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Update: My watercolor painting turned into a muddy mess
I tried to paint a sunset but mixed too many wet colors. It became a blurry brown blob. Now I know to let each layer dry fully before adding more.
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michael_campbell9d ago
Was it mostly reds and yellows that turned muddy? I find those colors blend into brown real fast if you don't let them set. A trick is to paint the lightest areas first and work in sections. It saves you from the blurry blob fate.
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miawalker5d ago
Totally, sections keep edges crisp where you want them.
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aaron_foster208d ago
@michael_campbell, blending reds and yellows on purpose can give you warm browns that work well in landscapes. I skip the light-first rule and often start with darks to set the mood. Working in sections kills the flow, so I keep the whole canvas wet and move fast. That way, the colors interact more freely and don't look chopped up.
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