Explore positive and negative space in your watercolour as a way to include detail. In this free Live Demo, artist Steve Mitchell (@mindofwatercolor) will show us how uses white space to achieve intricate landscapes
Topics Covered:
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Spraying the watercolour paper first to create water drops, which helps the water flow on its own, creating the spontaneous landscape;
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How color choices should be made before beginning the painting, and starting with a limited palette so you don’t overdo colours while being spontaneous;
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Looking for the natural creation of ground or horizon when the watercolour starts to spread;
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Playing with the negative space to create more interest and deciding whether more or less is needed;
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Adding details with a round brush and a rigger, and using similar colors to what has already been laid out to create a sense of harmony.
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Finding areas to add contrast with a darker more intense colour, creating a soft misty look, and how to lift paint off for highlights.
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Etchr Products mentioned:
The Perfect Sketchbook A4
Watercolour Brushes: Set of 10
Other materials:
- Fabriano Artistico 100% Cotton Watercolour Paper, Cold Press
- M. Graham Watercolour paints in Phthalo Green, Azo Green (or Green Gold), Ultramarine Blue, and Red Iron Oxide
- Bulldog clips
- Water in a container
- Water in a trigger spray
- Rags
- Facial tissue
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- Etchr Studio Team