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title: "Watercolor Landscapes and Cityscapes | Learn from Shashank Shukla"
description: "Explore my watercolor landscapes and cityscapes. Learn to paint with honest techniques in my online watercolor classes. No copying, just real art skills."
canonical: https://mytribe.in/shnkyart/art-workshops-and-classes/watercolor-landscapes-cityscapes
last_updated: 2025-10-01
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# Watercolor Landscapes and Cityscapes

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By [Shashank Shukla](https://mytribe.in/shnkyart) · Online classes, studio in NCR, and workshops across India · ₹1,800 per participant (1 day session) (estimate)

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I capture the atmosphere of busy markets and quiet village life through watercolor. My work focuses on light, shadow, and finding the story in everyday scenes.

## Photos and videos

- ![A vibrant watercolor landscape showing a country road in Goa. I focused on capturing the bright sunlight and the lush greenery characteristic of the region.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1bb5beb-5b0c-4e96-ad78-252b45b08049)
- [Video: A video showing the process of painting a rustic landscape. This was a demonstration for my online class, focusing on layering colors to create depth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f1229f8-c22a-48d2-9e9d-10b0f73c4a2d)
- [Video: A time-lapse of a watercolor painting featuring a house nestled in nature. This piece emphasizes the harmony between architecture and the natural environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/500a44f6-f2a2-4287-9886-1a23c87d0ef4)
- [Video: This video demonstrates painting a cityscape with an auto-rickshaw, focusing on capturing movement and the play of light and shadow on buildings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c139f91-89db-4290-8b9d-f3c27685e4f1)
- [Video: A quick watercolor study of a cafe scene. The goal here was to use minimal strokes to suggest a complex scene with tents and figures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a25d9a1-6f0f-4b8c-8f53-3aeb34137898)
- [Video: This video shows the creation of a watercolor painting of a lakeside dwelling, detailing the reflection of the house and boats in the water.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7ed38eb-365b-41ae-8255-e48a262e7fa2)
- ![The finished watercolor piece of boats by a lake house. This was a demonstration for an online class on painting water reflections.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a33c623-b1cb-4f49-98f6-4caa5cb787d8)
- ![A watercolor landscape of lush green fields against distant mountains under a dramatic, cloudy sky. This piece explores atmospheric perspective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f128f1c-bea5-49ca-b1fa-98d293047f0f)
- ![A watercolor painting capturing a sunlit village street, with figures adding life to the scene. The focus was on creating a strong sense of light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/047d0e8a-f2b2-4043-9a25-94543dc4ca46)
- ![A rural scene in watercolor, depicting a quiet moment with figures and chickens near a traditional house. This was a demo for an online class.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3fb70e2-7dab-4cf7-b121-0a2ba4b492cd)
- ![A watercolor cityscape showing a busy street corner with a distinctive red building. This painting is an exercise in capturing urban energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8de67be-8fef-4913-b4bc-713c449f5086)
- ![A fast and loose watercolor landscape, focusing on capturing the morning light and atmosphere of a village scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aebfd0b5-b708-43da-a227-aa1b80d4d675)
- ![An online class demonstration of a weathered house, using wet-on-wet and dry brush techniques to create texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/203a7a14-53a9-4c29-b7e0-5b7ef90365d9)
- [Video: A short video tutorial on painting a simple watercolor landscape, perfect for beginners looking to understand basic layering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5177b032-1dd9-499d-9737-54c15e505d1f)
- ![A watercolor painting of boats resting on a shore, with a focus on the texture of the old wood and the reflections in the water.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fc654a3-4891-4965-828b-e9fadf32bb04)
- ![A side-by-side comparison of a reference photo and my watercolor interpretation, showing how I translate a real scene into a painting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd9f06ee-a5e1-43c4-9b68-4cb4fb4f9677)
- ![An old house surrounded by dense foliage, painted in watercolor. This piece was a study in capturing complex textures and varied greens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14f23a2d-c9f6-445e-8bbe-77b65da0a653)
- ![A watercolor painting of a house almost hidden by tropical plants, focusing on the interplay of light filtering through the leaves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa0af382-83d9-4f3c-b4f5-076c948fb0db)
- [Video: A video showing the process of painting a landscape with palm trees, demonstrating techniques for foliage and creating a sense of distance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1648a1b1-f067-462d-b53f-ef71b3887706)
- ![A colorful watercolor of a village house with clothes drying on the line. This piece highlights the beauty in everyday scenes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c98c960f-404f-4475-8368-9c4eeb4ca5e0)
- ![A quiet, rustic house surrounded by overgrown bushes, painted in watercolor to evoke a sense of peace and solitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8e6d96f-589c-4752-91d0-3a37004fe60e)
- ![A vertical watercolor composition of a house seen through a gap in the trees, playing with framing and perspective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d28c518d-09d2-41ba-b6c2-1c5c986fa080)
- ![An online class demo of a village scene, showing how to paint figures and animals to add narrative to a landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ce8ca9e-1348-4318-b056-7ecf03847db6)
- ![A small watercolor sketch of a pond reflecting the sky and trees, a quick study in capturing reflections.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a5b6488-acb5-44be-88e2-ba89b62fb56e)
- [Video: A video tutorial on painting a simple landscape with reflections, demonstrating wet-on-wet techniques for soft, blended effects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3025c5bf-e0ff-42ff-b729-8a893f42100c)
- ![A serene watercolor landscape of a river scene, using a limited palette to create a harmonious and peaceful mood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b71a50b8-73c7-4389-98a8-16a8e6114de0)
- ![A collection of my watercolor demonstration pieces, showcasing a variety of subjects including landscapes, cityscapes, and still life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/702d36a8-4e18-4c4c-964d-b626a6952863)
- ![A watercolor painting of a "Jharokha" (ornate window), focusing on the intricate architecture and the strong contrast of light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b5b3452-1cb3-4291-978c-afe8ae7fe5ed)
- [Video: A process video of the Jharokha painting, showing how I build up layers of color to give the structure form and depth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e84ab87-3c79-493c-804d-296242bcb60d)

