Watercolour tutorial: using shadows

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3 жыл бұрын

This nearly-completed piece is a commission,& as It neared completion, it struck me that the final stages would make a great demonstration of just how much the use of shadows can add drama, dynamics and really help to impart a sense of light to a painting.
I mention the colours I used for the shadow colour in my commentary: the paint is all Daniel Smith, and the paper is 300g Saunders Waterford rough. The subject is a street in the Yorkshire Dales village of Appletreewick - oddly enough, pronounced ‘ Aptrick’ by the locals.
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/ johnharrison

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@raelynnnelson7838 3 жыл бұрын

Yes...I gasped when you threw that shadow ontop of that beautifully detailed building....

@lindaking9222 2 жыл бұрын

Been through Appletreewick on a tour of Yorkshire…absolutely love the county & all of it’s charming villages,towns & dales

@traceygodwin2081 2 жыл бұрын

I rewatched this today because I struggle with shadows after watching this I'm going to have a go at doing shadows on my painting once it's finished

@parachute3725 7 ай бұрын

Very cool John!

@manontheoret2153 3 жыл бұрын

So bold, but fantastic result, giving a unique authentic watercolor. Thanks for the learning you provide, merci!

@julievickers45 3 жыл бұрын

What a difference with the shadows, brilliant painting,. 👏🥰

@JohnHarrison51 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julie.😎🙏

@DougJacksonFoto 3 жыл бұрын

Fab as ever John. Another very useful video. Thanks.

@bumi168 3 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent demonstration of how shadows can transform a painting. Thank you for recording and sharing this! I learned a lot.

@getsomecolourinyourlifedav2478 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing John, I do love adding darks it really is an important stage and makes it pop 😀

@JohnHarrison51 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! so glad you agree. It's a process I always share at live demos(when they can happen) and it always gets a great response

@tracywest5408 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I've been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now and you've inspired me to start painting again. It's about 30 odd years since I did any. I bought everything yesterday and intend to have a go tonight! I must admit, I was a bit on edge when you first started with the wash on the left but it all looks fantastic. I hope I can have the same confidence eventually to put in shadows because they really do give everything dimension. Thanks for your informative videos.

@JohnHarrison51 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tracy...so pleased to hear you're picking up the brushes again..if you need any more help, please just ask away. best wishes John