Bird Painting With Wet in Wet Watercolor Underpainting Technique

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Bird painting (or any painting) can benefit from the soft blended foundation of wet in wet watercolor technique. Wet in wet does not need to be reserved for big washy skies, landscapes or fluid impressionistic treatments. Its a great underpainting technique too.
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@johnchapin9270 Жыл бұрын

You are costing me money😊😊👍👍. Thank you for showing your Techniques.

@evgeniawillis2836 3 жыл бұрын

I am an art instructor. Often need to show some new ideas and alternative approaches in watercolor painting. Your tutorials are extremely valuable because of your step by step verbal explanation. Thank you!

@sanrepenti 10 ай бұрын

You are incredibly talented. Impressive and thank you for your instructions.

@jlroussin 4 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful. I love the yellow green vignette style background.

@cherylberry1613 5 жыл бұрын

Love the softness, really nice.

@catherinelevison3310 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I love painting a bird on a twig-started that at 4 years old, still love it. This is a gorgeous color combination

@uberurbana4894 7 жыл бұрын

LOVE your work !! Thanks for sharing it with us !!!

@debramoss2267 5 жыл бұрын

Stunning.

@ellakarcher411 7 жыл бұрын

Continuing to learn and get much needed grasp on what can be created. Thanking you from Kentucky!

@projectmunchkins 5 жыл бұрын

Fascinating to watch you paint! Thanks for the video!

@bertabl 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I never thought about using wet on wet like this but of course it makes perfect sense !

@rnee1000 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!!!!

@joannuhn7816 5 жыл бұрын

I've just picked up the brush again and I love birds, have so many reference photos. I love the wet in wet base to the piece, absolutely wonderful and inspiring.

@ocearlyriser 5 жыл бұрын

so helpful. just what I needed! thanks. I never knew watercolor pencil could be used this way.

@delila351 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you letting us see the reference picture while you work...it helps me see why you do what you do... As always, I love your work and thanks for sharing your information.

@colleenmcchesney1482 3 жыл бұрын

I started watercolor painting exactly a year ago today taking a birding field drawing class. Your break down on the various ways to do the wet on wet techniques is very helpful for my favorite drawing and painting subject of birds. Also you have shown me another great pen to add to my supplies.

@elisabetecoelhoignacioigna7705 7 жыл бұрын

Simplesmente fantástico,parabéns,Deus abençõe o sr.

@loveandlife4222 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful and so fun to watch you paint. Thank you for sharing your talent and hard work with us!

@iartistdotme 8 жыл бұрын

Unbelievably soft - really describes the feeling of feathers and down, yet crisp enough to know exactly what was painted. People that have owned and loved their chickens as pets can attest to the softness of feathers bellies and backsides captured perfectly with this wet on wet technique. Just beautiful.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@jenniferoverfield3133 6 жыл бұрын

I can't stop watching. I wish I could comment with photos because I attempted a bird from a reference photo and then watched this video and did it again. Wow! What a difference. I am learning so much. You are an amazing watercolor painter! Thank you!

@nancydavis14 5 жыл бұрын

Your drawings of birds are my favorite.

@conniemesce4093 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@ibrahimissaiaawad2888 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much, always worthwhile to listen to, and a good look forward into spring possibilities.

@laurakoons823 5 жыл бұрын

That is lovely and oh so helpful! Thank you!

@juul7737 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the lessons...please never stop.... I love the way you do this.👍🏼😉 Greatings from Julia, the Netherlands

@Lifequek 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Love your teaching.👍

@lindysmith13 7 жыл бұрын

That is so beautiful. Thanks for all your videos.

@anniegotakindlee 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Love your videos.

@Rosemarie04921 6 жыл бұрын

I'm just starting to get serious about painting birds ... Very intimidating. THIS is how I want my birds to look. After my two Cardinal failures this morning, this demo gives me hope. Thank you so much!!!

@user-rd3jr5pf2c 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Love it, you are great!

@VintageNestDesigns 4 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful!

@nerddelfuturo 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love it!!!

@staceydesorgo 4 жыл бұрын

I need a snake hat like that. That is an amazing, amazing hat. (I'm late to the party, but I'm studying underpainting. I'm amazed at the difference it has made so far for me.)

@muralistl 8 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+muralistl 👍

@ThatLazyCrazyLady 8 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Hazy A. 👍

@billdollar6155 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful tutorial, I enjoyed it very much..Have a good day

@magistra137 8 жыл бұрын

Turned out so beautifully. Thank you very much for teaching us!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Beth Arcuri 👍

@northcoastize 7 жыл бұрын

a lovely soft painting! Thank you for sharing! Such a lovely picture of a bird!

