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Artist David Smith's watercolor painting tutorial is about more than just mist!

David created this watercolor demo especially for Cheap Joe's as a way to share some painting skills that you can master while you stay home and make art. You'll learn how to paint a misty landscape step-by-step, as well as a wealth of painting tips that will help you improve your art no matter what subject you're painting. 

This video will teach you:

  • wet-on-wet techniques
  • how to create hard and soft edges
  • how to use a spray bottle
  • a homemade watercolor palette hack
  • how to loosen up
  • how to use your brushes
  • secrets of water and paint interaction
  • how to mix colors on the paper
  • a useful palette of paint colors
  • how to create atmospheric layers back to front

 

Visit David Smith's website for more about his work, more video demonstrations, workshop info, and more.

Art Supply List

American Journey Misting Bottles

Cheap Joe's Plastic Spray Bottle

Fabriano Artistico Watercolor Paper

Miller's Pseudo Squirrel Brushes

  • Quill Mop Size 6

Miller's Pseudo Sable Watercolor Brushes

  • Flat Handle 1-1/2"
  • Needle Tip

American Journey Interlocked Synthetic Brush, Round Size 6

Holbein Artists' Watercolor, Opera

QoR Modern Watercolor, Bismuth Vanadate Yellow

 

American Journey Artists' Watercolor

  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Payne's Grey
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Viridian
  • Indigo
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Joe's Red
  • Cadmium Yellow
  • Brown Madder
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Cobalt Teal
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Cobalt Turquoise
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Sap Green