Watercolour masterclass : Whitby scene

Mastering Atmosphere painting Whitby, North Yorkshire

Join me with a step-by-step watercolour tutorial on capturing the dramatic, luminous atmosphere of a dusk scene in Whitby, UK. This lesson is an intensive study in advanced wet-on-wet techniques, focusing on achieving a vibrant, reddish-tinted sky and the resulting light reflections on the harbour water.
Learn to harness the light-to-dark approach of watercolour to establish deep, rich values while precisely reserving the white of the paper to render compelling artificial light.
Key Learning Outcomes:

Value Management: Learn to establish dark values early to achieve a
dramatic dusk effect.

Atmospheric Washes: Techniques for applying large, even washes for the sky and sea using a 1-inch flat brush.

Light Preservation: Strategies for protecting the white of the paper to render compelling light sources (the bulb).

Architectural Detailing: Methods for building up the village architecture and harbour walls with layered washes.

Material Specification: Working with Winsor & Newton artist-grade pigments on Arches 140lb Rough paper.

Materials Used: Arches 140lb Rough Paper, Winsor & Newton Artist Grade Paints (Cobalt Blue, French Marine, Raw Sienna, Light Red, Sepia, Payne's Grey), 1-inch Flat Brush.

Video Chapters (Timestamps)
Timestamp Chapter Title
0:00 Introduction: Whitby Dusk Scene & Materials
1:03 Phase 1: Establishing the Reddish Dusk Sky
3:16 Phase 2: Painting the Sea & Harbour Reflection
15:35 Phase 3: Building Value on Harbour Walls (Layering)
19:56 Phase 4: Detailing Coastal Architecture
24:08 Phase 5: Rendering Artificial Light Sources
37:14 Phase 6: Final Touches & Textural Detail (Grasses)
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