How to Paint Light to Dark Using Watercolors

Class Description:

Venture into the dynamic world of watercolor painting with confidence as you learn the revered technique of painting from light to dark.

Miranda Balogh guides you through a transformative process that leverages watercolor transparency to create pieces that glow with luminosity. Discover the strategic benefits of layering, preserving white space, and crafting vibrant artwork.

Master swatch chart creation, value scaling, glazing techniques, and troubleshoot dark painting issues with the lifting method. This course is your opportunity to dive into hands-on demonstrations, including a live flower painting comparison, all while drawing inspiration from Miranda's enchanting nature and cosmic-themed examples.

What You Will Learn:

Why painting from light to dark is beneficial in watercolor art
How to construct swatch charts and value scales for pigment evaluation
Techniques for glazing and perfecting paint-to-water ratios
Methods for remedying over-darkened paintings with the lifting technique
Insights from Miranda's artwork examples to enhance your own projects

Supplies You'll Need:

Watercolor paints: pans or tubes
Watercolor paper
One medium round brush
One large flat brush
Two jars of water
Mixing palette/tray
Cloth or paper towels

Class Content

Lessons Status

How to Paint Light to Dark Using Watercolors

About Instructor

Miranda Balogh

Hi there! My name is Miranda Balogh. I’m a Canadian artist and educator who loves teaching and inspiring my audience. As a content creator and blogger, my desire is to share educational resources that will help you develop your artistic skills and cultivate a creative mindset. I’ll show you that you don’t need an expensive art education or years of experience to hone your artistic abilities. To succeed, all you need is the desire to learn and the passion to drive your ambition.

30 Classes