How Dark Should You Paint? | Watercolor Tip

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Hi there, Liron here!
In today’s video we’ll answer the question - how dark should you paint?
I’m sure you found yourself in a situation when you were going to paint a shape, a shadow, a detail, and toy just couldn’t tell - how dark should I go?
Well, fear not! In this video I’ll provide three possible approaches & solutions to this problem.
Here’s the gist of the options:
1. Match the values
2. Use 3 DISTINCT values
3. Consider the COMPOSITION
4. Bonus concept - the “Unfocal” point 😁
I hope you find these helpful, keep painting - you can do this!
- Liron
Time-Stamps:
00:00 - Explanation
00:38 - Tip I - Match the Values
01:27 - Tip II - Use 3 Distinct Values
03:04 - Tip II - Consider the Composition
04:46 - Bonus - “Unfocal” point
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[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Your teaching style is so practical Liron , I never feel like you’re talking to someone else. Even the terminology you use is very easily understood and that makes you such a wonderful teacher !

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

I'm slowly understanding subconsciously the importance of values...either dark or light ...thanks a lot👍

[@JamieFristrom]

That's cool, going to practice mixing four shades. Another tip I've heard is lighter for far away and dark for close up.

[@joycarvalho6908]

Thanks sir your style of teaching watercolors is just awesome

[@LironYan]

Thank you so much 🙏😊 So happy you enjoyed this one!

[@onaluna2519]

Wow! What a revelation. I love your style of painting, and I hope to achieve such lively effects!

[@LironYan]

Thank you 🙏😊 You will!

[@roberthelm87]

Im obsessed with replicating "The Lonely Mountain" from the Rankin/Bass The Hobbit cartoon movie. I also love trying to do active volcanos.... give me all the darkness.

[@claudiahemmings2080]

For new beginners, I think the 3 Values tip is great. I think doing some 3 value monochrome sketches will help me to then apply it with colour.

[@steveharding8965]

I tried to paint that painting by sandstrom a while ago.Will have another go,captivating.

[@jameslbaker9138]

Thanks Liron. Helpful and very useful as always.

[@edzejandehaan9265]

I started wth WC relatively recent, since a couple of years (thought of myself more as a drawer). And I must say being afraid of the dark is a thing! Especially my first tries definitely have an overall too light look. Getting bolder now. Thinking in terms of tones helps. Also on a very practical level, good 100% cotton paper; the crappy papers I started to experiment with just couldn't take multiple washes.

[@stinar37]

This is SO helpful. Being strategic with shading!!

[@1fredricka]

excellent information! I love the whys!!!

[@JefaTemari]

your videos are pure gold❤

[@monica-NJ-123]

TY Liron , I always struggle with this so I’m taking notes lol ❤️

[@marcello.mutti75]

Very helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Really nice description 😊

[@leilaskye8143]

Interesting way to think about composition

[@deep_in_the_paint]

Fantastique! Merci!

[@pjs3514]

Great ideas. Thank you

[@mediartprime8124]

Very nice video😃 Enjoyable to watch😃

[@jeannes]

👏 Thanks!

[@MarilynDale-iq4wp]

agree with the comment below. Very impressive! Thank you. I knew all this, but tend to forget. Thank you!! Do you run any workshops?

[@mdz0739]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@alysononoahu8702]

❤❤❤

[@amitch]

Useful video, thank you! What is the nice steel handle brush at 2:25?

[@amitch]

Found it, the link is broken, but it is Escoda

[@TheRobertsings]

Excellent but I don’t see how to subscribe.

[@LironYan]

Hope you found it, thank you 😊🙏🏼

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That would be great indeed! If anyone wants to help make them I'd greatly appreciate it🙏

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Vous parlez de trop!!!! 😆super vos vidéos 👍

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[@chaezqiq]

what

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​@@chaezqiqhis face is too close to the camera

[@raybeaumont7670]

Your painting - your choice.

[@pjs3514]

Great ideas. Thank you