This step-by-step video teaches you how to paint a lighthouse in detail using watercolor painting techniques. This video is about 60 minutes long, however on my Patreon membership I have the full video which runs for about 2 hours, with a lot more tips, tricks, and techniques. My PATREON MEMBERSHIP PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/joecartwright - in addition to ad-free content you get exclusive content (new videos will be more in depth than those on my YouTube channel), hi-resolution reference photos, photos of my finished painting, and drawing outlines where available. Other benefits are also included. My teaching manual: Mastering Watercolors - A Practical Guide: https://amzn.to/3CgYQfB ⏱️TIMESTAMP⏱️ 00:00 Intro 0:13 The drawing 09:30 Mixing initial colors 11:28 Painting the sky 13:14 Painting the ocean 22:13 Details on lighthouse 50:45 Painting the foliage 1:00:38 Painting birds in the distance Materials used: Paper: Quarter sheet, 185 gsm Arches Cold Pressed watercolor paper Watercolor paints, all are Winsor and Newton: French Ultramarine Cobalt Blue Cobalt Turquoise Burnt Sienna Raw Umber Aureolin or Winsor Lemon, or any cool yellow Permanent Rose Brushes: Size 8 & 12 round watercolor brushes Mop brush for wetting the back of the paper Rigger Hog hair fan brush Other material: Waterproof backing board, I use 6mm thick black acrylic, held at about 20 degrees Removable masking fluid, old brushes, and liquid soap.

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