Wet Day at Goulburn

This demonstration contains instructions on executing a wet street scene from start to finish using watercolour. The scene is based on a reference photograph taken in the historic town of Goulburn in southern NSW. I love painting moody and atmospheric sceneries, where I could utilise watercolour to create these magical effects. Streetscapes with rain is a favourite subject for me; the wet streets provide me opportunities paint reflections, while the heavy atmosphere makes the colours muted.

Step One

The reference photo has lot of unnecessary elements that need careful consideration for elimination. The many cars parked at various angles does not support single point perspective, hence I have minimised the cars to a handful. Also, I