Mastering Watercolor Vignettes: Creating Dreamy Landscapes with Lynda Norman

Join Lynda Norman, a passionate watercolor artist from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, as she takes you on a creative journey into the art of watercolor vignettes. In this video, Lynda explores the beauty of soft, flowing edges combined with defined centers to create stunning landscape effects. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, you'll discover how to use water, pigment, and simple tools like a spray bottle to let your imagination and creativity flow.

Learn about:

Choosing the Right Paper: Why Lynda prefers 140-pound or 300-pound watercolor paper for her vignettes.
The Power of Water: How to use water droplets and a wet palette to create organic, dreamy designs.
Layering and Texture: Tips on layering colors and using tools like a bread tab to add depth and texture to your work.

This step-by-step demonstration will help you embrace the unpredictable nature of watercolor, allowing you to create beautiful, spontaneous art. Perfect for adding a unique touch to your landscapes, these techniques will inspire you to experiment with your own watercolor vignettes.

If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more watercolor tutorials, or visit my website at bandraoistudio.com for additional resources and workshops. Let’s paint together!

PAINTS: Colours used in this video are all Daniel Smith brand. Mayan Dark Blue; Undersea Green; Quinacridone Gold; Quinacridone Purple

BRUSHES: To learn more about my favourite brush, the medium Goat/synthetic blend (1.5" bristle with bamboo cane handle) from Lebenzon Brushes, visit:
https://lebenzon-paintbrushes.com/goa...
**Use promo code LYNDA to receive 20% off your purchase until the end of September 2024.

PALETTE: You can find the Bamboo Eco Palette, black Solo tape and more at Michael Solovyev's website: https://www.watercoloronline.com/


Video by Lorenz Plourde