Our Landscape Online Forum

Our Landscape Online Forum - introduction

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Күн бұрын

Hi Everyone! This video is just a quick catch up to tell you about forthcoming content on the channel, but most importantly to give you details of our new landscape/watercolour forum that will go live next week. Co-managed by my friend and fellow painter, Edo Hannema, it will be a place where we can discuss all things landscape and watercolour, away from the commercial bombardment and rough edges of the social media platforms. Although we will moderate the content and discussions (with a light touch,) it is just as much your place as ours, and we hope that it becomes a pleasant and enjoyable community where we can share our hobby, passion and profession.
Those that have already signed up to my blog 'Our Landscape' which is available through my website, www.oliverpyle.com, will be able to access the forum when it is live, and those that wish to sign up (it's free!) can do so through the subscription page on the blog.
We look forward to you joining us.

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@donnacarraway9182 Жыл бұрын

Yay yay yay for you Oliver!! You are awesome! Thank you so so so very much for ALL that you do! I am 72, (live alone in Colorado) and always said that I couldn’t draw a stick figure much less paint anything! Now my hands shake from an illness (nothing to worry about!) but none the less I have painted MY TREE, IN MY LANDSCAPE, BECAUSE OF YOUR INSTRUCTIONS, AND I ACTUALLY LIKE IT!! At 72 I may never achieve your level of proficiency, but I am ecstatic about the progress that I have made and the joy that painting is bringing to my life! Thank you again and again!! Donna

@GM-yn9nc Жыл бұрын

So exciting! Oliver Pile is so encouraging and helpful. Glad you didn't let a little shaking stop you ... continue building on your latest success,. it's fun!!! All the best to you.

@donnacarraway9182 Жыл бұрын

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@adrianla-garde7733 Жыл бұрын

I love to see your enthusiasm! As Ollie just said it's not a competition, but if you paint something that makes YOU happy then that's all that matters! May you paint many more lovely trees!

@indigolennox7386 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I love your tutorials. I get the technical skills I need, in an enjoyable way. Excellent for beginners.😁😁😁

@donnacarraway9182 Жыл бұрын

@@adrianla-garde7733 Thank you!!

@ArtemisSilverBow Жыл бұрын

Everything you've said and have planned is music to my ears. No commercial bombardment. No competition. No aggression. I dropped out the several groups, leagues and guilds in which I was a member because it was so much less about painting and more about noise and nonsense.

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

'Noise and nonsense' is a very good way of putting it Erin! Look forward to some 'simple and sensible' chat on the Forum!

@marilynn3490 Жыл бұрын

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@christinejharts Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Just seeing this now and have joined. Many thanks.

@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art Жыл бұрын

So glad you asked me for this forum. Long before facebook I joined an English watercolour forum to learn from other artists. There were also a few moderators/artists that were very generous with their knowledge. One of them was named Loftycolin and Colin was the man you could ask for seascapes and Barges. The other admin was pure for landscapes. Due Facebook the forum was not longer visited regularly and also my friend Colin past away, way to soon. So they closed this forum. I missed it ever since. No competition or likes. Just honest opinions and good answers when you look for a solution to your watercolour problems. I look forward to this a lot! Happy times come again! 😀

@caseystorm4999 Жыл бұрын

Great news Edo 👍. As you say, happy times ahead with this new space for our watercolour family. Thankyou both

@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art Жыл бұрын

@@caseystorm4999 Thank you Casey. Always a joy to get busy with even more watercolour.

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Edo - sharing is one of life's most enjoyable pursuits. It was a shame that the FB forum was closed and Colin must have been a big loss. I know that we're all looking forward to your experience, kind approach and easy charm - the Forum is very fortunate to have you.

@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art Жыл бұрын

@@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Thanks Oliver, The forum I joined were way before Facebook. See you next week on the forum!

@gillmundin6026 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear this. I admire your work and Edo’s work so much and you’ve both been generous in feedback and advice in the short time I’ve been painting. I really look forward to joining the forum and continuing to learn from you and the wider community. Thank you for setting this up!

@joegriffin5851 Жыл бұрын

Great news. Two of my favourite watercolour artists as well. Looking forward to this new forum.

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Look forward to catching up with you on the forum Joe

@WthrLdy Жыл бұрын

I live in the middle of Nowhere, with no guilds, no museums, no course, no neighbors, let alone artistic types. I've been at watercolor, or painting for over 40 years, and am also a Tartan designer and weaver. I've had online groups before, but they've all vanished due to the aging of the members or switched to payment subscriptions. I am very much looking forward to having a community again. Thank you Edo and Oliver!

