How To Start A Watercolour Painting

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Ай бұрын

In this video, I show how to start a loose watercolour. Painting freely, wet in wet, to create beautiful atmospheric effects.
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@angelwings1111 Ай бұрын

Wonderful tutorial! Very helpful to see the whole process in real-time and such detailed commentary. Thank you.

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you liked it

@marygoodger51 24 күн бұрын

First time watching. Love the sky. A very restful picture. Will really have to give this one a try

@ChrisStephenArt 24 күн бұрын

Thanks Mary, glad you liked it

@Vorachan1111 27 күн бұрын

I so enjoy watching you paint. This is the first time I have seen any of your videos. Very calming to watch especially with the music. I’m also learning from you. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

@ChrisStephenArt 27 күн бұрын

Thank you, Valerie.

@lindaloiselle8251 20 күн бұрын

I love your approach ….keeping it simple…..not using too many colours…..you are a great influence in my watercolour journey thank you

@ChrisStephenArt 19 күн бұрын

Thank you Linda, I’m honoured to be a part of your journey. Thank you so much for watching !!

@amya8155 17 күн бұрын

Stunning

@ChrisStephenArt 17 күн бұрын

Thank you

@eensio 23 күн бұрын

The visual process is also great part of which I enjoy: it reveals the dynamics behind the scene. Thank you for this splendid joyrney!

@ChrisStephenArt 23 күн бұрын

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

@paulaburian7067 22 күн бұрын

That's beautiful! You make it look easy.

@ChrisStephenArt 22 күн бұрын

Thank you, Paula 😊

@nancycrutchfield117 24 күн бұрын

Beautiful work! The sky turned out awesome!! All of it is awesome but really love the sky! TFS

@ChrisStephenArt 24 күн бұрын

Thanks Nancy, glad you liked it 😊

@anthonyholden2157 Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your posting . Thankyou . All the best

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Anthony. I really appreciate you watching.

@TheRettvest123 Ай бұрын

Thank you again,for wonderful,learnigful video 😀

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

You’re welcome, Sven. Glad you liked it 😊

@caronboler4048 26 күн бұрын

One minute in and I love it already 😃

@ChrisStephenArt 26 күн бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you like it 😊

@53justjude 24 күн бұрын

Thank you Chris, you do make this very simple to follow.

@ChrisStephenArt 24 күн бұрын

You’re welcome, Judy. Glad you liked it

@trev1968 Ай бұрын

Love the sky 👍

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@reynradio Ай бұрын

Just brilliant Chris. Any more words will just be wasted I just love your work and style. 👍🏼

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Thanks Dave, that’s very kind of you to say

@carolafranzobernitz3515 Ай бұрын

Thks for sharing, this is really helpful

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

You’re welcome, Carola. Glad you found it helpful

@robertsparks7244 22 күн бұрын

Really nice I subscribed

@ChrisStephenArt 22 күн бұрын

Thank you, Robert. Much appreciated

@krakatuk3139 26 күн бұрын

I‘m painted it🤘

@ChrisStephenArt 26 күн бұрын

Great ! Please tag me and give a credit if you post it on social media

@farzanehsadegh1319 14 күн бұрын

Beatiful❤❤

@ChrisStephenArt 14 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@sandragiuria8725 26 күн бұрын

Very nice and the description is clear in a useful. Thanks Sandra Giuria

@ChrisStephenArt 26 күн бұрын

Thanks Sandra

@MsMonika59 28 күн бұрын

Brilliant presentation and artwork. I love your explanations while your painting. What type of brushes are you using here? Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 😊

@ChrisStephenArt 28 күн бұрын

Thanks, Monika. I used mop brushes and a pointed round sable.

@pastorswife1998 Ай бұрын

Love your painting style & tips. Thank you!

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

@user-px7eb9ej9j 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. I love Morston Quay too.

@ChrisStephenArt 29 күн бұрын

Thanks Marjorie. I love the whole North Norfolk Coast. It’s fantastically picturesque

@deborahjohnston2808 Ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Thanks, Deborah

@Merletth 6 күн бұрын

Beau

@ChrisStephenArt 6 күн бұрын

Thank you

@artsy897 29 күн бұрын

Beautiful work.

