I applied a thin coating of yellow ochre and matt medium over the paper, then using rapid brushstrokes I suggested the buildings, starting with the darkest darks, then the blocks of cast shadows, before adding the details and interest that pull the painting together
Paul Talbot-Greaves teaches watercolour and acrylic painting in workshops and demonstrations to art societies throughout the UK. Paul is a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours and has received many accolades and awards, including The Artist Award in 2017 and 2021 at the Patchings Art Festival, and The Chaoshan Watercolour Award at the 2021 RI watercolour exhibition. He can be contacted by email info@talbot-greaves.com or through his website www.talbot-greaves.com
Shadows are areas out of the light and in painting there are several considerations to run through before you begin applying colour. A lot of painters don’t give shadows
