Canoes - Toning the Paper
Working Your Values
Canoes - Working on Toned Paper
By toning your watercolor paper (applying an initial wash of color) you will set the stage for success.
Toned paper will give you cohesive, professional looking results in your watercolor painting from the very start.
This lesson is also excellent guided practice in judging values (a vital watercolor skill) as well as softening edges.
Using a limited palette of only a few colors makes this doable, as well that the colors used lift easily and/or you can use opaque white to clean up edges.
Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Deb Watson.
My story is simple. I loved creating art from childhood, but was discouraged from pursuing art by my parents. So, I became a nurse, but kept painting.
I knew nothing about art, but taught myself over time and became a very successful artist, with hundreds of awards. Although my art and how to paint techniques are well known (in over a dozen books and online), I'm just a down to earth person.
I've always enjoyed teaching others how to paint with watercolor - sharing the joy!
Join me in your own personal journey into painting. My online lessons and zoom classes will teach you how to see and paint like an artist. No matter what your favorite subject is, you'll find it here - or email me your suggestions and I'll include a class in the future.
Happy Painting.