Designing Illustrations in Ink and Watercolour

Join Mark Brewer (@markbrewerillustration) for a four-session journey into creating dynamic, eye-catching illustrations. Start with inking techniques to add depth and texture, then bring your work to life with bold, dimensional watercolours using just three colours. Finish with embellishments like splattering and pastels, tying everything together in a stunning final piece.

This course is suitable for intermediate artists.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Session 1: Layout & Inking
Master the art of inking with Mark as he shows you how to balance line weight and tackle challenging textures to bring your illustrations to life. Learn techniques for adding depth and dimension while planning for watercolour magic later on.

Session 2: Colouring for Impact
Bring your ink drawings to life with bold, dimensional watercolour! Watch as Mark works with just three colours to transform your artwork, showing you how to balance tones and add depth with precision.

Session 3: Embellishments & Finishing Touches
Take your art to the next level! Mark will teach you how to add flair with splattering, coloured pencils, and pastels, giving your work texture, atmosphere, and that extra wow factor.

Session 4: The Grand Finale
Start with a pre-sketched scene and dice straight into inking! Use everything you’ve learned—inking, vibrant watercolour techniques, and stunning embellishments—to create a show-stopping final piece.

REFERENCE PHOTOS

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ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

• Watercolour paints

• Black fine liner pens

• Watercolour brushes

• A4 paper block