How to Adjust a Watercolor Background | Watercolor Glazing | Watercolor Painting Tip 78

Watercolor Tip video 78 - See how I adjust the background of a painting with a glaze to bring out the main subject of a Columbine flower. #lorrainewatry #glazingwatercolor #adjustingawatercolor www.LorraineWa...
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[@user-zi8qi9ip2g]

I would like to watch a demo of how to make a solid color dark background for stilllife of some sort.
Also…I need help with negative painting…still!
Thank you for sharing your video. It was very helpful.😊

[@annettecohen-od4dh]

Love how the columbine pops after glazing the background. Beautiful!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks a lot Annette! The darker value really makes a difference.

[@jvb6547]

Much more dramatic in the after-painting, it’s a very nice effect. I didn’t know that could be done. Thanks for sharing that!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

It is a lot more dramatic and glazing is a great way to adjust a painting. You are very welcome.

[@KimberlyCrick]

This painting is gorgeous! I love how your painted version looks more lively, detailed and has really good lighting/shadows. It is such an improvement to the photo reference, really inviting the eye to stay for an extra moment to appreciate its beauty. The subject definitely pops after the darker background glazing :)

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thank you Kimberly. I appreciate it!

[@stillwaters6104]

Excellent video, and came at the perfect time. I was contemplating how to do the same to a painting I'm working on. Thank you so much! 🌷

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks for the feedback Still Waters! Good luck with your painting!

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

Wow! I’ve just gotta try this one! You sure do make it look easy)

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Hi Dorthy, Sorry it has taken a while to respond. I had a very busy August. I have used glazing a lot on a variety of paintings. It's a really helpful technique.

[@jenniefrench1338]

Great explanations and beautiful paintings.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@zainylainy1]

That looks way bett!

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Thanks so much!

[@bethw7]

Fantastic! I've botched a couple of paintings when adjusting backgrounds because I went too dark too quickly. I love the way you did this. That columbine is so luminous. Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Hi Beth, I am glad it was helpful, you are welcome!

[@elgee921]

Absolutely AmAzInG! As a “drawer” I know this work is not easy to do even though you make it seem easy! I find I do very small back and forth strokes with paint and I get so frustrated. Any tips for drawers crossing over into watercolor? Thanks for your lessons 👍

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

The biggest brush you can use in an area the better. If you lay down more paint that is wetter, you can usually get around a shape without a lot of brush strokes. I hope this helps.

[@pamlake8213]

I love the variation the darker hues made. The glaze went perfect, but I wondered, do you ever have trouble with colors lifting as you glaze?

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

Yes, every now and then a color will lift. If it is a minor amount, I don't worry about it. But, there are some colors and some brands that may lift more than others. If you haven't glazed or layered over a color before, you might want to try a test strip. Also, I use a very gentle stroke to disturb as little as possible of the lower layer.

[@pamlake8213]

@@lorrainewatry_watercolors thanks! I love watercolor!

[@lorenacairo6079]

What brand of brushes are you using?

[@lorrainewatry_watercolors]

I use Silver Black Velvet brushes.