Lively Coastal Scene - Paint Consistency : Preview

In this tutorial, we’re heading back to the heart of watercolour with a lively coastal scene and a deliberately simple approach.

Using a simple approach to colour, mixing and tone, we will explore how paint consistency and tone work together to create depth, light and atmosphere…

You will see how to create exciting watercolours using contrast… from smooth, flowing wet-in-wet washes and energetic brushwork for an ever-moving sea, to the stronger, more solid shapes of the rocks.

It’s a great one for beginners, but also a useful reset for more experienced painters: keeping the process simple while still creating a painting full of energy, movement and atmosphere.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Using paint consistency to control tone
• Creating depth and recession with tone and colour
• Balancing wet-in-wet washes with stronger marks
• Using lively brushwork to suggest rocks and movement
• Combining a little planning with spontaneity
• Keeping shape, colour, tone and composition simple but effective

I love the result of this one, and it’s the perfect example of the joy of simplicity and fresh washes in watercolour!