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How to Simplify in Watercolor - Part II

Name: How to Simplify in Watercolor - Part II
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Overview

This is Part II of a watercolor course focused specifically on simplification — the skill of distilling a busy reference photo or scene into a clear, readable painting instead of an over-worked one. It covers the concept of the 'big idea' behind a painting and different practical ways to simplify shapes, values, and colors, backed by detailed painting demonstrations.

Who It's For

Watercolor students who have already completed Part I and want to build on it — this lesson assumes that earlier grounding.

Key Takeaways

What simplification means in a painting and why it matters to the final result
Different methods for simplifying shapes, values, and colors without losing the subject
How these principles apply across styles, from realistic work to full abstraction

Taught by instructor Liron, the course leans on demo-based teaching, watching the simplification process happen in real time rather than only describing it.

About this course

Have you ever struggled with painting a scene in watercolor?

Were you wondering how to turn this barrage of details into a painting that makes sense?
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the details?

Here's you're solution! ??

In this course you'll learn how to turn that beautiful photo or view into a watercolor painting that sings!

You'll learn to distill the reference's essence into a clear painting, while avoiding over-working it, and clearing any confusing as to what should be included in the painting and what shouldn't!

Some of what we'll talk about:

What is simplification
The BIG idea
Different ways of simplifying
How to simplify shapes, values & colors
Detailed painting demos
And much, MUCH more!

In my opinion the ability to simplify what you see is a CORNERSTONE of making good art.
And even though good is subjective to some extent - there are still plenty of guidelines to helps up improve our work and ensure it hits right.

Just how much you wish to simplify - that is up to you.
From realistic work and all the way to abstract - this is relevant for the full spectrum.

At the end of the day, you want your paintings to convey your message, whether it's a certain mood, a story or simply the conditions of light and shadow / weather.
And the way you simplify is at the heart of that.

Thank you for checking out the course, and enjoy!
(This is part II of this course. Be sure to watch part I first!)

- Liron