Nature in Watercolor by Olga Kabaeva (Russian, Eng sub)

That sounds like a fantastic course! It seems like Olga Kabaeva’s “Nature in Watercolors” course is designed to be accessible to students with varying levels of proficiency in watercolor painting. Here are the key highlights:

• Accessible Focus: The course doesn’t delve deeply into artistic theory like linear perspective. Instead, it prioritizes compositional and technical techniques tailored for capturing the essence of various landscapes.
• Technical Expertise: Olga guides students in color selection, spatial depth, and the realistic depiction of natural elements—such as water, plants, clouds, stones, and textures—essential for authentic representation.
• Diverse Practical Works: Students will create nine distinct landscape paintings varying in mood and theme, covering seasons, terrains, weather conditions, and atmospheres. This diversity prepares them for real plein air scenarios.
• Artistic Development: The course aims to help students:
  • Realistically depict natural textures like clouds, tree bark, water, rocks, grass, etc.
  • Convey the mood and atmosphere of each landscape.
  • Explore various methods and approaches in their artwork.
  • Understand compositional techniques to suit different artistic ideas.
  • Paint landscapes both from references and in outdoor settings.
  • Acquire techniques applicable for plein air painting and diverse natural settings.

This comprehensive program seems tailored for those eager to expand their repertoire in watercolor painting, offering a hands-on, diverse, and practical approach to capturing the beauty and essence of nature through art.