@susanhunter4173 6 ай бұрын

I was very happy to find your videos and a forum. I re-engaged with watercolor after retirement a few years ago and have improved over time. Your videos have accelerated my progress. I have some advantage from a foundation in art from a great teacher in high school and my talented parents. I spend 45 years as a civil/structural engineering drafter and designer and cartographer; definitely a leg up. I am so glad to see paintings of landscapes with landforms that are geologically correct! It's frustrating to go out with my sketching group and seeing cartoonish trees and landscapes in the work of good friends. I live in New Mexico, so my palette is somewhat brighter than yours. My latest undertaking is drawing and painting our many volcanic features. Well, thanks for hearing me out and I'm looking forward to more tutorials and discussions.

@shelleynichols9626 Жыл бұрын

Just joined! I found your beginner videos recently and they were, by far, the most helpful in the KZfaq abyss ❤️

@Isa-lq1re Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear more tutorials are coming! Also really excited about the forum. I’ve been practicing watercolor painting for a couple of months and your videos have been immensely helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and teaching in such a kind way. Isa

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Delighted to hear that the videos have been helpful Isa - and I look forward to catching up on the Forum.

@mikeburton1955 Жыл бұрын

So many of us resonate with your thinking and outlook Oliver. Thank you for all that you share and do for us aspiring watercolorists.

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike - good to know. Look forward to catching up on the Forum

@vickymccue8285 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your tutorials Oliver, I'm finally retiring soon and we'll have time to enjoy such pleasures as trying to wrestle all the beauteous nature unto a tiny piece of watercolor paper. You make it seem possible:-) Long Live your wonderful examples and kindness to those who haven't had the luxury of spending many hours practicing art of such skillful endeavors

@tezoodle Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Oliver! 🤗🤗💕

@kimberlyjeffers1623 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Oliver! I appreciate the work you're doing and so happy to support you by joining the community. I know I will learn a lot. Already have learnt a lot from this channel. I agree 100% with everything you've said. I truly believe watercolour is to be enjoyed both as a profession and a hobby. I hope to enjoy more painting with you in the future.

@caseystorm4999 Жыл бұрын

Brightend my day seeing your post Olly and im feeling really motivated to be part of your vision with you, Edo and fellow watercolour friends. Will keep my eyes peeled for go live and also prime my pallet for the lovely weeks/ months ahead as we become inspired by the beauty of autumn and winter landscapes 👍 best wishes Casey

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Casey - I think it will be a lot of fun and Edo and I are really looking forward to it. Autumn & winter landscapes......the best!

@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art Жыл бұрын

Just love the winter watercolours! The white roofs and the fresh snow do have something magical. Like Autumn doing that for their trees!

@kathryncurry2662 Жыл бұрын

Just joined! Love your idea and can’t wait to see where it leads.

@dawnbrenner133 Жыл бұрын

Just found you! Love it!

@chrisa1948 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful news and many thanks to both you and Edo. Can’t wait!

@GM-yn9nc Жыл бұрын

YES! Foundational basics is always a great place to begin. Thank you Oliver.

@phyllisdeninger3695 3 ай бұрын

Love your true heart. Thank you

@Barbara-ex3ge Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Can’t wait until next week. Thank you so much for your inclusive and generous approach

@sandrade1734 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you 😊

@pjs3514 Жыл бұрын

Exciting. Sounds fun

@diannebertold3602 Жыл бұрын

That’s very good news. Social media has gotten to be a bit much lately. I look forward to this new direction! Thank you for all you do for us.

@patjames4125 Жыл бұрын

This sounds amazing! Thank you very much to both of you.

@isabelabaeza3832 Жыл бұрын

Wow me too ! What à great idea thanks Olivier

@krycek1976 Жыл бұрын

This is great news Olly. Look forward to joining. Thanks for everything you do 👏

@christinedekeuster7378 Жыл бұрын

I am really happy to hear your announcement. Over the past months, your philosophy helped me to "give it a go". I 100% share your way of approaching things. I subscribed to your blog. Congratulations for this new project, Oli. I wish you all the best.

@marycunningham5050 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to both you and Edo for doing this! It’s very generous of you :)😊

@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mary

@mattwj77 Жыл бұрын

This is really wonderful. Big thanks to both you, Olly, and Edo. I love the heart behind it and look forward to participating.

@EdoHannema-Watercolour-Art Жыл бұрын

My remembrance on a forum end 90ties begin 20ties are very nostalgic. Maybe it was the time too. But we shall do our best to make it a fine experience. As watercolour should be. It is not a competition to get the most likes or applause.

