Simple Watercolour Landscape for Beginners

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This is a really simple watercolour landscape for beginners. I only really used two colours (paynes grey and burnt umber). This painting is done on a small scale which is a good way to start as a beginner. It is A5 size and done on Arches, 300gsm, medium, cold pressed paper. The hardest part is probably the wet in wet sky at the beginning but really you can't go wrong by putting it down and then leaving it alone. You can tell when I was painting this that I was still not really sure if the sky was working or not but it turned out fine. Sometimes you just have to trust that it will and leave it. You could use any other grey (I actually prefer the mix of cobalt blue and light red as for me it has more life in it and it also separates and I like that this gives the clouds almost like an aurora around them!).
To wet the page I started with the round sable but that is really too small for my liking and so I changed to the 1 inch hake brush and then to the two inch hake brush to wet the page. So much easier with a larger brush. I then painted in the sky with the pure kolinsky round sable and then used the 1 inch hake brush with just gives wider strokes which I wanted. I then used the round sable for the foreground, the old fan brush for the trees, the round sable again for the distant mountains and the flay nylon brush for lifting out the water line. I then used the razor and ruler to scratch back into the paper.
Paper: Arches 300gsm medium cold pressed
Paint: Paynes grey and burnt umber (winsor and newton artist qualtiy) a tiny bit of yellow ochre but you don't need to do this
Brushes: Round sable, 1 inch hake brush, 2 inch hake brush, old fan brush, flat nylon, ruler, razor, 3M magic tape and as per usual many tissues!
Thanks for watching, happy painting!
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Winsor and Newton Cotman Tubes (student quality):
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Yellow Ochre amazon: geni.us/cotmanyellowochre
Tape
3M Scotch Magic Tape amazon: geni.us/ScotchMagicTape19mm
3M Scotch Removable Tape amazon: geni.us/ScotchRemovableTape
Brushes
Round Sable - Size 12 round kolinsky sable from amazon: geni.us/SAAKolinskySable
Imitation sable - amazon: geni.us/EscodaRoundSable
Holbein Hake Brushes: geni.us/HolbeinHakeBrushes
Equivalent Hake Brushe 2” amazon: geni.us/WinsorNewtonHake
Nylon Flat Brush amazon: geni.us/NylonFlatBrush
Travel Brush set with covers amazon: geni.us/travelbrushset
Mixing Brushes and other effect brushes amazon: geni.us/HogBristleBrushes
If you just want two hogs bristle brushes then the best thing to do is to head to your local art supplies store and buy them there.
Watercolour Paper
Arches 300gsm medium cold pressed pad amazon: geni.us/ArchesPad
Arches 300gsm medium cold pressed block which is glued on the outside so you don’t have to stick it down on a board amazon: geni.us/ArchesWatercolourPaper
Rives BFK etching paper. Probably best to source this from your local store so you can look after the paper and not have it posted unless you are buying a large amount of paper and it will be looked after. There is nothing worse than getting hundreds of sheets all with a indent in them. Having said that you can actually source this paper from amazon:
geni.us/RivesBFK
Some people have been extremely happy with the state of the paper when it arrived (and some not!)
I love this paper it is soft and lights are lifted easily from it.
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Camera - Canon 6d mark II with 24-105 lens amazon: geni.us/Canon6dMarkII

Пікірлер: 117

@esmed779 3 ай бұрын

I live both of these colours and together they remind me of the Hartz range near Alice Springs. The earth colour is perfect. Can’t wait to have a go.

@plb991 17 күн бұрын

Really wonderful, love landscapes

@thecatalunya1 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Scott yes simple to you nice work.....

@marioalejandro7549 2 жыл бұрын

You won my subscription 👍🏼

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mario! Thanks! Hope you find some great videos on my channel! There are quite a few now!

@nicolealinelegault Жыл бұрын

so gorgeous - my biggest mistake is too much at once - really considering your courses despite being pretty ok in watercolour

@MichelDespres 7 ай бұрын

Wow Scott thanks for sharing your unbelievable magic !!!

@AB-kg6rk Жыл бұрын

Thanks pal!

@hirenbose8840 Жыл бұрын

Amazing Scot. I have viewed it 10 times and learnt a lot.

@lizdouglas1952 2 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL!!! Just two colors, and techniques, just finishes this beauty! Thank you, Scott!!😘👍💖🎨

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz! Yes it is amazing thing that two colours can look so good! 👍👍

@yunzers 3 жыл бұрын

Love the simplicity of this painting. Thanks so much for another wonderful demo.

