How to Paint an Abstract Watercolour Landscape
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I enjoyed this so much! To just put paint on the paper and try and produce something from that! It felt good and really does bring me joy! Hope you enjoyed it!
I would just love it if you joined me on Patreon! The link is below!
/ scottswinson
My website where you can buy original artwork: www.scottswinson.com
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Facebook: / scottswinsonartist
Paper:
Rives BFK Etching Paper by Arches, 100% cotton, white 280gsm, 28cm x 38cm.
Paints:
Raw Sienna
Burnt Sienna
Mix of Cobalt Blue and Light Red
Mix of Winsor Blue (red shade) and Light Red
Winsor Red from a brush and Winsor Red from the spray bottle
Cobalt Turquoise Light
Other:
MDF board
3M Magic Tape to tape the paper to the board
Spray bottle (just recently got a posh one from bunnings and I like it!)
Small spray bottle for spraying the winsor red onto the page
Gravity!
Tissues (many!)
Thanks for watching and see you next week!
Cheers
Scott
Some Supplies that I use are listed below:
Cotman Student Quality Paints
Cobalt Blue amazon: geni.us/cotmancobaltblue
Light Red amazon: geni.us/cotmanlightred
Yellow Ochre amazon: geni.us/cotmanyellowochre
Winsor and Newton Artist Quality Paints
Cobalt Blue amazon: geni.us/WinsorNewtonCobaltBlue
Yellow Ochre amazon: geni.us/YellowOchreTube
Light Red amazon: geni.us/LightRedTube
Brushes:
Brushes are important but you don’t need a huge number to be able to paint really well! I love Holbein Hake Brushes as they are softer, have less thickness and so hold a bit less water than the Ron Ranson Hake Brushes (which I like as it gives me more control). I like the thickness of the handle (thinner and lighter than the Ron Ranson Hakes) and the overall weighting of them. But having said all of that you could probably use any sort of hake (although I don’t love Art Spectrum’s Hakes).
Size 12 Round Sable
Pure Kolinsky Round Sable Size 12 - Cornellisen (quite expensive over $150)
geni.us/PureKolinskySableSize
geni.us/IsabeyPureKolinsky
or
Synthetic Round Sable Size 12 - Micadore For Artists - roymac Revolution Taklon - ($20)
geni.us/SyntheticRound
Hake Brushes x 3-4 (you could also get a wide 6”-8” hake brush if you wanted to)
Holbein 2.5” Hake Brush (my preference)
Holbein 2” Hake Brush (my preference)
Holbein 1” Hake Brush (my preference)
geni.us/HolbeinHakeBrush
or
Ron Ranson Large Hake Brush (about 2”)
Ron Ranson Small Hake Brush (about 1”)
geni.us/RonRanson
Flat Nylon
Long Flat Nylon - Robert Wade Neef 980 Taklon Wash: geni.us/RobertWadeNylon
Fan Brush
Fan Brush (I own size 1’s mainly and a size 6) - can be any brand really - I own two Winsor and Newton size 1 fan brushes and an Art Spectrum Series 1000FAN size 6.
I would get Hogs Hair Fan Brushes as they make more interesting marks but that is always personal preference. Some cheap ones on amazon are on the link below:
geni.us/DugatoFanBrushSet
Small Round Sable
Series 7 size ‘0’ Winsor and Newton Finish Round Sable (lovely small brush but more expensive than synthetic): geni.us/Series7WinsorandNewton
A cheaper alternative to the series 7 round sable is: Size 00 Winsor and Newton Cotman Round
geni.us/CotmanRound00
Mixing Brushes
Jasart 577 brushes Size 12 - for mixing brushes - you can get any hogs hair brushes you might use for oil paints. Very cheap! The link below is for a set of oil paint filberts which are perfect!
geni.us/HogsHairMixingBrushes
Other brushes you could get to help with your watercolours
Rigger Brush
Sable Regal Rigger Legend Size 1: geni.us/RegalRigger
or
Art Spectrum Size 2 Pure Sable Liner
This Princeton ones are also very good: geni.us/PrincetonLinerSize1
geni.us/PrincetonLiner2
Other:
Spray Bottle Large Garden One: geni.us/AdjustableSprayBottle
Small Spray Bottle for a Finer Spray: geni.us/SmallSprayBottle
MDF Board: geni.us/MDFBoard
Bowls for the paints: geni.us/WhiteBowls
Jars for the water: geni.us/GlassJars
Vase for the water: geni.us/SquareVase or
geni.us/LargeWashingOutJar
Razor Blade: geni.us/StanleyRazorBlades
Small Knife: geni.us/SwissArmyCard
Pencil B, HB or 2B: geni.us/StaedtlerPencils
Tweezers from a Swiss Card: geni.us/SwissArmyCard
Scotch 3M Magic Tape (Green Packet): geni.us/ScotchMagicTape19mm
Scotch 3M Removable Tape (Blue Packet): geni.us/ScotchRemovableTape
Tony Smiberts Books
Turners Apprentice: A Watercolour Masterclass: geni.us/TurnersApprentice
Painting Landscapes from your Imagination: geni.us/TrlbvxR
How to Paint Like Turner: geni.us/PaintLikeTurner
@texasannie 11 ай бұрын
You are a watercolor NINJA !! Wonderful. Loved watching you paint. I hope to try your technique.
