Painting Demonstration- “Solitude”

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3 ай бұрын

Hello Everyone,
+This is a watercolor painting demonstration recorded in real-time. In this video, I cover intention, interpretation, formatting, composition, values, drawing, the effects of soft lighting, interior views, perspective, etc.
+The scene is an interpretation of an interior courtyard view of an ancient guesthouse in China. We visited a few years ago, and I was so taken with this place. It was my attempt to express my experience of this quiet, contemplative space .
Thanks for watching!
Tom
+This painting was done on Saunders Waterford paper - rough surface - 300gsm :
+15x12 inches
+Pigments by Daniel Smith
+Brushes by Escoda and Neef
+Palette by House of Hoffman
+Sketch pencils by Blackwing and Faber-Castell
+Sketchbook by Stillman + Birn
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Thomas W Schaller - Artist, Architect, Author
New York City - 2024

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@shelbypbj 2 ай бұрын

I love how you walk us through every thought that went into making this

@thomaswschaller 2 ай бұрын

thanks so much !

@JVSwailesBoudicca 3 ай бұрын

Such a lot of work to undertake but you are a master at making a daunting project look achievable - thank you for showing us your method.

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JVSwailesBoudicca 3 ай бұрын

@@thomaswschaller The pleasure is all mine !

@suel4269 3 ай бұрын

Yay for rain!

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

@MoghulVeyron Ай бұрын

me and my wife just watched this, incredibly moved and motivated by the process and watching it come to life

@thomaswschaller Ай бұрын

thanks so much for watching

@matthewswitzer1448 Ай бұрын

I like it that you explained you were going a bit off script with this painting. In one hand you wanted as much as possible your intention layed out in your sketchbook before hand. Allowing yourself to pivot and work loosely shows a great playfulness and keeps things lively.

@thomaswschaller Ай бұрын

Thanks Matthew. Yes, i think it's good to have a general plan, but part of that plan has to be knowing you can improvise and change things up as needed.

@Wootwootwooton 3 ай бұрын

At about 43:00 - I love do hearing your arguments with yourself. Watching the painting develop and hearing the thought behind it in real time is very educational.

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

Well - Thank you. I always like to have a plan going in - But I have to leave room for change and improvisation - And that's what this was all about

@sandragrisel Ай бұрын

Thank you! I love your instruction, I learn so much every time.

@thomaswschaller Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Sandra

@mysticriver9420 Ай бұрын

Un vrai chef d'œuvre ❤ ❤❤

@thomaswschaller Ай бұрын

Merci

@carolannefisher1516 3 ай бұрын

I was hoping there would be more rain in NYC! Thank you, Tom.

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

🙂

@az10821 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us, another beautiful piece. I like your value study, the pace of painting, and the colours you used…… it’s pleasant to watch you paint. Your tutorials are exceptional. 👍❤

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

thanks so very much

@morgenmachen2400 3 ай бұрын

Hi Mr Schaller, I love your paintings in library like environments. It's such a huge challenge to learn how to simplify something like that. So, I've had trouble understanding what art instructors mean when they talk about a painting telling a story. Is there another way that you could think of to say the same thing ? Seems to be a very important concept and it just escapes me. And secondarily, how does one communicate a story without words? Maybe in a future upload you could talk through the decisions you're making to convey your story? I feel that could be helpful, to see how to flesh out your concept. Thank you so much for continuing to upload consistently, it's been AWESOME!

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

Of course , I talk about it all the time . Simply put - when you paint something from your experience- with your own personal emotion ( rather than just copying whatever it is you are looking at ) you are telling a story- you are telling your story. This emotion will come through in the work and allow the viewer to imagine their own stories- something that relates to them but that we all can share .In my opinion, too many paintings are “of” something but not “about” anything at all . Here I did not copy a photo - there was none. I invented the scene from my experience. That is the story . I tried to clearly explain this in my narrative of this work but maybe it did not come through clearly

@BeeCeeCreations 3 ай бұрын

That's a good word I need to keep in mind: »do a painting not OF xy, but ABOUT xy«. 🙏🏻 Is it that what you mean @thomasschaller? Sometimes I need to find a good interpretation in the sense of translation from English to German 😅

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

@@BeeCeeCreations Yes Exactly - Or: Look within - more than you look outward - Paint from the inside out - not the outside in

@BeeCeeCreations 3 ай бұрын

@@thomaswschalleryes, perfect, thank you, so I can understand well what you mean and what is important 👍🏻

