No video
Using Pigment, Water, and Gravity to Improve Your Watercolors
Рет қаралды 30,055
Күн бұрынOne of my viewers said that when she watches me paint, she's afraid I'm going to ruin things, but then "by some strange alchemy", the painting comes together in the end. In this video I will explain some of the "magic alchemy" involved in painting in watercolor--through mixing the elements of pigment particles, water, and gravity together.
11:58 - Paints I use on my palette.
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below. If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more please subscribe to my channel and give this video a thumbs up. Thanks for watching!
If you found this tutorial helpful please consider making a donation on my website so that I can keep these tutorials free for everyone. www.laurelhart.com
My instructional watercolor book "Putting People in Your Paintings" is available at: amzn.to/2SXPOIt
Winsor & Newton 140 lbs. Cold Press paper: bit.ly/2GaohAh
Cheap Joe's Original Watercolor Palette (similar to mine): bit.ly/2Y6mVML
Prints available in my Etsy shop at: www.etsy.com/sh...
Original watercolors available online at: www.laurelhart.com and at Relics Gallery in Salt Lake City, UT bit.ly/2EdiyrR
Follow me on Instagram @laurelhartwork bit.ly/2Gtj3k8 and on Facebook at Laurel Hart Fine Art bit.ly/2UVJW3g
For business inquiries contact Laurel Hart at laurelhartwork@gmail.com
Royalty Free Music: Eye of the Beholder by Alexis Messier purchased at www.premiumbea...
@suel4269 6 ай бұрын
I love how you exaggerate the colors. Beautiful work.
@marjoriejohnson6535 3 жыл бұрын
Coming from oils to watercolor has been a real challenge for me. I knew i was a control freak but thats why i have choose to try watercolor. TIme to give over the control just like in life as disabilities have made it impossible for control of everything else. Thank you for a step by step different approach to my problem. Since i can not go to classes this has been a God send, thank you.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Marjorie. There have certainly been a lot of things out of our control in 2020, haven’t there? I hope you find more freedom in watercolor!
@ezormagiayequilibrio8065 3 жыл бұрын
Marjorie I thought I was the only one, I am also struggling with control issues on a daily basis, and I was trapped by watercolor too, I later realized life had gaven me in a strange way the method to master leting go.... Watercolor
@marjoriejohnson6535 3 жыл бұрын
P.s. i used to teach oil decorative painting a la sheri nelson....where its all about control. So this us taki g me back almost 50 years ago when i was more painterly. Its a struggle.
@u.sonomabeach6528 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for leaving the reference photo showing. I think it is so important to see the artists reference that they are using while working so we can have a better understanding of the process. For some reason very few people who post tutorials don't show the reference for their paintings. Another reason I frequent your channel!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeremy! I appreciate the feedback!
@sigmunddeguzman7002 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful painter. Your reflections are as beautiful as your paintings.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and taking time to comment.
@maureengarcia5478 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for sharing your knowledge about watercolor painting. And special thanks that you allow us to peek over yours shoulder when you paint. A special bonus for me is that you are left handed! I am too. Yeah for us lefties!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Always good to meet another left handed comrade!
@noelaokeefe5665 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and very similar to painting the Australian Outback and Gorges. The Green Gold is fabulous, isn't!? Perfect for the Australian landscape. Thanks for another wonderful tutorial.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching.
@paularobinson6722 3 жыл бұрын
You are a wonderful teacher! Everything is explained clearly, and each lesson has one main idea that is your focus. You introduce it at the beginning and then come back to it at the end to reinforce it in our minds. Obviously you spend a lot of time planning each lesson. As a teacher myself, I really appreciate your efforts. And your painting is lovely! You don't get all bogged down with little details, but rather you try to capture colors and values. It's a lesson I really need to work on! I visited Zion and Bryce last year, and now I want to go back to Arches and Capital Reef--just gorgeous!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Paula! I really appreciate your observations as a teacher. I hope you get a chance to revisit Utah.
@WandaMartingaga 11 ай бұрын
❤ phenomenal… I desperately want to try this. I will have to copy. Never would I have thought to color the mountains that way😍
@BarbrajoanOriginals 3 жыл бұрын
Laurel , it was a joy watching you paint this... Very brave of you to put in that tree on the left.. Love it. !
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barbra!
@sandyzando.7854 3 жыл бұрын
You are amazing!! As a new watercolor artist, you show me how not to get caught up in the details which produces a painting, not a picture! I have so much to learn and am grateful that you share your knowledge!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sandy!
