Watercolor Tutorial On A Colorful Amusement Park
This beautiful watercolor tutorial is an interpretation of a live scene at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California. An award-winning artist William Dunn takes you through his process of simplifying and reimaging the scene step-by-step. At the same time, he shares his expertise on equipment, composition, and technique. He uses high-quality Fabriano 140-pound cold press paper and a palette of top-notch Holbein, Windsor Newton, Daniel Smith, and Senelier watercolor paints. Bill's favorite pencil, the Graph Gear 1000, allows for the precise drawing of big shapes first, which he emphasizes is crucial to ensure correct proportions. He also shares his tips for softening up the watercolor paints with a spray bottle and using artist' tape to create a clean, white border around the painting when finished. Bill's charming personality and smooth approach make this video a must-watch for any watercolor enthusiast looking to take their skills to the next level.
Watercolor Class Preview:
How to prepare to paint a busy amusement park scene.
Planning a very colorful and detailed composition.
How to sketch an amusement park with a roller coaster, a log ride, and different colored buildings.
How to apply "wet in wet" technique to paint mountains in the background.
How to mix colors properly when painting multiple buildings.
How to use white paint for details throughout the painting process.
Using the "splatter" technique to add a coastal feel to the amusement park and beach.
Paints On The Palette (Various Brands)
Lemon Yellow
Orange
Bright Orange
Permanent Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red Light
Lavender
Deep Purple
Deep deep Purple (Mineral Violet)
Olive Green
Chromium of Oxide
Viridian
Cobalt Green
Leaf Green
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Indigo
Neutral Tint
Ivory Black
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Quinacridone Gold
White paint (in a tube)
Watercolor Paper: Fabriano 140-pound rough watercolor paper Brushes:
Escoda Joseph Zbukvic Signature Series Round Brush (20)
Escoda Joseph Zbukvic Signature Series Round Brush (12)
Escoda Joseph Zbukvic Signature Series Round Brush (8)
Neef Rigger Brush (6)
Neef Rigger Brush (8)
Neef Rigger Brush (10)
Windsor Newton Series 7 Brush
Miscellaneous:
Mechanical pencil with 0.7 lead for sketching and tracing
Container of clean water
Auxiliary tray...