Online Course: «Light and Color Contrasts in Watercolor» with Juan Anelo

Full Course Available on Blurone.es

I’m happy to share this online course I recorded some time ago with Blurone, a digital platform specialized in painting instruction. While I haven’t been painting with watercolors for very long in a “serious” and consistent way—and certainly not teaching it—I found the idea of sharing my personal approach quite exciting.

When Blurone contacted me to film a course, I saw a chance to showcase a style that is somewhat different from the more traditional watercolor methods. My technique moves away from the common wet-on-wet or loose approach and leans toward something more detailed, with strong contrast, rich colors, and a structured layering process.

What You’ll Learn

In this course, I explain my approach step-by-step, offering both technical insight and personal reflections. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • A breakdown of my color theory basics
  • A look at the materials I use and how I use them
  • My personal thoughts on composition and contrast
  • A full step-by-step demo, from the first sketch to the final details
  • How I build layers of color to enhance light and depth

The full course includes a detailed study of one of my paintings, “La Casería”, and you’ll see all the sketches and preparatory work that went into it.

Watch the Trailer

Trailer for the full course on light and color contrasts in watercolor

Access the Full Course

You can sign up and watch the full course on the Blurone platform:
👉 https://www.blurone.es/curso/contrastes-de-luz-y-color-en-la-acuarela/

Poster for the online watercolor course "Contrasts of Light and Color" by Juan Anelo on Blurone
Official course poster: «Contrasts of Light and Color in Watercolor» by Juan Anelo

Final Thoughts

While my style might not fit neatly into the most common watercolor categories, I hope this course offers useful ideas and inspiration for artists looking for a different way to build atmosphere, contrast, and structure in their work.

🎨 Ready to take your watercolor skills to the next level?
👉 Click the link below to join my full online course and explore a new approach to light, contrast, and color in watercolor.

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Sketches and Final Painting from the Course

As part of the course, I take you through the full process of creating the painting La Casería—from the earliest concept sketches and tonal studies to the final brushstroke. These visual steps help reinforce the structure behind the technique and the decisions I make along the way.

Watercolor painting “La Casería” completed during the online course by Juan Anelo
The final artwork painted step-by-step in the Blurone course

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I’m Juan Anelo, a watercolor artist passionate about capturing light and color. Here you’ll find a selection of my works, insights into my creative process, and upcoming exhibitions.
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In my blog you’ll find the stories behind my artworks, insights into my creative process, and the techniques I use to bring light and color to life. I also share updates on my latest YouTube videos, exhibitions, and news related to my work. Whether you’re an artist, an art enthusiast, or just curious, I hope you find inspiration here!

Arches Atmosphere / Ambient Calm Atmosphere Canson Heritage City Perspective Coastal light Color Harmony Color palette Contemplation Da Vinci Dry brush / dry-on-dry Emotional Impact Escoda Facades / Fachadas Focal Point Gibraltar Hahnemühle Heat & Warmth Heavyweight Paper (≥ 300g) Landscape Format Light and shadow Lighthouses Memory & Nostalgia Mood Morning light Nature & Silence Old buildings People in Motion Portrait Format Red Kolinsky Sable San Fernando Schmincke Horadam Seascapes / Marinas Streets / Calles Strong contrast Strong Shadows Sunny Day Urban Haze Urban life Urban scenery Urban Sketch Urban Stories Wet-on-dry Wet-on-wet Winsor and Newton