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bas! No worries! I’m glad it was helpful! 👍👍

@Tentmakerindia Жыл бұрын

You are really a fantastic teacher. . . .I can watch your teaching all day. Thank you so much for making watercolour painting in a most simplified way to understand. I will keep looking forward to watch you teach many more painting ideas..

@eleniphotos 3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch you paint.

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Helene! Thanks! 🙏

@LisaLisa-fq4th 3 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful! Thank you.

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa Lisa! Thanks! 👍🙏

@angelashaw5731 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful - can't wait to try this out! Thanks so much for this great tutorial 🦋

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great painting that is pretty simple but looks lovely! Have fun! Cheers Scott

@kauseressaji876 3 жыл бұрын

Love it. Can’t wait to have a go. Thank you Scott. You are inspiring.

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kauser! Thanks! Really glad it inspires you to paint! good luck! cheers scott

@hannahthufvesson 3 жыл бұрын

This is stunning! Thank you for sharing!

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hannah! No worries! Glad you like it! 👍👍

@connieostroha8423 3 жыл бұрын

Simple but powerful Scott! 💕

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Connie! Thanks! 👍🙏

@jenfleming9412 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous Scott. That lifting out lesson was terrific too.

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jen! Thanks! Hope you liked the patreon lesson too! Cheers Scott

@jaynedough130 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for giving more tricks up my sleeve!

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jayne, no worries! 👍

@helenelongpre4045 3 жыл бұрын

Simple, but beautiful. Thanks for that

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Helene! You are always welcome! 👍

@barbararivera2380 2 жыл бұрын

Just when I thought it was done you made it even nicer. Awesome! Thank you

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara! Thanks! It is a lovely simple watercolour with colours that just work really well together! Cheers Scott

@crogo2004 3 жыл бұрын

I love the sky!

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks C Rogo! 👍🙏

@melaniemcconville1405 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just found your channel from scrolling through Pinterest watercolour painting inspiration photos.. so glad I did. I’ve been painting since March so still a beginner but watching your videos tonight something has just clicked and hopefully I’m going to be painting a whole lot better. Thank you so much Scott 👌 ps. Your art is fantastic..

@valeriecollard3163 3 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup 🙏🖐🖐🙌 great tuto ! Need to try all your tips for getting such a beautiful rainy sky 😍

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Valerie! You are always welcome! Glad you liked it! Happy painting! 👍🙏

@mariongowland402 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching you paint this piece of work. The detail in the notes is really helpful. Thanks

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marion, it's a lovely simple watercolour this one! I always try and put as much detail as i can in the description so you can find out what you want to know there. Happy painting. Cheers Scott

@liaknijnik1330 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!!! Love the way you use tissue paper to remove excesse paint, and that weird brush for the trees! Great tips!!! Will definitely follow you on Patreon!!! Thanks always!

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lia! Thanks for following me on Patreon! There is a pic of the weird fan brush on the private Facebook group I sent you the link to. You can hack up a fan brush so it can make interesting marks! 👍👍

@starvingartistscollective 3 жыл бұрын

Simple but so evocative. Lovely complementary colour scheme. TFS!!

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Starving artist! You don’t need many colours in watercolour to create mood!! 👍🙏

@tasneemsiahiwala2831 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I’m going to try this out, love it’s simplicity and beauty

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Have fun! It is a great simple painting! But sometimes in watercolour simple is not simple! Enjoy and try it a few times! Cheers Scott

@melltoche 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful !

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Meltoche! 👍🙏

@kerryjordan2525 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott I’m new to this medium and enjoy your simple explanations and fantastic work.

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kerry! Really glad you have found me if you are new to watercolour! It can be a difficult and frustrating medium if you don't understand it and it is always my aim to help people understand it! Good luck!

@mandyphipps-green1140 Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful, thanks so much. Great tutorial - I'll be giving this a go very soon!

@ScottSwinson Жыл бұрын

Hi Mandy! Glad you liked it! 👍👍

@user-hz6to1ex5h 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo！ Très impressionnant 👍 Merci🌹

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shan! Glad you liked it! 👍🙏 🌹

@baarish30 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you...will give it a try🙏🏼

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Good work Sandra! Go for it! Have fun! Cheers Scott 👍

@pamelavallee2395 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I love so much your style! Thank you for this very interesting demo. As a true beginner, I found it difficult when I tried. It seems very easy...

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pamela! Yes I think many things are not easy in watercolour at the beginning. I think understanding the medium is important! Really important. Happy painting! Some of my early videos are good to watch if you are just beginning. Have a look! 👍🙏

@marioalejandro7549 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 🤩

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do love the simple two colour painting!

