How I Paint a Spotlight Effect in Watercolor & Gouache

#archespapers In probably one of the most time consuming paintings I've done for YouTube, I'll paint a dramatic deep forest in watercolor and gouache with a spotlighted stair. Plus a compositional tip to add even more drama to your work. Gouache thumbnail video – https://youtu.be/ZKllFTjg7k4 🌟 Become a Patron today! 🌟 – http://patreon.com/mindofwatercolor Viewers are my sponsors so your SUPPORT is greatly appreciated and essential to sustaining this channel since I do not use commercial sponsors. Join other viewers like you and take a tangible, on-going role in making this content possible. 🌟Other Ways to Support This Channel🌟 Click the "Thanks" Heart under the video to leave a tip. Make a PayPal donation – PayPal.me/mindofwatercolor And of course, liking, subscribing and clicking the notification bell is always a big help! Thanks for Watching! 🎨 ––– SUPPLIES ––– 🎨 ▫️ Maimeriblu 6-color Watercolor Set by Steve Mitchell – https://amzn.to/4j852Y7 ▫️ Mind of Watercolor, 10-color Watercolor Set (M. Graham) – https://wetpaintart.com/graham-wc-steve-mitchell-set/ (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for looking.) My Amazon Store of Favorite Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mindofwatercolor 📺 In This Video 📺 ▫️ Arches 7x10" Hot Press Watercolor Block – https://amzn.to/4nl6uYH ▫️ Princeton Neptune Oval Wash 1" – https://amzn.to/3KpBLuY ▫️ Princeton Aqua Elite Rounds (#2, 4, 6 & 8) – https://amzn.to/46p91uZ ▫️ Daniel Smith Gouache – https://amzn.to/4gMNXCf ▫️ Maimeriblu 6-Color Watercolor Set – https://amzn.to/3C4KKOs ▫️ Maimeriblu Dot Sample Card – https://amzn.to/4fVBk5R ▫️ Butcher Tray Palette – https://amzn.to/3DRGYsn ••••••••••••• Other Supplies I Recommend •••••••••••••• Lebenzon Handmade Brushes – https://lebenzon-paintbrushes.com (Use code MIND at checkout for a discount) Find More Recommended Brushes at the Brush Guys – https://www.thebrushguys.com/shop/steve-mitchell/ (Use Code Minder5 at checkout for a discount) ___________________________________________ Latest Uploads https://www.youtube.com/user/mindofwatercolor/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=1 Watercolor Basics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYX3qvaSd64&list=PLiMPR1KaCr-kMYoHVNbotPV1ZP66jT_fY Landscape https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiMPR1KaCr-kyRbaUKUCl6LeIFjVXYduj Spontaneous Paintings https://youtu.be/LdEJajyOnsk Other Playlists https://www.youtube.com/user/mindofwatercolor/playlists Show Theme Music http://www.pond5.com/stock-music/21713110/fun-corporate-ukelele-logo-1.html?ref=smitchelldesign