Paint a fresh spring landscape in watercolor without sketching with this tutorial by Angela Fehr.
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In, “Watercolor Landscape Full Lesson: Sun & Shadows in Spring with Shinhan Giveaway,” Angela teaches how to paint a spring landscape without sketching, using Shinhan Professional watercolor paints. The lesson emphasizes capturing the vibrancy and freshness of a spring afternoon scene right outside her studio window. Angela paints directly on dry paper to maintain control, starting with light values to establish the placement of elements in the scene.
She shares insights into the selection of colors, noting the limited blues and abundance of greens in the Shinhan set, which she finds puzzling since green can be mixed, but additional blues would offer more variety. Angela demonstrates techniques for creating texture and depth, such as lifting to create cloud shapes and adjusting the staining properties of colors.
This lesson also covers the importance of color temperature in painting shadows and sunlight to convey the feeling of the scene rather than detailed realism. Angela encourages artists to make bold choices and to experiment while painting.
Angela reviews Shinhan Professional watercolors. She appreciates their bright saturation and affordability. She suggests that while the professional range offers immediate results, the premium line might offer better long-term color quality.
This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to painting a vibrant spring landscape. Angela discusses the nuances of watercolor techniques, color theory, and the joy of expressive, loose watercolor painting. Angela’s approach is empowering and will help you create a unique artistic voice.
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