Watercolor Vignettes: Exploring the Letter M with Lynda M. Norman Creative Techniques & Inspiration

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Join watercolor artist Lynda M. Norman in her beautiful studio as she guides you through a fun and imaginative watercolor tutorial based on the letter "M." In this engaging video, Lynda demonstrates how to use spatter techniques and the shape of the letter to create abstract yet mesmerizing vignettes, perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Watch as Lynda's signature blend of creativity and skill brings the letter "M" to life, turning simple spatter into flowing watercolor magic. Along the way, she shares insights into her favorite tools, techniques, and color combinations, using her beloved Mayan Dark Blue and Rhodonite Gold to craft captivating designs. Highlights: Watercolor Vignettes: Learn how to turn a simple letter into a creative, abstract watercolor piece. Tools & Techniques: Lynda shares her spatter techniques and demonstrates how to manipulate water and pigment for stunning effects. Favorite Colors: Watch how Lynda combines vibrant blues and golds to create eye-catching color blends. Creative Journey: Follow along as Lynda's M turns into a unique fantasy cityscape, encouraging you to explore your own imagination with watercolor. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned watercolorist, this video offers creative inspiration and techniques. Don't forget to visit Lynda's website at bandraoistudio.com for more watercolor tutorials! BRUSHES: Try out my favoutite brush - the medium Goat/synthetic blend (1.5" bristle with bamboo cane handle) from Lebenzon Brushes. Tracy Lebenzon makes all his brushes by hand in his studio near Seattle and uses upcycled materials. https://lebenzon-paintbrushes.com/# Use the PROMO CODE 'Lynda' for 20% off your purchase. Because I like to paint loose, the Solo brushes from Michael Solovyev's Watercolor Online site are my all-time favourites for larger applications. I use both the 3-line and the 5-line styles. https://www.watercoloronline.com/wate... You can also find Hake brushes that are great for holding lots of water for those big washes - I found a nice Ron Ranson brand Hake on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3C1503H PALETTE: I use the 12 well Eco Studio Palette from Michael Solovyev’s Watercolor Online. The wells/pans are held in place with strong magnets and are the perfect size for my larger brushes. Here in Canada, you can order them at: https://www.watercoloronline.com/eco-... If you are in France, Poland, Turkey, Spain, Italy, UK, USA, Netherlands, or Sweden you can find the links to access them on Amazon at: https://www.eco-palette.com/about-stu... SOLO TAPE: 1” https://www.watercoloronline.com/prod... ¾” https://www.watercoloronline.com/prod... My favourite DANIEL SMITH PAINTS can be found at: https://amzn.to/4hGuOku My go-to colours are Mayan Dark Blue; Undersea Green; Quinacridone Gold; and Moonglow. Since Moonglow is considered a fugitive colour and not as lightfast as some, you can also try Lunar Violet with a touch of Quinacridone Purple PAPER: Arches 100% Cotton Watercolour Paper: https://amzn.to/3Cyqzso Baohong 100% Cotton Watercolour Paper: https://amzn.to/40UyxWi Saunders Waterford 100% Cotton Watercolour Paper: https://amzn.to/3CyReFt Fabriano Artistico 100% Cotton Watercolour Paper: https://amzn.to/4hoAkZC Fluid 100% Cotton Watercolour Paper: https://amzn.to/4hAnFSO Happy Painting! Your Accomplice In Art - Lynda 🎨💖 Video by Lorenz Plourde Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/