@donaldnorlie3773 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait Oliver ,, I have been watercolor friends with Edo, for a few years now in fact he told me about you and your blog, I signed up right away and since then I have painted a couple of your paintings.. OF course they are not as good, but I look for improvement.. See you soon..

@mariejarreau7251 Жыл бұрын

OMGosh! When I first heard you mention the forum I was quite excited about the idea but then immediately also recognized that this would not be for me because I refuse to take on yet another fee based thing. However I was completely delighted when you explained that it would be FREE and also why you chose to make it free! I am absolutely totally IN! I’m completely delighted! Fairly new to your channel I absolutely love your teaching style as well as your artwork. I love you’re down to earth, fun yet calm, pleasant friendly yet professional demeanor. Thank you so much. Now, excuse me I’m off to find that website to signup!

@mattykeown4732 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic news!!! I've always preferred the "look" of water colour paintings and just started watching and following many artists for the past 12-18 months... with your help, through your humble approach, I decided to "take it up" for the past month... as another artist refers to it I guess I would identify myself as an extremely new beginner so I am very much looking forward to continuing to follow your tutelage... thanks for being there brother 🖌💚

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Well done Matt - look forward to catching up on the Forum. Always there to help.

@rayanneedwards8542 Жыл бұрын

Great Plan. Thank you.

@artdavisstudios Жыл бұрын

This is awesome news. I'm in.

@clairemoore2753 Жыл бұрын

I have really enjoyed your tutorials. As a left hander watching you helps a lot too. Thank you. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

@workforcemillionaire7210 Жыл бұрын

I've missed you. Nobody paints landscapes like you do, Oliver. What I appreciate most about your style - this is going to sound odd - is that you know trees. I live in a redwood forest, and they don't look like pines or firs or...well... anything else. I know that you fundamentally understand the things you're painting. And I truly appreciate that. You are a student of nature. Lisa

@paulbridson9672 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great place to join. I have been looking for a style I would like my paintings to look like and I believe your paintings, to me, optimises what a watercolour landscape painting looks like. I have only started in watercolour so have a long journey ahead to create something I can be happy with but with your expert guidance I feel confident I will achieve my goal. Happy painting everyone

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Paul - you're in a good place, knowing that it's a long journey. It is! So many students and teachers today pretend tat is can all be learned in 18 months. Not a chance, and why would you ever want that to be the case?! I'm still learning - there's never a destination or end point, just constant progression. Look forward to your input on the forum.

@marybethfee2777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I enjoy and learn from your relaxed tutorials. Looking forward to the new site!

@susanwilson1276 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous!! So looking forward to joining the forum! Thanks Oliver for all your help, I need it 😆👍👍👏👏

@elkepaull-keller9039 Жыл бұрын

Very refreshing. For me the most important aspect to creating is the positive effect it has on my mental health. So enjoying the process is vital, switching on the right side of the brain. Thanks

@ahmedwaise4392 Жыл бұрын

Great news, thank you very much for your generosity. I don’t know if you have considered live group lessons but would be very interested.

@MrsBadger Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to learning more from you … so will definitely be signing up for your new forum when it goes live and can’t wait for more of your relaxing and insightful videos.

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic - and thank you! See you there.

@poppyburns3807 Жыл бұрын

Very exciting. So looking forward to all you have planned.

@FavinolaBas Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !

@blueponyfarm1962 Жыл бұрын

Great news!

@trishwoods Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate all your tips and conversation in your tutorials! My sister and I are both loving the tutorials you already have up and we will look forward to your future tutorials and also being at your premieres to be able to chat! Thank you again 😁 I am subscribed to your website and look forward to reading the blogs also 🙂

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Excellent - thanks Trisha. Delighted you're finding the content helpful

@VinodhiniDinesh Жыл бұрын

100 percent agree with you Oliver. You are such a beautiful painter learnt a lot of basics especially trees. Thank you soo much

@joanbalog5756 Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@sharon9532 Жыл бұрын

I have signed up,so looking forward to being inspired.

@bryanjones1340 Жыл бұрын

Hi Oliver I like the sound of your proposed forum and look forward to joining when it goes live. I am in complete agreement with your sentiments in the latest video message that our painting is about having fun. I enjoyed art at school but then didnt do a thing for 50 odd years. I got a watercolour set during lockdown using an Amazon voucher which I received as a gift and Ive got hooked on the hobby. I found your videos by chance and very much admire your paintings and like your teaching approach. You've explained that you are an artist first and not a KZfaqr and to me this is an advantage. Im pleased when I see a new video but dont worry when there is a gap - More is not always better. I'm looking forward to the Forum and continue to enjoy my landscape painting.

