Urban Sketching:
Gray Day
The worst situation for a watercolorist is a gray day. There is no rain, no sun, no fog. But you are already outside, in the plein air. So, what to do?
In this lesson, we will analyze such an urban landscape and find out what techniques you need to use to deal with this complex task. I will use a photograph taken in Montreal as my reference.
Welcome to a dull and gray day! Let's make it an artwork :)
Video Duration: 46 minutes
Video Quality: Full HD 1920x1080
List of materials:
Paper: 100% cotton 300 gsm (140 pounds) Rough (Torchon) paper from Saunders, Arches, or Fabriano Artistico, size around 11 x 15 inches or 22 x 15 inches.
Brush:
Round paintbrush (or mop), squirrel, goat or equivalent (approximately #12). Chinese calligraphy brush (available in our online store) is highly recommended.
Strong hair flat brush, goat or synthetic. I will use 7-Line Flat goat brush (available in our online store). These brushes (5 or 7 lines) are highly recommended. Soft squirrel brushes are not recommended.
Paint:
I highly recommend Daniel Smith watercolor in tubes. In case of impossibility, you can use any other professional brand. Small sets for travel are NOT recommended.
For this course we need:
Quinacridone Sienna
Perylene Violet
Cobalt Blue
Indigo
Masking tape, any board to stretch paper on, and paper towels.
Photos for reference, clickable:
