Scientific Illustration of Animals in Watercolor

Balamoc talks about his experience as an illustrator and shares some of his best work. He also introduces you to various artists who have influenced him and goes through the materials you need for the course.

Learn the importance of the investigation process for the central animal figure examining aspects such as its anatomy, color variations, eating habits, behavior, and more. Balamoc teaches you his drawing process, from the basics right down to the specific details. Watch your creature take shape line by line.

Practice some simple exercises to familiarize yourself with the watercolors. Balamoc talks about underpainting and its importance for building volume. Discover different ways of mixing colors and create your own color wheel. Now it's time to apply the first strokes of color to your piece!

Work the color in detail focusing on which areas you want to emphasize. Look at how to achieve more precise lines using the dry brush technique before adding the finishing touches. Finish up by digitalizing your illustration and get some final tips from Balamoc about formats and resolutions for printing and displaying your work.