How to use COMPLIMENTERY colours in Urban Sketching and Watercolour ART

How to use COMPLEMENTARY colours in Urban Sketching and Watercolour ART | Underpainting & Colour Theory Tutorial
Welcome back! In this detailed tutorial, we dive into the magic of complementary colours and how to use them effectively in urban sketching and watercolour painting. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this video explores the importance of underpainting and how to break free from literal colour choices to create dynamic, vibrant artworks.
You’ll learn how complementary colours (colours opposite each other on the colour wheel, like blue and orange or red and green) can add impact to your paintings—whether used in underpainting washes, shadows, or final highlights. We’ll walk through simple examples, a big panorama painting demo, and tips on how to add luminosity and visual interest by creatively layering colours.
This video also touches on shadow techniques, abstract colour use, and how small colour pops can bring your urban sketches to life. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming series on drawing and painting fundamentals for artists of all levels!
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🔥 What You'll Learn in This Video:
• What are complementary colours and how to find them on a colour wheel
• Why underpainting is a game-changer in watercolour art
• How to mix and apply complementary washes as a base layer
• Using complementary colours to create vibrant shadows
• Experimenting with abstract complementary colour schemes
• Tips for adding colour highlights that make your artwork pop
• Step-by-step demo of a complex urban watercolour scene
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Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction & Why Complementary Colores Matter
01:15 — What is Underpainting & How It Works
02:00 — Understanding the Colour Wheel & Finding Complementariness
03:10 — Example 1: Naturalistic Colour Choices in Watercolour
05:30 — Example 2: Using Blue & Orange as an Underpainting Wash
09:10 — Using Complementary Colores in Shadows
10:30 — Abstract Use of Complementary Colores for Urban Sketching
14:00 — Building Up Layers & Adding Depth in Watercolour
17:40 — Using Complementary Colores to Highlight and Pop Details
19:00 — Sneak Peek at Upcoming Series on Art Fundamentals
20:30 — Full Painting Demo & Commentary (Patrons get extended version)
22:30 — Final Thoughts & Encouragement to Experiment

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