How To Paint A Classic Flower Scene
In this tutorial, award-winning artist William Dunn will guide you through the process of creating a stunning piece of art inspired by a photograph of a European window scene. Using his expertise and talent, William will show you how to take the image and in some easy-to-follow steps add texture, depth, and interest to make it truly spectacular. William will guide you through the drawing process, explaining how to determine the proper composition and perspective for your scene. He'll demonstrate how to create a strong drawing that will serve as the foundation for your painting, emphasizing the importance of getting the drawing right before moving on to the painting stage. Throughout the video, William will provide tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your materials and create a painting that you'll be proud to display. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this tutorial will help you take your art to the next level.
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Immerse yourself in this quaint tutorial that shows you how to paint a window and some watercolor flowers. Artist and watercolorist William “Bill” Dunn shows how to reinterpret this scene and tell a much more colorful and creative version of this painted story.
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Paints (Holbein Artists' Watercolors)
Lemon Yellow
Orange
Bright Orange
Permanet 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 (Transparent Black)
Ivory Black
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Quinacridone Gold
Holbein Permanent White (in a tube)
Watercolor Paper:
140-Pound Arches Coldpress Watercolor Paper
Brushes:
Escoda Synthetic Brush (size...