Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Simplifying an urban landscape painting into a 30 minute painting was the challenge I set for myself in this watercolor painting lesson. Beginners or intermediate watercolor artists looking to simplify and speed up their painting process will learn how I simplify an urban scene, this view of Paris from the Arc D'Triomphe featuring a gorgeous shot of the Eiffel Tower. You can paint along with me and develop your own intuitive, open-ended painting practice!

You can download the reference photo here: drive.google.com/file/d/1W70bcN2CbPebwcAk-bJsmHn72ixQJV-1/view?usp=sharing

Supplies Used: (please note that I am a Blick Art Materials affiliate and when you order using the links below, I receive a small commission. Thank you!)

My @DANIELSMITHArtistColor dot card on Daniel Smith's site: danielsmith.com/artists/artist-dot-cards/angela-fehrs-dot-card

To order I recommend using this list at Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3iZKXJb

Paper is Arches cold press, 140 lb (300gsm). bit.ly/3G0O2i7

Brushes: Princeton Long Round size 12 bit.ly/princeton12

Lebenzon goat/synthetic handmade brush, I'm linking to the 1" medium but the 1.5 inch medium or large are also very good, depending on how large you paint (use code ANGELA when you order to save 20% off in July 2024) bit.ly/3QFA8YU

18 well Mijello palette with rubber sealing gasket on Amazon (affiliate link): amzn.to/3W59Vq1