The Secret to Realistic Watercolors: Layering Technique Explained

Unlock the secret to creating depth and realism in your watercolor paintings with the layering technique! In this video, I’ll walk you step by step through how to use transparent watercolor layers to build form, texture, and detail. Whether you’re just starting your watercolor journey or looking to refine your skills, this tutorial will help you gain control over your washes and achieve more lifelike results.
My supplies:
Winsor & Newton professional paints
Round brush 6,2 and 000 from Escoda.
Arches cold-pressed 100% cotton paper
The pigments used are:
Permanent rose, Winsor violet, Viridian, Neutral tint,
Hooker's green, Cadmium-free yellow, Burnt Sienna

The Link to the line drawing is given below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LMGf...

The Link to the reference image (It's a photo that I took in the botanical garden in Tromso :)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gdjt...


Credits:
Música: Dont Close Your Eyes
Músico: Josh Woodward
URL: https://www.joshwoodward.com/
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

Music: Hope
Musician: ILYA MARFIN
URL: https://icons8.com/music
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:12 Base layer on petals
2:23 Base layer on leaves
5:10 Base layer on stem
5:38 2nd layer on petals
8:07 2nd layer on leaves
11:23 2nd layer on stem
12:04 3rd layer on the petals
13:08 Central part
13:43 Painting the bud
15:03 Finishing touches
15:24 Outro



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