Nudes. Watercolor 18+ by Daria Kutsaeva & Ekaterina Berdyugina (Обнаженная натура. Акварель 18+- Russian, Eng sub)

On August 2, 2023

Release date:2023

Duration:23 h 59 m

Author:Daria Kutsaeva & Ekaterina Berdyugina

Skill level:Beginner

Language:Russian

Exercise files:Yes

Welcome to our comprehensive course on sketching and painting long-term female nudes with watercolors, led by two talented artists, Daria Kutsaeva and Ekaterina Berdyugina.

In the first module, guided by Ekaterina Berdyugina, you will embark on a journey to solve the main challenges confronting an artist when working with nudes. Through 6 practical tasks and a dedicated lesson on materials, you will learn essential techniques and concepts to portray the human figure with grace and sensitivity. This module focuses on the fundamental aspects of figure drawing, including how to fit the figure into the composition, capture the nature of the pose, and depict the model’s plasticity. Additionally, you will learn how to convey volume and form using tonal values. Throughout these tasks, we will emphasize simplicity and use only one shade of watercolor and standard A4 paper, allowing you to focus solely on mastering the foundational skills of figure sketching.

In the second module, led by Daria Kutsaeva, you will advance your skills further as you delve into the use of color and more complex techniques in portraying long-term female nudes with watercolors. Building upon the knowledge gained in the first module, you will now explore the intricacies of anatomy and how to work with color to bring life to your paintings effectively. Daria will guide you through various exercises and practical tasks, encouraging you to experiment with colors, textures, and diverse watercolor techniques.

Throughout the course, both instructors will provide detailed demonstrations and step-by-step guidance to ensure a clear understanding of the techniques being taught. By the end of the period, you will have gained valuable insights into sketching and painting long-term female nudes with watercolors, allowing you to create captivating and expressive artworks. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this course offers a unique opportunity to master the art of figure drawing and watercolor painting in the context of the female nude. Join us on this artistic journey, and let’s explore the beauty and complexity of the human form together!

Table of Contents

├─── Module 1: Nude Sketching
│ ├── 0. Materials
│ │ └── 0. Materials
│ ├── 1. Half-figure from the back
│ │ ├── 1.1. Half-figure from back
│ │ └── 1.2. Half-figure from back
│ ├── 2. Figure with drapery
│ │ ├── 2.1. Shape with drapery
│ │ └── 2.2. Shape with drapery
│ ├── 3. Sitting figure. Front view
│ │ ├── 3.1. Sitting figure
│ │ └── 3.2. Sitting figure
│ ├── 4. Seated figure from the back
│ │ └── 4. Sitting figure
│ ├── 5. Half-figure with drapery
│ │ ├── 5.1. Semi-figure
│ │ └── 5.2. Semi-figure
│ └── 6. Sitting figure
│ ├── 6.1. Sitting figure
│ └── 6.2. Sitting figure
└─── Module 2. Long drawings of nudes
├── 0. Materials
│ └── 0. Materials
├── 1. Half-figure from the back
│ ├── 1.1. From behind
│ ├── 1.2. Behind
│ ├── 1.3. Behind
│ └── 1.4. Behind
├── 2. Figure on the window
│ ├── 2.1. Figure on the window
│ ├── 2.2. Figure on the window
│ ├── 2.3. Figure on the window
│ └── 2.4. Figure on the window
├── 3. Half-figure from the front
│ ├── 3.1. From the front
│ ├── 3.2. Front
│ ├── 3.3. Front
│ ├── 3.4. Front
│ ├── 3.5. Front
│ └── 3.6. Front
└── 4. Top figure
├── 4.1. From above
├── 4.2. From above
├── 4.3. Above
├── 4.4. Above
└── 4.5. Above
Bonus
├── 00. Introduction
├── 01.1 Proportions.
├── 01.2 Proportions.
├── 02. Human Anatomy.
├── 03.1 Back.
├── 03.2 Back.
├── 04.1 Torso.
├── 04.2. Torso.
├── 05. Upper extremity.
├── 06. arm. Hand.
├── 07. Lower extremity.
├── 08. foot.
├── 09. Torso.
├── 10.1. Male figure in contrast.
├── 10.2. Male figure in contraposture.
├── 10.3. Male figure in contrast.
├── 11.1. Male figure (back view).
├── 11.2. Male figure (back view).
├── 11.3. Male figure (back view).
├── 12.1. Female figure in contrast.
├── 12.2. Female figure in contrast.
├── 12.3. Female figure in contrast.
├── 13.1. Female figure (back view).
├── 13.2. Female figure (back view).
├── 14. Woman on a beach.
├── 15. Boy.
├── 16. Sitting people.
├── 17. A girl sitting.
├── 18. An elderly woman.
└── 19. A person in a difficult pose.