Simple Watercolor Painting Tutorial

Do you want to paint realistic watercolor paintings, but don't seem to get the finished painting to turn out just like you want it to? The ability to paint realistic watercolor highlights depends greatly on how well you understand your lights, midtones, and darks. In other words, realistic watercolor needs value and contrast to make it more believable. Today, we have a very simple subject: a tube of red lipstick. There are very few shapes to deal with and no background to compete with our eyes, so that we can focus only on the tube of lipstick itself, and paint it in a realistic style. So, then, if realistic watercolor and highlights are holding you back from getting your paintings where you want them to be, take a look at this quick video on how to paint a realistic tube of red lipstick and get a grip on how to include highlights in your next painting. Come along with me as I show you how it's done. "I would love for you to like and subscribe to this video so you will know when I post new tutorials. Visit my website for more tutorials and inspiration: https://ninasuggswatercolor.com/ Full tutorial of Tube Of Red Lipstick: https://ninasuggswatercolor.com/product/lipstick-watercolor-tutorial/ The One Magic Trick To Improve Your Watercolor: https://ninasuggswatercolor.com/learn/one-magic-trick/ Grab my list of essential tools & supplies. https://ninasuggswatercolor.com/learn/tools-supplies-guide/ Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/watercolormadesimplewithnina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninasuggs.watercolor/ Warm & Cool Primary colors: https://www.dickblick.com/myaccount/blicku/J2PBXKLKOSDEX/ Beginner's Kit: https://www.dickblick.com/myaccount/blicku/02H1HHL2QOMY5/ Watercolor Paper suggestions: https://www.dickblick.com/myaccount/blicku/JUP87UL7SZQCZ/ Rosemary & Co. Watercolor Brushes: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/wishlist/shared/index/code/lT55tPGoAcahIJTrH8ZPGn7KRzePZWyl/categoryId/1752156273554_554/?u=NINASUGGS?u=NINASUGGS Hey there! I’m Nina Suggs, a watercolor artist and teacher. I work with women who are retired or empty nesters, who love watercolor and want to feel more confident in their painting process. Through my step-by-step teaching, I show you how to use value, color, and finishing details to bring depth and realism to your art. My goal is simple: to help you move past frustration and start creating paintings you feel proud to frame, gift, or even enter in shows. Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you."