How I Mute Watercolors (Desaturate Technique)

How I Mute Watercolors (Desaturate Technique)

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Hi there! In today's vid I show you how to basically mute (desaturate) any color in watercolor.

There's a straightforward method for knowing what to saturate and how, and I think you'll find this one useful!

00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Explanation
03:49 - How to Mute
06:59 - How to Increase Saturation
09:24 - Conclusion

Enjoy 😊🙏🏼
- Liron

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