Trumpet Player - Keep It Fresh - Vibrant Variegated Washes! : Preview

There are so many ways to approach the same subject, but for this tutorial, we’re embracing the idea that the first wash is always the freshest.

So how do we keep those vibrant washes, clean colours, and energetic brushstrokes alive throughout the painting?

In this lesson, featuring a bold and colourful musician, we’ll explore single fluid washes, playful colour transitions, and those beautiful variegated effects that make watercolour so magical.

You’ll learn how to preserve transparency, introduce shadow early, and bring colour back into the lights for a dynamic, luminous effect—while balancing bright, abstract splashes with refined detail.

We’re still using the fundamental principles of watercolour, light, and shadow, but flipping the process around to keep things fresh, fun, and full of life! 

—let’s dive in! 🎨✨