Carl Dalio: Color Power - The Path to Visualizing Energetic ColorCarl DalioFree yourself of color inhibitions. Watch Carl take a flat street scene and turn it into a colorful, energetic, environment using lush color and active brush work. Carl Dalio explains the different types of light and where to anticipate areas perfect for adding vibrancy. Carl gives a brief explanation of perspective, explains the strengths of his limited palette and executes a quick sketch directly on his watercolor paper. He paints the

A "foolproof" way of making sure nothing in your painting jumps out for the wrong reasons (anyone can do this

Watercolor instructor Lynn Powers presents basic concepts

Establish the Center of Interest

Gain insight and skill: What makes a painting an artistic expression / art as communication / creating mystery with darks/design considerations for communicating your personal statement or metaphor into your art / numerous Yupo painting techniques you can apply to your work

The ONE thing you absolutely MUST know about choosing the right brushes for your paintings before you start

the teacher you choose to learn from is absolutely critical

and that they can be beautiful without being prettified

and covers how to create the feeling of cascading water

Include all the details (without all the work

This painting was used as the demonstration of the Flemish Old Master painting techniques in a previous curriculum year

With Soon’s easy-to-follow painting process

NOTE: Recommended for intermediate painters