Watercolor Wednesday: How to Paint a Watercolor Glow Effect

Class Description:

In this 30-minute class, you'll learn how to create stunning glowy scenes using thoughtful watercolor techniques. I'll walk you through the key elements that make a painting feel luminous, including values, color theory, blending techniques, and strategic layering. This class requires careful water and pigment control, so you'll leave with a deeper understanding of how to manipulate your materials to achieve magical, glowing effects in your paintings.

What You Will Learn:

How values create the illusion of glow and luminosity
Color theory principles
Blending techniques to achieve smooth transitions
Layering strategies for depth and luminosity
Water and pigment control for precise effects

Supplies You'll Need:

Watercolors
Round watercolor brushes
2 jars of water
A rag
A palette for mixing
Watercolor paper or sketchbook

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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