https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/Mastering-Light-and-Texture-with-Granulating-Watercolors/1128722115

Granulating pigments in watercolor allow for the effortless creation of intricate washes with beautiful, uneven colors and effects. It's no wonder they are ideal for depicting natural textures. Now, imagine adding there the interplay of light and shadows. Exactly, you get the subject of this class !  This tutorial is designed for those already familiar with basic watercolor techniques. Here, the focus is on working with specific materials, such as granulating paints and masking fluid, which we will incorporate into a sunny, realistic painting.

Join the class, and you will learn: 

• Understanding and mastering granulating watercolors
• Using masking liquid
• Combining wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques for realistic painting
• Creating the interplay of lights and shadows on different surfaces with watercolors
• Enhancing the three-dimensional quality of the painting through shading
• Developing the ability to observe and replicate natural textures
• Improving brushwork precision
• Finding a balance between realism and simplicity by avoiding excess details
• Cultivating patience in the artistic process :)