In the “Monochromatic animal” online Creative Class, Claudia invites you to explore the thousand and one possibilities of a colour by painting the portrait of your beloved cat or dog. Step by step you are guided in the art of simplifying the composition and structure of your painting, ensuring you succeed in your endeavour. A work of art that comes to life with the velvety texture and vibrant colours of gouache. The result? You will embark on a relaxed approach to creativity, where natural asymmetries and dynamic lines will hold no secret for you. An enjoyable instant of sharing with Snoopy, Felix or Honey. Prepare your palette, a few tasty snacks and begin creating a beautiful portrait!

Level:
Intermediate

Equipment :
Gouache Studio paint tubes
Paper - A4 format 250g/m²
Sheet of rough paper
HB Graphite pencil
Watercolour brush
Watercolour palette
Pencil sharpener
Design eraser
Water cup
Paper towel
 
The Caran d'Ache material can be found on :
https://www.carandache.com/slq_locale/monochromatic-animal-s-1300.htm
 
Biography :
A designer and illustrator, Claudia Melchor del Rio is also an architect. A field that inspires her free and highly colourful artistic style. Claudia loves illustrating scenes in which nature and architecture are intertwined, characterised by clear perspectives and utopian worlds. Her creations present unique interplays of textures, dynamic lines and vibrant movements. She draws her inspiration from her love of animals, her native Tenerife and her thirst for exploration. Her favourite instruments? Gouache Studio for its opacity and vibrant nature, Supracolor Aquarelle pencils and Neocolor II Aquarelle pastels for their versatility and ease of use. Her classes offer an open-minded approach to creativity so that everyone can create works in a cheerful and good-humoured atmosphere.