Highland Cow - Avoiding Complexity : Preveiw

Let’s stop worrying about getting it right and enjoy the process!

Have you ever found yourself lost in details and caught up in overworking a watercolour? I’m pretty certain the answer is yes!

This tutorial of a wonderful Highland Cow is all about giving ourselves permission to “not make it like the photo”.

I find the pursuit of the perfect painting, and trying to copy the subject exactly, often leads to overcomplicating things and getting caught up in detail, to the detriment of that lovely free-flowing, fresh nature of watercolour.

We’ll also explore the idea of working into some darker tones whilst the first wash is still wet. Such a fun way to work, where a few simple pointers can go a long way!

You will learn:

• Ideas for planning and simplifying complexity
• How to avoid getting caught up in details and overworking
• How to give the impression of the subject rather than copy it
• Practising leaving the light
• Working wet in wet as we push into darker tones

I’ll walk you through my thoughts on how to simplify this subject, bringing back the fun and excitement of watercolour rather than the worry about getting it right!

Let’s get stuck in and have some fun with paint!