How to PAINT TEXTURE in Watercolour - Moss (Part 4 of 4)

We finally complete our lovely Red Squirrel, by painting the mossy tree trunk that it is hiding behind. Building up the texture of the moss is achieved by numerous layers of increasingly fine details. Take your time, as it isn't a process that can be rushed! If you would like to learn more about painting textures, this would be a good video to watch next: *https://tinyurl.com/2remjv8y* *SUBSCRIBE* to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2KsTSS3 🕒 *Timestamps* 🕒 00:00 Preserving the outline image on the painting 01:33 Mixing a dull green 02:56 How to apply a base wash for the moss 05:59 Building a range of tones within a wash layer 06:40 Initial layer of mossy detail 08:08 How to build texture within the moss 09:15 Mid-tone moss details 10:28 Darkest moss details 12:09 How to soften fine watercolour details 13:20 Lift off fine details within the moss 14:04 Using opaque white paint to create mossy highlights 16:06 How to colour opaque white paint 17:20 Finishing off the completed painting ▶️ *JOIN MY ONLINE SCHOOL:* Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 🛍️ *BUY AN ORIGINAL PAINTING* I sell all my original paintings through Etsy: https://devonartist.etsy.com 🧑🏻‍🎨 *RENT A SINGLE LESSON* https://devonartist.co.uk/video-shop/ ⭐ *FREEBIE CLUB Our *Freebie Club* gives you access to several full-length tutorials and a regular newsletter, alongside tips and tricks videos too: https://www.patreon.com/TheDevonArtist 🎨 *MATERIALS I USE* I am often asked about my painting materials. Everyone has their favourites, but here are some of mine: https://devonartist.co.uk/materials-i-use-or-recommend-for-realistic-watercolour/ ▶️ *SAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedevonartistpaul Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thedevonartist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedevonartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_devon_artist 🦊 *LOVE WATCHING WILDLIFE* – why not check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/InspiredbyWildlife ©️ COPYRIGHTS My videos are copy protected and are fully owned by myself. They are for your use and enjoyment on YouTube, I hope you like them. 📸 With grateful thanks to Ian MacFarlane from Flickr #PaulHopkinson #TheDevonArtist #WildlifeinWatercolour