Rock Creek Between Snowy Evergreen Trees with Vinita Pappas (Watercolor)
Join artist Vinita Pappas as she creates a winter scene of Rock Creek, a tributary to the North Elk River.
In this video, Vinita demonstrates how to use masking fluid to create highlights and how to work on damp paper for more working time and softer edges. She also shows her color choices, mixing techniques, and how to create rich darks.
With a half-sheet-sized paper, Vinita creates a beautiful winter landscape that will make a stunning addition to any collection.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a talented artist and create a beautiful watercolor painting.
In this lesson you will learn:
- How to use masking fluid for a winter watercolor scene
- How to wet the back and front of paper for a damp surface to work on
- How to soak up excess water with paper towels for a half sheet size paper
- How to mix colors for a neutral and glowing center area in a painting
- How to paint a background wash quickly while paying attention to values and keeping a light area light
- How to get nice, rich darks in a painting while keeping an eye on the values
- How to avoid hard edges by working on damp paper and using clean paper towels
- How to think about the edge of the bank where the water meets the land in a painting.
Learn from artist Vinita Pappas as she paints a stunning winter scene of Rock Creek using masking fluid, damp paper, and various color techniques, resulting in a beautiful half-sheet-sized watercolor painting that would be a wonderful addition to any collection. Don't miss the chance to learn from a skilled artist and create your own masterpiece.