@teraanaam 3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t done a snow scene, maybe next! Would like to see you paint some. Enjoying your videos, just found them. Like your impressionistic style !
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I’ll keep that in mind!
@ezormagiayequilibrio8065 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this and your tips among all of your videos, they are long and my patience too little but this is worth seeing. Cheers from Mexico
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching in Mexico!
@rosewood67 3 жыл бұрын
Just saying I agree with everything the other viewers are saying. Love your work, and you, so much!!! You make the best videos on all of KZfaq. and you don't babble incessantly, you teach when you speak. Your videos, and you, are very soothing and educational. Blessings! 🎨👩🎨🖌️🖼️
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
This is such a kind comment and warms my heart. Your words are so generous! Thanks so much for taking time to leave this feedback!
@DanBuell 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo!!!!! What a fantastic lesson - thank you!!!!!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sundaysunshine2925 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you for this lovely demonstration
@laurelhart2183 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@Desertgirl54 3 жыл бұрын
You really have a double gift - your obvious artistic ability, but also your ability to articulate what your goals are as you paint. This painting is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
What a very nice comment. I appreciate you sharing this!
@VEHarris100 3 жыл бұрын
I love to learn from a another lefty! So much easier. Thanks.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! That’s good to hear!
@denisejackson3341 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous color! Hope you do some more landscapes.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I’ll try to do more landscapes!
@Miastrong930 3 жыл бұрын
A masterpiece.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
You’re so kind! Thank you!
@ginnysullivan7392 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this brilliant painting. It just sparkles with gorgeous layers.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ginny! Thanks for this. It’s been fun communicating with you recently. I appreciate your helpful suggestions!
@merium401 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I enjoyed this beautiful alchemy creation! Can't wait to try it. ( I've got a lot going on,and your voice is so calming. ) 💗
@karenmorris2913 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Laurel. Once again you’ve taught me so much about just letting the colors flow and release their “magic alchemy.” These majestic cliffs are such a perfect subject and you’ve captured their beauty so eloquently.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karen. What a nice comment!
@sheliacruz3502 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this Laurel. It's beautiful I would have been tempted to add color to My lightest area. Knowing full well that I shouldn't. The painting glows. You are a master of watercolor. I really enjoy watching you.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
There are several comments from people who feel that I should have added color to the lightest area, so you are not alone in your temptation to do that!😊 Thanks so much for watching!
@lesleykuhn8345 3 жыл бұрын
Thankful for you Laurel! You help me to see G-d’s beautiful creations! You are a great teacher! Stay well and safe! Bless you!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lesley! You stay safe too!
@teresaohehir6285 3 жыл бұрын
You are a gifted teacher, I’ve McGrath relatives in Utah.watching from Ireland
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Teresa! I don’t know any McGraths, but I’ll keep my eyes out for them. Enjoy Ireland-I’ve never been there.
@ramsreen 3 жыл бұрын
Laurel, masterful indeed! Thanks for sharing your gift.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@LunaSmithArt 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this Laurel. It's a beautiful painting. Love the pastel colours. You are a master of watercolour. I enjoy watching you. Big thumbs up.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your warm feedback. I really appreciate it.
@leighsirvent654 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this gorgeous painting. I have learned a lot by watching you paint. I’m also left handed, so it’s nice to see the difference. Love your quotes and inspirations.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Leigh. I appreciate your comment.
@t2terri 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this demo and the freedom it allowed. Thank you for caring about your art!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@u.sonomabeach6528 3 жыл бұрын
I thought the Arches publication paper around the beginning of the video was a series of Arches watercolor paper I've never seen before. I then realized it was a totally different Arches lol. Great video btw!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! This is making me laugh so hard! I totally can see how that confused you!
@soniazawacki5459 3 жыл бұрын
As always, I loved watching you create something beautiful... your mastery of the paint, water and brush is truly an inspiration to me. You make it look like it flows so easily! Thank you again!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback!
@roxannekeomaka4754 3 жыл бұрын
So fresh and clean!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kitkat9341 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing up for us. Just when I nearly mastered my addiction (your videos!). It's been awhile.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Hi again, Kathy! Thanks for your support. Told you I’d be back.
@leeannesser8858 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, wow, wow! I love your teaching style! Thank you so much for showing us the entire process from beginning to end. I love landscapes but find them so intimidating at times. Your process and clarity really helped break the painting down into manageable segments. Thank you again.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and taking time to comment!
@marymarple3537 3 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful demo - loved your simple figures which glowed with pure colors and not much else. Thank you for your inspiration!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mary!
@judyonody7748 3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful blend of art and science! ❤️
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Judy!
