Modern Techniques for Watercolor Cityscapes
Enhancement of the focal point
A course by Roberto Zangarelli , Watercolor Artist and Illustrator
Joined March 2021
About the video: Enhancement of the focal point
Overview
“Now, I'll explain how to highlight the focal point of your painting to guide the viewers' gaze.”
In this video lesson Roberto Zangarelli addresses the topic: Enhancement of the focal point, which is part of the Domestika online course: Modern Techniques for Watercolor Cityscapes. Learn watercolor techniques that capture the essence and atmosphere of a city to make urban illustrations from a photo.
Partial transcription of the video
“After the painting has dried. focus on adding the final details to your focal point to enhance its overall impact and appeal. We will see this in the lesson. I will start by taking a small brush Using almost pure color. i add light details here to enhance the focal point's impact. I adjust some of the darker areas I adjust tones in the focal area to introduce rhythm and contrast with the illuminated sections. enhancing the visual impact. I take a small flat brush to enhance this section here. continuing with gouache application. I will now incorporate elements on the building to establish r...”
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Course summary for: Modern Techniques for Watercolor Cityscapes
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Painting, Watercolor Painting

Roberto Zangarelli
A course by Roberto Zangarelli
Roberto Zangarelli is a watercolor artist and graphic illustrator from Rome. His work has been displayed in both Italian and international galleries and he has collaborated with a range of art magazines. He has also illustrated covers for books on painting, worked with companies that produce watercolor paper, and released his own set of paintbrushes.
In addition to painting, he runs his own graphics agency and opened a studio-gallery in collaboration with other artists where he displays his art and teaches his craft.
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