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Learn to Paint Waterfalls
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(1 rating)
8 students

Learn to Paint Waterfalls

in any medium
Created byViktoria Majestic
Last updated 3/2023
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Painting Waterfalls from Start to Finish
  • How to Design the Layout
  • How to Create a Simple Sketch
  • How to Mix the Colors
  • How to Create Lights and Shadows
  • How to Block-in the Painting
  • How to Mix and Paint Different Whites
  • How to Refine the Waterfall and Water

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Course content

2 sections • 13 lectures • 2h 3m total length

  • Before We Start3:02
  • Tools & Materials12:22

     Recommended Colors & Supplies

    COLORS on my Palette

    • Titanium White

    • Cadmium Yellow Light

    • Cadmium Orange

    • Cadmium Red Light

    • Permanent Alizarin

    • Ultramarine Blue

    • Ivory Black

    SUPPLY LIST


    • 11X14 and/or 16”x20” stretched canvas or canvas panel – student (economy) grade is fine.


    • Wood palette any shape (no paper or white plastic please) plexiglass is ok with neutral color backing. If your wooden palette is not varnished when purchased, make sure to

    • varnish it at least a few days before class, so it has time to dry.


    • Small jar of linseed or safflower oil


    • Artist Bristle brushes made for oil painting (Flat #2, #4, #8, #10)


    • for example: Robert Simmons Signet, Blick Masterstroke, Rosemary long handle flats and most interlocking flat bristle brushes will work


    • I strongly recommend to use professional grade paints as opposed to student grade paints and to avoid “hues” for best results.

    • If you prefer acrylics, you can use that (Golden or Old Holland are good brands)


    There are many good professional brands, here are a few examples:

    Gamblin, Rembrandt, Old Holland, Vassari, M. Graham, Holbein, Michael Harding, Charvin.
    37ml size paint tubes are big enough, larger ones are more economical for those who paint regularly.

    I'd either way recommend to buy the white in 150ml size.

    Recommended Colors:

    • titanium white,

    • ivory black,

    • ultramarine blue,

    • cadmium yellow light,

    • cadmium orange,

    • cadmium red light,

    • permanent alizarine

    Colors that I use less frequently

    Maganese blue

    pthalo green

    permanent rose


    • Paper towel + cotton rags (old cottonT-shirts cut up) – small pieces

    • 1 small jar or small cup for the medium+ “brush washer” container for the solvent and a larger holder for the brushes

    • 1 small bottle of artists' – GAMSOL (it's odorless, least irritating) or Odorless Turpenoid – BLUE label

    • Palette knife - offset style, medium size, medium size (1.5” - 2” ) made from metal

    • Vinyl gloves

    Gamblin and Rembrandt paints are usually somewhat cheaper than most other professional brands.

    Online stores for professional supplies:
    www.cheapjoes.com , www.dickblick.com, www.utrechtart.com, www.jerrysartarama.com

  • Paints5:03

    Discover professional oil and acrylic paints, avoid fillers, and build a reliable palette with titanium white, cadmium yellow light, cadmium red light, ultramarine blue, and ivory black.

  • How and Why to tone a Canvas9:54

    Turn the canvas to judge values against a neutral tone and prevent white specks showing through the rough cotton; tone with a simple mix to create a warm neutral surface.

  • Toning the Canvas
  • Sketching and Blocking-in the Darks14:08
  • Blocking-in 217:33

    Block in the darkest values, then build lighter tones to shape the waterfall and turquoise greens. Mix warm greens with ultramarine blue, yellow, and cad orange.

  • Painting the Shadows of the Water20:02
  • Painting the White Water15:15

    Block in the white water with light, then refine in stages using smaller brushes, add warm yellows and cool blues, and soften edges for natural waterfall light and reflections.

  • Refining the Painting13:52
  • Closing Thoughts0:28
  • Painting a waterfall

Requirements

  • Some understanding of painting basics
  • Basic knowledge of how to use a brush and paints

Description

Have you ever wanted to know how to paint beautiful waterfalls? Waterfalls are the "gems" in any painting. In this course Viktoria will walk you through the entire process of how to paint a beautiful, realistic waterfall step by step using her easy to understand method. Viktoria is a classically trained artist, she studied art both in Europe and in the United States, in schools like the prestigious Art Students League of New York and the Ridgewood Art Institute.  All you need is some very basic understanding of painting fundamentals and how to use a brush, Viktoria will teach you the rest.

She will start with demonstrating how to create a simple sketch instead of a complex drawing, show you how to mix the colors that she uses for this waterfall painting, and then will break the rest of the painting down to actionable steps. This will help you to easily and quickly learn the secrets of a full waterfall painting even if you only have minimal painting skills. Viktoria demonstrates this painting in oils but, you can use your favorite medium to achieve the same results.

This course is part of a three-part series of how to paint different types of waters, from waterfalls to reflective lakes. You can successfully learn how to paint each one by using Viktoria's simply to understand method. Students will gain a thorough understanding of how to paint this essential landscape subject over the five individual courses. Each course is offered separately, so you can pick and choose between whichever type of water interests you the most.

What else will you get?

- Personal support

- Lifetime access to course materials

Who this course is for:

  • Artists & Hobby Painters
  • Experienced Beginners
  • Intermediate Level Artists Looking To Improve
  • Advanced Artists Looking For New Ideas

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