@shirleybritsch9746 3 жыл бұрын
Laurel, your videos are beautifully done! You are an excellent teacher and do such beautiful work. I have directed many aspiring watercolorists to your site! Congratulations and thank you for sharing so freely with everyone. Love to you, Shirley McKay Britsch
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Shirley! I really appreciate it!
@decaturdon 3 жыл бұрын
Great use of color, light, and transparency. Inspiring! Thanks for taking the time to share.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
@uncleatelier8495 3 жыл бұрын
That's great.Thank you for watching until the end.♡★☆♡♥♥
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nikkiswenson54 3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful! I also want to thank you for this tutorial! It really glows...so lovely!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nikki!
@laurahale5774 3 жыл бұрын
I so enjoy your "alchemy". Thank you for another wonderful lesson.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Laura. My maternal grandmother is a Hale. Maybe we’re related!
@gregggibson3109 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your achievement of 25K subscribers! I appreciate this video in particular for insight into how you address rock formations, which is something I have struggled with. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into these videos!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank Gregg for taking time to leave feedback. Best of luck in your painting pursuits!
@christineduggan9074 3 жыл бұрын
You rock! (I had to pay the compliment that way given the subject matter!) Your work is amazing! Your demos are so helpful, and I just wanted to let you know that I truly appreciate having them and your book as a resource and inspiration.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Clever comment! Thanks so much for the compliment and for watching!
@anilkumardhiman1868 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing work dear 🙏🌷
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@janawatercolor 3 жыл бұрын
another wonderful demo.Thanks Laurel
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@saravasura1076 3 жыл бұрын
This was my first tutorial with you. I learned so much and you reinforced many things I already do. Thank you so much! I look forward to your next video.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Sara.
@judybreedlove5348 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a wonderful lesson. So relaxing to watch you create beautiful chemistry. Rocks are one of my favorite subjects. Your teachings are inspirational. Thank you, again, for spending time with us.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Judy! Thanks for your continuing support!
@bruceosborne1892 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful painting Laurel.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bruce!
@vnnvideo9023 3 жыл бұрын
Love your work!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@SridharanBalaraman 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@JacquelineJax 3 жыл бұрын
This is a truly beautiful painting and you explained it so well. I couldn’t help but keep watching
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JacquelineJax 3 жыл бұрын
Laurel Hart your so welcome. I love watching videos here in the mornings before I start work or on lunch breaks. Are you on Instagram? I’m @jacquelinejaxartist can follow you there as well. I also write stories about artists for magazines.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, my art Instagram page is laurelhartwork. My art website is laurel hart.com
@Margarit54 3 жыл бұрын
generous as usually... precious.. thank you so much.. dear Laurel..
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for leaving such positive feedback. It means so much!
@maryf.1956 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@user-sr8tv5pe9e 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Laurel! 🎨
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@verra85 3 жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure watching you and I hope that my mind will be able to take some of this lessons and one day emulate them. Thank you for sharing everything
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@carolannefisher1516 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, as your videos always are! Capital Reef is on of my favorites (the fly fishing is wonderful). I won’t make it there this year, but next, when I’ve got the new mobility dog trained up... This trip I will take my watercolor kit in addition to my fishing gear thanks to you!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my word, Carolanne! You are a woman of many talents! Fly fishing? That’s so cool! You must get some amazing source material from your fishing outings!
@a.rizapahlevi9659 3 жыл бұрын
Love it..
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ClaudioAlessandri 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Amazing! Super Like! Congratulations my dear and talented friend! May God bless you always!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you Claudio. You are very kind. Thanks for watching!
@TintTravel 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@afternoononthedock 3 жыл бұрын
Wow - lovely!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you are having a lovely afternoon on the dock!
@rayanneedwards8542 3 жыл бұрын
WOW...
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@loveandlife4222 3 жыл бұрын
This was such a joy to watch! I love how you filmed the entire painting with the reference photo. It made it much more enjoyable. The only thing I struggled with wanting to change is to not leave the whites on the mountains totally white but to soften those whites with a softer very light color. The only time I would leave them white like that is if it were in the winter with snow. Am I wrong? I must be. To me it seems like the painting is unfinished because the whites seem too stark and unnatural. I’m just an intermediate painter though and would love to know. It’s how I learn and become a better painter. Thank you so much!! You really are amazing!
@paularobinson6722 3 жыл бұрын
I agree about the whites on the cliff.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
I would not say you’re wrong-we all have our own tastes, and perhaps it would have been a good idea to tone down the whites with a very light value. But To me nothing says sunlight like the white of the paper, so I opted to leave it white.
