Transforming A Photo Into A Stunning Watercolor Painting 

From photo to painting: follow this watercolor boat tutorial at a Florida dock and learn how to adjust your composition to improve upon the reference photo in your painting. This tutorial will cover changing the sky color, elements to keep, change or eliminate entirely to make a beautiful watercolor painting. I have included a number of tips throughout the video so be sure to watch to the end to help you with your watercolor goals!
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MATERIALS:
Fabriano 100% cotton rag, 10.5 X 14.5 inches, 140 lb or 300gsm
BRUSHES
Princeton Neptune Quill No. 6
Chip brush from Lowes
Escoda Liner No. 8
Escoda Liner No. 2 (aka "Lizard Lick" according to Keiko Tanabe)
Nico No. 9
PAINTS:
Quinacridone Magenta
Hansa Yellow Medium
Cobalt Blue
Ultramarine
Manganese Blue Hue
Dioxazine violet
Burnt Sienna
Serpentine Genuine
Shadow Green
Deep Sea Green
Dr. PH Martine's Bleed-Proof White
Sakura Gelly Roll pen No. 1, white
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Sky, Water and Initial Foliage
02:27 Cutting in the Shapes
03:03 Water and Shadows
04:41 Buildings
05:01 Adding Value
06:56 Adding Details
10:56 Foreground Dock
12:11 Removing Masking Tape
16:48 More on the Dock
17:26 Final Details
MUSIC
Song 1: "You Make Me Move" - iMovie
Song 2: "Over the Mountain" - Mini Vandals
Song 3: "Cheery" - Oak Studios
• [No Copyright Music] C...
Song 4: "Alive" - Oak Studios
• [Background Music] Ali...
Song 5: "Ivy" - Oak Studios
• [Background Music] Ivy...
Song 6: "Into the Nature Vol 01 - Beauty of Nature" - Mu Hanz
• (No Copyright) Cinemat...