## About Watercolor Landscapes & Cityscapes

I don’t believe in over-complicating the process. In my sessions, we focus on wet-on-wet techniques and managing light, not just copying a reference photo. Whether it is a chaotic market scene or a serene village street, my goal is to teach you how to observe the scene yourself, rather than just showing you how to paint it.

### Finding Your Own Voice
When I paint a city street corner or a rustic lakeside house, I am looking for the story behind the light. My landscape and cityscape series are built on the fundamental principles of perspective, water control, and understanding shadow, which I emphasize in every class. 

### What We Explore
- **Light and Atmosphere:** From the morning sun in a rural village to the sharp shadows of urban architecture, capturing light is the hardest and most rewarding part of watercolor.
- **Technique:** We work with wet-on-wet for soft, atmospheric backgrounds and dry-brush for specific textures, like weathered wood or concrete.
- **Composition:** I teach you how to place figures in a scene so they feel like they belong, not just like they were pasted on top.

### Why Learn with Me?
I have conducted workshops everywhere from IIT BHU to Sunder Nursery. If you are tired of generic art tutorials, my sessions offer a real, grounded experience. Whether you join my monthly live online courses or an in-person workshop, you will learn to handle your brush with confidence. My focus remains on helping you develop an original style—one that is not copied from others, but born from your own observation.

*   **Language:** Instructions provided in Hinglish (Hindi and English mix).
*   **Format:** Live interactive Zoom or Google Meet sessions.
*   **Outcome:** You will not just finish a painting; you will understand why the colors and shapes work.

## About Shashank Shukla

Hi, I am Shashank. For me, art is about curiosity and being honest with your work. I travel across the country for workshops and teach online to help students break away from copying others and finally find their own artistic voice.

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