@morgenmachen2400 3 ай бұрын

@@thomaswschaller you do explain yourself clearly - thank you. Still, there's something I feel like I'm missing. I wonder if that has something to do with how I learned to paint and the subjects I started with (very detailed, realistic botanical and still life), and as I mentioned once I believe myself to be somewhat emotionally blocked if that matters idk. None the less, I'll keep watching and listening whatever you're generous enough to share. Thank you a million times for your generosity. You're so good about answering my (probably really repetitive and dull) questions! You are a gem.. and your art isn't too bad either 😉

@ConchiBelvis 3 ай бұрын

It hurst me to see those beautiful brushes kept in water for so long…poor Escoda 😊. Love your work. Thanks for sharing ¡

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

It hurts you? They are literally made to be wet - I clean them every evening and have had these very same brushes for over 12 years. You care for your materials - and I will care for mine

@MyrriahJane 3 ай бұрын

Adding that purple to the left side suddenly gave depth to the room. This one was especially informative to watch. Thanks for sharing, Tom.

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend

@ecleARTia 2 ай бұрын

This is one of the most sophisticated watercolor process I've ever watched. Very much looking forward to seeing the finishing of it. Thank you for sharing your skills with us!

@thomaswschaller 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks

@lynnfargo4094 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing me that a complicated space can be done without too much detail. Thank you ❤

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

Yes! Edit Edit!

@adriennesaracen6525 3 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful painting and so timely. I’ve been thinking about painting a scene in a library and this has really helped in shaping my plan. Thanks so much for these tutorials. I have painted my first urban scene (usually paint only rural landscapes) because of your excellent videos and I’ve seen a clear improvement through dropping in unmixed colours and colourful shadows. I don’t want to be selfish, but long may the rain continue 🙂

@paulw9684 3 ай бұрын

Another superb demonstration of your unique ability to bring the complexities of your personal experience of this space within the grasp of all of us. I think it allows us to share some of what you experienced in reality through what you have committed to paper, and gives encouragement to our efforts to translate our own experiences, using some of the techniques you have explained, onto our own paper. Thank you again Thomas for your time and consideration in helping us to improve - a wonderful tutorial.

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

I'm so appreciative Paul - Thankyou so much

@seelingtan3317 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this wonderful session. Your sharing is always so inspiring Tom. Beautiful painting!

@thomaswschaller 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching

@rhonda1631 3 ай бұрын

ABSOULTY AMAZING! THANK YOU

@elizabethvcaffrey6353 3 ай бұрын

Always love your teaching Thank you Tom

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

you're very welcome

@judylangmuir3600 2 ай бұрын

I learned alot for this first visit with you as you painted. It made for a fabulously enjoyable evening. And I'm going to try your delightfully transparent glazes. Thank you!

@thomaswschaller 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Judy

@GKganesan 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ever so much. I learn so much I see your demonstration. Many regards. And greetings from Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia!

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much

@DonnaDalrymple-xs5xp 3 ай бұрын

Great Tutorial, always very informative. I like the way you talk and tell us what you are doing through the whole thing. You are a great painter

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@ganarseunacre 3 ай бұрын

Another masterclass, thank you very much Mrm Schaller

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

thanks Jose

@BeeCeeCreations 3 ай бұрын

I'm always so happy about these live demos, thank you very much for that, Tom. I appreciate it very much to learn from you. Greetings from Germany, Birgit

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@bronwenjones1077 3 ай бұрын

What brand of Naples yellow do you use? I am not happy with the brand I have. Thanks

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

@@bronwenjones1077 it's a tough color. Holbein works best for me

@e.o.271 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤👏👏👏

@song4night 3 ай бұрын

a masterful achievement!

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

Very kind - Thanks so much

@joythornton8797 3 ай бұрын

Incredible demo and painting. I'm glad I had some spare time to watch you again today. We lived in India and visited a vast amount of interesting architecture and buildings included the faded havelis of Rajasthan which remind me of your experience in this guesthouse. I have already painted some in oils but have fallen in love with watercolours. I think it will take me a few years of practicing watercolours though before I'm good enough to paint them and do them any justice. Your instruction and thought processes are guiding me on how to work towards doing that, and above all how to try and convey my experience and feelings of being there. I love the drawing part so there is hope for me! Thank you for so generously sharing your knowledge, it really is fascinating.

@thomaswschaller 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so very much