How to Simplify in Watercolor – Part I

Have you ever struggled with painting a scene in watercolor?

Were you wondering how to turn this barrage of details into a painting that makes sense?
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the details?

Here’s you’re solution! ??

In this course you’ll learn how to turn that beautiful photo or view into a watercolor painting that sings!

You’ll learn to distill the reference’s essence into a clear painting, while avoiding over-working it, and clearing any confusing as to what should be included in the painting and what shouldn’t!

Some of what we’ll talk about:

• What is simplification
• The BIG idea
• Different ways of simplifying
• How to simplify shapes, values & colors
• Detailed painting demos
• And much, MUCH more!

In my opinion the ability to simplify what you see is a CORNERSTONE of making good art.
And even though good is subjective to some extent – there are still plenty of guidelines to helps up improve our work and ensure it hits right.

Just how much you wish to simplify – that is up to you.
From realistic work and all the way to abstract – this is relevant for the full spectrum.

At the end of the day, you want your paintings to convey your message, whether it’s a certain mood, a story or simply the conditions of light and shadow / weather.
And the way you simplify is at the heart of that.

Thank you for checking out the course, and enjoy!
(This is part I of this course. Be sure to check out part II when you’re done!)

– Liron