Alberta is one of mini-course of the Canadian landscape set of courses. You will travel through well known national parks Jasper and Banff.
What this course gives you?
You will practice to paint mountains, trees, forest lines and water surface reflection. You will experimenting with colour palette to create the illusion of depth of crystal clear turquoise lakes. You will finish at least four large paintings plus practical exercises.
What is in the course?
This course contains four lessons. You will continue to learn the theory of atmospheric perspective and use this knowledge in practice. You will paint four landscape scenes, where you will experiment with different techniques of creating the illusion of water reflection. You will learn the how and why the tonal and colour composition depending on the time of day and the intensity of the sun light. Optionally you will learn how to emphasize reflection by adding decorative elements to your painting.
Lesson 1
Jasper. Paradise. Maligne lake. Spirit Island
In this first class you will study the basic rules of atmosphere and tonal perspectives. You will do a few practical exercises to refresh your wash skills and brush work. You will practice painting scenery of the Paradise space. You will practice to create the illusion of light and a peaceful landscape using a pastel tonal palette.
Lesson 2
Banff. Morning Light glow
In this lesson you will practice In this lesson you will continue to learn the basic theory of atmospheric perspective. You will do a few practical exercises on how to create a fog and mist effect. You will learn the layering algorithm of painting to create the illusion that the subjects are located at different distances from a viewer. You will practice painting a gorgeous scene of the mountains over the lake where you will continue practicing creating reflections on the water surface.
Lesson 3
Banff. Moraine Lake
In this lesson you will start with an exercise to practice a pine tree painting. Then you will practice painting Moraine lake in Winter.
Lesson 4
Jasper. Golden Sunset
In this lesson you will paint the fantastic sunset over one of the lakes of Jasper National park. You will learn how to create the illusion of the last sun rays reflecting on the running water surface. Optionally you will learn how to emphasize the effect of golden reflection by using an application of the golden leaf.
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