Do your shadows look flat? Use this Simple Loose Watercolour Sketching Technique

Shadows in watercolours can be so hard, but with simple changes we can suddenly elevate our shadows to something else.

In this simple watercolour shadow technique video we'll be sketching a beautiful barn in the Cotswolds - but our focus will be on making the shadows come to life.

With this simple watercolor technique your shadows will no longer look flat or dull - instead, they'll really come to life, pop out, and you'll be so much happier even with quick and simple watercolour and ink sketches.

So, no longer fear the shadows or the flat and dull shadows. Just use this simple watercolour shadow technique and have some fun sketching loose!

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[helendunbar]

I absolutely love your work, I'm a late learner late 60's dare I say but thanks for making sense of it all, only wish I'd started earlier in life .

[deborahgiles]

I love the life that blue adds to the shadows. Another use for lively blues that I never would have thought of!

[into_lunch]

shadows have never looked so good since hank marvin was a lad. well done !

[annepercival]

Loved the way the gold from the wall bled into the roof

[madamqueen]

Very nice..I could watch you all night..very relaxing and warm..thanks

[martie]

Those little touches of color turned into a masterpiece. So pretty and FAST

[marionbecker]

Thanks for this tip! I applied it to the dark parts of a church ruin and blended it in, works perfect as it contrasts to beautifully with the lighter yellow-ochre sandstone parts! I also want to mention that shadows using a black fountainpen and touched with a damp brush to let the activated ink run produces lovely lively shadows.

[suehickman]

Wow! Love how you use those pops of blue!

[lstchcglch]

I like using a drop of clear water into the shadows to infuse a bit of light...done at the right time it will not create a huge bloom, but a subtle way of breaking up a boring shadow. Like your videos and work very much, thanks.

[wileycom]

Wow! I just discovered your channel and liked and subbed! You are such a gift!! I’m a beginner and quite anxious about how and where to use color and make my lines but it’s as if you (such a wonderful- your work comes alive!) Artist have given me a lovely invitation to join the club. Thank you thank you thank you!! I cannot wait to see, to learn, to enjoy more! ❤

[yilmadellelegnabebe]

Toby! You are a great teacher mate! Thanks!

[faithehanrahan]

Another awesome tutorial. Gonna try the cobalt blue tip today.

[dimazi]

Love the idea of the touch of blue in shadows. Thanks!

[shirleysarradet]

I am trying!!! Love to watch you draw and it seems so fun-- as long as my eyes and hands can keep working! Very old

[BeesKnees]

Genius!!! I love how simple and yet effective that one little tip is. Thank you.

[duoflhg]

I can draw ok it's the shade that gets me!!

[PaulJowett]

Recently came across your channel. I love this style of looseness. You are so interesting and good to watch, helped me no end. Thanks Toby

[elendil_]

thats amazing! those quick doodles are so inspiring.

[RowanForests]

Thank you so much for all your videos. I love the loose technique for drawing and I have a new fountain pen coming tomorrow.

[smailib]

This is a great tip! And you’re right—I just went back to a couple trash bin sketches I’d done recently (where they ended up looking boring, but I couldn’t pinpoint exactly why) and scattered a touch of blue around. INSTANT pop! Thanks so much!