How to Paint Light in Watercolor (A step-by-step tutorial)

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Today, I'm teaching you how to paint bright light in watercolor. Here is a list of pigments I use in order of appearance:
Quinacridone Gold
Raw Sienna
Rose Madder Permanent
Lavender
Payne's Gray
Cerulean
Cobalt Blue
Burnt Sienna
Raw Umber
Cobalt Turquoise
Ivory White Holbein Gauche (for highlights)
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[@afzalzak1179]

Love it

[@maurogiorgetti6037]

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[@cindiwoodruff]

I swore to my self-taught self that I would never try painting light again, but now I think I can! Thanks so much for teaching an 80-yr-old some tricks!

[@lechat8533]

@Cindi Woodruff Mam, you`re a hero❤

[@HateKillDestroy87]

never say never

[@yytyyy5329]

What your actually 80?

[@user-jh8xm1nt2l]

nice

[@sacrebleu1371]

I love your openness to life and learning! ❤

[@Chitragar]

Rare combination of art, explanation and video production quality and summary at the end... No hesitation saying you may be one of the best tutors out there.

[@rosedoucet2188]

I was just thinking the same thing. 👍🏻

[@gideonvanniekerk6418]

I agree with that statement Uday!

[@Zenon-fg4dw]

Great tutorial in not only how to paint but think like an artist. My take away from this demo is to maintenance focus on what is important, color harmony, and not muddy it up with distracting details. Thank you!

[@konrath235]

The tip for using rose matter permanent as a buffer between the yellow lights and blue sky to avoid getting green in the sky is much appreciated!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

So glad that was helpful!

[@user-jp5pd9bh8g]

For the first time, I don’t feel tense when watching a watercolor tutorial. You don’t stress me out on the speed needed for wet on wet .. instead, it was a steady languid pace, where there’s time to mix the color that works. Thank you so much, you are a fantastic teacher.. and I’ve watched many others already 😂

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kurococoro1]

はじめまして。 私は趣味で絵を描いている日本人です。 このように美しい夜景と光の描き方をわかりやすく教えてくださり、ありがとうございます😊 絵の具のオフの仕方によって、光を表現できることが理解できました。

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

OMG!!!!! I love how you don’t have music ❤❤❤ You talk every second and your videos are truly helpful. I don’t feel uptight or have a headache after watching 💕💕💕 THANK YOU!!!!!! I will be back over and over.

[@kathleenrosado6949]

I like your teaching style. Very calm and meditative almost.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad you think so!

[@pjlewisful]

I loved this. I enjoyed your calm clear speaking manor.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

I'm so glad!

[@riesalipschitz3035]

You are a great teacher…clear explanations and slow pace. 😊 Thank You.

[@m_therese_walsh]

Also: great voice! Gentle and unhurried - makes it easy to listen and learn.

[@overworkedcna412]

I cannot believe I stumbled on this channel but I'm _so_ happy I did. EVERYTHING about your teaching style is perfect -- the way you explain what you're doing at each stage and _why_ you're doing it, how you give us the colors that you're mixing (and again, _why_ you're choosing those colors)... this is by far the most helpful tutorial I've found here on youtube. Other painters (who are absolutely incredible artists, don't get me wrong) simply film themselves working and leave the viewer to blindly try and mimic what they're doing, which simply isn't helpful for a beginner. Thank you, thank you, *THANK YOU!!*

[@cooldudesmith6384]

I have been looking for an explanation on this for YEARS THANK YOU!!!!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

So glad I could help!

[@melindaostergren8115]

Well, I’m gobsmacked! I’ve always enjoyed watercolors and have never understood how a picture like this is constructed. I’d heard about layering colors and had no idea what that meant either. It was fascinating to watch you build this picture up, bit by bit. It seems a form of magical reverse archeological dig, so to speak. Thank you so much for sharing your talents.

[@lalitakumariyer9315]

I'm self taught and still learning- in my 60s- out of touch and scared. You're a great teacher and show rather than tell. Such minute technical points so beautifully clarified ❤ thanks

[@edskodevries]

Absolutely beautiful painting! There is something magical about a streetlamp at night, and you captured it perfectly. Inspirational.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thank you! I love nocturne scenes. I think there is some magic there too.

[@rosiewillford2212]

I agree something so moody and comforting!

[@janebiancan.8726]

Have you tried black paper...

[@Lenaboo3]

Wonderful instruction - thank you! Can't wait to implement some of these ideas.

