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Fantastical Watercolor & Ink Worlds
A step-by-step masterclass with 5+ hours of content and 17 video lessons to help you create surreal, fantasy-inspired worlds using watercolor, ink, and mixed media, even if you’re just starting out.
“Fantasy worlds are born, not made.” — that’s a myth.
✨ Maybe you think surreal and fantasy illustrations only come from a wild imagination.
✨ Maybe you believe artists simply “see” entire worlds in their minds and paint them effortlessly.
✨ Maybe you’ve told yourself, “I’m not creative enough for that.”
But here’s the truth: creating fantastical worlds is a skill — not magic.
What you admire in other artists is the result of learning how to observe, design, and build atmosphere step by step.
You don’t need to be a "natural" storyteller or illustrator to begin. You just need guidance, curiosity, and the willingness to experiment.
In this course, I’ll guide you through the process of creating surreal, narrative-driven illustrations — from your first sketches to fully realized watercolor and ink worlds.
Let’s build your worlds together. Your imagination is enough.
Creating fantasy worlds is a skill anyone can learn!
Do you feel inspired by surreal landscapes, imagined places, and story-driven art?
Do you love the idea of building your own worlds but feel unsure where to begin?
Are you a beginner or a casual doodler who wants to turn ideas into finished illustrations with confidence?
Fantasy illustration is not just for the "naturally talented"Â -Â anyone can learn it!
I designed this course for artists of all levels, from complete beginners to those who’ve experimented with watercolor or ink and want to develop a stronger, more intentional style.
You’ll learn the core foundations of world-building illustration: how to design compelling compositions, create atmosphere and depth, and bring imagined worlds to life using watercolor, ink, and mixed media.
Let’s unlock your creative potential — one world at a time.
Hi! I’m John Gagné!
A watercolor and ink artist drawn to the quiet magic of storytelling through imagery. My work explores surreal worlds where atmosphere, symbolism, and emotion meet — blending the mythic with the intimate.
Over the years, I’ve developed a process that combines classical technique with imaginative world-building. For me, it’s not just about tools or materials — it’s about finding your own visual language and creating art that feels deeply personal.
In Fantastical Watercolor & Ink Worlds, I’ll share everything I’ve learned about building mood, designing composition, and painting with intention — so you can bring your own dreamlike visions to life.
Imagine overcoming your fears…
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🖌️You open your sketchbook, feel at ease, and begin shaping imagined worlds with confidence.
🖌️ No more comparing your work to others, you start trusting your ideas, your lines, and your creative voice.
🖌️ Each page becomes a small exploration of atmosphere, story, and surreal details waiting to be discovered.
How does that feel?
Today, you can choose to nurture your desire to create fantasy-inspired art.
Building worlds through drawing and painting feeds both imagination and intuition, and now is the perfect time to begin.
In this course, we’ll explore the tools, techniques, and creative mindset you need to start strong. You’ll learn how to develop ideas, experiment freely, and bring depth and emotion to your illustrations using watercolor, ink, and mixed media.
I’ll be with you every step of the way. ✨
At the end of the course you will be able to:
Sketch Confidently
You’ll create illustrations inspired by imagined worlds and surreal landscapes, translating ideas into clear, intentional sketches.
Design with Intention
You’ll learn how to use shape, light, colour, and atmosphere to build believable fantasy environments and guide the viewer’s eye.
Explore Freely
Your sketchbook will become a space to experiment with watercolor, ink, and mixed media, helping you develop a personal visual language and creative process.
Course Content
The course has 7 modules for 5+ hours of learning and practicing. You can pause and replay the videos as much as you want. The course is suitable for everyone, teens, adults and children because there is no explicit content. It would be best to take the course in order, because it will start from the basics to lessons at a more advanced level.Â
Practice makes perfect!Â
In my course you will learn:
Modules 1 & 2.
Foundations of Surreal & Fantasy Illustration + Tools, Materials & Setup
Build the foundations of fantasy illustration by exploring narrative imagery, visual language, and inspiration gathering. You’ll also get familiar with watercolor and ink materials, understand a line-based watercolor approach, and learn how different mediums affect
your process.
Modules 3 & 4.
Concept to Sketch: Designing Your World + Watercolor
Atmosphere & Depth
Learn how to turn ideas into clear sketches through thumbnailing, reference gathering, and composition. Then, bring depth and atmosphere to your worlds using watercolor, light, and shadow in the proper painting sequence.
Modules 5 & 6.
Sharing and Presenting Your Work + The Documented Process
Discover how to scan, edit, and protect your artwork, and follow a full painting process from start to finish. You’ll also learn why documenting your creative process is an important part of
artistic growth.
Module 7.
Just Draw!
Develop confidence and flow through gestural drawing, learning how to find clean lines within loose gestures. You’ll also explore how drawing from your favorite artists can support long-term
creative practice.
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This course is designed to elevate your creative skills while keeping the process enjoyable and inspiring. What’s better than growing as an artist while having fun? You’ll see meaningful progress and beautiful results as you follow each step.
Let me tell you more about my creative methodology and how the course is structured.
All lessons are recorded in FULL HD, and you can adjust the playback speed, audio, and video quality to fit your learning style.
Throughout the course, I rely heavily on visual guidance — references, sketches, and process demonstrations — so you can clearly follow along, practice at your own pace, and understand each creative decision as it happens. You’ll also be able to interact with other students, share your progress, and learn from different approaches.
This course is highly practical and hands-on, covering essential tools, materials, and foundational techniques for working with watercolor, ink, and mixed media. You can rewatch the lessons as many times as you like, wherever and whenever it suits you.
Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?
Included in my course fees:
Fundamentals & Materials
We will look together at the materials, basic techniques, and knowledge needed to begin this journey. Approaching a new technique means first learning how best to use the tools at your disposal.
Practical exercises
Theory is important, but what truly helps you grow as an artist is practice… lots of practice! Throughout the course, you’ll find a variety of exercises to help you get started, spark ideas, and explore different approaches. I’ll also share simple techniques and creative tips that will help you make your fantasy worlds more expressive and uniquely yours.
Lifetime Access
Once you register for the course, you will have lifetime access and you can watch it whenever you want! This will enable you to better learn even the most difficult notions. You don't have a deadline, you can take the course even for 5 minutes a day! This possibility, doesn't it seem incredible?
Flexibility
This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or take a single lesson on the train!
Community of artists
As soon as you sign up for the course, you will join a group of people who, like you, share this passion and are following the same course as you. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas, tips or ask questions because you'll be surrounded by people who love art the same way you do!
My daily support
On this creative journey, you’ll never be alone. You’ll be able to reach out, ask questions, and receive feedback so you always feel supported as you move forward. Exploring fantasy illustration can feel challenging at times, but don’t worry, I’ll be there to guide you and help you grow step by step.
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2026 REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSING SOON!
🎉 New Year, New Goal – Learn Fantastical Watercolor once and for all 🎉
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2026 has just begun; it is the perfect time to refocus on yourself and your ambitions!
Here you can find two options that only differ in how you want to pay. The first option is a one-time payment, and the second is a monthly option with three installments. The price displayed below is in US dollars, but you can pay with ANY currency.
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My Guarantee to Every Student
If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
