Drawing Basics For Beginners
Robert Joyner
by Robert Joyner
3y ago
Use basic forms to draw subject Discover How To Use Simple Forms To Improve Your Drawing Skills In this lesson, part one of basic drawing skills, you will discover the importance of simplifying your subjects into basic shapes and forms. Shapes have a flat appearance and typically suggest a two-dimensional ideas. Forms are three-dimensional and suggest depth and perspective. The common mistake for artists to make is to go for details first. And after spending thirty minutes drawing in circles the results are usually disappointing. You take one look at the sketch and realize it’s too small, sho ..read more
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Urban Scene Demo With Watercolors
Robert Joyner
by Robert Joyner
3y ago
How to paint urban scene with watercolors Interested In An Urban Scene Demo Using Watercolors? Check it out… In this step-by-step video tutorial I will create an urban scene using watercolors. It’s an intermediate lesson for those that have some experience using the medium and are familiar with various wash techniques and other skills. The painting begins with a thin, tea-like wash that set’s the tone for the future layers. The second layer is where the magic happens as key shapes are defines used hard and soft edges. Details are added last and I tend to keep them to a minimum. If you ..read more
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How To Paint Abstract Landscape With Watercolors And Mixed Media
Robert Joyner
by Robert Joyner
3y ago
How to paint abstract landscape with watercolor and mixed media Ever tried to paint an expressive, abstract style landscape with watercolors & mixed media? In this step-by-step tutorial I will share tips on how to paint an expressive watercolor landscape using a reject landscape and some mixed media techniques. If you love to dabble in watercolor then I know you have some inferior work piling up. And you probably ask yourself all the time ‘what am I going to do with these?’. Here is a great idea I use all the time and that’s up cycling rejects into amazing mixed media artwork In the video ..read more
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Four Drawing Styles You Need To Master For Watercolors
Robert Joyner
by Robert Joyner
3y ago
Develop four major drawing skills How much time do you invest in your drawing skills? And didi you know there are four styles that can dramatically improve your watercolors? In this lesson I will share various drawing styles that will improve your watercolor artwork. Drawing is often put aside because most artists would rather paint. And I’ve even had some students say what’s the difference? When I’m painting isn’t it going to fix my drawing, too? Uh, no! That’s not really the best approach for developing good drawing skills. But I would agree that drawing and painting are similar. They are b ..read more
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Smart Watercolor Design & Compositions
Robert Joyner
by Robert Joyner
3y ago
Smart watercolor design and compositions Ever thought about how design and composition can improve your watercolor art? The watercolor medium is challenging to say the least. It takes years to really understand its characteristics and trying to master the base-ic techniques. And after many miles of painting you begin to settle into what it has to offer. But then you realize something else is missing. When you use your own photos for reference the finished results just don’t gel or flow harmoniously. The problem? It’s often design and composition. This is a HUGE subject and has many parts. I t ..read more
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Color Harmony With Watercolors
Robert Joyner
by Robert Joyner
3y ago
Color harmony with watercolors Do you struggle with colors? Then this is for you! There are many theories about color harmony. I certainly have my own and the one model I firmly believe in is ‘DON"‘T ever try to match colors’. It’s a rookie mistake and believe me, you will always lose that battle. Nature is intended to inspire but not copy. Having said that I will say simplifying your approach is key. Yes, you need to explore a split-primary palette so that you can properly mix secondary and tertiary hues. But beyond that I would say understanding chromatic and tonal palettes is second. I sha ..read more
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Tips For Painting Loose With Watercolors
Robert Joyner
by Robert Joyner
3y ago
Tips for painting loose with watercolors Tired of painting stiff, rigid watercolors? In this lesson I will share tips and tricks for painting loose with watercolors. The subject is a coastal scene with lobster boats, harbor, docks and some distant homes. I will zero in on the boats and demonstrate how to explore various techniques. Getting to know your subjects is key. If you simply jump-in and go for it without having experience with subjects then you lack that special connection, familiarity and confidence. My advice is to always take time to get to sketch and explore. It’s in this mindset ..read more
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Easy Watercolor Landscape Painting
Robert Joyner
by Robert Joyner
3y ago
Here’s a fantastic easy watercolor landscape painting to try out. I’ll share step-by-step instructions on how to create it in the video. So, grab your watercolor supplies and let’s get started ..read more
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Instantly Improve Your Colors; Beginner Watercolor Tutorial
Robert Joyner
by Robert Joyner
3y ago
This video is about Color Harmony With Watercolors; Chromatic And Tonal Options In Focus. If you often struggle with colors this video tutorial may help you with some of the issues. I will demonstrate two ideas for choosing hues and formulating a harmonious palette. Chromatic palette; this option consists of hues that are more colorful and saturated. Less grays that give the painting a more colorful finish. Tonal palette; this option has hues that are toned down with grays and more diluted pigments. The overall finish is less colorful and perhaps a little easier on the eyes. The main idea her ..read more
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How To Paint Rural Landscape With Watercolors
Robert Joyner
by Robert Joyner
3y ago
How to paint rural landscape with watercolors In this video you will discover tips on how to paint a lovely watercolor rural landscape. This is a step-by-step lesson so I’m sure you will appreciate not missing out on key developments. Step one: initial wash with tea-like mixtures. Keep the hues transparent and values very light. Step two: Add milk-like washes to define key shapes using blocks of color. Avoid details at this stage. Step three: final layer using thicker paint and adding details. Three step painting process works well with watercolors. Especially if you prefer that wet-i ..read more
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