@mindofwatercolor 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@heartchitect1960 8 жыл бұрын

Best example I've seen so far on how to waterpaint. Thank you so much!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@andreafiscal5665 8 жыл бұрын

this was amazing! so many helpful tips. I've been trying to learn more about wet on wet washes so this was gold!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Andrea Fiscal 👍

@waynel2162 8 жыл бұрын

Always love your birds, Steve. The technique you show here is just awesome. I have always tended to think along the lines of wet-wet painting as being the start-up for something bigger, a sort of pre painting stage where you decide where you put stuff. This will definately add new dimensions to your works. Thanks so much.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Wayne L Cool, thanks Wayne!

@SusanJenkinsArtist 7 жыл бұрын

You're awesome! Love your videos!

@roden70 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice to see the bird come to life as you add more colour, detail and the background. I find your tutorials very inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing Steve!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+roden70 You're welcome, thanks for watching!

@DeniseBrooks1955 8 жыл бұрын

I love it, and as usual I learned a few things. Thanks Steve.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Denise Brooks Quite welcome!

@WCPFISH 8 жыл бұрын

Steve, you are nothing short of a genius. Thank you again for tackling one of my favorite subjects, you've inspired me to do some more birding!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+WCPFISH Very kind! Thanks.

@beads2yarn 7 жыл бұрын

So beautiful. I love when you paint birds.

@mindofwatercolor 7 жыл бұрын

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@maryellenhill4121 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your generous instruction.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

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@grahamheywood4426 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Really good stuff.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Graham Heywood 👍

@marywalter1249 8 жыл бұрын

You continue to teach and inspire me! Thank you.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Mary Walter Awesome to hear, thanks!

@gailcarrick9908 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Really learned a lot from you

@yidiliu3815 8 жыл бұрын

love it!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+yidi liu 👍

@lstchcglch 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks again....love it

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

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@VOGELBIRD123 8 жыл бұрын

Looks good and very well explained. Let's see more!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

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@rosapope6556 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks - this is an excellent series, really helping me understand the importance of values in watercolor washes..

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Rosa Pope 👍

@libby020 7 жыл бұрын

absolutely beautiful work...love your videos !! :)

@Faerysong1 8 жыл бұрын

I Love the way you did this, very soft, but at the same time very crisp. Truly lovely. Alice

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Alice Clark Thanks!

@judycozon4081 8 жыл бұрын

love all your bird video's - they are great! Thank you!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Judy Cozon 👍

@kdmylove 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@CathyMiller0711 8 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration. Thanks

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Cathy Miller 👍

@TheDevonArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your techniques. I've never really tried painting in watercolour with a large brush, it's always a size 00! So learning from you I may pop out and purchase one somewhat bigger. Thank you :-)

@walktheparth 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful job. I learned a lot. Thanks!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+walktheparth Glad to hear it!

@willobird 8 жыл бұрын

You are my favorite watercolor artist on youtube. Especially like the birds!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Cee M Very kind, thanks!

@viviandibrell849 8 жыл бұрын

Once again a terrific video! I am inspired every time I watch. Thanks!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Vivian Dibrell 👍

@SuperXrunner 8 жыл бұрын

amazing as usual...keep up the good work.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+SuperXrunner 👍

@wanttolearnreidy4469 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve and welcome to 2017, hope that you had a very pleasant and relaxed Festive season. I have watched this before and I will do doubt watch it again for skill acquisition.... hopefully. I am into attempting to paint birds at the moment and require all the technical input that I can muster, so this video was excellent for me. I shall endeavour to employ some of your tips and techniques in my next bird attempt...many thanks as usual.

@ginetteritchie9424 8 жыл бұрын

I've been subscribed to your channel from the beginning. I cannot convey how much I appreciate them and how they have helped me in my own paintings. They are instructional, clear and extremely helpful. Thank you!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Ginette Ritchie Thanks for sticking with me. Glad they've been help.

@ralphburton6947 8 жыл бұрын

Love it, Thanks for another superb piece.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

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@melaniekayrell2258 8 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Melanie Kayrell 👍

@rnee1000 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful lesson, as usual! I have a hard time keeping my paper wet long enough to finish each section of a painting. I am using that same Fabriano paper.

@carlaa.1617 8 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! Thank you for another great lesson😀

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Carla A. 👍

@carollundstrom6519 8 жыл бұрын

That was very helpful. Thank you.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Carol Lundstrom 👍

@gloriwest 8 жыл бұрын

So talented!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mwippa18 8 жыл бұрын

i love that half way thru the vid i was like ummmmm whats happening but after you started adding details half way it really pulled it together beautifully. sometimes my paintings hit the ugly stage a d i give up but u pushed thru and it looked stunning. thanks for sharing this

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Melissa Vella Yes, there is often an ugly stage with wet in wet. As long as you preserve your highlights and values, you can usually bring it around in the end

@UrraSergio 7 жыл бұрын

Most the time, the ugly stage is my final stage. :D Anyway, my lack of talent is so cute and fun that I can not stop loving it and cultivating it.

