Michael Reardon | Runtime (103 min)
All landscape painting relies heavily on light and color. Light defines form and creates the values that describe the scene. Color enriches the landscape and creates mood and atmosphere. In this demonstration, follow along with Michael Reardon to learn how to paint landscapes full of light and color. You’ll see every step of how to produce a stunning watercolor landscape, from photo reference, value sketch, and pencil drawing, to underpainting and color mixing, to delicate final details.
Some of the watercolor techniques you’ll learn in this video workshop include:
- Color mixing tips for a variety of greens and darks
- How much you can accomplish with simple underpainting techniques
- Strategies for getting great texture on roofs and siding
- Expert insight on how to paint trees, animals, and more!
Preview Watercolor Painting: Light and Color in Landscapes now for a sneak peek into this video, including tips on what to look for in an interesting landscape scene, how to get gravity on your side when painting a gradated wash, making greens look brighter, and painting wet into wet!
Watercolor Painting: Light and Color in Landscapes
MATERIALS LIST
Pigments (Daniel Smith unless otherwise noted)
- Cobalt Blue (Holbein)
- Ultramarine Blue (Holbein)
- Cerulean Blue
- Cobalt Turquoise
- Phthalo Green Yellow Shade
- Viridian
- Carmine
- Permanent Orange
- Quinacridone Burnt Scarlet
- Quinacridone Burnt Orange
- Quinacridone Gold
- 140 lb. Saunders Waterford rough watercolor paper (half sheet)
- Size 6 squirrel mop brush
- Size 2, 4, and 6 synthetic mop brush
- Size 12 synthetic round
Other
- Palette
- Sketchbook
- Mechanical pencil (2B lead)
- Water containers
- Water bottle
- Tracing paper
- Paper Towers
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Video Content
Video Includes
- 1 Lesson
