- Introduction to Simplifying in Watercolor
- The Big Idea
- Ways of Simplifying
- How to Plan a Complex Scene
- Choosing a Good Reference Photo
- Digital Simplification
- Simplifying Shapes & Details - Gondola Demo
- Simplifying Values - Interior Scene Demo
Have you ever struggled with painting a scene in watercolor?
Were you wondering how to turn this barrage of details into a painting that makes sense?
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the details?
Here's you're solution! ??
In this course you'll learn how to turn that beautiful photo or view into a watercolor painting that sings!
You'll learn to distill the reference's essence into a clear painting, while avoiding over-working it, and clearing any confusing as to what should be included in the painting and what shouldn't!
Some of what we'll talk about:
What is simplification
The BIG idea
Different ways of simplifying
How to simplify shapes, values & colors
Detailed painting demos
And much, MUCH more!
In my opinion the ability to simplify what you see is a CORNERSTONE of making good art.
And even though good is subjective to some extent - there are still plenty of guidelines to helps up improve our work and ensure it hits right.
Just how much you wish to simplify - that is up to you.
From realistic work and all the way to abstract - this is relevant for the full spectrum.
At the end of the day, you want your paintings to convey your message, whether it's a certain mood, a story or simply the conditions of light and shadow / weather.
And the way you simplify is at the heart of that.
Thank you for checking out the course, and enjoy!
(This is part I of this course. Be sure to check out part II when you're done!)
- Liron
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