Painting Subject Simplified for Watercolor

Painting Subject Simplified for Watercolor - Holiday Snow Scene

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4 жыл бұрын

I am going to show you how to paint a snow scenery just in time for the holiday. I’m also going to share with you one SECRET TRICK that you can use to simplify your photo subject.
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Paper - Saunders Waterford 14x20 rough
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@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know if this little trick helps you simplify your painting subject! Watercolor Essential course early access is available now! cafewatercolor.com/watercolor101 Sign up for my Fast Track Watercolor eBook, update, and newsletters: www.cafewatercolor.com/signup/ My Instagram: instagram.com/cafewatercolor/

@devdiksha 4 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. I'm a beginner in watercolor painting and i was struggling to simplify reference images. I will definitely try this trick and hope my skills do justice this time 😅 thank you so much

@margretmartin7572 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tip to simplify ref photos.

@momijiyamanishi4548 3 жыл бұрын

you have a good way of labeling what we need to do. Like when you said that the paint is more creamy now. That is a good point for the Third details. Happy Valentine's Day. And thank you for your succinctly information.

@pranjalshelar3830 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful... These type of loose paintings are not as easy as it looks... Loved this one 👍

@steveschockow6517 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Wonderful! You make it look so easy, your instruction so clear- Thank You!

@kashivishwanath7603 4 жыл бұрын

The painting is beautiful. Your inputs are very valuable. Great video👍👍👍

@janenewman6601 4 жыл бұрын

You have the best most relevant videos! Thank you. Keep them coming❤️

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

I will make more 😀

@paulsheldon9510 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful as always Eric! Thank you for sharing!

@muralivenkataraman2257 4 жыл бұрын

You are so self effacing ! Your work , I just don’t know what to say You are a great teacher

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@barbaragemin5117 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you Eric. I've had Snapseed for ages but I couldn't use it so well. Cropping was all I could do. Simplifying has always been my BIG problem, which sometimes frustrates me which a lot. !!!! Now I'll take notes and try again!!! 🌷🍷 Have a great holiday with your family Eric, you've been an inspiration.

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

This is actually not the purpose of the app, but I like thinking outside the box :P

@twistoffate292 3 жыл бұрын

Painting from RDR2 :D You Sir are a Legend!

@taunusspatz 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic demo how to tackle winterscenes - excellent video!!!

@jayashreeshenoy1166 4 жыл бұрын

Simply awesome. Just can't thank you enough.

@gopinathannottath 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric. Nice video. Very informative and inspiring.

@barbarawinkle6421 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I stumbled upon your videos. Am re inspired and learning so much. Thank you!

@nelidagarcia7412 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very nice video for the end of the year. I love how you explain, paint and speak. Thank you. Have a great holiday season.

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nelida!

@vieralinekova50 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric, you are the best teacher. I love your voice and speech, they are so reassuring. I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday.

@DebojyotiBoruahArt 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's definitely helpful. You have unlocked a secret that every artist wanted.

@taoyuan8682 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! happy holiday!

@joannevanzyl4391 2 жыл бұрын

Totally absolutely brilliant 👏

@margretmartin7572 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful! Absolutely love it!!

@laluthomas3167 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome!!!!

@ykumiy 3 жыл бұрын

Loving your videos and teaching style..pls do more on painting from photos...

@elviramacri1895 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips! A very good work!

@tiberiu_nicolae 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you so much!

@M0odyBlue Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks so much!

@Yenhao1103 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Master!

@ernes103 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this, really helpful, love your loose style

@shannasoundslikebanana 4 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Thanks for the tip on using snapseed.

@beatrixtracy 4 жыл бұрын

Superb painting plus kind and generous advice. Thank you!

@artreewatercolors9109 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric appreciate your tips and instructions.

@ashiskumarsarkar8678 4 жыл бұрын

It's a massive help Eric ! I love your videos. You are just great !

@susanhepburn6040 3 жыл бұрын

I love snow scenes - thank you so much, Eric.

@user-dy6fq5gb5j 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very useful !

@suel4269 3 жыл бұрын

I have Snapseed ! Great tips, will try .

@donhoma8819 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Holiday Eric to you and family. Thanks for the snow demo, as always so helpful. Love your approach to watercolor. Looking forward to 2020 demos.

@TheLightintheheart 4 жыл бұрын

Have a very happy holiday Eric and thank you for your loverly videos.

@bettebelanger9490 4 жыл бұрын

Just downloaded the app and will try it out over the holidays. Thx Eric.

@marcello.mutti75 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic demo Eric. Thanks a lot for sharing and for your helpful videos🙏

@joesurfer9754 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome information.