@barbaramunford5472 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Just found your channel and really enjoyed this painting.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Barbara.
@nangarciarivero4371 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👏👏👏!!! Mis paisajes.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@1fredricka 3 жыл бұрын
wonderful, thankyou so much for the dedicated beautiful work demo
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sarahmiller6183 3 жыл бұрын
Love it, as always. I have been to Zion and Arches, both beautiful. TFS
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m so glad you’ve been able to visit those parks!
@sarahantin2106 3 жыл бұрын
Laurel, will you do another red rock painting soon? The one you've painted here is of a formation so like one near Slide Rock, on 89a between Flagstaff and Sedona, where I live. Inspiring and helpful.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll try to! I was in Sedona a couple of years ago! I loved it!
@sheilarawlingson1050 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful thank you for sharing 😘❤️
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@angelw5767 3 жыл бұрын
This lesson was so wonderful!!! I love how you painted the entire painting. Just amazing. Thank you for sharing! Could you tell us where to find that wonderful holder/tilting board that holds your painting? Can you get a bigger one too?? Thank you so much!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Angel! Thanks for watching. The easel I’m using is something a man made in my local watercolor society, but you can buy something almost identical online at Jerry’s Artarama called Symphony. It’s also used as a music stand.
@EmmaSuchArt 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely 👍👌🏼
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@susanschwartz9072 3 жыл бұрын
Your video opened my eyes to what is possible! A thousand thanks! Can you let us know where to find the brushes you use?
@rayaru1 3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson/demo! I painted along but somehow I can’t post it on here.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I know, you can’t post images in the comments I don’t think. I would love to see it.
@RonoTron01 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this watercolor tutorial. What type of equipment are you using for your over-head camera setup? Would be great if you can do a walk-thru on equipment used for making tutorials. Thank you!
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ll talk to my producer and see if that’s a possibility. I know nothing about the equipment we use! I’m just the artist!😂
@CooperBlue 3 жыл бұрын
We’re using three cameras: A Nikon D610 with 50mm prime is shooting Laurel. A Sony RX100 is shooting the palette. And a Sony RX10 is shooting the painting. Audio is recorded separately with a Zoom H4N. Editing is done in Adobe Premiere Pro. Footage from the three cameras is synced in Premiere using the audio. The key is to set the exposure and focus correctly and then go full manual on the cameras so nothing changes (like white balance or focus) from start to finish. And then framing the painting is important. I frame it so that we’re only cropping left and right, but never top or bottom. This makes use of the camera’s full sensor and gives a clean view of the painting (no scaling on that camera). You can see how we’ve evolved the layout from our first video to this latest one. I’m much happier with our current layout. It just evolved with some experimentation and experience.
@karlylvisaker6047 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely studio. Just wanted to say. Before the video even started.
@karlylvisaker6047 3 жыл бұрын
Nice family.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Karl. I’m very lucky to have it. It’s truly my sanctuary!
@hamerray 3 жыл бұрын
Nice painting. But the highlights in the mountain doesn’t look quite right to me. I think the overall painting should of been a little more darker and then add some lighter value colors in the highlight areas in the mountains
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Raymond. You are not alone in your suggestion. There have been a couple of other comments saying the same thing. I still like the higher contrast though. But that doesn’t mean I’m right.😊
@suezq9155 3 жыл бұрын
Almost at the end of your drawing in the rock face there is a giraffe. Lol
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha! Yes, I found it! That’s hilarious!
@tericarter2886 3 жыл бұрын
This is lovely Thank you !I heard that the loew cornell brushes are being discontinued Do you know if this is true ?Also -what is the purple you are using? It looks as if it is granulating .
@ginnysullivan5507 3 жыл бұрын
Palette is listed at beginning of video.
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I thought just the #8 of the. LC brushes was discontinued! That’s disappointing. Winsor Violet is the purple.
@laurencegoldman4639 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like Oak Creek Canyon? West Fork?
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Capitol Reef, Utah.
@laurencegoldman4639 3 жыл бұрын
Laurel Hart oops
@janetchen959 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Laurel, I see there are two Burnt Sienna in your palette, is it a repeat or may it's other color ? Thks
@ginnysullivan5507 3 жыл бұрын
Palette is listed at the beginning of the video
@laurelhart2183 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Janet. One is burnt sienna and the other is Transparent Oxide Red, but I’ve been told the Winsor Newton Burnt Sienna is the same pigment as the Daniel Smith Trans. Oxide Red.