@christinacasteel3198 Жыл бұрын

Have really missed you, Ollie. Welcome back. 😊

@mercedeshepp6846 Жыл бұрын

I'm so grateful for your manner of sharing your knowledge

@erikabalazs Жыл бұрын

These breathtaking landscapes are amazing, I could look at them all day. In the meantime, I'm trying to take the advice, which I thank you very much.

@erikdsalvesen Жыл бұрын

That's perfect! Count me in!

@troopofechos Жыл бұрын

Oh I am thrilled about this! Thank you so much, this sounds much needed for many people out there.

@patriciajohnstone4398 Жыл бұрын

Love it and Love you! Thanks Oliver!

@lindyhyam1495 Жыл бұрын

Such a refreshing commentary and so authentic. Thank you for bringing back the essence of watercolour. Love your work and have learnt so much from you already as a newish painter.

@francescacatlow Жыл бұрын

Fairly new to your KZfaq channel and love your paintings. I’m watercolour painting at 63 and learning from lots of artists. You have a straightforward natural ability to teach and I enjoy your “lessons” and your style is graceful and shows off our landscape in a wonderful way. I look forward to joining your new website.

@mikebutterworth73 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea supported by a great website and content, looking forward to the blog and tutorials 👍👍

@nancyorchard8867 Жыл бұрын

So excited to be here! I’ve been watching your videos for some time…a beginner, to say the least, so can use all the help I can get! I look forward to all you offer on the website!

@hotspursam4972 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant can’t wait. I’m a beginner and am standing on the shoulders of Oliver and Edo as I try to progress. I use Oliver’s tonal study of the Old Harry Rocks as a practice piece from time to time as an example. Am currently making a hash of Edo’s Wesson style tree from his KZfaq, But it is my ‘hash’ and I like it.

@cjgettinout7030 Жыл бұрын

Exciting news, I'll be in, lovely. Thank you for doing this, and to Edo

@theresahunt7105 Жыл бұрын

I was giving up on learning to watercolor (everything I tried to paint didn't work out), and I had just told my husband that I had had it! I started scrolling on youtube, and I saw a video with Oliver Pyle and thought why not. BOY!!! Am I glad I did!!! Your teaching style saved me from giving up! I am understanding all of the things that I was doing wrong. Thank you so much!! Your teaching style is fabulous for everyone but especially for beginners.

@shannlakho561 Жыл бұрын

So excited about the new website⭐️Missed your tutorials. You are truly the best teacher Olly👍Thank you! Shanna. In Denver Colorado

@tmikeporter Жыл бұрын

Great to hear this! I also follow Edo. This is a warm and welcoming message to hear.

@virginiacannon8376 Жыл бұрын

thank you thank you.

@dorothywicks9271 Жыл бұрын

This is so exciting. Just found your blog and subscribed. I did not know of the website until now and cannot wait to go through all your paintings on this site . Thank you so very very much Oliver.

@1msfit Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ollie, for all the time you have so generously given to all of us. (Hope you don’t mind me calling you Ollie, but your videos feel so very friendly and personal.) I am glad to hear you have been working on your own paintings. I find the very thought of your new forum with your friend to be very exciting. I just started watercolor about a year ago and recently became so frustrated by trying to learn from an inadequate book and just banging around in KZfaq that I decided to start all over again. I signed up a couple of weeks ago for an online course for raw beginners and am already benefiting from a structured and organized approach to learning. I have high hopes for participating in your new forum before too long. Thanks again for your kindness and generosity.

@essietangle9931 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sounds great❤

@jennyforeman4844 Жыл бұрын

This is exciting, Im looking forward to seeing the opening of your Forum. If I’m subscribing to your videos, I assume I’ll hear about it that way. Can’t wait to Join and I have a few friends around the world who will do so as well. . Excited🎉🎊🥳

@sandraworrall-hart3840 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Oliver. This is a great idea. And as usual your chat is very informative.

@murthysudhakar6669 Жыл бұрын

Right attitude, right approach. Kudos.

@pamelastroud Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful and exciting news! This might be the push I need to get back into painting. The techniques are the thing I think I am lacking, and it resulted in frustration and lack of joy because the painting would never turn out the way I had planned in my mind. I've tried video tutorials and other paid subscriptions that are popular today, but they are designed to help someone paint like just like the tutor. I need to find out my own style, method, subjects, materials, etc. I am so grateful for artists like yourself who take time to teach outside of their already busy schedule.

