Watercolor Loose Realism: A 3-Step Guide to Elevate Your Style
Francoise Blayac, Professional Artist
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Lecciones en esta clase
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1.
Welcome to class!
2:09
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About The Class Project
0:57
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Why Mastering Loose Realism Matters
1:15
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Recommended Supplies
7:38
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Step One: Plan Before You Paint
1:02
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Make the most of your Reference
5:21
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Sketching Tips
7:37
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Smart Color Choices
5:21
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Your Painting Strategy
3:23
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Step Two: Paint a Loose Base First
0:45
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First Layer
17:36
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Second Layer
16:34
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Step Three: Bring the Main Subject to Life
0:34
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Base Layer
15:05
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Final Details
23:43
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16.
Before You Go
0:48
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Do your watercolor paintings feel too tight and overworked, or too loose and lacking structure?
What if there was a way to balance both and truly elevate your style?
In this watercolor class, you’ll learn how to achieve loose realism, a beautiful and expressive balance between realism and watercolor freedom, through a simple and powerful three-step process.
I’m Françoise, a self-taught watercolor artist and teacher who used to get stuck chasing details. Over time, I developed a more relaxed approach without losing the clarity and realism I love. In this class, I’ll walk you through the exact three-step framework that changed how I paint and teach.
Examples of loose realism in watercolor
Together, we’ll explore:
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How to plan your painting for success, from reference and sketch to palette choices and a smart strategy to preserve your whites.
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How to paint a loose and expressive base that captures mood and atmosphere
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How to build up realistic details in your main subject without losing softness or impact
This class is ideal for late beginners and intermediate artists who want to loosen up without losing control. With clear instruction and a focus on practice over perfection, you’ll learn how to paint smarter, not harder.
We’ll be painting a peaceful seascape with a boat, the perfect subject to practice dynamic contrast between loose backgrounds and more defined subjects.
This lesson is all about helping you grow your personal painting style and gain more confidence in your brushwork.
So if you're ready to enjoy watercolor more and elevate your style with intention, grab your supplies, and let’s get started!
Proyecto de clase práctica
Your assignment in this class is to paint a loose watercolor seascape with a boat, using the three-step process I teach throughout the course.
This project is designed to help you practice the balance between freedom and control, and build confidence with your painting decisions.
You’ll learn how to:
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Work loosely with wet-on-wet layers for natural skies and water
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Use color and composition intentionally for a harmonious mood
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Gradually add detail and contrast to bring your main subject to life, here, a simple boat.
Skies and water are perfect for mastering loose realism, while the boat gives a painting structure and focus. This combination will allow you to practice depth, contrast, and flow all at once.
You can download the reference photo, sketch outline, supply list, and my finished artwork from the class resources to follow along.
Once you’ve completed your project, don’t forget to share it in the project gallery: I’d love to see your interpretation and how you’ve made this scene your own. You can also reach out anytime for feedback or questions.
Let’s enjoy the process, and bring loose realism into your watercolor journey!
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