How to Paint a Dark BACKGROUND with WATERCOLOR

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This video covers how to apply a dark background, and also how to do that when you don't want to use masking fluid. A dark, background can really set off a wildlife subject, but it can be scary using such concentrated pigments, hopefully this video will give you the confidence to try it occasionally.
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00:00 How to paint a dark background with watercolor
00:12 Preparation and the equipment
00:48 Applying the two mixes to the paper
02:59 Fine-tuning the wash around the subject
03:42 Leaving to dry and preparing for the next stage
03:54 Applying a second layer of paint to the background
04:55 Lifting off to finish the background wash
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@TheDevonArtist Ай бұрын

I teach my techniques on Patreon, where I have over 160, full length, video tutorials: patreon.com/TheDevonArtist If you would like to learn more about applying backgrounds, this is a great video to watch next: bit.ly/3vnIElk

@moonpiesnoreosd3267 5 күн бұрын

Baby watercolorist here. A week in...and i keep watching tutorials and hoping one day my work is as lovely as yours. I esp enjoy listening to you speak..as your passion for the art comes through ❤

@TheDevonArtist 5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! That is a lovely thing to say. All you need to do is take your time learning, there should never be any rush. Start with the basics such as wet in wet washes, wet on dry, dry brush, fine details and so on, just to practice understanding how much paint to put onto that brush, the feel of the brush, and how the paint takes to the paper. Most of all enjoy the experience, Paul 🎨

@moonpiesnoreosd3267 3 күн бұрын

@TheDevonArtist I'm learning that what "isnt" there is just as important as what is. The values of light and dark and the water to paint ratio. It's a learning curve for sure but I'm enjoying the challenge. It's beyond relaxing and fun! I do need to find some more angled brushes. I have mostly flat rounds and tiny liners. I did modify a couple of the rounds...that seems to be working for now! ❤️

@juliec3191 12 күн бұрын

This is so great Paul! I’ve been trying to figure out how to do a dark background for a while now so this is very helpful! I watched the Kingfisher painting video to see how you painted the bird as well. The finished painting is stunning!!! Thank you as always for your wonderful videos ☺️

@TheDevonArtist 12 күн бұрын

I'm glad to have been of some help Julie, thank you for watching my videos here on KZfaq. Have a lovely weekend ahead, Paul 🎨

@1toshi32 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I love painting dark backgrounds but they never work for me. They end up splotchy where I really want a solid colour. I have been looking for a tutorial like this for ages. This is just what I needed. You always make it look so easy. Thank you again.

@TheDevonArtist 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. 😊 I'm glad I am of some help, as you know painting backgrounds can always be tricky, just remember to ensure you wet the paper at least three times, allowing each layer of water to soak into the paper for half a minute, before adding the paint. This way, the paper will stay wetter longer, giving you a little more working time. Paul 🎨

@tassie2348 12 күн бұрын

@TheDevonArtist stealing that idea too! 😅

@1toshi32 12 күн бұрын

@@TheDevonArtist That bit of information helped enormously. I always just wet once and then head straight in. I am going to try this on my next painting.