Online Art School «Artefacto»

Workshop recording

Secrets of Glowing Water in Watercolor

WITH LIFETIME ACCESS

Workshop recording

Secrets of Glowing Water in Watercolor

WITH LIFETIME ACCESS

What you will learn:

How to make light "shine" in your watercolor — by learning to paint darkness first.

Joe’s signature method of Easy Realism: simple steps → brilliant results.

How to depict rocks, reflections, and fast-moving water realistically.

Why watercolor is all about preserving light — and how to do it, layer by layer.

Rarely taught techniques like spattering for texture and water feathering for softness.

You'll complete a Welsh river scene with rocks, underwater stones, and glowing light.

Workshop program

Part 1 – Preparation & Materials

Discover Joe's favorite supplies (paints, paper, masking tools) and why they matter
Learn how to sketch your scene and apply masking fluid to preserve light
Watch Joe backtrack and show how he prepped the final paper

Part 2 – Painting Demo

Paint a sunlit river scene with reflections, distant trees, and glowing water
Learn how to create depth with distant trees and atmospheric perspective
Practice painting reflections using vertical strokes and soft edges
Watch how to layer and lift to achieve glowing sunlight and water sparkle
Ask Joe anything about materials, technique, or the artistic journey