The darker background really makes things pop!

@DebWatson

Ай бұрын

I like dark backgrounds, but one student did striped wallpaper behind hers and it was really fun.

Thank you so much for a watercolour still life tutorial. Sometimes it seems as though watercolour is only about landscapes-there isn’t too much out there for those of us with other interests.

@DebWatson

19 сағат бұрын

You can do anything with watercolor from soft and light watery paintings to photo realistic paintings - it is a wonderful medium to use.

You are a wonderful teacher. Your process make so much sense!

@DebWatson

29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I want students to be able to paint any subject they like, so general watercolor techniques work well.

@barbiebrowny7003

11 күн бұрын

Totally agree 👍❤❤❤

@DebWatson

10 күн бұрын

@@barbiebrowny7003 Thank you so much!🙂

I wouldn’t think to paint all the object shadows first, then add color-even though I’ve seen you do that before. It turns out so well and seems like it would be easier than making the blue shadow color.

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

The beginners in my class struggled with the black and white part but they were thrilled with their finished paintings. Being aware of shading is a big plus, no matter how you accomplish it.

A lovely clear and well demonstrated tutorial. Thank you Deb x

@DebWatson

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 Diane! Students did lots of fun backgrounds behind the pot - one lady did striped wallpaper.

That's beautiful, Deb! I like both backgrounds. Thank you! ❤

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! The light background is much easier, but I agree, either one would be great.

Very good demonstration. Thx very much Deb another great video. 🥰💕🐶💕🥰

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Alicia. Thanks for being such a loyal viewer.

I love the dark background

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

The dark background is winning in the viewer votes!

Thanks Cute painting and instruction. I like the darker background also. 👍

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Sharon. We did this in class yesterday and students did gold, pink and black backgrounds. The pink one was especially fun. I agree with you - I like dark backgrounds.

Thank you Deb. A brilliant tutorial as usual. I prefer the darker background, that is one of my favorite colour combinations, the brown of my old tweed jacket and blue jeans!

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

Blue and brown or orange - I've done a bunch of paintings with just those colors and a touch of red somewhere. It just works well - like your jacket combo.

Deb, I like the dark background!😍

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

The dark one is winning the votes, Joyce. I am not the only one who likes dark backgrounds evidently.

For me the lighter background. Thanks so much for the video.

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

I like the lighter one, too - the teapot stands out more.

Wonderful.

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Nancy! They turned out well in class.

Helpful lesson on shadows. Thx!

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

The paintings looks so drab without color but amazing once the color is on. It's surprising.

I like the dark background

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

Dark backgrounds are usually my favorite but they are more work.

You are so amazing I like you every painting😊

@DebWatson

9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Dark background. It remjnds me of an old master painting with the dark.

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

You could go even darker than mine, too. It would look great.

I will try your approach to painting backgrounds from the side! What is the advantage over painting it from top to bottom? Your demos are so practical. Oh! I like the dark background better.

@DebWatson

2 ай бұрын

Many students tend to get a hard line at the top when they start there. It doesn't happen when they start from the bottom.