Dreamy Watercolor Landscapes: Paint with Light
The Second Layer of Watercolor
A course by Katarzyna Kmiecik , Watercolor artist and cloudscape specialist
Joined January 2022
Joined January 2022
About the video: The Second Layer of Watercolor
Overview
“The first layer of watercolor is dry (or almost dry). It's time to decide if certain areas of the painting need to be darkened up or lightened for a more spectacular effect. Are you maybe not completely satisfied with the intensity of colors from the previous stage? In this lesson, I'll show you how to make adjustments to the first layer of watercolor without destroying it. You'll be doing this quite often if you enjoy painting wet on wet. ”
In this video lesson Katarzyna Kmiecik addresses the topic: The Second Layer of Watercolor, which is part of the Domestika online course: Dreamy Watercolor Landscapes: Paint with Light. Explore creative watercolor techniques to paint warm, dynamic landscapes filled with light, texture, and layers.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we are going to apply a second layer of watercolor. But first, let me just add some final thoughts to our previous lesson. because as you were waiting for the salt to react on the paper, You should be keeping in mind that pigment and water will still gather in the dents of the paper so you should stay where you are and make sure it doesn't dry that way. You should have the paper towel in hand and whenever you see a pool of pigment just keep removing it until it's dry or dry enough to use a hair dryer. When you will start to see the effect of the salt on the paper, that will b...”
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Course summary for: Dreamy Watercolor Landscapes: Paint with Light
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Category
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Areas
Painting, Watercolor Painting
Katarzyna Kmiecik
A course by Katarzyna Kmiecik
Katarzyna Kmiecik is a Polish watercolor artist, illustrator, and educator with over 17 years of experience in perspective drawing and 12 years in watercolor instruction. Her teaching combines technical precision with artistic intuition, built through years of classroom practice and collaboration with brands such as Winsor & Newton, Etchr, and DK Publishing. Her work, recognized by awards including the Rising Star at IWM2022 and second place at the Fineness Watercolor Festival, reflects a strong command of light, color, and atmospheric depth.
She focuses on painting cloudscapes and luminous landscapes, using layered washes and intuitive brushwork to evoke mood and movement. Skies, sunsets, and fleeting light inspire her visual storytelling, often developed without preliminary sketches to preserve spontaneity. Classical music and observation of nature fuel her creativity, supporting a process rooted in emotional resonance and visual balance. Her workshops, online content, and growing library of resources offer structured yet inspiring guidance to those eager to develop their watercolor practice.
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