Watercolor painting with Master step-by-step: Poppy field

Unlock the secrets to beautiful watercolor painting with this comprehensive video course! "Watercolor Trip to France: Poppy Field" offers a fast and easy path to mastering professional watercolor techniques. This step-by-step tutorial is created by renowned Ukrainian watercolorists Andrej Gerasimyuk (a TOP 20 world watercolorist) and Vitaly Dets (TOYP 2014 finalist).

Learn to paint a stunning poppy field in just 3 simple steps. This interactive video course shares the expertise and secrets of watercolor painting through practical lessons. Discover a range of techniques, including:

• Wet-in-wet application
• Dry brush techniques
• Splattering effects
• Masking methods

This course is part of a larger collection, being lesson #1 of 16 from the book "Watercolor Trip to Italy." If you own the book, you can follow along directly!

This masterclass from Andrej Gerasimyuk is being released online for the first time! Benefit from his 30 years of watercolor painting experience.

Course Structure:

1. Draft Drawing: Begin with a sketch – a detailed sketch is included for easy reference.
2. Masking & Wet-in-Wet: Apply a mask and create the initial wet-in-wet layer. Learn how to assess this crucial step.
3. Removing the Mask & Painting: Remove the mask and paint the house and field. Guidance on checking this stage is provided.
4. Adding Details & Finishing: Complete all the fine details for a polished final piece. Learn how to check your work for perfection.

The Inspiration:

The artists traveled extensively in France to capture the most authentic and expressive views for this course and book. Over 50 watercolors were painted, with the best selections chosen for this tutorial. Carefully prepared instructions are also included in the "Watercolor Trip to Italy" book.

Meet the Authors:

• Andrej Gerasimyuk: (Born 1970) A highly acclaimed Ukrainian watercolor painter, ranked among the world's TOP 20 by Kuzema. He's a multiple finalist in prestigious competitions like the Artist’s Magazine and the XXI Century Watercolor Open Competition, consistently ranking within the TOP 100 of participants. He was also recognized as Artist of the Month in the USA.
• Vitaly Dets: (Born 1981) A Ukrainian artist known for his innovative method of learning to paint in a single day – a method he pioneered in Ukraine. Over 5000 amateur artists have created paintings in his studio using this technique since 2005. Vitaly simplified his method into the book "Watercolor Trip to Italy."