Building a Sketchbook

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Building a Sketchbook

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Oliver Pyle - Our Landscape

Күн бұрын

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@mechadebzilla 12 күн бұрын

Commenting a bit late, but here's a recommendation for dealing with wind. Bring lots of binder or bulldog clips. I use a few clips to hold down the corners of my page. More clips keep the "finished" pages closed in the other side of the sketchbook. Another clip or two holds a shop cloth to dab the brush. I've also used a long rubber band to hold down the pages in wind. It's usually breezy here so I just assume I will need to manage flapping pages. This is a great sketching video for the encouragement provided. Sketching outside really does make me want to go out more and sketch more!

@jeanetteanderson3912 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely such a great help just starting I'm 68 and am so glad I found your channel last night. Sat up all night binge watching. Thanks for all your help and hard work 👍 ❤️

@AdamSingle 29 күн бұрын

Well worth the rewatch. This is still one of my favourite of yours. I think I’ve watched it three times now.

@radhanair2388 11 ай бұрын

As a beginner artist, idea of a sketchbook has been on my mind. There’s a hesitation on what I would paint outdoors as there are so many things. Through this video you’ve helped break this down and showed us how to simplify, find a simple composition and have fun…while it’s an integral part of learning. You’re a wonderful teacher, thanks for the video

@eugenerim 11 ай бұрын

Oliver Pyle, respect from the fans and from me personally. Yes, you are right! The artist must have an album for daily sketches. Thank you!

@saral.1933 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! England is so beautiful &peaceful… from Florida USA

@user-uw9eq8ez7x 7 ай бұрын

ahh, if only i could get a painting to look anywhere near as nice as your quick sketch. Maybe some day.

@diane3868 Жыл бұрын

I love your painting style and your pleasant way of teaching.

@willettejackson979 3 ай бұрын

Sketching is one of the first things I consider. Order alongside shading. Everything begins it's natural flow once I begin. I like different sizes of paper. I'll try them all. Oliver is encouraging, thanks. 😊

@karindodge9814 Жыл бұрын

I love you simplify mixing by using what you already had and add to it. It's quick and creates harmony without overthinking every individual color to use.

@ambds1975 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for these videos, they are so helpful. I personally like yours extra because I am also left-handed, so it is easier for me to visualize the way the technique works.

@Mjpuck62 5 ай бұрын

Your videos inspire me! Thank you!

@grandmabarby Жыл бұрын

I could listen to you all day.....LOL. Thank you for your brilliant advice.

@toobad41 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Oliver for your introduction into building a watercolor sketchbook and how to use it. Myself, I do exactly have shown and I’ve doing this for several years. I use the journal as a means to testing subject matter for large scale paintings. Peace be with you my friend.

@PeterGonzalezAyres1932 11 ай бұрын

If it is of some importance, I sketch every day and paint once a week, selecting from my sketch book.

@susielessard4304 2 ай бұрын

I came to that conclusion this afternoon. I paint much better if I take the time to sketch.

@suneetikher Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. It’ll be definitely very useful to see how you build a painting from one of these gorgeous sketches!

@melindaavila498 Жыл бұрын

How lovely to see the sunshine and hear the waves and seagulls! I think sketching is not emphasized enough for beginners. Thanks!

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

It’s a vitally important part of the creative process.

@diannjohnson4604 6 ай бұрын

I have learned so much from you in less than 2 weeks. Was struggling & given me ‘new lease’ to continue water coloring! 👏💥

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 6 ай бұрын

Delighted to hear that - and thank you! Keep painting.

@salam1able Жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup pour ces encouragements aux croquis rapides et pour les démonstrations … je vais essayer de mettre vos conseils en pratique. Bonne soirée.😊

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

C’est très gentil - merci

@dogstarsirius5280 4 ай бұрын

I love this!! Thank you for sharing!

@artstartdiy 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful work. I find bull clips work well to hold down my pages in the wind❤️✨

@lauriebochner6936 Жыл бұрын

Lovely. I find myself nodding my head along with you as you build your landscape. Very helpful. Thank you!

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

@optimisticgal Жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing your process!

@pammcreynolds 5 ай бұрын

I'm anxious to get started on a sketchbook. Thank you.

