DO THIS NEXT: My Process for Watercolor Shadows, Details & EASY Background (Part 2)

Описание: Are you looking to add depth and dimension to your watercolor florals? In this tutorial, I’ll show you my secrets for using contrast, color, and details to make your flowers pop! We’ll remove the masking fluid, refine the blossoms, and bring them to life with loose and refined watercolor techniques and a soft background.

What You’ll Learn:
🎨 How to create depth in watercolor florals using dark values and contrast
🌿 Simple watercolor leaves that feel loose and natural
💡 The impact of backgrounds for realistic watercolor paintings
🖌️ My process for finishing touches and watercolor details

If you’d like to follow along, you can grab the traceable outline in my Etsy shop here: https://sunlitbrushstrokes.etsy.com/l...

Let’s dive in and make your florals look even more vibrant and dimensional!!


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ETSY OUTLINE:
https://sunlitbrushstrokes.etsy.com/l...

REFERENCE PHOTO:
https://pixabay.com/photos/nature-flo...

How to TRACE OUTLINES to watercolor paper:
Using a photo:
   • How to Trace EASY Painting Outlines from a...  
OR
Using an outline:
   • Transfer Any Image onto Watercolor Paper w...  

TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Shadows & dark details on cherry blossoms (contrasting value)
17:35 Loose watercolor: branch & leaves
27:25 Removing masking fluid, stamen details
38:50 Small details
42:45 Background (contrasting color)



MATERIALS LIST:
Watercolor Paper:
Arches Cold Press Paper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086WSQV9H

Masking Fluid:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GPWPQQ

Watercolor Paint:
My top recommendation:
M Graham:
Hansa Yellow Deep: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JPF5IM
Phthalocyanine Blue: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JPH5TO
Quinacridone Rose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JPLY4Q
Ultramarine Blue: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044TW074



Artegria Brushes:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBDKG5K/

Simply Simmons brushes
https://www.michaels.com/product/simp...

My favorite FREE reference photo sites:
https://unsplash.com/
https://www.pexels.com/
https://morguefile.com/
https://pixabay.com/


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