How to INVENT SHADOWS In Watercolor | Prague Cityscape

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Published on July 27, 2021 1:46:31 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUaN0Wiw10M

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Hi there, Liron here! In today's vid I'll show you how I invent my own shadows in watercolor!

This isn't an easy skill, but I do believe it's KEY for creating authentic works that look incredible.

This is quite different from simplifying only. With simplifying, you try and minimize, merge shapes together and reduce details.

Instead, what I'm trying to do here is capture the essence of the reference, and then paint it MY way.

I hope this makes sense, and that you find it useful 😊🙏🏼

Link to reference photo:
https://pixabay.com/photos/buildings-roofs-steeple-bridge-6478431/

Time-Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Drawing (Loosely! ✏️)
01:52 - First Watercolor Layer
04:22 - Inventing Shadows & Capturing ESSENCE! 🎨
13:09 - Opaque Highlights & Details
17:08 - Darker Shadows For Interest
20:01 - Opaque Orange & Strong Blue
23:00 - Removing Tape & Final Result!

🎨 MATERIALS I OFTEN USE 🎨

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

Brushes
Tracy Lebenzon Brushes
http://www.lebenzon-paintbrushes.com/
Escoda Travel Sets:
https://www.escoda.com/sets-de-viaje.html
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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