How to Paint Brilliant Light in Watercolor

Light draws me to a subject more than anything. It is inspiring to me and has been a huge growth area as I learn how to depict light and shadow. 

A few things that are important when you are painting light are:

• Determine the brightest part of your painting from the start.
• Remember that you can't have light without darkness.
• Use thick mixtures of paint to help you achieve your desired contrast.
• Create warmth around the brightest part of your painting.

I hope you found this helpful!

And of course, if you haven’t already, check out my free video lesson: Eight Tips to Avoid Overworking Your Painting. Take a look! It's been very helpful to solve this big problem that I have had to deal with and that many of you have expressed struggling with. I hope it is helpful to you!