Woolleys Watercolour

In this first episode, Peter gives a comprehensive introduction to the Basic Washes, how to mix paint, and a few simple techniques, culminating in a simple landscape.

A tutorial on the importance of good tonal contrasts and value distribution. Without them, a painting may be weaker for it.

An exploration of how to paint both winter-bare trees and trees with full summer foliage.

There are many different ways to paint the sky. In this episode, Peter will be demonstrating the most effective methods.

Reflections can be tricky things. Join Peter as he explores the main Rules of Reflection, paints a simple boat scene and explores how to paint pebbles along a shoreline.

In this episode, Peter runs through his Composition Checklist before demonstrating a snow-scene with a strong Path of Vision, and how to successfully add a few birds.

Using several working examples, Peter reveals how to create objects not by painting them directly, but by painting around them.

If you're going to paint buildings, then it's important to understand the fundamentals of linear perspective. In this tutorial, Peter strips perspective down to its basic rules.

Line and wash, when it works best, is the perfect fusion of ink drawing and watercolour painting.

Join Peter as he demonstrates a few of the most important elements of painting the sea in watercolour, including basic wave technique, foam patterns and sea spray.