[@lameesabourahma6147]

I like that you're showing the picture you're drawing from. It's very helpful to see your starting work and end result. Thank you!

[@poppygirl76]

I love the subject matter of this painting so much - just lovely. Thank you, Matthew.

[@simonanebi]

Happy to watch you shine your light .

[@kathykelly2584]

Thank you, Matthew! You are an exceptional teacher and painter. Your calm and clear instruction has enabled me to do what I didn't think I was capable of and watching you create your beautiful paintings is nothing short of magical. The step by step tutorials with various images are particularly helpful and I appreciate that you include specific colors, brushes and techniques used. At the moment, I'm struggling with trees/greenery and not filling every space, slowly learning that less is more-lol. I look forward to each new tutorial and watch them multiple times.

[@nlmelch]

Excellent demo on painting lamps like these. Thank you.

[@annleonard6180]

Beautiful, I always wondered how they got that bright light and glow. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@MsLaurasvideos]

I really enjoyed this tutorial and your explanation of the technique and color’s you’re using. Can’t wait to try one of your tutorials. Thank you.

[@squigglebat]

Thank you so much for this! I’m teaching myself watercolours after years of digital art, where the process is midrange-> shadows-> highlights, so I’ve never had to think about light before even starting a picture. You’ve finally made it make sense, and now it’s time to practice

[@lindamcclure8037]

Your demonstration, along with your commentary were an inspiration. Thank you.

[@bhingolacson510]

Awesome step by step demonstration. Thanks for sharing.

[@dorisreeves8513]

So glad this artist is showing him mixing the paint....such a good lesson.

[@tinaari88]

It’s wonderful seeing a master at work! Thank you for sharing 🤙🏼🙏🏼

[@paintnknit]

So beautiful 😍 Thank you for this lesson.

[@Ant1matter2]

Such a calm yet exciting informative lesson.

[@Samsotired]

I am so glad I stuck around for the almost half hour long video, I will definitely implement a lot of the techniques I saw you use into my own paintings

[@hannastocksick7395]

Wow, Matthew! This is great tutorial and the painting is amazing!

[@debbiemartin9005]

Thank you for the real-time commentary as you paint, describing why you’re doing what you’re doing. I’m grateful for a teacher like you.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thanks Debbie! Very kind of you!

[@debbiemartin9005]

@@learntopaintwatercolor You’re so welcome! Do you have a Facebook group, or a page, where we can post photos of what we’ve done with your instruction?

[@lenalouman2776]

SUPER thankful I have found your videos, Matt, and I am gaining in confidence to START. Very grateful for the email newsletter you send out as well. Your tutorials are fantastic, brother.

[@rianaengelbrecht7092]

I LOVED this tutorial. I am definitely trying this.

[@cindylong2782]

So beautiful!

[@judygage687]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@Germano.Ruggeri]

Always “enlightening” with your classes. More so in this case. I love Venice at night. Next time, I’d like to see how you manage it with fog. Thanks for your videos 👍🏻

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Great suggestion!

[@jacquarel]

Thank you Matthew. Nice to learn from you.

[@rockingguitar2050]

Great tutorial on lite and simplification. Great impression of Venice, you inspired me to use one of my photos from my Venice vacation. At 70 I’m trying watercolor after acrylics. Thanks for this teaching! Rich B, So Cal.

[@kathrynlehotsky2815]

Illuminating tutorial. Thank you truly awesome Kathryn

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad you liked it!!

[@cakebakerb1846]

Absolutely beautiful. I learned so much with this technique!

[@lalyrenehan2760]

Thanks - such great tips! Learning to paint watercolour is one step forward, one step back but this video really helped.

[@edwardcameron3042]

Thank you Mathew,less is so much more, you have a grate style and a perfect teaching smoothness with painting expertise to back it up.

[@brightonrosie]

Superb demonstration tutorial Thank you

[@newtonwinsor4801]

Wonderful painting, Sir! Looking forward to more tutorials 😊

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad you liked it!

[@chris.h_]

This is just wonderful. Thank you!

[@thomaseaton4077]

Beautiful work and excellent instruction. Thank you!

[@sherylwhittaker6611]

I always wondered how to get that glowing light on lamps. I love your explanations as you paint. Thanks for all of the fantastic tips. This painting is amazing!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@user-cz9en1wu2d]

I had a problem with overworking in my art and your vd is very helpful for me to fix that manner.🥰

[@tyrelmartori3835]

This video was amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your process! I’m going to try your tips!

