A MASTER OF Masking.

Canadian artist Brian Turner, known for his radiant snowscapes, has mastered the technique of masking in watercolor painting. After a long hiatus from painting, Turner returned to the art form and developed his current approach of using masking to address values in his paintings. He captures the interplay of light and shadow in snowscapes, which he considers the most beautiful image in the natural world. Turner uses his iPhone to gather references and employs a grid system and masking fluid to create layers and simplify detail in his paintings. His work has earned him numerous awards, and he primarily uses Winsor & Newton and Daniel Smith watercolors. Turner's paintings have an architectural quality due to his background as a draftsman. He offers tips for painting realistic-looking snow, such as observing the colors and shadows in different lighting conditions and experimenting with blues. The technique of masking can create interesting outcomes, including randomness, laciness, softened textures, and added character. The article also includes a step-by-step demonstration of Turner's masking technique in creating a sun-dappled landscape. [Extracted from the article]