Ever wondered how to go about painting a watercolor
landscape? Painting a watercolor landscape is about more than copying nature.
You don't just want to show a mountain; you also want to capture a mood and
really express how that gorgeous scenery makes you feel. Painting a watercolor
landscape can definitely be daunting when an artist is just starting out with
this medium, especially due to its fluidity and transparency. In this article,
talented artist Dudi Berkowitz Chicago will take you through his complete
process, one-step-at-a-time. He will also share some of his personal tips and
tricks that allow him to create specific textures, depth and dimension.
The beginning of the landscape: Before starting to paint the
landscape, Dudi Berkowitz Chicago recommends to test colors on a support other
than the painting. In this way, it will be possible to have a more complete
idea regarding their final form.
The recommended landscape theme: Landscapes represent one of
the most common motifs for those starting out in the world of watercolor. They
are highly recommended for their simplicity. This is largely due to the fact
that they usually contain unspecific shapes, which do not require too much
precision.
Start of the sketch in the landscapes: It is advisable to
start from the horizon line, then you must sketch the largest elements such as
mountains, rocks, trees and vegetation. The next step is to paint the sky. For
this, the upper part of the plane of the painting can be painted in dark blue
and the color is degraded until it reaches the lightest blue that must be
approaching the horizon.
Color in landscapes: If the landscape has a superposition of
colors, the warmest color must always be applied first. Then continue with this
premise successively.
