How to Paint Water in Watercolor: Turbulent Ocean Waves

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How to Paint Water in Watercolor: Turbulent Ocean Waves

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In this video lesson, I'm sharing the secrets to successfully painting water in watercolour. Focusing on the value patterns in the reference photo can help keep you from getting lost in the shapes and colours and simplifies the task.
Supplies & reference photo linked below.
This is actually the key to painting ANY subject in watercolour. By focusing on the light and dark values and their shapes, you can simplify every subject in order to paint it accurately. When this falls apart, it's usually because our mind is reluctant to let go of our preconceptions on what the object "should" look like, and see it for what is actually represented in our reference photo.
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Reference Photo download here: bit.ly/2EmhAdl
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Paint: #danielsmithartistmaterials : bit.ly/2cXeE8J
Phthalo Turquoise
Carbazole Violet
Perylene Violet
Cobalt Teal
Phthalo Yellow Green
Undersea Green
Paper: Indigo Art Paper, 300 lb cold press: bit.ly/2q0M7F8
Brush: Rosemary & Co Series 42 #12 round: bit.ly/2BjnngH
Cheap Joe's Art Stuff Loose Goose Dagger Striper: bit.ly/2ls9rZm

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@antheablackmore5838 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve had an awful week with my mum being ill :( watching this is so therapeutic thank you so much, you have no idea what a lifeline your little videos are for so many ❤️

@antheablackmore5838 5 жыл бұрын

Awenda aw thank you so much I needed that x

@evelynvanderlinde7357 5 жыл бұрын

Water has been a big part of my painting times...this lesson was so very helpful and interesting to learn from the aspect of using values and shapes to see and depict the flow and rhythm in any water scene. Thank you Angela!

@missymoo6975 5 жыл бұрын

You’ve transformed a complex image into a beautifully simple and expressive painting AND you’ve made it look so achievable (even for me!) Thank you Angela. I find I don’t have the patience for tight, detailed painting; but you’re giving me strategies and skills that allow me to paint my way. I have loved watercolour and ink all my life and now, thanks to you, I can confidently get creative and play like I did as a child. Thank you so much 🙏

@susancuss5168 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Angela. I can see, after watching you paint water, that I get too caught up in the details and I need to loosen up! Wishing you and yours a Wonderful Christmas!

@pattijesinoski1958 5 жыл бұрын

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@nadadellore865 4 жыл бұрын

Marvelous!!!! I learned a lot. Thanks!

@barbararivera2380 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Very informative. Especially the tip about adding a little bit of a slightly different color every time you replenish your brush. This is a great synchronicity for me right now because we are at Mt. Rainier and I'm just about to paint a waterfall that I photographed yesterday. Thank you.

@SuzetteG316 5 жыл бұрын

I love these videos every Friday! Thanks Angela and love your work, as always!

@t2terri 5 жыл бұрын

Angela your the best .... I listen to the tutorials over and over again. I enjoy you ...... thanks for the inspiration!

@pathayes6084 5 жыл бұрын

I like how you kept going around your painting. If I spend too much time in one spot I find that I can overwork that area and it can make the overall painting look off. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, Angela.

@pathayes6084 5 жыл бұрын

@@angelfehr Watching you paint and talking of values makes so much more sense to me. Thank you, Angela

@kathsoulsby873 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for delving into painting water...I love the ocean and have numerous pictures of the seashore and waves from every angle but have never been successful in making them look real!....your approach to painting this picture was fascinating to watch. I agree with Shelley that it would be wonderful to have a mini or full course on how to paint a variety of water scenes. Large waves crashing on the shore or gentle ones rolling in or splashing over rocks. I also struggle with getting that lovely silvery blue reflection on the sand after a wave has receded. Also wanted to congratulate you on your new connection with Daniel Smith..you certainly deserve the recognition. I so look forward to these Friday paint nights...thanks so much for all that you do.

@joycesnodgrass7068 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed, you are the BEST in numerous ways!

@irisflower4366 5 жыл бұрын

This was helpful especially seeing the use of the two brushes in action to create all the painting strokes.

@yvonnetanner7890 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip on what to do before you run out of your mixed color. I was having such a hard time with that this past week. Thank you for sharing this video.

@Terry-xf8uh 5 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. So glad to that Daniel Smith has stepped up to help bring us your fabulous content. Thank you Angela.

@katherinemontague5806 5 жыл бұрын

Love this approach to water. Also, I love your full classes and I look forward to more😊. Thanks for inspiring and encouraging!