@ScottSwinson 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@tinaharrison9354 2 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your family at this time of Covid keep painting when you feel the urge but get plenty of rest tiina
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tina! Yes I have been resting much more than normal that's for sure! It's funny but painting seems to help me to recharge my batteries so it's not hard for me to keep doing that! Thanks for your care. Warm wishes. Scott
@davidebrustolon6155 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Really loved the use of Windsor Red for the sky!
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Davide! Yes it looks lovely and is actually quite subtle when watered down!
@jenfleming9412 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry you all got the dreaded Covid Scott and I hope you are all on the mend. Bold painting and I too have never seen paint sprayed on like that so was exciting and I think I was holding my breath through a lot of that. As usual a beauty and granulation was gorgeous. Good to have you back on deck.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jen! Yes I do love experimenting and thinking about different ways of applying the paint and obtaining different effects on the page! Thanks for the message! Hope you are ok up north and not getting too wet!? Some of your pastels that I have seen have been amazing! Hope you are good! Warm wishes. Scott
@juliasmaistrla4407 2 жыл бұрын
Glorious. Thank you.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julia!
@tradingpostfarms 2 жыл бұрын
So sorry, I had covid last week too, and it was really awful. I'm going back to work after being off for 2 weeks, and I'm so excited to go back. Feeling really grateful this morning for having such an amazing career, and feeling well enough to go back. I'm so glad you are on the mend. Best wishes to you and you family.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
I know! I was way more sick than I thought I would be! But like you say, I am grateful to be pretty much well now and also to have a job and to be safe here in Sydney. Many things to be grateful for! Thanks so much Elli! Warm wishes. Scott
@annawozniak6807 2 жыл бұрын
Faboulous colours...always enjoying to watch your demos
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anna! Does you dog watch too! lol very cute!
@MarkHarrop 2 жыл бұрын
When I watch you creating your art, I have WTF moments when you put massive changes to the painting, but they always work so well. I need to be as brave as you! Great work.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark! I think I have those moments on the inside too! I'm thinking this is going to shit! What are you doing!? But then I just keep going and trying to do something that will work in some way and get somewhere in the end. I really love trying to take myself down untrodden paths as my brain seems to love doing similar things each time I paint! Thanks! Good luck diving in! Cheers Scott
@barbaragillis7809 2 жыл бұрын
A truly magical painting - a real privilege watching you create
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barbara! I enjoy the creation process so it's a win win! Thanks for watching and writing such lovely comments! Warm wishes. Scott
@louisscenti3813 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you are feeling better Scott. It was great to see you create in this style again even though I find your beginner tutorials so helpful. Thank you.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Louis! Yes we are all feeling better thanks! I’m really glad you find the beginners videos helpful. I’ll do something like that next week! 👍👍
@marilynoloughlin9228 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry you've been poorly. You haven't lost your talent thank goodness! Beautiful. Love the colours. I need to get some more colours I can tell. :) xx
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Marilyn! Thanks! And yes it's always exciting to get some new colours and see how they might integrate into your existing palette! Thanks for watching! I"m pretty good now! Thanks for the lovely words!
@starvingartistscollective 2 жыл бұрын
Bold colour choices in this one Scott!! Your joy in it comes through. Glad the family is on the mend again!
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes all on the mend now! I just felt compelled to paint with some colour! 👍
@emmawredenborg866 2 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Emma! 🙏
@patsymccown2766 2 жыл бұрын
I really like this!!😊
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patsy! I like those colours! 👍👍
@markdonovan1540 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning skyscape with the wonderful contrast of that warm red in the sky and cool turquoise in the sea. I must try this, it looks a lot of fun.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark! Yes I do like this painting the way it turned out! Some strong colours but also pretty soft and subtle too. Enjoy going down this path!
