Add watercolor figures to your paintings for more interesting compositions, and add a glowing dark background behind them for even more pizazz. Have fun loosening up with vibrant dark backgrounds and avoid the dreaded mud with these clear and simple figure painting tips by Deb Watson.

Learn to paint from the comfort of your own home with my easy to follow online lessons www.DebWatson.org.

Recommended colors

Dark background (Dark transparent colors will mix and blend into fun and beautiful colors if you lay them on your paper and just let them go) Perylene Green, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Turquoise, are what I used, mixed with Green Gold (Qor brand.)

Light green on bottom Cobalt Turquoise Light plus yellow.

Red for flowers Pyrrole Red Light (an opaque orangey red, cadmium will also work well.

Opaque white Pro White by Daler Rowney

Other Materials

Paper Arches 140 lb. Cold pressed
Brushes 3/4" Oval wash brush Silver black velvet brand

Watercolor Lessons

Learn To Paint Watercolor No Drawing Online Classes For Beginners and up

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About Deb

Deb loved art from childhood, but was discouraged from 'a time wasting hobby'. She became a nurse, worked at the hospital and raised a family. But she kept painting.

Over time, she developed a unique style of watercolor realism, painting award winning art. Deb enjoys painting scenes from her small town community which she calls Small Town America.

Her scenes capture a moment or object in everyday life in a small town. Deb sees the beauty all around her and shows it to the rest of the world in her painting. Her watercolors have been in exhibits and won awards across the nation.

"I hope this video helps you enjoy your own art journey, but, if you want to improve your painting, check my websites because I'm always happy to help beginning artists find their joy." Deb

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