A stormy sky in watercolour

A stormy sky in watercolour - beginners

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helen jenkinson-drew

4 жыл бұрын

Applying a dark wash, softening the edge, scratching out paint, using a house painter's brush for rain effects

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@cathystanfill6446 25 күн бұрын

I enjoyed watching your video on how to paint a stormy sky. Good job.

@helenjenkinsondrew 25 күн бұрын

many thanks

@hirenbose8840 2 жыл бұрын

You made it look simple. I am going to save this and view it often. Thanks

@dixiedrost4783 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Helen! Loved your teaching style and painting. Easy to follow and lovely results!

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

many thanks

@catheybell2596 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed watching you paint and your process. Can't wait to try some of your techniques.

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@sandysrijith3310 3 жыл бұрын

Simply Awesome . Thank you for inspiring and helping me to paint ❤️

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

many thanks - my pleasure

@MegaPlucas 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely painting. Can't wait to try it!

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun

@CAnn5005 Жыл бұрын

I join the others in appreciating your unique style and skills. Love the effects you create. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@helenjenkinsondrew Жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@joancollins747 2 жыл бұрын

After struggling with watercolour skies I came across your video and achieved a 30 minute sketch which I am very pleased with. The quickest watercolour sketch I have ever done. Thank you for your tips. Please keep them coming.

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - yes I've been really lazy recently

@deborahtaylor7902 Жыл бұрын

that was wonderful!! I have a gorgeous photo of a stormy sky and could never figure out how to paint it...I'm so thankful for your techniques and sharing!

@helenjenkinsondrew Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Deborah

@effeldog 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much, you are the first one that I hve watched that described what you are doing in a way that was easy to understand!

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - I have to say I don't find the videoing easy!

@annikaglavstedt5588 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Beautiful! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

many thanks

@irenedunn1748 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant thank you. As someone new to watercolour and very poor at sketching I really enjoyed the simplicity of your style. It has given me the confidence to keep trying.

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@k8marlowe 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Very informative and inspiring. Thank you!

@helenjenkinsondrew 11 ай бұрын

thank you

@VishakhaSen 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Helen! I hope you'll keep posting more. These are lovely!

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

thank you - yes I must find more time!

@kingfloyd4150 2 жыл бұрын

This is a super video and loaded with great information. I have done 2 of these, and although both were pleasing, I could not get enough pigment in the sky with as few a strokes as you mentioned. As I went back and added like you did, it made my the sky very granular looking, not smooth and dark. Tried 2 different papers for each w/same result. It makes me think it's better not to use paint straight from the tubes like that. I'm going to try a different approach. I'd like to see more comments from those who have tried it and how they managed their sky along. Thanks so much. K

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

Trick is to mix up more than enough paint and use a big brush

@shelaghfairbank4621 3 жыл бұрын

This was really useful. Most enjoyable. Thank you

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

my pleasure

@kathypedreira6256 3 жыл бұрын

Your painting style is so lovely and soft. I like how you soften edges. Hope you do more KZfaq videos. Enjoyed this very much. Kathy

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@arielacaripan2081 3 жыл бұрын

Bellísimo y muy bien explicado. Felicitaciones!...

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias

@SpectrumArtStudio 3 жыл бұрын

What a great landcsape - Really atmospheric !!! New friend here Like #51 #spectrumartacademy 🎨👍🏻

@Juke-kb6pu 10 ай бұрын

This was a great tutorial! Thank you so much!

@helenjenkinsondrew 10 ай бұрын

Pleasure

@rebekkabirgirsdottir2137 3 жыл бұрын

So inspiring 😍 love this

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@lk2645 3 жыл бұрын

I am in love with your painting style! Just watching this video has taught me several techniques. I can't wait to try it. I see you don't have many videos uploaded, are you going to make more? You have so much to offer as an artist and instructor, I really hope you continue. This world is a bit brighter with art like yours in it.

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I have been really lazy - I really must get around to doing more. Thanks for your comments

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

@Victor Cameron super

@JB-bp5gx 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Helen I am a beginner in watercolour and followed your instructions. I was pretty happy with the results except for the sky, which I overworked as I can’t leave well enough alone. Thanks so much for your excellent advice and guidance!

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi June - the thing to do is stop when you think you are almost finished - put your painting somewhere you can look at it from a distance then go back and finish it if necessary. Don't forget the fewer strokes the better

@fadge4105 4 ай бұрын

Cool painting, that's great and informative, thank you.