@ChrisStephenArt 29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much

@luckyhiker3434 Ай бұрын

Real nice composition. Robt

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@triciashaw1973 27 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed this tutorial (and I loved the gentle music btw!). Did you use cold press paper?

@ChrisStephenArt 27 күн бұрын

Thank you, Tricia. I used a Meeden 100% cotton, cold press, 12x9” block.

@claraedouwesdekker6389 Ай бұрын

Wonderful tutorial. I do find the music a bit distracting though.

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Thanks, Clara. I’m glad you liked the tutorial. Some people have said they love the music, others absolutely hate it. The dilemma I have is, I live in a busy town with neighbours, cars, dogs and other annoying things. I play music to mask the background sounds. Maybe some kind of noise cancelling recording equipment may help, I’ll have to save my pennies 😂

@susanh9113 Ай бұрын

Hi Chris, what a beautiful painting. Is there some golden rule to help decide the scale of the boats within that landscape? Thank you again, very enjoyable tutorial.

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Hi Susan, I don’t think there are any golden rules as such, I suppose it really depends on what the emphasis is on. This painting was more about the landscape, with the boats adding some context to the scene. If it were more about the boats, I would probably have made them closer and more prominent. Hope that makes sense !!

@susanh9113 Ай бұрын

@@ChrisStephenArt Thanks for responding, yes it does make sense :)

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

You’re welcome, Susan 😊

@ralphherrick596 Ай бұрын

Do you wet your pallet before painting....does your paint dry up in the pallet when not used ...does the pallet have a cover?

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Hi Ralph. I don’t usually wet the palette before painting, unless I haven’t painted for a few days, then I’ll give a quick spray with the mist bottle. The paint does dry in the palette, but I use artist quality paints that re-wet easily with a wet brush. I used my Meeden ceramic palette, it doesn’t have a cover, I usually just lay a piece of cardboard over when not in use, just to stop any dust. Hope that helps.

@judygainer1766 Ай бұрын

I wish I could do that. Did you have a photo or was it from memory

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Thanks, Judy. I don’t often paint from photos, I prefer to use pencil sketches and small paintings made on location. This one is a quick version of a painting I did in Norfolk a few weeks ago.

@Bearwithme560 27 күн бұрын

How on earth do you preserve those little white spots in the sky and water? They make all the difference, yet l am never, in the process of rewetting the paper, been good at keeping the highlights, especially as our climate is so dry that water starts drying immediately.

@ChrisStephenArt 27 күн бұрын

I think it really comes down to practice and reacting to what’s happening on the sheet. Also, being mindful to leave some white behind, no matter how small, can make all the difference.

@Bearwithme560 27 күн бұрын

@@ChrisStephenArt Thanks for responding! Yes, practice is key, though l hit frustrating plateaus at times. Do you think dabbing waxed crayon on spots would help to preserve those treasured highlights, which l inevitably forget about an hour in?

@ChrisStephenArt 26 күн бұрын

@@Bearwithme560 We all have creative plateaus, it’s just part of the artistic journey. You could try wax, I’ve never really used it, but it would be an interesting experiment. I’m curious to know if it works!! I may have to give it a go.

@Bearwithme560 26 күн бұрын

@@ChrisStephenArt Yay - it worked.

@ChrisStephenArt 26 күн бұрын

@@Bearwithme560 Fantastic, I’d love to see the result.

@neilstephen6761 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed your tutorial thank you . The back round music is most distracting.

@ChrisStephenArt Ай бұрын

Glad you liked the tutorial, Neil. Sorry you find the music distracting, I use it to block out background noises. I’m currently looking for alternative ways to record my voice, that cancel the unwanted sounds.

@tinarosado1045 20 күн бұрын

I found the music relaxing,not distracting at all.

@ChrisStephenArt 20 күн бұрын

@@tinarosado1045 Thank you, Tina