David R. Smith Fine Art/Florence Watercolor Workshop

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Florence Watercolor Workshop

Over 6hrs. of video content!  Includes multiple demos, step-by-step instruction, downloadable references, photos, and a drawing guide. 
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Contents

Welcome

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With over 7 hours of video content breaking down the painting process into every step, along with reference photos, drawing and masking guides, and bonus videos on important Watercolor concepts, I’m certain you’ll find success with this painting along with the skills, confidence, and inspiration to take your paintings to a higher level.
Overview
Preview
Intro. & Outcomes
Most Important Sections!
Preview

Materials

Let’s get ready to play!  This section includes David’s materials along with some reference photos available for download.
Paper
Brushes
Palette, Easel, & Tripod
Paint/Colors
Painting Boards
Spray Bottles
Material List
Stencil
Reference Photo of Florence
Reference Photo of Florence Download
Reference Photo of Florence (Black & White)
Reference photo of Florence (Black & White) Download
Alternative Reference Painting #1
Alternative Reference Painting #1 Download
Alternative Reference Painting #2
Alternative Reference Painting #2 Download

Watercolor Concepts

If you haven't painted with David before, this section has a few short videos that may help you better understand how to work with the wild fluid medium of watercolor.
Paint Consistency
Moisture in Paper
Values

Prep. for the Painting: The Plan!

An Important section of the course.  In it, David explains how to tackle the subject and what to expect in each stage of the painting process.  There is also a couple short vids on transferring the drawing and sketching, along with a downloadable Drawing Guide.
Plan: Lights
Plan: Mids
Plan: Darks & Details
Drawing Guide
Transfer the Drawing
Value Study Drawing

Rough Overview

This section provides a rough demonstration of each stage of the painting process.
Overview: Light Values
Overview: Mid Values
Overview: Dark Values
Overview: Details

Painting #1: Step by Step

Finally!  Let's paint!  This section walks you through step-by-step a Value Study along side a Colored Painting.  The Value Study will be a good test run in preparation for the colored painting.  A reference painting photo is also available for download.
Value Painting: Lights
Color Painting: Lights
Value Painting: Mids
Color Painting: Mids
Value Painting: Darks
Color Painting: Darks
Color Painting: Details
Painting Reference (Color #1)
Painting Reference (Color #1) Download

Painting #2: A Fast Review

This section provides an extensive review of each stage of the painting process with a Second colored painting.  Some of the video is sped up.  A reference painting photo is also available for download.
Review: Light Values
Review: Mid Values
Review: Dark Values
Review: Details
Painting Reference (Color #2)
Painting Reference (Color #2) Download

Demo.: Inspiration on Full Sheet

This section provides a monochromatic sped up painting of the Florence subject along with a reference for download.
Monochromatic Speed Painting
Preview
Painting Reference (Monochromatic Demo.)
Painting Reference (Monochromatic Demo.) Download
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