Watercolor Fruit Underpainting Step-by-Step | World Watercolor Month Day 23

Learn the watercolor underpainting technique to build depth in your art. This guide shows how to layer washes for vibrant fruit paintings. This watercolor painting tutorial explains how to set up a watercolor journal for consistent practice. Whether you are painting fruits like apples and bananas or experimenting with abstract spheres, this method helps you establish values before adding final details. I walk through the process of applying initial color washes, starting with green for apples and moving through gradient studies to ensure your final piece has a solid foundation. By focusing on a watercolor underpainting approach, you gain better control over your color saturation and light placement. This watercolor technique is perfect for anyone looking to improve their observational skills or fill a watercolor journal with structured, colorful studies. We cover the progression from light washes to deeper tones, giving you a repeatable workflow for your next painting fruits session. Subscribe for weekly watercolor painting tutorial breakdowns, and comment which fruit you want to see painted next. Buy My Book: USA - https://amzn.to/402vcSF CANADA - https://amzn.to/407bLYM Patreon:   / emmalefebvre   Etsy shop: https://etsy.me/2qoH5WP Instagram:   / emjlefebvre   Facebook:   / emjlefebvre   Emma Lefebvre x Craftamo brushes: https://www.craftamo.com/ The following are Amazon affiliate links of all my supplies that I use. By using these links, I receive a small commission of every purchase (AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU). This helps to ensure I can keep my channel going! Thank you so much for all of your support! PAINT: Dr Ph Martin's Bleed Proof White Ink: USA- https://amzn.to/2OaXxkT CANADA- https://amzn.to/2EN47d0 ShinHan Watercolours: USA - https://amzn.to/3SoD6Ti CANADA - https://amzn.to/49h5Nbv Michael Harding Watercolours: USA - https://amzn.to/3SGKTNI CANADA - N/A PAPER SUGGESTIONS: Saunders Waterford watercolour paper: CANADA - https://amzn.to/47ukJmv USA - https://amzn.to/3OSISvJ Arches Cold Pressed Watercolour PAPER: USA - https://amzn.to/3DWiPPj CANADA- https://amzn.to/2VFAYYa Music: Artlist.io #EmmaLefebvre #BeginnerFlorals #BrushTechniques