@teresamitchell-banks2286 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Oliver!🇨🇦

@cheriepope7422 Жыл бұрын

Yes wonderful. Good to see you,lol. Your business side has been fantastic. Daley-Rowney etc oh my gosh FREE!

@dominiquebois7024 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful initiative as every of your words echo exactly in my mind. I can't wait to participate and hope to share landscapes and (water)colours from all around the world.

@ScottFree45 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom

@lindapowell5564 Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! Most excited to be a part of this.

@garytoolan397 Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for such simple good sense - I look forward to your future output! Thanks for taking the time to include us... Gary

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Gary - look forward to catching up on the Forum

@Jackie030567 Жыл бұрын

Great news, having only discovered your KZfaq channel over the summer I am so excited and looking forward to the forum and the lessons

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Jackie - look forward to catching up

@TheJude64 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic initiative🤩 looking forward to it ❤

@adriennesaracen6525 Жыл бұрын

Hi Oliver. Great to see you back. I’m already a subscriber to your blog and this sounds great. I would really welcome the opportunity to discuss watercolour techniques etc., and share in the joy of painting the landscape.

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Adrienne - look forward to catching up on the forum.

@llipton6956 Жыл бұрын

Great news! Looking forward to it! I hope your book is progressing well too!!!!

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

It is - thank you. Almost written, and then a bit more illustration to go and then it will be in the hands of my editor/publisher to work their magic.

@jillianpayne8710 Жыл бұрын

Delighted to hear this news Oliver . You may remember I am aged I don't ty understand Blogs just need to know how to keep learning with you. Good luck with your new venture. Jillian Zimbabwe.

@WthrLdy Жыл бұрын

As for supplies - amen and Hallelujah - whatever tools you use, brushes, paints, palette choice, brushes, ink, no ink, sketch base- whatever you need to get pigment on paper to express yourself and represent what you see how YOU see it in a method of your choice! NOTHING else matters.

@taheraakter4477 Жыл бұрын

Awwww..nooo... need more. Waiting for your tutorial so badly

@crashrr2993 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like an interesting idea, and I shall be signing up. I’m 60 years old and have just returned to painting after a 40 year hiatus. It has taken me all this time to realise that it’s okay if I can’t paint like Cotman and Turner et al - even they painted the odd dodgy picture. Finally, I have recovered my humbleness and recovered my watercolour mojo.

@nationalheritagenaturepark6651 Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@lpayne91 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the opportunity to subscribe, which I’ve done..I’ve learnt so much already from your you tube channel and look forward to this new forum and learning some more. 🥰

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome - good to know that the videos have been helpful

@pennythedomelady Жыл бұрын

I just posted a question on your forum and almost instantly received several terrific answers. I should remember that if I am wondering about something, it is likely that others are too. Thanks to your generous forum members, I now have some very viable options to consider. Life is good, isn't it?

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

That's lovely feedback Penny - thanks for mentioning that. Yes, the forum is becoming a very helpful resource for many and a rather nice community of landscape and watercolour friends.

@glenmcrae962 Жыл бұрын

Delighted to see you back! Was wondering where you had vanished to...had to rewatch many of earlier posts😂Karen

@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442 Жыл бұрын

I can only apologise for the first time you had to watch them Karen - any subsequent times you'll have to take the blame for!🤣

@sujanithtottempudi2991 Жыл бұрын

I left watercolour recently....because it's too fast drying unforgiving medium....but still watch these channels

@rebeccalyons1327 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@fareehanazeer2368 Жыл бұрын

I’ll be there ❤

@sharonsunshine2532 Жыл бұрын

👍👍😊

@michelmorency338 Жыл бұрын

Similar to Donna, I reconnected with watercolor few months ago after 35 years of pause (I am 65) and I find your videos most informative. They are easy to understand and down to earth. I have a question however. I know you are painting every day and this is why your paint always look soft and smooth in your palette. Is this important? Do you have any suggestions to keep everything moist or it is simply to spray water on the colors before closing the lid? Thanks

@sujanithtottempudi2991 Жыл бұрын

Recently I did a flower paintingin that I did flower first ...then used wax resist over flower.... then did background easily...so I realized no need for negative painting in any painting.whats your opinion?

@herzbabeworld Жыл бұрын

Hi, artist Oliver I really like your work and your share. I learn a lot how to painting watercolour. and I curious where to find the Watercolor palette you used？Can you give me some suggestions Thanks a lot.