@yvonnewhitehouse 5 жыл бұрын

Angela you have helped me move from looking at my watercolour supplies to using them and although I often make something that’s just not the best I at least have learned to enjoy myself. Thank you so much. You are such an inspiration.

@libbyfuntera8497 5 жыл бұрын

I learnt a lot just watching this painting evolve Angela-thankyou.

@MariaGTNovoa 5 жыл бұрын

I love your style, thank you very much for your videos. I am very lively. I love your long narrow brush, I will try to get one. thank you. Saludos cordiales, un beso

@ullazitabinder2091 5 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Angela! And thank you for being that wonderful teacher you are! Just watching you paint is mesmerizing and soothing! Looking forward to more painting next year :)

@rainbowfox1934 5 жыл бұрын

It is a great idea to add to your mixture every time you dip. I tend to run out. I like your use of brushstrokes. Thanks.

@JKats-gm5mx 5 жыл бұрын

I liked this lesson so much that I watched it 3 times again. Went to bed to late.😉

@lesliewaite4316 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh Thank You, I enjoyed this lesson...so refreshing to see those beautiful colors come to life..Almost done with Christmas cards..and I'm ready to change things up a bit!!

@heidewolstenhulme275 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Angela, love the colours. I’ve learned so much watching your videos. I now put most of my paintings on the wood panels and I’m just about to try the black ground with guache to put a a few small ones on our newly decorated bathroom. I also have bought quite a few Daniel Smith paints which I hadn’t heard of as here in the UK it’s mainly W & N. Thanks again and have a lovely Christmas.

@shelleywelch473 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these Friday night specials! They are engaging and fun. Can’t wait to try this! Have you considered a water/lake/river class to join trees and clouds? Have a blessed Christmas with your family!

@DS40764 5 жыл бұрын

I loved your painting and loose style.

@corihederich4817 5 жыл бұрын

Love this video! I definitely learned a lot about painting water that has motion!!

@sheilazart 5 жыл бұрын

Angela Thanks so much for sharing these tutorials with us. I hope to take a class with you, but until then, your videos are very helpful. And inspiring! Happy Holidays :)

@pstutor1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your generosity!!! Merry Christmas!

@sandylosacco2194 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Angela , can't wait to try this.I might add a few wildflowers in the grass. Happy Holidays to you

@ArtWorkOfDR 5 жыл бұрын

Doll this was super helpful and the piece came out so lovely

@everirisart3554 5 жыл бұрын

This one was really fun to watch, I loved the colors! Now I want to have Perylene violet! Could I ask, Angela, do you add anything to your watercolors to make your "wet" time seem to last longer?

@akrz34 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work, I am learning. Thanks.

@ldolan1802 5 жыл бұрын

I caught the tail end of the live stream. I liked the format, pre-recorded and you able to answer questions live. You should have warned Cheap Joe's about all your students wanting that Loose Goose Dagger Striper! LOL! Great video...you've inspired me to take out those Hawaii photos and give it a try!

@arcuda2001 5 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here:-) wonderful and great info. And things to keep in mind as I’m painting.. thank you !!!

@lizrenwick1180 5 жыл бұрын

I've just done my very first watercolour abstract it's not good but now it has fully dried it looks like flowers perhaps I could enhance it a bit

@cindymichelotti8132 5 жыл бұрын

another great video! what kind of paper did you use? It looked a little different in the dry brush areas.

@carolevilleneuve7411 5 жыл бұрын

#AngelaFehr where did you get that red plexiglass sheet for checking the values? I've looked in art supplies and hardware store and cannot find some...

@ruthinmanart4063 5 жыл бұрын

How do you get those small vein like lines... like you have around the dark red section in the lower right....? Are you using a 'rough' level of paper?

@joansmith5010 5 жыл бұрын

Were you using wet on wet?

@Parlenamcneil 5 жыл бұрын

I like to know the name of your palette and where to get it.

@d.lamirande1623 5 жыл бұрын

What time us it where Angela lives

@barbarasalmi1824 5 жыл бұрын

As usual, you are a master! I so enjoy your you tube videos, but more importantly, a shout out for your on-line classes at learn.angela fehr.com. They are detailed, your style of teaching is gentle and so encouraging. I heartily recommend these classes. Also, they are very afforable. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into your teaching.

@d.lamirande1623 5 жыл бұрын

Just asking bcs I’m late joining

@nadadellore865 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!! I learned a lot. Thanks!