@helenjenkinsondrew 4 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@carolehind1926 2 жыл бұрын

Fab, I am a complete beginner. It was well explained and I hope it will help with the class I am attending. Thank you so much.

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks - enjoy your class

@theresdahlgren7265 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video and the different techniques you showed us! I have only painted for a few months so I have so so so much to learn. I am quite happy with the result! I added a bright orange sunset because I made the clouds too high and it looked a bit uninteresting… 😁

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment

@eks46 3 жыл бұрын

Love your style and just subscribed.

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@susancunniffart 2 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how inspiring this video is to me! Stormy clouds are my nemesis but you have managed to demystify the process. So grateful!

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@ranias76 3 жыл бұрын

Great video ,thank you so much.claire

@hamerray 3 жыл бұрын

I seen a lot of watercolor videos on KZfaq and you're the first one that I seen staple there watercolor paper to a board.

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

Easy to do - I always staple paper that has been soaked for 5 mins paper doesn't buckle with wet-in-wet and easy to remove. Note: choose a soft wood board (mine are poplar wood) and 5-6 mm thick. Use normal office stapler opened out. Good luck

@lolaaguado3866 2 жыл бұрын

Impresionante y magnífico. Qué colores has utilizado?

@deirdrehalstead6963 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo Helen 👏🎨👏

@helenjenkinsondrew Жыл бұрын

thank you

@apattonfineart5121 3 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing demo. Very detailed. Thank you so much

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@catherinevigouroux2624 9 ай бұрын

hello ! it's really professional art, it's wonderfull, i very like your process so thank for sharing ! sory for langage I am French❤

@helenjenkinsondrew 8 ай бұрын

Pas de problème, mon français est un peu fragile, merci beaucoup

@marymary5494 2 жыл бұрын

👌💕

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@veraejcheffers332 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Inspiring and helpful tutorial. What size brush are you using please? New subscriber from New Zealand. 😊🙏💕🌺

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vera - I'm using a size 16 - you need very few brushes I use a 8, a flat 1cm and a rigger.

@faram7005 2 жыл бұрын

my best picture so far !

@priyv8710 2 жыл бұрын

what a lovely painting ...gives off a mystical vibes... could you please tell what brand of brush did you use in this video? Thanks.

@helenjenkinsondrew Жыл бұрын

Thank you - I use Jaxhair which are synthetic. I used to use sable but I guess they are not environmentally-friendly and they are sooo expensive. Synthetic brushes are really good these days just make sure they have a good point when wet

@sarahfarokhi 3 жыл бұрын

Super jolie ♥️♥️💝💝💝

@helenjenkinsondrew 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@stevezipp7615 Жыл бұрын

Helen, great demonstration! What size are you tracing around? 8x10? Thanks!

@helenjenkinsondrew Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve - it 23 x 17 cm that's about 9 x6.5 inches

@stevezipp7615 Жыл бұрын

@@helenjenkinsondrew thank you for your reply, Helen.

@helenjenkinsondrew Жыл бұрын

@@stevezipp7615 sorry a bit late I've been away

@stevezipp7615 Жыл бұрын

@@helenjenkinsondrew no problem at all. I appreciate your reply.

@kuikai100 2 жыл бұрын

a++++

@soniapelletier6071 Жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup pour votre vidéo j'ai osé grâce à vous 👍🙂

@helenjenkinsondrew Жыл бұрын

désolé ce n'est pas en français

@janetchen959 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Helen, Can you introduce the brushes you use. Tq

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Janet - I have loads of brushes - synthetic is good, no need to buy expensive sable brushes. Use different brushes in your painting for different effects and go for big sizes for dramatic free strokes

@acertiger591 2 жыл бұрын

a Northern New Zealand 🇳🇿 Coastline or Arizona Red Rock Mts. 5☆☆☆☆☆'s

@lkarelee 2 жыл бұрын

I'm confused....the first part of your video you do an ochre wash sky but when you return after a break to dry it - the sky is violet. Did I miss something?

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry - I don't see any violet. the yellow ochre looks much darker when it is wet the colour lightens considerably when it is dry

@sj9573 2 жыл бұрын

need offline training from you....?

@helenjenkinsondrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - that may be a little difficult

@bramelsheretan 2 жыл бұрын

I clicked on this due to the artwork displayed as the front image, but it turned out nothing like the image displayed. That is not what I expect from tutors. Disappointed

@helenjenkinsondrew Жыл бұрын

Really sorry - I usually teach classes face to face this was one of the first lockdown videos I made - I have to admit I found the technology a little daunting