How to Simplify A Scene in Watercolor

How to Simplify A Scene in Watercolor - Do a Value Study

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2 жыл бұрын

Learn more about mastering value in watercolor with my free online course at: studio.krisdebruine.com/values
In this video, I demonstrate how to simplify a complicated scene for a watercolor painting. I divide the scene into three value areas - light, middle and dark. I avoid focusing on small details. I look for and paint large connected shapes. Then, I use this value study as a plan to complete my final painting. #simplify #watercolor #valuestudy
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Learning to simplify a scene is one of the most valuable skills you can learn in watercolor painting. It is an essential compositional skill. It is also an important skill for beginners in watercolor to learn.
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Пікірлер: 47

@D33d0 6 ай бұрын

Your simple sentence "If you squint you can see the values", my goodness, that was BEYOND helpful for me! Thank you!

@KrisDeBruineStudio 6 ай бұрын

Great

@swethakalluri2205 6 ай бұрын

Goodness, this is the best watercolor valuable video of all time. ❤I'm sure this is going to be game-changing. Thank you so much, Kris. I watched the other painted one, too, simply fabulously taught. 7:27

@KrisDeBruineStudio 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@suel4269 5 ай бұрын

Thankyou ! I must remember to squint.

@KrisDeBruineStudio 5 ай бұрын

YES!! It is so important!

@terayahm6873 Ай бұрын

So inspiring to paint this way

@KrisDeBruineStudio Ай бұрын

I'm glad you like it.

@mendyhand3895 2 жыл бұрын

I continue to binge watch your videos. 🤗. As a photographer, who loves black and white, am SO glad to see you and other artists stressing how important getting those values right, is a game changer to OK art, to a really great painting! Thanks SO much!

@KrisDeBruineStudio 2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. It is essential to get those values right. I am a photographer too! Thanks for leaving feedback.

@Jos-P 4 ай бұрын

Yet again you have so inspired me! That is a great way to get a painting done. I often feel overwhelmed with just the amount of ‘stuff’ in a photo I want to paint. I was squinting at your picture and could see exactly what you meant. Thanks so much, a painting day for me today! 🎉

@KrisDeBruineStudio 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear you found this to be helpful. It was a game changer for me.

@paintlady2268 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kris! I've my own photos of the same bridge in my 'must try someday' file. This will be interesting.

@KrisDeBruineStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. It's a small world! :-) Have fun with this one. It is a beautiful place.

@sarahmhmdahmad7827 2 ай бұрын

I like all your drawings and tips also i like the painting of (the dome of the rock ) at the background🥹🥹

@KrisDeBruineStudio 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@shashankhebbar581 21 күн бұрын

Much needed video, thank you so much mam ❤

@KrisDeBruineStudio 21 күн бұрын

You're so welcome. Thanks for watching.

@christianebehr138 4 ай бұрын

Dear Kris , the beginning of your painting has realy showed me a great way to keep a painting simple and more easy to paint at the end by building it ip thank you looking forward to the rest many greetings from Christiane Berlin Germany 😊❤

@KrisDeBruineStudio 4 ай бұрын

Hi Christiane. I appreciate your comments and feedback on this channel. I'm glad you found the lesson to be helpful. Have a wonderful day!

@megatexification 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really teaching instead of painting.

@KrisDeBruineStudio 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@marynellparker1103 5 ай бұрын

This is so helpful.

@KrisDeBruineStudio 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@1Skymed 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kris. Very valuable information, presented in an easy to follow way. Appreciate your sharing your knowledge.

@KrisDeBruineStudio 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Steve. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Have a GREAT day.

@jeancampbell5050 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. The monochromatic rendition makes it so clear how it needs to be painted when using color. Thank you.

@KrisDeBruineStudio Жыл бұрын

Yes. I agree. Helps me really SEE the subject before I start painting it. Glad you found it helpful.

@andrecardon2141 11 ай бұрын

Very understable with clear voice with a Notan on medium value at the beginning. Interesting. Tku

@KrisDeBruineStudio 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ceruleanblue7 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you.

@KrisDeBruineStudio 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

@leslie-annepepin8927 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Much appreciation from this beginner!

@kdebruine Жыл бұрын

Thanks Leslie-Anne. Welcome to the channel.

@KrisDeBruineStudio Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@b.lab.__blab_colors 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm learning the watercolor drawing alone and your video is very helpful. Your explanation about value is really clear. Thank you very much 🙏

@KrisDeBruineStudio 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and thank you so much for leaving a comment. Have a GREAT day.

@ei3577 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is new to me. I look forward to your next video about value study. ❤

@KrisDeBruineStudio 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad you found it to be helpful.

@BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Excellent values explanation.

@KrisDeBruineStudio 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. This process has been a "game changer" for me in my watercolor paintings.

@ellieseibert7473 2 жыл бұрын

That was a wonderful and essential video for me to absorb!! I’ve had such trouble trying to simplify favorite scenes to build a good composition. I have a charming water wheel on my property that I’ve wanted to paint for years. But I haven’t been able to develop a simplified composition to create the right scene. I wish I could send you a photo of it.🙂Thank you for this lesson!

@KrisDeBruineStudio 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found it helpful. If you upload the picture to a photo sharing site, you can share a link to the image. I'd love to see the waterwheel.

@radhanair2388 10 ай бұрын

Your video is quite relevant to me. I’ve been painting for a couple of years now. When I paint by following another painting, my paintings turn out well. And when I using a photograph, they don’t turn out as well. I have a hard time simplifying the scene. Did you go through this? Will try the value study. Thank you Kris.

@KrisDeBruineStudio 10 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. I'm glad you found this helpful. Interestingly...I find the opposite to be true for me. I have a hard time painting from a painting. I NEED to see the original reference image (or paint from life). AND then I must go through the simplification process myself. If I use someone else's simplified version of the scene I am missing critical information to inform my painting. I hope that makes sense.