Create unique artworks
This course is designed to introduce you to the mesmerizing art of illustrating on black paper with gouache. Whether you're an aspiring artist seeking to refine your skills or a curious beginner eager to explore a new artistic avenue, this course is your gateway to a captivating form of expression.
Who is this course for?
This course is especially for fantasy enthusiasts who adore the finished magical look of a black paper illustration. At the end of the course, I will also give you personalized feedback on your illustration. I’m excited to show you how fun illustrating on black paper can be!
By the end of this course you will have created 3 magical black paper illustrations to start your journey!
What you will learn
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The unique challenges when using black paper as a painting surface (contrast managements, sketching, layering, opacity) and how to overcome these challenges
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Developing your own unique fantasy concept/idea from sketch to finish, and how to present it for social media as a bonus
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Exercises on how to get familiar with sketching and painting on black paper
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Recommended materials
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Downloadable exercise materials & Course Guide
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How to sketch on black paper
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Palette organization & color mixing tips
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4 exercises to guide you by creating unique art
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Personalized Feedback
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Bonus: How to present your black paper illustrations for social media
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Course Curriculum
Introduction
I will introduce you to the unique set of challenges and solutions to these challenges, as well as the recommended materials for painting with gouache on black paper. You will also begin developing your concept idea in written form, which is this courses main assignment.
Part 2: Getting Familiar with Black Paper
This part is intended to help you get familiar sketching on black paper, and show you some tips & tricks on palette organization and gouache color mixing.
Part 3: Painting a Lantern
We will test the skills introduced in part 1 and 2 by drawing and painting a lantern together. Reference materials are provided.
Part 4: Painting your idea
This part of the course is pretty flexible and intended for you to use your new skills of sketching, color mixing, palette organization, and painting on black paper, to bring your idea that you outlined in part 1. You will be guided step by step with my own concept illustration.
BONUS: How to present your art for social media
In this part of the course, I will share my knowledge of how to present black paper illustrations for social media. This is added as a bonus because I understand not all artists want to share their art and prefer to keep it as a personal token.
Part 5: Feedback & Review
This part of the course is intended for you to get personalized feedback on your work, and have a discussion with me or ask me any questions you have about painting on black paper. I am thrilled to speak with you, and can’t wait to hear all about your process and experience taking this course. I will also be sharing your pieces over on my Instagram!
🌿 NEW SECTION: DOODLING WITH GOUACHE ON BLACK PAPER 🌿
Part 1: Doodling Demonstrations
Part 2: Doodling a fantasy tree with dynamic lighting
Part 3: The Second Brain Method for Artists
Current price: $25
About me
My name is Kiara and I will be your guide as we explore the realm of the black page. I am a fantasy illustrator and writer from South Africa. My art is heavily inspired by the whimsical and eerie aspects of nature - a comforting sort of gloom which I often find under a canopy of trees. I started my illustration journey in 2018, and while having no formal art education, I taught myself how to bring my written stories to life using paint.
One of the most common concepts I paint are portals embedded on trees with glowing blue energy contrasted by warm light of a lantern or candle. Experimenting with different surfaces has led me to find my love for illustrating these portals on black paper. I am so excited to share that magic with you!
🍃 new bonus section 🍃
