Paint a Stunning Lemon Tree Branch - Real-Time Watercolor Tutorial - How to Master Layering Colors

Summer is here and Lemons are the Essence of Summertime - who doesn’t love the bright yellow fruit and the happiness they bring to our lives? Watch me paint a branch full of juicy lemons using several yellows and see them come to life. Then paint one yourself to hang in your kitchen or give as a perfect gift to a keen cook!

Download the free sketch: https://dianeantone.com/product/lemon...

This is the third in my Painting Lemons series of videos:
Part 1: Doodle and Learn all about Yellow    • Doodle with Sunshine - How to Paint Yellow...  
Part 2: Practise by Painting Two Lemons    • How to Paint Lemon Sunshine Fun and Loose ...  

The colours I used were:
Quinacridone gold https://tinyurl.com/2b53nta5
Lemon Yellow https://tinyurl.com/eex42pju
Cadmium Yellow https://tinyurl.com/4kxrrw6y
Transparent Yellow https://tinyurl.com/ppmuawtx
Olive Green https://tinyurl.com/pskenpvk
Cobalt Blue https://tinyurl.com/hrbmjtt8

List of Recommended Materials and Equipment from Jacksons Art

PAPER
Both these papers (Bockingford and Langton) are ideal for learning to paint, as they offer correct response from the watercolour paint, and yet allow corrections and alterations which more expensive papers do not permit. You need Cold Pressed (NOT) paper. Choice of size is up to you, as is the format.

BOCKINGFORD : GLUED PAD : A4 (8 x 11 ins): 300GSM (140lb): 12 SHEETS : NOT (Cold Pressed Medium Texture) £8
This paper is ideal for beginners as it is tough yet responsive. It is easy to make corrections on this paper, which has an attractive and distinctive texture. It is available in lots of sizes and as pads, blocks and sheets. It is available in Hot Pressed, NOT and Rough.
Here is a link to an A4 glued pad (NOT texture) https://tinyurl.com/w89h7k8b

DALER ROWNEY: LANGTON : A4 (8 x 11 ins) 300gsm (140lb): 12 SHEETS:NOT (Cold Pressed Medium Texture £8.50
The Langton is a high-quality watercolour paper ideal for beginners. The paper is colour-stable, mould-made and acid-free, and is designed to withstand repeated washes without pulping or cockling. It is available in three surfaces: Hot Pressed, NOT and Rough. It is available in pads, blocks and sheets. Here is a link to an A4 glued pad. https://tinyurl.com/h7wjhvs7

BRUSHES
I use mainly round synthetic brushes. You will need sizes 5, 7, 11 and 14. I recommend the following brand: PRO ARTE PROLENE Series 101 or 007
Prolene brushes use refined synthetic fibres specially developed by Pro Arte. A popular and versatile brush. Available in a full range of sizes and shapes. Click on link to see more.

PRO ARTE : PROLENE PLUS : SERIES 007 : ROUND : SIZE 7 £5.33
Improved colour holding and pointing properties. Set in a beautiful ferrule which is plated with gold. Polished teak handle completes the brush. Here is a link to a size 7.
https://tinyurl.com/bem677ev

PRO ARTE : PROLENE PLUS : SERIES 101 : ROUND : SIZE 7 £5
Used mainly for watercolour, they are exceedingly hardwearing and unlike sable, will not damage easily. Finished with seamless nickel ferrules, and black polished handles with gold tips. Here is a link to a size 7.
https://tinyurl.com/nbbtm5n9

Here is a link to a Winsor and Newton starters' paint box which would be ideal for a beginner.
12 colours: https://amzn.to/3a1IVko​

This is a link to a Winsor and Newton Artists' quality box, which is ideal for a serious student.
24 colours: https://amzn.to/3tHJTKI​
12 colours: https://amzn.to/3rC0IVj​

TUBE PAINTS
I always have a tube of White Designers Gouache on hand for lights and corrections
https://amzn.to/2MZnqYK

These colours are very useful and don't usually appear in the sets the manufacturers make:
Naples Yellow
https://amzn.to/2NhAxEy
Quinacridone Gold
https://amzn.to/3qb3FMs
Permanent Rose
https://amzn.to/3d27oYK
Indigo
https://amzn.to/2Zl1YAl
Sepia
https://amzn.to/3jHnHvG

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PAPER
Winsor and Newton Watercolour paper pad 140lb 9 x 12 inches ideal for all watercolour techniques.
https://amzn.to/3cTf3Zu​

Canson MONTVAL watercolour paper block 140lb 9 x 12 inches ideal for all watercolour techniques. Exceptional resiliance and easy to work with.
https://amzn.to/2Z0iOnM​

BRUSHES
Princeton do a good range of synthetic squirrel brushes. This is a size 10 round.
https://amzn.to/3q6Y35F​
And Winsor and Newton Cotman brushes are also good. This is a size 10 round.
https://amzn.to/36Xn8Zb​

I often use a rigger brush (called script liner in the US) and this is a link to the Cotman range of riggers, this is size 1.
https://amzn.to/3a0nikC​
A size 3 would also be useful.
https://amzn.to/3q4O14Z

Staedtler Noris Karat Aquarell black watercolour pencils
https://amzn.to/3d24Bie

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