Now, this technique does a few other interesting things as well.
Before discovering the “FairyLights” technique, Chien noticed managing dark backgrounds proved difficult.
The risk of contaminating his delicate highlights was higher, making it tough for him to showcase the charm of pearly light.
This is why Chien’s “FairyLights” technique is so elegant…
…because it allows you to avoid the small highlights and easily brush out deep and majestic backgrounds.
Another issue is that whites created by your masking fluid may be too flat, rigid, and unnatural.
This technique not only maintains the stable light shapes of masking fluid…
…it also adds random, natural spattering, making the painting naturally vivid and reducing the stiffness of the masked shapes.
Plus, you can use this technique on almost any subject. It is especially appealing for dark backgrounds and bright details.
Which means you’ll increase the success rate of your watercolor paintings!
This video is a gem not to be missed.
Not only will you learn how to successfully capture the serene atmosphere of a forest scene…
…you’ll also learn how to paint a handsome deer and how it instantly adds an amazing sense of life, atmosphere, and mood in the painting.
There are a TON more lessons you’ll learn with Chien.
His expertise will no doubt fill the gaps in your watercolor painting knowledge, turning you into a far better painter in a short amount of time.
But before we reveal the rest, let’s get to know Chien a little better!