WATERCOLOR SNOW Painting Techniques (Backgrounds #5)

Watercolor snow painting techniques - there are probably masses of them, here are just three that are really easy.
These snow painting techniques are suitable for all levels of ability. They are quick and easy, and really do create a lovely soft suggestion of falling snow. This worked really well with this particular painting, without detracting too much from the main subject. I hope you find them useful, and if you want more background painting techniques, why not check out this video next: bit.ly/3jFYxie
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🕒 Timestamps 🕒
00:00 Watercolor snow painting techniques
00:08 Watercolor paints and brushes you will need
00:50 Wetting the watercolor paper for the background wash
01:37 Applying the foundation wash
05:19 Method One: Splattering water on a wet background
07:03 How the paper has dried after applying the watercolor wash
07:19 Removing the masking fluid
07:33 Method Two: Painting snow with opaque white watercolor
08:51 Blending the snowflakes into the background paint
10:07 Method Three: Lifting off paint
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[@justme0910]

Thank you for your work! I find these videos very helpful. Clear, detailed, and easy to follow. Would you consider doing a video on painting reptile scales? I just can't seem to figure out the right technique.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Inda Co, thank you very much. This is something I do wish to paint at some point as well, so it's on my list. 😉

[@punjabpainting2002]

Beautiful painting dear friend...stay connected always

[@TheDevonArtist]

Hi Punjab, thank you again for following my work. Paul 🎨

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

Oh my most favorite little birds! ❤️❤️❤️ I can't wait to watch this. I have yet to paint one in watercolor. I've been ill for about a month and I'm way behind in my chores - so no time to paint, unfortunately. Idk when I'll get to paint again. I love it and I do relatively well for a beginner at watercolor. Thanks, Paul.

[@TheDevonArtist]

I'm sorry to hear you have been ill for such a long time, hopefully you are on the mend now. Thank you, this is such a delightful bird to paint, and as long as you take your time, you should be fine with it. Plus, do what I do when things go slightly awry.........smile and carry on. 😁 Happy Christmas to you, and thank you so much for following my work on here. Paul😉

[@artbelkiz8084]

Thank you for paiting technigues 👍☺

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're very welcome :-)

[@maryalgar8779]

Lovely effect. Would make a nice Christmas card.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you Mary 😁

[@chiarasola826]

Lovely, thank you :)

[@TheDevonArtist]

You're welcome Chiara. 😊

[@maggiedoor6093]

Love your painting, especially all the reasons why you do something. I wonder if you could zoom into the colour list at the top left, I can't quite makeout what they are. I know you say some colours but curious what it says.

[@TheDevonArtist]

Thank you so much Maggie for watching my video clip here from the main full length version on my website. I do have the complete colour list on my website as well as the 3-hour 25-minute video class. devonartist.co.uk/ The colours I used for this background were: Cerulean blue/ alizarin crimson, lamp black, alizarin crimson/ lamp black Hope this help, Paul 🎨

[@TheDevonArtist]

Do you use any different techniques for creating snow effects with watercolour? * Leave me a comment* , I would love to know, and if you want more background painting techniques, why not check out this video next: bit.ly/3jFYxie

[@sarahbell4344]

Often use table salt into damp paint.

[@TheDevonArtist]

That's a really good way to get those finer, lighter star bursts Sarah. :-)