Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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The painting process can be intimidating especially when watching others and it looks simple. Today I go through my planning and thoughts while I paint a tiny pumpkin from life reference.

Simple sketches are a great way to practice watercolors, Using references like in todays video helps to see values better. It also helps better to understand the object and be able to translate it onto paper.

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**Gerstaecker Centenaire**
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**Lukas 1862 Aquarell**
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Jacksons: jacksonsart.com/de-de/search/?q=lukas%2B1862&___store=jacksonsart_de&acc=68264bdb65b97eeae6788aa3348e553c](https://www.jacksonsart.com/de-de/search/?q=lukas%2B1862&___store=jacksonsart_de&acc=68264bdb65b97eeae6788aa3348e553c
**Gerstaecker I love art brushes**
gerstaecker.de/i-love-art-aquarellpinsel-set.html

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