Dreamy Watercolor Landscapes: Paint with Light
Enhancement of the Light Effects
A course by Katarzyna Kmiecik , Watercolor artist and cloudscape specialist
Joined January 2022
Joined January 2022
About the video: Enhancement of the Light Effects
Overview
“If you're happy with the shape of the background trees and the amount of contrast that you've managed to achieve, you're now ready to move on to enhancing the effects of light on your painting. That's the topic of this lesson. You’ll see how to remove the masking fluid from your work carefully and learn what can be done to create convincing light and atmosphere in any watercolor landscape. ”
In this video lesson Katarzyna Kmiecik addresses the topic: Enhancement of the Light Effects, 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
“We have waited for our painting to dry completely and in this lesson I am going to show you how to work on enhancing the light effect. will start with removing the masking fluid and then soften some of the edges if necessary. It doesn't matter where you will start removing the masking fluid, just make sure you have clean hands and not to destroy your painting. And if the layer of masking fluid is quite thick, try to not pull it straight up, but as close to the paper as possible. This will prevent us from destroying the surface of the paper. As you can see, the lines after removing the maski...”
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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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