[@jacquehranica2150]

These instructions are outstanding. Thanks.

[@susanleadbeater2028]

Wow! Wonderful video - thank you!!! Fantastic painting too!

[@LindaArnot]

This was wonderful !! I wouldn't normally attempt anything like this , but I'm definitely going to now !!!! Thanks so much

[@SachinSharma-et5oh]

Lovely and beautiful

[@Dr.IconLogo]

Fascinating! You are very inspiring, Matthew. Your videos are perfect.

[@kalpamsaxena]

Beautiful !! ☺️✨👍

[@maryannciarlo5550]

Loved this lesson!

[@judylarkin1978]

This was the most helpful video! Thank you for your easy to follow instruction!

[@ingridcoke1360]

Excellent demonstration and tutorial.👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾💯

[@lindasplaylist100]

Love watching you paint. I wanted to go to art school but my parents where not having it. I became a nurse but still love art.

[@Alinda1308]

I'm looking forward to paint following this tutorial 🤩 I love it

[@digitomkku9848]

Very nice demonstration on how to simplify the theme and use values and warmness/coolness of colours.

[@rebekkabirgirsdottir2137]

Wow 😍...what a great painting lessons. Gonna try this in the next few days.

[@EugeniaGorbacheva]

Amazing watercolor!

[@christinacutlass1694]

Fabulous teacher! Thank you so much!

[@pennyupson6000]

Great video. Love that you showed the reference picture as you painted.

[@lindathaxton1994]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thanks for watching!

[@ibstarboard]

Matthew, you're an incredible artist and wonderful instructor!!! Thank you!

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

So kind of you. Thanks!

[@kimberleesublett]

Fantastic demonstration with some really good tips for capturing the light and pairing down the background to depict an uncomplicated scene. Thanks, I just may have to give it a go.

[@neeluephoto1338]

What a great video ! Thank you !

[@christellerivelon4004]

Thank you ❤️ so much talent here ! What a pleasure to see your art and learning so much 😍

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thank you so much 😀

[@IgorPrikhodko]

Great! Wonderful demonstration. Thanks for video.

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

It is morning and i am having my coffee and i watched your video on painting lights. Relaxing and very instructional. I want to try this immediately.😊

[@christinamoscato8142]

Love these posters and would love to see more! I love the idea of Kauai! My favorite place!! But any more I’d love to see and the whole process especially!! ❤❤❤

[@shalinastilley446]

You're amazing!! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@rameshbandekar1557]

Beautiful. Thank you for Demonstration. Very greatful.

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Great demo. Thanks!

[@samirka22]

Fantastic! Great tips and painting techniques. Thank you for your hard work!

[@carlyblankevoort3856]

gorgeous!

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

The gouache tip is fantastic...thank you...

[@amandahe3442]

So beautiful, and thanks for sharing this patiently.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

you're very welcome!

[@robertberg8463]

Very nice. Great result. Excellent tutorial. Makes me want to paint.

[@mightycritic1602]

Just wow! So beautiful

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Glad you liked it!

[@scottenosh4548]

Dang Matt...you've come a LOOOONG way since your first paintings.

[@Squish_Squash]

I don't do watercolor but the thumbnail is beautiful and I love to learn so this was really fun to watch

[@miriamturner1069]

You are amazing. watching I will think initially that you’re off, but then it turns out to be perfect. clearly I’m a newbie, but am so grateful to have stumbled onto you.

[@robjay2885]

I am brand new to watercolor and this tutorial was extremely helpful. Thank you

[@Kathy-3]

So good your vidéo. I learnt so much!

[@sujnannayak1967]

You just make us understand complex things in easy way ...thanks you sir..

[@grm65]

Beautiful! You have VERY steady hands. The light in the painting is so convincing.

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[@ebuzone218]

This vid was a huge help. Thanks, bro.

[@benjaminmeacham7318]

Great information !! Thank you very much

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

Wow! Very interesting watching you paint this! You handled it very differently than I would. I see what you mean now about simplifying. Really liked the finished painting.

[@maryellenimdieke1850]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@user-um7ib2hl4e]

Thank you so much, such a detailed description of the beautiful scene that you've painted really helps a lot! Rachel

[@learntopaintwatercolor]

You're so welcome!

[@malikagandhiartist]

❤ loved the tutorial.

[@rosedoucet2188]

Excellent tutorial. Great videography! Thanks for your hard work

[@marysesatz4294]

Great demo!