Hello followers, friends, subscribers and other Artists.This post is about painting in a loose style and a New Demo on my Online tutorial page We all want to paint in a loose watercolour style.Painting in a loose watercolor style is a wonderful way to express creativity and embrace the spontaneity that watercolor as a medium … Continue reading Painting a loose watercolour →
Hello followers, friends, subscribers and other Artists.
This post is about painting in a loose style and a New Demo on my Online tutorial page
We all want to paint in a loose watercolour style.
Painting in a loose watercolor style is a wonderful way to express creativity and embrace the spontaneity that watercolor as a medium allows. Here are some steps and tips to help you achieve that loose, fluid look in your watercolor paintings:
Steps to Achieve a Loose Watercolor Style
- Gather Your Supplies:
- High-quality watercolor paper (cold press and Rough is ideal for texture)
- Watercolor paints chose not to much pigments
- A variety of brushes (round or Flat brushes work well for loose styles)
- A palette for mixing colors
- Water jars for rinsing brushes
- Paper towels or a cloth for blotting
- Start with a Simple Sketch:
- Lightly sketch your subject with a pencil if necessary. Keep the lines minimal and light, as they are only a guide.
- Wet-in-Wet Technique:
- Wet the area of the paper where you want to paint. Apply paint to the wet paper and let the colors blend and spread naturally. This creates soft edges and beautiful, unexpected blends of color.
- Use Bold, Confident Strokes:
- Load your brush with paint and make bold, confident strokes. Don’t overthink it; the beauty of loose watercolor lies in its spontaneity and fluidity.
- Layer Colors:
- Allow each layer to dry before adding another to prevent muddy colors. Build up layers gradually, and let the colors interact on the paper.
- Leave White Spaces:
- Embrace the white of the paper. Leaving white spaces can add light and contrast to your painting. It also helps maintain the loose, airy feel.
- Minimal Details:
- Add details sparingly. Focus on capturing the essence of your subject rather than precise details. Use a smaller brush for any necessary details, but keep them minimal to maintain the loose style.
- Experiment with Techniques:
- Try different techniques like splattering, dry brushing, or lifting (using a dry brush or paper towel to lift wet paint off the paper) to add texture and interest.
Practical Tips
- Limit Your Palette: Use a limited color palette to create harmony and avoid overwhelming your painting with too many colors.
- Work Quickly: Watercolor can dry fast, so work quickly and efficiently. This helps to keep the painting fresh and prevents overworking.
- Embrace Mistakes: Happy accidents are part of the charm of watercolor. Embrace mistakes and see them as opportunities to add character to your painting.
- Practice Regularly: Like any skill, painting loosely with watercolor improves with practice. Set aside regular time to paint and experiment with different techniques and subjects.
Inspirational Ideas
Remember, the key to a loose watercolor style is to enjoy the process and let go of perfection. The spontaneity and fluidity of the medium can lead to beautiful, unexpected results.
Example Project: A Loose Watercolor Winter Landscape
If you like to experience this technique, as it happens I made a new demo on my website.
Its a loosely painted windmill in wintertime.
You can find it here.
Why paying for a demo while I have a youtube filled with free demos?
The demand from Google/YouTube is a high quality, for a better ranking. And to keep up with these techniques and possibilities I need to invest in better equipment all the time.
And this demo is more unique, and I would not share this on my YouTube.
Were others have a Patreon, I like to keep it simple for myself.
I want to remain free in my painting, and not feel pressured to keep making films every week.
But 1 or 2 demos per month is fine to do.
Thank you in advance
And Best Regards Edo
