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Simple Watercolor Painting - Purple Onion

Master the art of painting an onion in watercolor with this step-by-step guide. Materials You'll Need Before you begin, gather the following materials: Watercolor Paper: Opt for high-quality, heavyweight watercolor paper. It should be thick enough to handle the water without warping. Watercolor Paints: A basic set of watercolor paints with a variety of colors, including warm and cool shades, is essential. Watercolor Brushes: Invest in a set of watercolor brushes, including a round brush for details and a larger flat brush for washes. Palette: You'll need a palette to mix your watercolors. A white or clear palette is preferable to help you gauge your colors accurately. Water Containers: Have two containers of water—one for cleaning your brushes and the other for mixing colors. Paper Towels: Keep paper towels or a clean cloth nearby for blotting and wiping your brushes. Onion: Of course, you'll need an onion as your model. Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace Set up your wor...

Street Light Lamp Watercolour Paintings: Capturing Nature's Enchantment

Creating a street light lamp watercolor painting is a delightful artistic endeavor that allows you to capture the enchanting atmosphere. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you bring this scene to life with watercolors: Materials You'll Need: Watercolor paper (140lb or heavier is ideal) Watercolor paints Watercolor brushes (variety of sizes, including a fine detail brush) Water and a palette for mixing colors Paper towels or a sponge for blotting Pencils for sketching Eraser Reference photo of a street light  Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace Set up your painting space with all of your supplies around. Make sure you have good lighting because watercolour painting relies heavily on colours accuracy. Step 2: Sketch Your Composition On your watercolour paper, begin by lightly drawing the surrounding objects including the street lights. You can design a straightforward lamp post or make a calmer, more colorful scene with buildings or trees. Make sure your composition is both visually ...