@karolfrench5816 2 жыл бұрын
Stay safe. Love to all the family. Much appreciated your gift and expertise. THANKYOU
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Karol! Thanks so much! We are all good now. Still a bit fatigued but really pretty fine. Thanks again! Glad you liked it! Cheers Scott
@stephenking7128 2 жыл бұрын
Hope everyone is feeling better. This tutorial was pure magic. The warm and cool colours, just beautiful. Thank you Scott.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen! Thanks! I just felt like playing with strong colours and seeing what was created! I'm really glad you liked it! Cheers Scott
@vickylaw659 2 жыл бұрын
amazing 🤩
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vicky! 🙏
@luciocarb 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful painting, love the spontaneous strokes and the freedom of movement of the sacred water. 🌊🌊🌌
@jadedenthusiasms 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you and your family are all feeling better!! So sorry you guys were sick :( This came out beautifully!! It always wild to watch you just do huge swaths of color over something that seemed done...super brave bold strokes...and they always seem to work :) Loved the spray bottle of paint thing :) I've has watercolor in a tiny squeeze bottle before to drip on or squeeze on from the edge..but never color in a spray bottle...super fun!! For you signature....its really hard, I think, sometimes, to find a good place to sign or want to sign at all because of feeling like it could take away from the painting...so you just use a similar color and lightly do it, use? We've talked about your bowls before...and I realized I have a bunch of short wide mouth jars...clear of course, but I'll use gesso (i have a bunch) and then more white paint on the outside to have my white background for my mixed colors...so I can just use what I have :) and, before, when making fermented foods, I use jars and a coffee filter over top held my the ring, so I can do the same, use the filter so that nothing gets in, but air can get in and out so it can dry and not spoil, and for times when it will be a while, like after my big surgery in March, ill let them dry out that way, then once dry ill put the normal lids on and can stack them up and away until I'm able to use my arms once I've healed some!! So....hopefully that will work...ill try some and we'll see :) I was getting the house ready and cleaning things out so that things will be easier after surgery, and saw the jars and BOOM, there it was :) it my be dumb and not work..but it wot hurt to try it out :) No worries when you don't talk...its fun to see you in the zone and enjoying yourself!! Thats what its all about right :) Thanks again!!
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan! Good luck with the surgery in March! It sounds like the jar thing will work. Like you say as long as air can get in and they can dry out naturally then it should be fine. I have only had issues when I have restricted the evaporation process too much and the water has become slimy! All the best. Scott
@jadedenthusiasms 2 жыл бұрын
@@ScottSwinson thanks :)
@deannabates1575 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen anyone spray watercolor like that. Sprinkle, and splash, but never spray. Cool technique.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi DeAnna! Yes I'm not sure I can paint a painting anymore without using my spray bottle! It's like a brush for me these days! lol
@gretelstonebridge2323 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Hope everyone feeling better. I had a little go at a mini one for my cousin who is quite poorly. Quite exciting to watch the colours as they move
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Gretel! Yes everyone slowly getting better! Good idea of working smaller! It is pretty amazing! 👍
@ignisdivinus7669 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful warm and cool colours Scott 👍
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ignis! Yes. I do love those colours!
@pigeon-mu7fk 2 жыл бұрын
You are so spontaneous and gifted..gloriously mad ! Love to watch you..thank you
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks pigeon! 🙏
@Romantic_special-ASMR 2 жыл бұрын
127. all of your drawings are incredibly brilliant. Will definitely visit your channel more often. watch with my abstract too. thank you my friend.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Hutapea! Thanks! Your abstracts are great mate! Cheers Scott
@cgguido 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful stuff! Like a creative roller coaster… thanks for sharing! How do you stretch your paper? Soak it then tape? Tape it dry? Thanks!
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi cgguido! For this painting I just taped down the dry piece of paper on all 4 sides. Sometimes I just attach it at the top or sometimes soak it and then just put it on the board with no attachment. Cheers Scott
@glenysingvarson9968 2 жыл бұрын
Scott, what paper do you recommend. I mainly use Arches CP, or rough, sometimes heritage. Have used Bockinford, but not a fan.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Glenys! Yes Arches cold pressed is really good and rough. I also like Saunders and Waterford 100% cotton paper. The paper I use all the time is Rives BFK etching paper. It is 100% cotton and is quite soft, it is probably halfway between cold pressed and hot pressed. I love it for working wet in wet and creating glowing skies due to how white the paper is compared to Arches cold pressed. Hope that helps! It always depends on many things like what you can afford, what are you painting and what you get used to over time. etc. etc. hope that helps. cheers scott
@cindyklasson371 2 жыл бұрын
What kind of paper are you using here? It seems to lift off colours really well.
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Cindy! I am using Rives BFK etching paper 280gsm, white, 100% cotton paper by Arches. It is beautiful paper that creates soft skies!
@isabellasabato6522 2 жыл бұрын
Bravo, veramente bravo! Mi piacciono molto 👏 si possono fare su tela? Ancora 👍🙂
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Isabella! Yes of course you could try painting this on watercolour canvas or you could paint it on watercolour paper then varnish it and wrap it around a canvas. Cheers Scott
@isabellasabato6522 2 жыл бұрын
Grazie🙂 proverò
@socratesthecabdriver 2 жыл бұрын
🙏🌊🔱🌪️🌪️🌪️
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@pmartin6086 Жыл бұрын
Did Scott stop making videos?
@owens711 2 жыл бұрын
Braw
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gaz!
@socratesthecabdriver 2 жыл бұрын
Lucky it wasn't the nad case of covids
@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын
I know! I would hate to have the bad version! It wouldn't be much fun at all!