Very helpful. I am so detailed oriented that it’s hard for me to do loose watercolor, but I love the look of it. Going to try this method. Thank you!

Once more you have given me that push, and that reminder that we need to identify what is important in a painting. I often forget this Matthew and get frustrated. This is probably THE most important thing among all the other key elements in planning a painting. Thanks again Matthew., and the artist's examples were perfect!

Thanks for this video Matthew 😊

T. Chamberlain, my mentor since many years ago. Apparent simplicity like Edward Seago. Great artist.

Terrific tips, thank you, Matthew. The central idea really is key, in all expressions of art...or any other communication. And this is a great reminder to stay focused on that and not get lost in striving to perfect the details.

One defined shape can create a key for all the other shapes. That is an excellent point Matthew. And one to remember. Trevor Chamberlain is a Fantastic artist and his compositions are impeccable. Thanks for sharing this. 👍🏼

I really enjoyed this video Matt. So much great information.

Well done again, Matthew. This video is full of very intelligent observations. Maybe the best of the many valuable videos you have posted. Thank you very much.

Grazie per i buoni consigli e per le belle immagini che hai messo!

Interesting advice. It definitely pertains to the problems I see in what I do and what I want from my work. Thank you.

Very helpful, especially liked how you explained if you see a clearly identifiable person, your eye will identify less defined but similar shapes as people. Hadn’t thought of that

I really like the paintings that you used as an example. They really showed your idea well. Sometimes it is hard for me to say why I really like one painting over another and how the artist got there. Thanks for the clear explanation and example.

I'm a big fan of Trevor Chamberlain too, Matthew. I once did a demonstration for his local art society, and he was there! No pressure, then. Before my demo' I did get a chance to chat with him. He was very charming and he also signed my copy of his book (I'd been told he was going to be there). The paintings in it are vey inspirational, and it contains some valuable insights into the way he works. My favourite is the one you actually showed in your video, 'A Quiet Canal in Venice'. His friend, David Curtis, has painted the same scene in his own book. I suspect they might have had a watercolour road trip.

Thank you for another wonderful video, Matt! I own both of Trevor Chamberlain's books and am so glad I bought them years ago.

I bought TC's oil painting book in 1993 on a whim. Was so beautiful his intimate scenes, or sketches really. Just missed drawing from college and thats when I started painting(oil). Not always consistently.... life. He never paints feet as helps describe the figs are in motion.

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How can this video only have 200+ likes? A disgrace!

Thank you a very good suggestion and one I can also take over into my hobby miniature painting to!

Nice 👍🏼 ❤

Thank you, I love loose style, but always end up being too detailed. Will be more mindful when I paint next time.

Im thinking that im right at the breaking point, and starting to pass it, wherein my skills are a thing i dont think about, and I just say "i want to give attention to this foliage" and it just happens. Ive been doing semi abstract and expressionist landscapes like thid artist here for a while, but watercolor (raw, no ink or gouache) really is such a beauty on its own.

What is a “direct approach”?

I love u.

Can art be purpose of the life? I cant believe it as purpose usually i think is useful to others

the music made this a bit stressful to watch. maybe it's just me but I get distracted by the music and then I can't concentrate fully on what your'e saying.

Promo SM ✋