Spring Green by Sergei Kurbatov (Весенняя зелень – Russian, Eng sub)

During the main part of the master class, you will have the opportunity to paint a beautiful spring landscape featuring a lake and an old house with columns. Together with the artist, you will be guided step by step through the process, allowing you to learn and apply various techniques to create a captivating artwork.

Here are the key learning outcomes of the master class:

1. Understanding Classic Components: You will gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental components that make up any painting, including composition, tone, and color. By grasping these essential elements, you will be able to create balanced and visually appealing artworks.
2. Exploring the Autumn Palette: While painting the spring landscape, you will learn about the subtleties and nuances of the autumn palette. Understanding how to work with the colors typically associated with autumn will allow you to capture the essence of the season and create a mood that reflects the time of year.
3. Backlighting and Shadows: The master class will cover techniques for effectively working with backlighting and shadows in the landscape. These elements play a crucial role in creating depth and realism in your artwork. By learning how to capture and manipulate light and shadows, you will enhance the overall atmosphere of the painting.
4. Conveying the Feeling of Light: One of the key objectives of the master class is to help you capture the feeling of light in your artwork. You will learn techniques to depict the play of light on different surfaces, such as the water of the lake and the textures of the old house. This skill will bring your painting to life and create a sense of realism.
5. Capturing the Mood of Nature: Painting landscapes is not just about depicting physical elements; it’s also about capturing the mood and essence of nature. The master class will guide you in infusing your artwork with the spirit of spring, creating an atmosphere that evokes the season’s freshness, vitality, and beauty.

By the end of the master class, you will have gained a deeper understanding of composition, tone, and color in painting. You will also have developed skills in working with autumn palettes, backlighting, shadows, and conveying the feeling of light. Through the step-by-step process, you will have created a landscape painting that captures the essence and mood of spring, filled with air and a sense of natural beauty.

Participating in this master class will not only allow you to create a captivating artwork but also provide you with valuable knowledge and techniques that can be applied to future painting projects.