Dinesh Subramanian

How to Do Washes in Watercolors for Absolute Beginners

Hello Marikani, First of all, thank you so much for taking this class and for sharing your class project. You did a great job with your washes and blending. Many beginners struggle with smooth transitions between colors, but you controlled them really well. When I look at your gradients, most of them are very smooth—there is only one area with a slightly sudden transition. Overall, the rest look very nice. I also really liked your sunset and the other washes in your project. They are soft and pleasing to look at. I would encourage you to try the boat painting one more time. I feel like you have even more potential to make it a really strong painting. Your water gradients are already good, and with a little more practice, they can become even better. Blending and washes are like warm-ups for watercolorists, so keep practicing whenever you get a chance.  Keep up the great work, and I’m excited to see your next paintings! Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.

Thank you for your feedback, I did the boat painting in hurry will try to paint in patience nexttime....It was fun to do the painting, sure I will keep your comments while do the painting again... Currently I am pursuing your tonal value skill share class...I am excited to complete and share my practice in my next project....

Thank you, Marikani! Keep it up, and after tonal value studies, your painting skills will unfold drastically, and please do share the progress, and I am happy to give feedback and answer any questions you may have. 

Practiced flat washes, gradient and colour washes.
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