Make Colors Pop Using Complements - Red & Green
Using Complementary Colors for Vibrant Realism - Beginner Level
Secret To Success - Complimentary Colors
Even beginners can produce amazing paintings when you know the secret of complimentary colors.
- Learn a bit about the three main red pigments, and the best color to add for realistic shadows.
- See how easy it can be to add a loose wash to the background - no two ever look the same - that's art!
- Paint like a professional by suggesting detail in the foreground.
This lesson is packed with practical down to earth information to improve your realism while having fun.
Bonus lessons include 'The Secrets To Understanding Color' and 'Tips For Painting Realistic Round Objects'.
"After taking three terms classes, this mushroom is still my favorite lesson" - a student who just began selling his work.
Your Instructor
I'm a self taught artist and I love teaching!
My story is simple.
I showed a lot of talent as a child, but my parents discouraged art - a waste of time! I spent my adult life as a nurse and raised a family - pretty busy. I also kept painting.
I wanted my paintings to be realistic, but the watercolor teachers would roll their eyes and tell me, "That's not how you paint watercolors."
Despite the naysayers, I just kept going and taught myself how to paint realism, the way I wanted it, with watercolors. After years of practicing (and lots of bad paintings), I got really good.
I found that not only did I really enjoy teaching other people (and giving them the encouragement I never had), I continued to learn and improve my art through teaching others. It's a win-win!
And so, I set up this site (and my Patreon site) to encourage other people to give watercolor a try. I think it improves their life and that anyone lucky enough to be able to afford the materials and time to dabble in painting is blessed. Whether (or not) you ever turn into a master painter or just gain the admiration of your friends and family.
Watercolor is doable. The more people painting, the better the world will be. Give it a try today!
And yes, this cowboy is a watercolor painting. (Reference photo used with permission by Diana Robinson)