Watercolour Texture Masterclass
Foundation Washes
A course by David Poxon , Watercolor artist
About the video: Foundation Washes
Overview
“We will use some of the wash techniques practised earlier, plus preliminary texture techniques. We will combine techniques for dramatic effect. Follow carefully and lay the foundations to build a beautiful painting. ”
In this video lesson David Poxon addresses the topic: Foundation Washes, which is part of the Domestika online course: Watercolour Texture Masterclass. Discover the secret world of watercolour texture in this superbly presented course..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we're going to put 200 years of history onto this door. We're going to do it quite rapidly. The first thing to do is start off with our base colour and for the base colour of this door I'm going to use Raw Sienna. A similar colour to Yellow Ochre. But there's a difference. Because we're using the pure watercolour technique, we're working light to dark. Raw Sienna is more of a transparent colour. Yellow Ochre is more opaque. There will be moments in this painting, quite a few moments, when we will use Yellow Ochre when we're trying to put body into our painting. I should also ...”
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Course summary for: Watercolour Texture Masterclass
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Fine Arts, Painting, Watercolor Painting

David Poxon
A course by David Poxon
David Poxon is a renowned artist hailing from England, specializing in pure watercolor painting. With a global reputation for his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of surface textures, his work has captivated audiences around the world. David has showcased his art in solo and group exhibitions spanning the UK, China, Japan, the Americas, and Europe.
As an esteemed member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours and the National Watercolor Society of America, David's contributions to the art community have been recognized and celebrated. He has curated and judged numerous international shows, including the prestigious International Watercolour Masters exhibitions held biennially in the UK.
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