@Zogtee 4 жыл бұрын

Using Snapseed like this was a good idea. It will absolutely be useful to me. :)

@grm65 4 жыл бұрын

Great demo! You do a great job illustrating the power of simplicity. Thank you.

@judyonody7748 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric! Beautiful snow scene! All the best to you and your family for the holidays!

@pauloolivenca5923 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@petewatson4353 4 жыл бұрын

All the best for Christmas and the New Year, love your work. Cheers......

@kimjolleymixed-mediaartist7357 4 жыл бұрын

THIS is what I've been looking for. Thank you!

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Kim Jolley Mixed-Media Artist I am so glad ☺️☺️

@shedriver23 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Eric for this video/tool. Happy New Year to you and your family. See you in 2020.

@muralivenkataraman2257 4 жыл бұрын

Your teaching and work is brilliant, too good!

@josephineherrera8508 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely! I use Snapseed for processing photos at times. But this was an amazing suggestion!

@1969kbl 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Eric. This was very informative and a beautiful painting. Happy holidays to your and yours too. 🥂♥️🕊🍀

@saharm2454 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@lindasue8719 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting about the app features! As for the painting, as a beginner, I've never heard so much valuable information given in one painting! Thank you!

@NAVINARTSTUDIO123 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful painting

@Louis-lu5wh 4 жыл бұрын

Currently I’m learning watercolour so this is definitely a good app to try

@moneshal8566 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Eric! I was looking for something like this. Your tutorials are so valuable 🙏🏼

@ryanfarrell2988 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend.

@azong98 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@mariamyre9778 3 жыл бұрын

Super Cool 🤩👌

@khunkijja 4 жыл бұрын

thank you eric,for the snap seed,I just know it. Thanks again

@lauriebreda7241 3 жыл бұрын

Very intersting !

@mercedeslegarza6761 4 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays to you and your family from Spain. I'm learning alot from your videos. Hoping to see more demos in 2020.

@chrismalone617 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson! Thanks. I hope your time with family over the holidays was a blessed time.

@karenjohnson6487 4 жыл бұрын

Love the painting. Also the mini tutorial on snapseed. I have the app but don't know how to use many of the tools. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.

@michaelnagy6630 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... very cool...wish you had workshops around here! Mike

@weekendmodeller2740 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way that you look at a photo and make it simple, many thanks as this helps a great deal. Have a great New Year.

@PradeepPatil-je7qg 2 жыл бұрын

So wonderful Sir.

@DavidMiltonJones 4 жыл бұрын

Great painting, Eric. All the best to you and your family for 2020.

@brianpenner1623 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. All my best to you and your family, wishing you peace, prosperity, health, and love in the new year.

@timico6 4 жыл бұрын

It really helps to understand the light and shadow forms, the intensity of the colors. I used the app for editing, but never for this purpose. Many thanks to you, Eric! Happy Holidays!~ 🎄💛

@NannaJoan 4 жыл бұрын

This haS been a very helpful video. Thank you. I haven't painted for a while. I am trying to get started again. You have helped me to get some inspiration. Thank you. Joan

@tahir4art 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@darchehrazi7179 4 жыл бұрын

Eric, you're the best. Very informative and take the fear out and put the fun in :-)

@DrTusharIngle 4 жыл бұрын

Eric u r such a Grt wonderful artist..v much thnk u fr the knowledge. Wish u a happy new year...wishes from India...

@8231trosen 4 жыл бұрын

I've used a similar approach with filters in Krita. As a beginner it is helpful to explore the possibilities, and provides a full screen monitor image for reference when painting. Your tutorials are really informative and helpful, Thank you.

@Schneekoenigin07 4 жыл бұрын

Wunderschön

@riikkaliinaturkki 4 жыл бұрын

God bless your christmas holiday.

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Riikkaliina Turkki thank you! And to you too ☺️

@ericli6987 4 жыл бұрын

Your teaching way is the best because the recording text, your voice, your summary is extremely helpful for learning. I never see this kind of presentation in any other video. Thank so much and happy 2020!

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Eric Li thank you so much! It’s great to know my effort is recognized :) there is a lot of work put into each video

@tdm8507 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the best advice EVER!!! Im stuck with the details, because of my former pencil drawings, and i can not loose this attraction to detail...i have to test this one right away. Keep up the awsome work!!

@lindasue8719 4 жыл бұрын

tdm 850 I’ve had a similar experience, having only sketched in the past (and not very well, just for fun). I’ve been binge watching some watercolour videos and today it just occurred to me it’s not about rendering detail, it’s about broad colours and broad impressions. It’s a different way of thinking and I think it’s quite exciting! This was certainly the best video I’ve seen so far PS: actually the detail thing reminds me of years ago when I had to learn to “loosen up” from my classical music training where everything had to be precise, to being able to a company students doing modern songs and accepting that some improvisation and “errors“ (aka things not on the printed sheet) could be gotten away with… And in fact improved the feel of that kind of music.!

