In this article I show how to synergize a sketch from interesting retro landscape Ai generated images, then paint the sketch with Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolors. During this show I share how to work with these unique water soluble paints and general art tips along the way.
In-Process Mod Landscape painting inspired from AI images by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Sketch a Mod Landscape and Watercolor Painting Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The paint and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
00:00 - Intro with AI Mod Landscape Images Inspiration
07:29 - Where to Find Reference Images and Outliner
08:41 - Canva Graphics Images
11:22 - Art Supplies Review
27:19 - Studio Paper Discussion
35:15 - Real-Time Sketch from AI Reference Images
51:08 - Using Transfer Paper
1:02:45 - Discuss Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolors
1:07:42 - Painting the Sketch in Real-Time
2:05:00 - Painting More Layers Into the Original Outliner Image
By the way, during the video several times I called the large set of Gansai Tambi watercolors the Art Deco set, but they are actually the Art Nouveau set! 😅
Here is one of my synergized mod landscape outlines for your reference:
Here are the AI generated images I showed during the workshop for your reference from which I drew my above outline:
Here’s the website where you can create Media Magic AI images in various styles as shown above:
https://www.canva.com/ai-image-generator
Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
Supplies List for Gansai Tambi Watercolor Painting
Here is the supplies list for the Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolor paints, surfaces and accessories shown during the video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolors Set 2 Art Nouveau 24 Colors - https://amzn.to/4kNJaSN
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolors Set of 12 Colors - https://amzn.to/4hGrxBw
Gansai Tambi Watercolors Individual Pans (Various Colors) - https://shop.stlartsupply.com/search?q=gansai+tambi+watercolors&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&type=product
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Blackwing Palomino 3-Pencil Set - https://amzn.to/4iaTH8K
Staedtler Mars White Eraser Pack of 3 - https://amzn.to/4bZQJBS
Jack Richeson Graphite Transfer Paper Roll 24in Wide x 24ft Long - https://amzn.to/4iXdEQy
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Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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