Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
I want to share a few strategies for working with dark values in watercolor. Sometimes the large dark areas can look flat and boring in a painting, but with watercolor we have many options for adding interest to a large passage of dark color. In this video I share an exercise for practicing dark values and patterns as well as an imaginative landscape that starts with a creative dark stroke and draws out from there.
Thanks to Paul Wang for his inspiring Instagram account!
@paulwangsg on YouTube. The post I'm referring to in this video was from July 11, 2022 on Instagram. instagram.com/paulwang_sg
This video was originally created for students in my online watercolor course: Heart-Led Landscapes in Watercolor. This course is available for enrollment and includes 12 bonus lessons in addition to the content-packed course that will help you create more expression in your watercolor landscape paintings. Enroll here: learn.angelafehr.com/p/heart-led-landscapes
Supplies Mentioned in this Video: (some links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission when you purchase. Thank you!)
@DANIELSMITHArtistColor Watercolors: Moonglow, Indanthrone Blue, Quinacridone Sienna, Phthalo Turquoise, Cobalt Teal Blue, Phthalo Yellow Green, Ultramarine - shop at Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ
Sennelier: Neutral Tint - bit.ly/3CY5uEj
Schmincke Manganese Violet - bit.ly/33Pm9Xl
Paper: @Hahnemuehle The Collection Cold Press 300 gsm
bit.ly/444JdAR
Brush: Lebenzon Paintbrushes, 1.5 inch medium Goat/Synthetic wangi brush, use code ANGELA to get this month's discount! bit.ly/3oXLOsq
I want to share a few strategies for working with dark values in watercolor. Sometimes the large dark areas can look flat and boring in a painting, but with watercolor we have many options for adding interest to a large passage of dark color. In this video I share an exercise for practicing dark values and patterns as well as an imaginative landscape that starts with a creative dark stroke and draws out from there.
Thanks to Paul Wang for his inspiring Instagram account!
@paulwangsg on YouTube. The post I'm referring to in this video was from July 11, 2022 on Instagram. instagram.com/paulwang_sg
This video was originally created for students in my online watercolor course: Heart-Led Landscapes in Watercolor. This course is available for enrollment and includes 12 bonus lessons in addition to the content-packed course that will help you create more expression in your watercolor landscape paintings. Enroll here: learn.angelafehr.com/p/heart-led-landscapes
Supplies Mentioned in this Video: (some links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission when you purchase. Thank you!)
@DANIELSMITHArtistColor Watercolors: Moonglow, Indanthrone Blue, Quinacridone Sienna, Phthalo Turquoise, Cobalt Teal Blue, Phthalo Yellow Green, Ultramarine - shop at Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ
Sennelier: Neutral Tint - bit.ly/3CY5uEj
Schmincke Manganese Violet - bit.ly/33Pm9Xl
Paper: @Hahnemuehle The Collection Cold Press 300 gsm
bit.ly/444JdAR
Brush: Lebenzon Paintbrushes, 1.5 inch medium Goat/Synthetic wangi brush, use code ANGELA to get this month's discount! bit.ly/3oXLOsq
