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Painting a Watercolor Still Life
Before I started teaching watercolor, I spent my nights shucking scallops on a 100-foot boat at 2 a.m., working alongside tough deckhands. Surprisingly, those chaotic early mornings taught me everything I know about confident, loose watercolor techniques that actually work.
Michael Turner
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Before I started teaching watercolor, I spent my nights shucking scallops on a 100-foot boat at 2 a.m., working alongside tough deckhands. Surprisingly, those chaotic early mornings taught me everything I know about confident, loose watercolor techniques that actually work.
Step-by-Step Watercolor Still Life Tutorial
Before we jump into creating a loose watercolor still life, here’s a fun fact: I used to work in commercial fishing. Imagine me on the back deck of a 100-foot scallop boat, surrounded by rough-and-tumble sailors, the only one with a full set of teeth, shucking scallops in the middle of the night. Those wild nights on the water taught me a lot—handling unpredictable seas and learning to go with the flow translates perfectly to watercolor painting.
The biggest lesson? When nothing is under your control, you learn to work with the conditions instead of fighting them. That same principle applies to painting loose and intuitive watercolors.
Recommended Watercolor Supplies
Holbein Professional Watercolor Paints – 8 Core Colors
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Lemon Yellow
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red Light
Neutral Tint
Burnt Sienna
Fabriano Artistico Watercolor Paper – 140lb Cold Press
Buy full sheets and cut into quarters for best value
Silver Jumbo Wash Brush
Excellent coverage and quality at a reasonable price
Princeton Neptune Point Rounds (Sizes 12 & 6)
Reliable for both washes and detailed work
Princeton Neptune Dagger Brush (1/2")
Perfect for lines, edges, and smaller details
Masterson Aqua Pro Palette
Sturdy with deep wells, ideal for mixing generously
Gator Board
Lightweight, durable support for your paintings
Holbein White Gouache
Optional, but great for highlights and fine details
Extras
Plastic water containers
Paper towels
Masking tape
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