Shadows
of the Old Town
mini-course with Ivan Oroz Moler
We’ll learn to capture the warmth and atmosphere of a sunlit old town, with luminous tree shadows, aged stone walls, and expressive architectural details.
You’ll discover how to simplify complex scenes into clear light and shadow shapes, use wet-on-wet techniques for soft, vibrant shadows, and create convincing stone textures without overworking.
The result is a fresh, atmospheric watercolor that balances light, texture, depth, and architectural character!
Material: watercolor
Duration: 4h 20m
Access: unlimited
In this mini-course you'll learn to:
- Simplify complex architectural references into clear light and shadow shapes and plan your painting before applying the first wash;
- Paint luminous tree shadows using wet-on-wet techniques, soft lost-and-found edges, and warm and cool color relationships;
- Create convincing stone textures with expressive washes and dry-brush techniques while preserving freshness and spontaneity;
- Add selective architectural details that suggest complexity without painting every individual element;
- Bring light, shadow, texture, and detail together in a structured step-by-step process to create a complete and atmospheric watercolor painting.
Ivan
Oroz MolerWatercolor artist
Self-taught watercolor artist with around a decade of dedicated practice, specializing in urban and natural landscapes, light, atmosphere, and expressive color.- Selected for the International Watercolor Festival of Córdoba for two consecutive years and received the First Honorable Mention in 2026.
- Won the 2026 Hahnemühle Calendar competition and became a finalist in Artists Magazine’s Splash 27 – Best of Watercolor.
- Selected for Fabriano in Acquarello for two consecutive years and for the first edition of the Málaga–Almería Festival competition in 2026.
- Combine my artistic practice with teaching through workshops, demonstrations, and online content, encouraging students to explore watercolor and develop their own artistic voice.
Artist's paintings
Course materials
- 100% cotton watercolor paper: 300 GSM, rough texture
- Watercolor paints (tube paints): Cadmium Orange, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Sepia, Opera Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Lavender, Sap Green, Neutral Tint
- Mixing palette
- Brushes:
- Round mop brushes
- Flat mop brushes
- Synthetic brushes in different sizes (Escoda Perla No. 12 and No. 6 used in the video)
- Water container
- Highly absorbent sponge (optional)
- Water spray bottle(s)
- Kitchen paper / paper towel
- Painter’s masking tape
Inside the course: guided practice sessions
Before the final old town painting, Ivan Oroz Moler guides you through essential watercolor techniques step by step — helping you simplify light and shadow, create vibrant wet-on-wet effects, suggest natural stone textures, and build atmosphere before bringing everything together.
Pricing
- 4h 20m of step-by-step video: theory + real-time practice
- 1 finished painting — «Shadows of the Old Town»
- Machine-translated subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Chinese, Indonesian
- Lifetime access to all course materials
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