In this video, I look at the colour wheel in a practical way, showing how it applies to real painting rather than just theory. I also share tips on colour harmony and how to create more connected passages of colour, avoid isolated or “stuck” areas, and make colours flow together more naturally. Simple ideas that can help your paintings feel more unified and alive.
This isn't a step-by-step demonstration. Instead, you'll watch me paint naturally, freely, and spontaneously…just as I would if I were painting for myself while listening to music. Over the top, I've added a voiceover where I explain 40 of my favourite watercolour tips, sharing the thought process, techniques, and principles that help create confident, loose paintings. If you want to understand why these tips work, rather than simply copy a demonstration, this video is for you.
At first glance, Edward Seago's watercolours can appear surprisingly subdued. But look a little longer and you'll discover they're full of life, atmosphere, and colour. In this short video, I'll explain how warm and cool colour relationships create the illusion of vibrant colour without relying on bright pigments. It's a simple idea that can completely change the way you see and paint watercolours.