Drawing course : Watercolor Landscape

Learn to paint landscapes in watercolor by capturing the atmospheres and natural beauty of the world around you. From composition to color, through shadows and light, this step-by-step course training guides you teaches you everything you need to know to succeed. Discover how to abstract a landscape, play with contrasts, suggest depth, or paint the transparency of a lake or the textures of a mountain. A true artistic journey, between observation, sensitivity, and freedom of interpretation.

+4.3 h of lessons · 18 video lessons
No prerequisites, the course starts from scratch
Unlimited learning, with no deadlines to meet
An active forum with the Dessindigo teachers
Leave with a finished piece, proudly displayed or ready for your portfolio
Lang Clara

YOUR TEACHER: LANG CLARA

Discover the delicate world of Clara Lang, an independent illustrator from the French Basque Country. She gained recognition with the webtoon “L’amour en équation” (Dupuis, 2020) and the children’s book “Le droit expliqué aux enfants” (2022). Inspired by nature and passionate about watercolor, she now shares her expertise on Dessindigo through a range of accessible, inspiring watercolor courses, from beginner essentials to portraits, botanical painting, birds, and landscapes.

How it works

1

Watch

Follow the videos at your own pace, wherever and whenever you like.

2

Practice

Do the exercises at your own pace, with your own materials.

3

Post optional

Want feedback? Share your work on the forum whenever you like.

4

Progress

A teacher from the team can help you improve, if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise, simply draw for fun.

The complete program

+4.3 h of lessons across 5 chapters, 18 videos and exercises.

Chapter 1 1

Laying the foundations: Composition & atmosphere

29 min
Laying the foundations: Composition & atmosphere

Learn to observe, simplify and compose a landscape. Lay the foundations of your painting by building an accurate drawing and choosing the right tones to create a coherent and evocative atmosphere.

1.1 Introduction In this video, Clara introduces you to the watercolour landscape course and explains what you will learn. 5 min Subscribers only 1.2 The composition Before painting, let's examine the composition to know how to properly approach the landscape. 6 min Subscribers only 1.3 Colour atmospheres To paint a landscape, you also need to capture the colour atmosphere, and that’s what we’ll explore in this course. 11 min Subscribers only 1.4 Exercise correction: colour atmospheres In this course, we review the correction of the exercise on colour atmospheres. 6 min Subscribers only
Chapter 2 2

Light, contrast and color theory

1h19
Light, contrast and color theory

Master color theory and the interplay of shadow and light to create depth. Play with contrasts to bring your landscapes to life and make them believable and vibrant.

2.1 Colour theory and contrasts In this course, we will cover colour theory, contrast management, and atmospheric perspective. 32 min Subscribers only 2.2 Exercise correction: colour theory and contrasts In this course, we correct the exercise from the previous video on colour theory. 7 min Subscribers only 2.3 Shadows In this course, we explore shadows in watercolour and their different types. 20 min Subscribers only 2.4 Creating lighting effects Now that we've explored shadows, let's look at how to create lighting effects with watercolours. 19 min Subscribers only
Chapter 3 3

Depicting nature: vegetation, rock and mountain

1h13
Depicting nature: vegetation, rock and mountain

Discover how to accurately depict trees, plants, rocks and mountains. Work on shapes, textures and volumes to enrich your landscapes with realistic natural details.

3.1 Foliage In this course, we’ll see how to depict vegetation and more specifically foliage. 15 min Subscribers only 3.2 The different shapes of trees We continue our learning of drawing vegetation with watercolour, this time by addressing the different tree shapes. 17 min Subscribers only 3.3 Plant details In this course, we tackle trunk textures and the different leaf shapes. 11 min Subscribers only 3.4 Rock In this course, we learn to observe the different types of rock, test various tones and create different textures in watercolour. 6 min Subscribers only 3.5 Exercise correction: rocks In this video, we review the correction of the exercise on rocks. 9 min Subscribers only 3.6 Mountains In this course, we learn to paint the volume of a mountain and depict it under snow in watercolour. 15 min Subscribers only
Chapter 4 4

Mastering water in all its forms

46 min
Mastering water in all its forms

Calm lakes, streams, waterfalls or waves: explore all the techniques for painting water, its reflections, transparency and movement, and create realistic effects to elevate your work.

4.1 Painting water, still or in motion In this course, we learn to paint water in watercolour, whether still or in motion, through lakes, rivers, the sea, reflections, streams and waterfalls. 22 min Subscribers only 4.2 Transparency, waves and sunset In this course, we learn to paint water by working on transparency, waves, a lily pond and a sunset in watercolour. 24 min Subscribers only
Chapter 5 5

Exploring the urban landscape

28 min
Exploring the urban landscape

Learn to paint vibrant urban scenes. Manage details, choose your inking method and integrate buildings and streets into your compositions.

5.1 Urban landscapes In this course, you’ll discover the various techniques for painting cityscapes, from creating the pencil sketch to the final inking, including laying down the groundwork, adding shadows and depicting vegetation. 27 min Subscribers only 5.2 Conclusion A concluding video to review the key points of the course. 1 min Subscribers only

What you will learn in this course

Learn how to paint landscapes in watercolor: from building the sketch to applying color

Discover how to compose a natural scene, suggest volume, place shadows, and capture light

Explore techniques for painting vegetation, rocks, water, and transparency

Reviewed by your teacher

If you wish, a teacher looks at your drawings and answers your questions on the forum.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who wants to explore watercolor through a natural, lively, and expressive subject: landscapes
Beginner or self-taught artists who want to learn how to compose a scene, apply color accurately, and capture the atmosphere of a place
Anyone who has taken an introductory watercolor course and wants to continue practicing with a concrete theme

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Questions before you start

I am a complete beginner, can I take this course?

Yes. The course starts from scratch and guides you step by step.

Do I need any special equipment?

No: the materials are presented at the start of the course, and you can begin with what you already have.

Will my drawings be corrected?

Yes, if you wish: post your exercises on the forum and a teacher from the team will send you personalized feedback.

Is this course included in my subscription or do I have to pay extra?

It is included in the Dessindigo subscription, which gives access to all 447 courses on the site.

Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

Yes, with no commitment: you cancel by following the procedure shown in your account.

What happens if the course is not right for me?

You are refunded if you are not satisfied within 14 days of signing up: simply write to us at support@dessindigo.com.

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Drawing course : Watercolor Landscape From 24,08 $/month
Access to +400 courses
From 24,08 $/month
Access to +400 courses