Now comes one of my very
favorite technique. Whenever I'm doing an abstract
sketching or painting, I personally use this technique to create a beautiful
painting effect. So you just have to
take a little bit of solid white color, add a lot of water in it
to make it loose and free. Now simply tap your finger onto the brush and just
splatter the color around. You'll observe these
beautiful dots in a very abstract
and random way, and it creates a beautiful
effect in the entire painting. In case you want bigger dots, you can use the
tip of your brush and increase the size
of the dots as well. So we are done with the
entire painting part, applying watercolors. Now comes the last step in which we are going
to use our black ink, and we are going to reapply it on the black strokes to make the entire sketch look
a little bit more in contrast with the white
color that we have applied. No need to worry about
this particular step. You just have to reapply the strokes wherever
you want to, to make your sketch look
a little bit more in contrast with the
background and white color. So we are done with
the entire painting. Let me take you a
little bit closer so that you can observe all
the details carefully. Using some basic sketching
and painting techniques, we have created this beautiful
watercolor landscape. I hope that you enjoyed the
entire process and painting. You can observe all the minute details that
we have created. One thing that I want all
my students to remember is that no need to worry about perfection or painting it
in the exact same way. You're free to explore and experiment with the
entire scenery. Now let us move towards
the class conclusion.
6. Class Conclusion: Hey, everybody. So you're most welcome to the
class conclusion. I hope that you enjoyed the entire class and got to learn something
new and creative. While I was creating
this particular class, I made any number of mistakes, and that is something
that I always tell my students never to be
afraid of making mistakes. It is really great
if you maintain an art journal to practice
on a regular basis. This basically improvises
your sketching, inking, and painting skills. I would be really
excited to see all of your class projects
into the project gallery, so do not forget to add them
into the project gallery. It would be really great if you leave a review for
the entire class, as it encourages me a lot and my class can reach many
more students like you. At the end, I would like to say, keep learning, keep practicing. Thank you so much for joining the class and happy painting.
Rutvik Patel, Artist and Instructor