@stonecreek7764 3 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful with the limited colors!! Always enjoy all videos and this is simple to do with a lot of impact!! Thank you Scott for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stone! Thanks! Hope the larger scale is going well. Let me know if you have any questions! 👍🙏

@stonecreek7764 3 жыл бұрын

@@ScottSwinson gotta find the paper!!

@getsomecolourinyourlifedav2478 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and painting thanks for sharing 👍

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, no worries! Nice simple one that looks lovely!! 👍

@AndreaFettweis 3 жыл бұрын

Super tips, thanks a lot!

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrea! No worries! 👍👍

@Gigiridgway 3 жыл бұрын

I love it

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks M Giselli! 🙏

@sylviaschrader6362 3 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL ☺️, more !

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍🙏

@fadisamman5546 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

no worries Fadi! 👍🙏

@begonalusarretaarrizabalag8445 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Begona! 🙏😄

@kevodevo26 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks that was ace!

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevo! 👍👍

@jackiemclarnon37 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous. Thanks for the tips, Kleenex, razor etc.

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jackie! Thanks! It is such a great colour combination and so simple in many ways! But of course watercolour is sometimes not simple if you don't understand it. Cheers Scott

@robertfieldsjr.5919 2 жыл бұрын

You are a Master and a very wonderful artist to share all these watercolor ideas. Keep up the great work. ROBERT

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert! All good! It was a simple watercolour that looks just lovely! I think painting with a few colours in watercolour is a good idea!

@user-uy4nu5bo9z 3 жыл бұрын

Чудове відео. Дякую Хай щастить.

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

ніяких турбот. Дякую за перегляд!

@ashimbera23 2 жыл бұрын

Dabbing tissue is a good technique I learnt today.

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ashim! Yes I use a lot of tissues all the time! 👍👍

@junerubenstein8966 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips for non beginners too. Thank you

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi June! Yes! I get tips every time I paint! There is always so much to learn and experience with watercolour!! 👍🙏

@katyakaterina5232 2 жыл бұрын

great video

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Katya! It is a lovely landscape with only two colours!

@sheridanmay8540 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you! This is beautiful, thanks for sharing!

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sheridan! Thanks! Yes it is lovely! Simple but really appealing! cheers Scott

@wheelie1207 2 жыл бұрын

You overthink, that tree on it's own told a better story than the 3. Great work and I'm a comp novice. Lol

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wheelie! It just felt too close to the edge like it was going to exit stage right! lol

@analuciamendonca136 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulation

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ana! I do love the combination of Paynes Grey and Burnt Uber. Such lovely colours!

@marilyncooper3490 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your tutorials - since I am a beginner watercolorist, I find your style of teaching is unintimidating and quite beautiful in a simplistic way. I've discovered that the more I work at my painting the worse it becomes! I like the looseness you give to your paintings. What kind of brush did you use for the trees? Keep the paintings coming - Thank you!

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marilyn! Yes watercolour can easily turn to mud! That's why it is good to use a limited palette or even just use one colour at times! The brush was an old hacked up fan brush. It makes interesting marks. you can make one with a pair of scissors. Cheers Scott

@barbaragemin5117 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully simple and effective Scott. The sky depends on how much water is on the page and how thick the paint is - a delicate balance. Mine are often disappointing. Do you have an idea where you want the clouds to be?

@ScottSwinson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara, yes when I’m painting most of the time I have a rough idea of where I want the clouds to be. Generally clouds are more saturated at the top of the page and lighter at the bottom as they recede into the distance and become closer together unless it’s a sunrise or sunset which of course is brighter on the horizon! 👍👍

@peggytapson6745 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott, that's so beautiful in all its simplicity. What Aussie Bush colours do you use?

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peggy! It is lovely and simple I agree! Paintings don't need to be complicated it is often easy to forget that I find for me! In terms of Aussie Bush colours I'm not the best at mixing those! I often use the earth colours mixed with blues to get something akin to the aussie bush such as cobalt blue and raw umber or french ultra and burnt umber. Cheers Scott

@5fiveluv 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Could you please tell me what paper you use, what is that tape you use that does not tear off the paper, and what kind of blade do you useTo scrape away color? I would really appreciate your answers!! Love all your work!

@ScottSwinson 2 жыл бұрын

Hi 55luv! It should all be in the description. I use Rives bfk etching paper most of the time. 280 gsm white. I use 3M removable tape (blue box) snd a Stanley razor.