Painterly Style Watercolor Street Scene
This tutorial demonstrates a systematic approach to watercolor street scene construction, showing how to build urban environments through strategic wash application and progressive detail development.
This tutorial demonstrates a unconventional approach to painterly style watercolor street scene construction, showing how to build urban scenes through strategic wash application. You'll learn how to work with watercolor's natural flow properties while maintaining control over compositional elements.
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Recommended Watercolor Materials
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Holbein Professional Watercolor Paints – 8 Essential Hues
Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Light, Neutral Tint, Burnt Sienna -
Fabriano Artistico Watercolor Paper – 140lb Cold Press
Buy full sheets and cut into quarter sheets for best value -
Silver Jumbo Wash Brush
Great coverage, excellent quality for the price -
Princeton Neptune Point Rounds (No. 12 & 6)
Reliable and affordable detail & wash brushes -
Princeton Neptune Dagger (1/2")
Versatile size for lines, edges, and detail work -
Masterson Aqua Pro Palette
Durable, with deep wells for generous mixing space -
Gator Board
Lightweight, long-lasting painting support board -
Holbein White Gouache
Optional for highlights and fine details - Miscellaneous: plastic water containers, paper towels, masking tape
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