@edithtsacle5257 8 ай бұрын

This was a wonderful video, so helpful and inspiring! You brought up so very many points that we can absolutely relate to and that other teachers are not mentioning. Thank you🙏🏼❣You are a great teacher and artist.

@TheLiznz 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Oliver, I really appreciated watching how you approach plein air work. I really love working outdoors but my results are never as good as those I produce at home. From watching you, I think I may be rushing too much. I work full time, so getting out to paint is something I have to squeeze in but I think I’m not doing it justice by taking shortcuts and rushing. I’m getting on in years so recording memories is important and when .I look at my plein air journals I recall such detail about that day. It is truly amazing how it seems painting acts like a video recording. Is that because of the detailed observation?

@viktorbobrovsky3632 9 ай бұрын

So beautiful! Thanks for this video and sharing your thoughts about sketching! Best regards from Ukraine!

@artsymargo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing from your Patreon content with the rest of us. I've been waiting to see new videos from you.

@karenvc8005 11 ай бұрын

This was really lovely. I was inspired after watching it last weekend to go out a sketch along our riverfront, capturing the water, trees and parklands along the riverbank, and of course, one of the bridges. This is on style I normally work in but I think that is because it intimdates me. I see a lot of value challenging myself with the approach you demonstrated here.

@lilybelle6495 9 ай бұрын

This was nice encouragement to be a little more free with what I decided to do in my sketchbook. I think I've been trying to make it more of a "journal" type, but my problem is that I'm not very good (yet). So I'm never happy with my paintings, and that makes me hesitant to put anything down. Now I sit here with a pristine sketchbook but not making very much progress with my skills. I'm going to change that today.

@fernandorabadan1313 11 ай бұрын

Me encanta su enseñanza y su manera de explicar. Aprendo muchísimo. Muchas gracias.

@user-ol7pr2jf3b 9 ай бұрын

I notice you have one of those beautiful Fraser Price palettes. I got myself one a couple of wks ago for a bargain price, & in Dec intend taking it to Portugal where I’ll immerse myself in watercolour everyday, whatever the weather. Thanks for your always-helpful & enjoyable channel.

@patriciaoliveira9212 Жыл бұрын

A very nice and useful video, Oliver. Thank you so much for sharing, once again. Greetings.

@alisawillowby 11 ай бұрын

So inspiring, beautiful sketches! Thank you!

@m.hartyfool 5 ай бұрын

Yes, enjoyment!

@lindastevenson6642 11 ай бұрын

hello i am i first water colour and loveing it and love your you tube so kind

@jennytellier631 11 ай бұрын

Just joined your Patreon. Excited to support you and keep learning alongside you. 😊

@clairebradbury11 Жыл бұрын

Two lovely sketches and a lot of inspiration. Thank you!

@alisonlangridge Жыл бұрын

Fabulous, thank you, Oliver!

@warrengarr3709 Жыл бұрын

Your commentary about the different ways to utilize sketchbooks and your encouragement to simply enjoy the fun experience if sketching outdoors : so much appreciated! That paintbox you are using is fabulous! Can you tell us about it? Or provide a link?

@katscreativelife Жыл бұрын

Stunning! ❤

@markdonovan1540 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this very inspirational and helpful video. I see you are a fan of heavy metal palettes when painting plein air. I suppose they are more resilient than other types of palette. I've been considering buying that Loxley Heavyweight metal box palette, I love the combination of deep and flat mixing wells. I bought a cheaper, small, plastic pallete by Frank Herring, it also has deep wells. It's a handy pallete for outdoor sketching.

@riesalipschitz3035 Жыл бұрын

Always inspiring…Thank You

@liamthorpe3452 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thanks olly!

@belindahall5220 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video, inspiring me to use my sketch books in New ways!:) Thank you 😊

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

@suzanneboily5224 10 ай бұрын

Thank you❤❤

@michaelacurran-cox528 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. 😊

@JLB0880 6 ай бұрын

Love this - I’m also Jen and my brothers name is Matt 😊

@Sherlock2022 Жыл бұрын

As I look back at my old sketches, I see a lot of disharmonious things from the past: the shape of a chair, a lampshade or an attempt to capture a likeness of someone. Adrian Hill in his book, How to Draw, encourages us to draw everyday objects from different angles, which I find very useful. I will have to buy myself a new sketchbook instead of focusing on ‘finished’ paintings. Thanks again.

