Watercolor Shadows Made Easy: Step-by-Step Guide with Kim Weissenborn

In this instructional video, artist Kim Weissenborn breaks down the essential techniques for painting convincing shadows in watercolor. Watercolor Shadows Made Easy, a clear, direct, and easy to follow, step-by-step lesson, shows you exactly how to choose colors, mix values, and apply washes to create clean, accurate shadows that strengthen any painting.

You’ll learn how to:

• Mix shadow colors using simple, reliable color combinations

• Control value and transparency for natural, believable results

• Apply smooth washes without streaks or bloom marks

• Build dimension with selective layering

• Use edges, shape, and temperature shifts to define form

Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this video gives you practical skills you can immediately use in your own watercolor work. Straightforward instruction, clear demonstrations, and proven methods — all designed to help you paint better, faster, and with confidence.

Watercolor Shadows Made Easy: Step-by-Step Instructional Video