@simpleshoes 4 жыл бұрын

This is a lovely Christmas gift to us. I really found this helpful, and the sound effects you've been using in the background of your videos really sets your channel apart. I love it. Wishing you very Merry Christmas Eric, and not just a happy New Year, but a happy new decade!

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen!! =)

@edzejandehaan9265 4 жыл бұрын

For my value studies in charcoal, after changing the pic to greyscale, I use the "posterize" function, that simplifies the picture into basic value areas. When using it as reference I did find it helpfull to also have the unposterized greyscale pic along.

@richardwhittle2302 4 жыл бұрын

Good video Eric going to try out Snapseed. Merry Christmas. Cheers Richard

@DainiusArt 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice trick indeed! Will try to change some of my own pictures. Your painting is so nice, I'm even jealous 🙂🎨

@soniabuenoaffonso8144 4 жыл бұрын

Very good! I love the way you explain, the process becomes easy. Happy new year! Sonia, from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@Drumaier 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing stuff. I just downloaded the app and is great, is like a little and basic photoshop in the smartphone. I take lots of photos to eventually use as reference for a watercolor painting so this app plus the advice you gave will be of great help. I find that cell phone cameras are too wide lens and is necessary to make a big crop to end up with the less distorted part of the image and also just to get a better composition. Thanks and have a great new year! Cheers.

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Drumaier J yes! Smart phone camera is way wider than human eyes, so I always crop ☺️

@thewanderess 3 жыл бұрын

I also desaturate the image in Snapseed, helps me not to get distracted by all the colours!

@nancymelching7535 4 жыл бұрын

I love this scene. Thank you for the demo and I will definitely get the ap. Details in reference photos scare me off. Merry Christmas Eric!

@WC100 4 жыл бұрын

It was great to meet my friends in 2019, and in 2020 we will have a lot of fun on each other's channels.

@Rjbcrone 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@leonalii1533 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!

@tericarter2886 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information I think it is similar to how I use photoshop elements posterize and NIK levels and curves but I can now do this on my phone

@qaannat 4 жыл бұрын

"all the little details shouldn't overpower the big shapes", that is my problem, and thanks for the talk and show

@WC100 4 жыл бұрын

Today we are going to see wonderful works Have a nice Christmas Eve I wish you full of grace and blessing always Have become friends I'm happy

@vespa4jen 4 жыл бұрын

I just found you, love your tutorial and am now a subscriber. I am learning to watercolor, struggle with reference material and simplifying. I have used Snapseed , but never thought to use it the way you show us. Thank you so much for your beautiful, instructional and inspiring demo

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy Holiday

@marinariva2338 4 жыл бұрын

It is the same for me! Thank you Eric

@uncleatelier8495 4 жыл бұрын

- Wow, you're amazing...... ^^

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

이성호 yank you! ☺️

@dorothyg3012 4 жыл бұрын

You are inspiring me to try watercolor again. Love snow scenes. What size brushes are you using? Thank you, Eric, for this lovely tutorial.

@WC100 4 жыл бұрын

겨울 설경 잘보고 갑니다 또 봐요

@ArtsyFoodie 4 жыл бұрын

just discovered your channel and I signed up for the newsletter, thank you for this information. I was wondering if you have done a video on soft and hard edges in a composition or as some artist call, lost and found edges. I do a lot of florals and want to learn more about balancing, I feel like I'm understanding it but am always looking to learn more.

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Lana Quann thank you! I will definitely schedule that ☺️

@artcheryl 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I have just started watercolour not too long ago and while I had taken a class to learn how to work with watercolour, it didn't teach me how to simplify images. Now that I've run some of the images I attempted to paint (and failed spectacularly) using your method, I understand why I failed. I tried to get too much detail even though I wanted to do the loose form that you frequently do. Thank you for sharing ❤️

@goskag2196 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! I have a problem with focusing on the details from the start instead of simplifying the scene. This will be very helpful. Liked and subscribed 😊

@tinapear3416 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric! I like your tutorial video about painting in watercolour!its simple and clear instructions as well as the fresh style of the whole picture ! 希望您能有更多中文教學的影片！和教授不同的題材😃希望我的畫功能隨著進步😀現在感覺有很多idea 但不能用水彩表達出來感覺有得悶著似的😐請問可以怎麼找出那表達的出口？

@Cafewatercolor 4 жыл бұрын

Tiny Chan 中文的在這裡! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iquHiM53nNfKaJs.html