Welcome to a skill-building adventure that combines the joys of ink and pen landscape sketching and the beauty of watercolor painting.

In this Skillshare class, we will explore the art of creating stunning and easy landscape sketches that capture the essence of a scene while incorporating essential elements such as value contrast, atmosphere, mood, and simplicity.

Here are examples of some warm up sketches we'll be doing in this class. They are all simple ink and watercolour sketches that are very achievable, but very fun!

Whether you're a beginner seeking to develop your artistic skills or an experienced artist looking for fresh inspiration, this class will equip you with the tools and techniques to create captivating landscapes with confidence.

Unlocking the Beauty of Easy Landscape Sketching

Have you ever marvelled at the tranquility of a landscape and wished to capture its essence on paper?

Join this class and discover the secrets to creating easy landscape sketches that showcase the beauty of nature in a simple and approachable way.

Through step-by-step guidance and hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to simplify complex scenes, extract key elements, and infuse them with your artistic interpretation.

Simplicity as a Powerful Tool

In a world of complexity, simplicity holds great artistic power.

Discover the art of simplifying your landscape sketches without compromising their impact.

Learn to identify and emphasize the key focal shapes that draw the viewer's eye, removing unnecessary details that may distract from the scene's essence.

Embrace the freedom of loose and gestural brushwork, allowing your sketches to breathe and convey a sense of spontaneity and energy.

Using Value and Contrast for Depth and Dimension

Value and contrast are the key to breathing life into your landscape sketches, through providing depth and interest.

Explore techniques to effectively use watercolor washes and simple ink lines or hatching, to depict the interplay between light and dark tones. By mastering value contrast, you'll elevate your sketches from flat representations to captivating scenes that leap off the page.

Infusing Atmosphere and Mood

Capture the very essence of a landscape by exploring the concepts of atmosphere and mood.

Dive into the world of watercolor painting to evoke the ethereal qualities of weather, reflections, texture, and natural elements.

Unleash the power of color temperature, transparency, and watercolor effects to transport viewers into the heart of your landscapes, and leave a lasting emotional impact.

So, are you ready?

Get ready to embark on a journey of artistic expression as you learn the art of easy landscape sketching and watercolor painting.

Unlock the secrets of value contrast, atmosphere, mood, and simplicity to create landscapes that captivate the imagination and evoke a deep emotional connection.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this Skillshare class will equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently embark on your own creative landscape sketching adventures.

Join now and let your artistic vision flourish as you capture the beauty of nature one brushstroke at a time.

Audio credits:

Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Emma Braine

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