@Nadyaboggo 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I love painting birds and this was beautiful!!! Definitely will give it a try! :)

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Nadyaboggo 👍

@didierleprince6106 8 жыл бұрын

Superbe ! Comme d'habitude Merci

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+didier Leprince 👍

@jennygort 8 жыл бұрын

the painting is so beautiful thanks for this great video Steve!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

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@kyt777 8 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! I've watched it several time (along with your others....watching them several times, too) and them so helpful in learning to paint loosely. I have such a habit of over-working and not leaving (or destroying) my whites! Please make more bird tutorials. I'm still learning and, after 1.5 years of painting still need all the help I can get. Your videos can't be beat by anyone!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Kyt Yes, I have a feeling more birds are coming. Thanks for watching!

@jaminamj295 8 жыл бұрын

TTrès jolie ...i love it...thank you for sharing your talent

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

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@Tindaloo76 8 жыл бұрын

so inspiring, and a lovely finished work of art ♥

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Tindaloo76 👍

@jenniefrench1338 6 жыл бұрын

lovely.

@rhuechantal1240 6 жыл бұрын

I am a new subscriber and really appreciate your inspiring, educational and uplifting videos. I am teaching myself this new and exciting medium, having worked in pastels and mixed media. I am so glad you show your references, as most u tube demos neglect to show them. I appreciate suggestions for excellent supplies, brushes and substrates. I am falling in love with watercolour, and want to carefully build up quality supplies to carry me through on this amazing journey. Thank you so much for sharing your insight and experience, your humour and beautiful verses at the end. Your work is amazing!

@mindofwatercolor 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Welcome to the medium.

@megs.8189 8 жыл бұрын

Well, I did it! Thanks to being sick I've watched all of your videos--which has been a very pleasant way to pass the time. :) I love your work and instructional style, it's been very helpful. I'm excited to get back into my studio once things get back to normal around here. Thanks for the great content!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for all the watch time. Hope you're feeling better soon.

@zucozampa 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+zucozampa 👍

@cece_h 8 жыл бұрын

Very pretty. I'll give this a try.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+celiarose 👍

@janisvogt1079 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent! You have been away far too long! Love your technique.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Janis Vogt 👍

@JennyMoedKorpelaArt 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing that, it was very useful! I usually overwork my birds when I'm painting in watercolour, so I need to try this technique!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

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@pjlewisful 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed. Sometimes, it's like you read my mind...just as I wondered about what colors you were using, you say..then when I was wishing I could see the photo reference, you showed it!

@karenhinson9582 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@bartholoclumpdink7246 8 жыл бұрын

Yay Steve's back! Missed you buddy.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Bartholo Clumpdink 👍

@connoryoung6965 8 жыл бұрын

I am so great full for you & your videos thank you so much.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+connor young You bet guy!

@mlite84 8 жыл бұрын

hey steve.. love all your videos their awesome. im new to watercolor and am loving it. im getting so much out of these videos, their a hugeeee help. really appreciate your time and knowledge. hope to see alot more in the future!

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+mlite84 Thanks!

@AnaCrisisBlu 8 жыл бұрын

wow it´s sooo beautiful

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Happy Kappa Thanks!

@patriciamorgan4833 7 жыл бұрын

you makwit look so easy!! brilliant!

@mindofwatercolor 7 жыл бұрын

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@Windkisssed 8 жыл бұрын

That looks like so much fun!! I understand there's phases to creating a piece... the sketch, the underpainting, then detail... I have trouble recognizing the detail I'm seeing and unable to break down that detail. So essentially I end up with an incomplete picture. Ah, the never-ending process of learning. Thanks so much for the lesson. I'm going to have to try it soon. Lauri

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+Windkisssed Yes, it can be daunting. Observation is the best skill you can develop. Value is particularly important to observe and record (how light or dark something is).

@Windkisssed 8 жыл бұрын

Constantly working on value!!! practicing shading right now. whew!!

@Tiberius41 8 жыл бұрын

A good bird is a wet bird. Ha ha love it. Very helpful , beautiful bird. Your videos always cheer me up. I've always been an oil painter but you have really opened my eyes to how really beautiful watercolour can be. Great job.

@mindofwatercolor 8 жыл бұрын

+John Noordermeer Awesome, thanks John!