Aquarelle : Arrêtez de peindre trop sage ! (tuto)

Tired of watercolors that are too stiff or "school-like"? Learn to free your brushstrokes and bring movement to your street scenes while avoiding the trap of unnecessary detail. In this tutorial, I offer a comparative demonstration between a "puzzle" approach (to be avoided) and a unified approach based on masses of color, ideal for capturing the soul of a city. What you will discover in this video: The zoom trap: Why cropping is better than zooming in on details. The "Puzzle" vs. "Unified" approach: Why painting in small sections freezes your work and how to find the single "big picture." Mastering masses: Learning to blend colors wet-on-wet to create visual harmony rather than a buzzing of details. The technique of removing color: How to rediscover light and sculpt your buildings (like Albi Cathedral) directly within the mass of color. Composition Tips: Why simplifying your initial sketch is the key to a vibrant and creative painting. 3. Time-stamped Chapters 00:00. Introduction: Avoiding a Static Look in Painting 01:08. Why Zooming Kills the Life of Your Paintings 02:47. Tip #1: Finding the Single, Large Shape 04:20. Demonstration: What NOT to Do (Puzzle Version) 08:23. Demonstration: The Method for a Vibrant Painting 10:45. Working with Blending and Central Light 14:50. Tip: Sculpting Forms by Removing Color 16:33. Final Comparison: Static Version vs. Free Version Join my "Cobalt" program on YouTube. You support me as a creator, and you'll get exclusive access to two videos per month reserved for subscribers: Join this channel to enjoy exclusive benefits:    / @gommedecrayon   My watercolor training courses to learn or improve your skills: https://www.gommedecrayon.com/challenges My essential watercolor guides: https://www.gommedecrayon.com/fiches-... Did you like this video? Please give it a thumbs up! Subscribe, it's free! Don't forget to turn on notifications to be alerted of my new videos! #watercolor #watercolortutorial #easywatercolor Coaching session: https://www.gommedecrayon.com/coaching I recently joined Tipeee, so please visit my page. Any support is welcome; you'll be contributing to the quality content that's so important to me. https://fr.tipeee.com/gommedecrayon/ My books: Acrylics: From Abstract to Figurative Art http://amzn.to/2hDFxnu Painting the Forest World in Watercolor https://amzn.to/3lC0f3O Painting Landscapes in Watercolor https://amzn.to/3TSrwPL A little about my supplies: I only use synthetic bristle brushes, for their quality and because they are animal-friendly. Escoda, pearl bristles https://amzn.to/42wIfiz Aquarellys brushes (check the sizes, not too small) 4, 5 or larger 6 or 8 This link shows you Aquarellys size 4 https://amzn.to/40BhAP3 or here for individual brushes https://lk.gt/au6Nu or here for size 5 https://c3po.link/QdQTks65fN Papers Watercolor paper from Action Hahnemühle Harmony paper (cover in reds) cellulose, fine grain https://lk.gt/aV8b3 or here https://lk.gt/aV8b3 Arches paper, cotton, fine grain, 31 x 41 cm https://lk.gt/aV8b3 or here https://lk.gt/axXkU or here https://c3po.link/QMqHUFd3Xu Winsor & Newton watercolor paper, cotton, fine grain (double-check!) https://lk.gt/aAkSc Colors: Watercolor: Sennelier Light Yellow https://lk.gt/afcbX Sennelier Cobalt Blue https://lk.gt/afcbX Rose Madder Lake https://lk.gt/afcbX or Permanent Rose https://lk.gt/alwTi Emerald Green https://lk.gt/afcbX Ultramarine Blue (Green Tint) https://lk.gt/afbSt Winsor Green (Blue Tint) https://lk.gt/afbSt Winsor Blue (Green Tint) https://lk.gt/afbSt Cerulean Blue https://lk.gt/afbSt Raw Sienna https://lk.gt/afbSt Burnt Sienna https://lk.gt/afbSt Green Gold https://lk.gt/afbSt Van Dick brown https://lk.gt/afbSt Holbein lavender blue https://amzn.to/4glHWKO Holbein horizon blue https://amzn.to/3PVHBUC You can follow me here: Please note, my blog address has changed. I now have a website. Here is the address: https://www.gommedecrayon.com/ Instagram:   / gomme_de_crayon   Facebook:   / gommedecrayon   Snapchat: gommedecrayonfr Some links may be affiliate links. You won't pay more by using these links. I receive a small commission, which helps me buy paper and colors for my tutorials.