John Lidzey | 58 min
Take the ordinary and transform it into something extraordinary. Learn to paint using the contrast of light and shadow with watercolor artist, John Lidzey.
In this art video, you’ll learn how to paint light’s effects and how to use tone and color to create realist light. You’ll also discover painting techniques to strengthen your compositions. Follow John’s teaching, step-by-step, to create beautiful, moody watercolor paintings that come to life with light.
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- Watercolor art lessons on painting light and shadow into your painting
- Painting tips for using tone and color, developing a composition, and more
- Step-by-step painting techniques to create beautiful, moody watercolor paintings
Preview Light in Watercolor with John Lidzey as he develops shadows to create the feeling of strong light streaming in from the background of this scene.
MaterialsÂ
Watercolors
- Alizarin Crimson
- Aureolin
- Burnt Sienna
- Cadmium Red
- Cadmium Yellow Pale
- French Ultramarine
- Indigo
- Payne’s Grey
- Raw Umber
- Yellow Ochre
Gouache -Â White
Brushes -Â Variety of rounds
Surface -Â 140-lb. cold pressed watercolor paper
Other MaterialsÂ
- Butcher tray
- Conte crayon (dark gray)
- Cotton wool
- Masonite board
- Brown gum tape
- Paper towel
- Pencil
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Richard 4/10/2019
Jerry 4/7/2018
Enjoyed hearing the decision-making process used as John worked his way through various stages of color in his finished pieces.
June Fisher 11/3/2017
MICHELLE 10/23/2017
Patricia 10/22/2017
Brilliant. I have always loved John Lidzey's paintings, they have such warmth and atmosphere that draw you in as a viewer. The way he layers washes give rich textures, and the tonal contrasts he uses create the wonderful sense of light. His palette is interesting - quite a few opaque colours such as the cadmiums, indigo and yellow ochre in unusual mixes. I shall experiment with these to try and achieve the same effects. How fortunate we are to have a record of him painting. Highly recommended.
Patricia 10/20/2017
Absolutely beautiful! I have always loved his paintings, and to watch his technique makes me appreciate them more. His way of painting produces great richness and depth of colour, and this combined with the contrast in tones produces wonderful light and warmth. As someone said, the way he builds up the tones in layers is interesting. Very inspiring DVD, and highly recommended.
Carolyn 10/14/2017
Anita 9/6/2017
Very informative video demonstrating the production of beautiful paintings by being very much aware of lights and darks, shadows and cast shadows. Very well demonstrated thank you so much.
Jen 1/23/2017
Doreen 1/18/2017
Boghos 1/9/2017
Loredana 10/10/2016
Karen 10/1/2016
very well presented
Foster 12/11/2014
good light info as well as building up tone
Veronica 1/29/2014
Wow great work of light. he doesn't stop until he has what he is looking for. he building up his shadows little at a time love this video.
Janice 12/8/2013
Lidzey was a master of the English watercolour. It is a privilege to watch him at work. I was very interested in hi careful building up of tones, and in the colours he uses. His paintings are so full of light that we have much to learn from him. I shall be watching this video over and over.
Janice
Pam 10/11/2013
Wonderful video! John's techniques of painting light are fun and informative. One of my favorite watercolor workshops.
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