Sponge Diver in the Bahamas: Copying a Famous Painting with Watercolor
Looking to learn how to paint like a pro? Look no further than William Dunn's tutorial on the Sponge Diver painting by Winslow Homer! With Dunn's expert guidance, you'll be able to match the composition of this famous painting and learn valuable techniques from an old master. Plus, Bill shares his top picks for professional quality paints and brushes, ensuring that you have all the tools you need to create a masterpiece.
Watercolor Class Preview:
How to copy an oil painting using watercolor.
How to paint the human body.
How to paint a close-up of water and waves.
How to sketch and color different sections of the whole art piece and how they are all combined.
How to mix primary colors and complimentary colors.
How to paint while understanding eye-level and perception of the viewer and the art piece.
How to fix mistakes and remove watercolor when you mess up.
How to add detail in your sketches and when coloring.
How to understand the difference between sea and sky in relation to color.
Paints (Holbein Artists’ Watercolors)
Lemon Yellow
Tad Yellow Deep
Brilliant Orange
Pyrrole Red
Alizarin Crimson
Cobalt Violet Light
Rose
Deep Magenta
Olive Green
Chromium of Oxide
Viridian
Cobalt Green Light
Leaf Green
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue
Prussian Blue
Indigo
Neutral Tint (Transparent Black)
Ivory Black
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Quinacridone Gold
Watercolor Paper:
140-pound Hahnemuhle Coldpress watercolor Paper
Brushes:
Escoda Synthetic Brush (size 20)
Need round Brush (size 12)
Need round Brush (size 8)
Rigger Brush
Regular Toothbrush
Miscellaneous:
2 or 3 inch Craft Gum Tape (2 inch commonly sold in most art stores)
Graph Gear 1000 Mechanical Pencil...