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Draw and sketch anything - it’s great advice as it sharpens the observation skills.

@noelnicholls3622 Жыл бұрын

Aways inspiring 😊. Thankyou

@garylangieri2198 3 ай бұрын

I see a multicolor book in this video in your stack of painting materials and three of them on a shelf in your studio in other of your videos…is this a watercolor journal? A book you would recommend? If so would love to know more as your way of teaching is I aightful and very helpful…best wishes, MaryEllen Langieri

@cynthiam.1368 Жыл бұрын

Sea matter 😂. Lovely video thank you.

@juanamariaperez1568 11 ай бұрын

Fantástic explanation

@chrisrasmussen4612 4 ай бұрын

When you do sketches, do you use pen or pencil and which ones do you use? Thank you for sharing with us.

@janneostlund6051 Жыл бұрын

I like him, the jolly good J.W.Turner.

@comtaar2245 Жыл бұрын

Fun hobby!

@mickma9wx 11 ай бұрын

hi I live in Northumberland. i would love to go to any painting events with you.

@kawilsonart 11 ай бұрын

What is the pallette you are using?

@jeffmoodie6144 9 ай бұрын

“It’s literally a background, that’s all it is”. Lots of good info and pointers in this video but this quote stood out as one of my faults is detailed backgrounds. I must remember that it’s only a background.

@mickma9wx 11 ай бұрын

Cant find any link to your patreon page?

@warrengarr3709 Жыл бұрын

Oops I just checked your blog and saw the info about the paintbox 😊

@twicetwo 4 ай бұрын

{[бъютифул а лэндскэйп}]^_^

@creativecolours2022 Жыл бұрын

Hi Oliver. Your sketchbooks look great but are way too polished to say so. Full of finished sketches. Mine are a mix and match of everything. Preliminary sketches, notes, notans, finished sketches, finished paintings, comments and notes and thoughts all into my sketchbooks. I use also simultaneously many different sketchbooks with some of them being on my desk and other in my bags. There was a time that I was trying to finish each and every sketchbook and I've even wrote the date I've started to sketch into each one of them but I didn't manage to keep up. The good thing though is that I can remember where is what so I don't lose the plot. But my sketchbooks are a very important part of my creative process and I don't care to put them in order because I don't want to interrupt the stream of my thoughts. And I don't show them in their entirety anywhere. I just show some of the sketches that I consider more interesting on my website. But never a whole sketchbook. My thoughts are mine and I don't want anyone to know them or evaluate them artistically or with any other way.

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you mean by ‘way too polished’ - way too polished for what?

@creativecolours2022 Жыл бұрын

@@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 I mean that all the sketches are finished, all at the middle of the page or the spread pages with the same layout neat and in chronological order. A sketchbook that is suitable for presentation or even publishing too something that is good. I'm not saying that negatively. It is not bad to have everything in order. In fact I wonder how you manage to keep your sketchbooks so neat because I personally find that an impossible thing to achieve. My sketchbooks are in a complete and utter mess. There is no way to have f.e ten finished landscape sketches in a row in the same sketchbook because somewhere in between I switch from landscape sketching to some other idea that comes to my mind. A portrait or a botanical illustration, a notan for some other irrelevant painting along with some swatches and notes for something entirely different. I've joined btw your fantastic forum. It is a great idea to run a forum. It is so difficult to find nowadays a private place to talk about art. Most art discussions are taking place on social media where it is impossible to follow a discussion due to the way that social media platforms are constructed. I mean the unlimited scrolling layout. There is no way to find and follow a discussion in social media and I'm not either way the social media kind of person. I don't have time to retain social media accounts. The only place were I keep in touch with fellow artists is here because youtube though it is huge its subject oriented. You can comment and discuss under a video that has a very specific subject. Here we talk about sketchbooks elsewhere about paints etc. That works!

@oatmealinthemorning 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are excellent! However, with so many of us having busy schedules, I would have liked just the boat in one shorter video and the landscape in another video. I’m a Patreon subscriber and truly enjoy all your videos which I watch incrementally but would appreciate shorter ones as well. Thank you for considering.