Avoiding a "Cutout" Look in Watercolor!

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In today's video I'll show you how to avoid a "cutout" look in watercolor. In other words - how to keep the painting unified and direct the viewer's eyes effectively.

This is an important part of creating a balanced composition that mesmerizes the viewer, and keeps them enjoying the painting!

We'll use today's Washtober 2020 challenge prompt as a demo - Zoom!

I hope you'll enjoy this one 😊🙏🏼
- Liron

Reference photo:
https://pixabay.com/photos/camera-old-camera-retro-vintage-2598507/

Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Drawing
04:04 - First Wash
08:10 - Second Wash
11:08 - Details
17:14 - Highlights
18:58 - Dry Brush
20:02 - Conclusion

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Paints (all Daniel Smith)
Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) - https://amzn.to/2FCuEvA
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Nickel Azo Yellow - https://amzn.to/2HW5Ik3
Perylene Red - https://amzn.to/2HUc1Ve
Quinacridone Rose

Brushes
Escoda BLACK Plein-Air Set:
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Escoda Ultimo Sintetico - Size 16 - https://amzn.to/3043xSw
Silver Black Velvet - https://amzn.to/2JCnSJZ
Raphael - https://amzn.to/2Wo71wb (multiple sizes and sellers)
Princeton - https://amzn.to/2YoSHpa

Paper
Saunders Waterford / Arches, 300gsm, cold-press - https://amzn.to/2WrdTZU

Palette
Mijello Airtight 18 Wells - https://amzn.to/2IbhSoa

Plein-Air Easel
The BEST I've found so far for watercolor - https://amzn.to/2Ljyc6Q

White Pen
Uniball Signo White Gel Pen (easy to find on ebay!)

*** MUSIC CREDITS ***

Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
Music by @joakimkarudmusic

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