Digital Watercolor Essentials with Procreate
Your student will learn traditional watercolor techniques using digital tools in Procreate, capturing the transparency and fluidity of real watercolors. This class bridges classic art principles with modern digital creativity.
Lisa Albinus Illustration
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(654)
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssignments
2-4 hours per week. Students will be expected to upload all their classwork to the platform and complete the projects initiated during each session as homework. Each week, students should refine and finish their artwork, applying the techniques covered in class to demonstrate their understanding and progress.Letter Grade
Grading Rubric Technique and Skill (30%): Mastery of digital watercolor techniques. Minor inconsistencies are acceptable; struggles with technique need improvement. Color Theory (25%): Effective use of complementary and analogous colors. Limited or incorrect use shows a need for further understanding. Composition and Design (20%): Balanced and visually appealing work. Lack of focus or design clarity needs improvement. Effort and Improvement (15%): Consistent completion of work with noticeable effort. Minimal effort or progress requires improvement. Creativity and Expression (10%): Displays creativity and unique choices. Lack of originality or exploration needs improvement.Class Experience
Intermediate Level
In this advanced digital art class, students will explore the world of watercolor painting through the lens of Procreate. Designed for high school students who are already proficient in Procreate, this course delves into the application of traditional watercolor techniques in a digital environment. Over four weeks, students will learn to master the art of creating transparent, layered watercolor effects that mimic the fluidity and vibrancy of traditional media. Each week, they will build on foundational skills, from understanding flat washes and value scales to applying complex color theory, culminating in a final project that showcases their newfound expertise. This 4-week course is structured around weekly projects that build upon foundational digital watercolor techniques. Students will learn how to create various watercolor effects, explore color theory, and experiment with light and shadow to bring their digital artwork to life. Each class will include live demonstrations, step-by-step guidance, and opportunities for feedback and critique to support every student’s growth. The class encourages a creative and supportive environment, where students will implement taught techniques weekly. By the end of the course, students will have developed a deeper understanding of digital watercolor and created a range of artworks showcasing their skills and creativity. Reminder: The class will be interactive, with live demonstrations, step-by-step guidance, and plenty of opportunities for individual feedback and critique. My teaching style is supportive and detail-oriented, ensuring that each student understands the techniques and can apply them confidently. Students will be encouraged to experiment and express their creativity while adhering to the principles of traditional watercolor painting. By the end of this course, students will not only have a deep understanding of how to emulate traditional watercolors digitally but also a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability to blend classic art techniques with modern digital tools.
Learning Goals
Master Digital Watercolor Techniques: Students will learn to replicate traditional watercolor effects in Procreate, including flat washes, layering, and creating transparent textures that mimic real watercolors.Understand and Apply Color Theory: Students will explore and apply complementary and analogous color schemes, using saturation and desaturation techniques to create depth and vibrancy in their digital artworks.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Monochromatic Mandala Project
Objective:
Create a monochromatic mandala that explores flat wash techniques while maintaining the translucency characteristic of traditional watercolor. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Painting a Realistic Apple
Objective:
Learn how to create form and depth in digital watercolor by painting a realistic apple using sphere shading techniques and cast shadows. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Still Life with Complementary Shadows
Explore color theory by focusing on complementary and analogous color schemes, using desaturated complementary colors for shadows, and experimenting with saturation to enhance depth and vibrancy. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Digital Watercolor Composition – Fall Leaf Project
Combine all the techniques learned throughout the course to create a realistic and expressive digital watercolor painting of a fall leaf. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students must be proficient in Procreate, with a thorough understanding of its user interface and experience working across all areas of the program. Procreate itself will NOT be taught in this class
Supply List
Learner Supply List: iPad with the Procreate app installed Stylus (Apple Pencil is preferred for optimal precision and control) Access to a stable internet connection for live classes and homework submission
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2020
4.9
654reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As an experienced digital and traditional art teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience, I specialize in both digital illustration and traditional media. I have taught digital art techniques, including Procreate, to a wide range of students and have a deep understanding of watercolor theory, which I apply to digital mediums. I am also a professional illustrator and currently enrolled in a certification program in Botanical Illustration, refining my skills in colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink, and watercolor. My experience ensures that students receive high-quality instruction that bridges traditional art principles with modern digital tools.Reviews
Live Group Course
$32
weekly or $125 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-11 learners per class
