Watercolor Portrait of Winslow Homer in Monochrome

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6 жыл бұрын

In this video, I paint a monochrome portrait of one of my favorite watercolor artists, Winslow Homer. I also narrate the process and let you know what I'm doing and why I'm doing it.
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@mindofwatercolor 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian. Very nice work! Your channel is new but I'm already a fan. Let me be one of the first KZfaq creators to welcome you to the watercolor painting community here. We're a friendly bunch for the most part. 😄

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

The Mind of Watercolor Thanks so much, Steve! I've been enjoying your channel and your work since you started! You've actually turned me on to several items. I'm using the black velvet brushes because of you. I was skeptical (they don't look very "classic") but bought one of the oval wash brushes! I loved it so much I had to buy a full set. Ha ha! Now, I'm using them all the time. Thanks for stopping by. I'll try to comment more on your videos. Take Care.

@mindofwatercolor 6 жыл бұрын

Brian Ashmore Studio I’m very gratified to hear that. Thanks, and looking forward to seeing more from you!

@tobeseve4020 6 жыл бұрын

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite artists. I've always followed a lot of people who do like stylized or cartoony work, but I'm finding that I'm becoming more and more interested in older artists who paint realistically and have decades of information in their heads. Really informational, helpful, and interesting. Thank you for sharing, I'm so happy I'm subscribed.

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Simon! I really appreciate it. I guess that's one benefit to getting old... all the information. Ha, ha! Take Care.

@cathyferguson570 6 жыл бұрын

I really like the real time footage, rather than a speed painting. Gives a real sense of what you're doing. Thanks.

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Cathy Ferguson Thanks Cathy! I know what you mean. Some of the others have taken a full hour or even more to paint. I didn’t think viewers would want to watch a process video that long. Perhaps I can try to do some shorter paintings shown in real-time occasionally to balance things out. Thanks for your comment!

@brankatreskanica 6 жыл бұрын

I am your follower since you uploaded your first video 3 months ago and your compact mini travel watercolor kit is the best one I saw. You are an awesome artist and you are talented in teaching, as well (that's my impression after watching this video - it was easy to follow the process). Looking forward to see your next video :) Thank you so much for sharing!

@sallyfinch540 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic painting! I look forward to following you on KZfaq. I appreciate your comments on your approach and your thought process. Super valuable.

@Tat2TankT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your art

@teacherleo20245 6 жыл бұрын

yes, I really like this video. Cant wait for more!

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Teacher Leo Thanks! Definitely more to come!

@estefaniacastillo2322 6 жыл бұрын

Love your art. Thank you so much for sharing. Really appreciate ☺️

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Estefania!

@sciforce 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, love the monochrome look of your paintings, canˋt wait for the next video :)

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! There will be more... :)

@SouthernArtGallery 6 жыл бұрын

I will definitely be trying this type of painting. Awesome.

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Southern Art Gallery It’s definitely fun to just paint and not worry about color. Thanks for watching!

@IwtptFG2D 6 жыл бұрын

Great demo Brian, learned a lot from your technique and thought process. You got that drawing down quickly and so accurately. I wish I could do that....! Really keen to be able to draw and paint portraits but have a lot to learn and practice. Thanks for the tips.

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Sossy Rossy Thanks much! I appreciate you watching!

@davidamosphotography 6 жыл бұрын

Brian, love this, I subed the first time I saw your video..... I really hope you do A LOT more like this, some plein air would be awesome!!

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

davidamosphotography Hi David, thanks so much for the sub! Definitely have plans to include some plein air painting.

@graphitepencil 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your painting work and advice. Thank you.

@brianashmorestudio 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!

@createshare5750 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

CreateShare Thanks!! ... thanks for watching!

@bettysadoway24 6 жыл бұрын

Excellant demonstration Brian, your work is very similar in quality to Steve Mitchel"s on the Mind of Watercolor. I hope you do continue making videos - I know I can learn a lot from you and I am very keen to master watercolour portraiture. Thanks!

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Betty!

@nicolassaravia1464 Жыл бұрын

Greta Job.

@kathyfrye3658 6 жыл бұрын

Great video,thanks for sharing,. looking forward to more instruction

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

kathy frye Thank you, Kathy!

@elemuri 6 жыл бұрын

Wow

@JaredCullum 6 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh hero. I learned a lot of what I know how to paint by going to the library and getting his collected works and copying them in sketchbooks. Did you catch the fairly recent exhibit in Philadelphia of his and Sargents watercolor work? It was incredible! They even had Winslow Homer's paintbox which was cool.

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't catch that exhibit other than online. Looked incredible!! I've seen pics of Homer's paintbox online and had fun studying all the little color names he wrote on it. I'd love to see it in person, though. So, you were able to see it?

@JaredCullum 6 жыл бұрын

Brian Ashmore Studio yea! I mean- it was behind a glass case haha they had Eakins and Sargents tubes and set up too in the glass case. My favorite thing- other than the big watercolors by Sargent and homer side by side was that they had a sketchbook from Thomas Moran.

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

They didn't let you paint with it?! You would think... I'm jealous. I wish I could have seen that show. My most memorable art exhibit was a year in San Diego when we ran into a museum exhibiting Wyeth's The Helga Pictures. We had no idea until stumbling on the show while out walking in the park. One of my favorite memories. Learned so much seeing those works, firsthand.

@JaredCullum 6 жыл бұрын

Brian Ashmore Studio cooooool!! He’s another hero of mine. What a cool thing to stumble on. I’ve re read his biography and Sargents a bunch of times. Probably time for another round of inspiration haha

@ellenm7806 6 жыл бұрын

#moustachedetail , lol.. Thank you for an interesting video- I'm currently attempting w/c sepia wash paintings and enjoyed watching your process from drawing to the end. I like the spontaneous look here with select details. Your thought process was very helpful & appreciated!

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Ellen M Thanks, Ellen! Much success with your paintings!

@bettysadoway24 6 жыл бұрын

I just notice Steve's comment below mine....not surprised that he would like your work!!

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha!! I like his work, as well!

@nthoozeeast2012 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly done! Was wondering if you used the same size brush for the whole painting?

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Linda Fabian Hi Linda! I used 2 sizes of the same brush. A #8 and a number 10 or 12. Can’t remember. 😂

@wegu8790 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, you Can !!!! Best regards Guenter

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

Wegu Thanks, my Friend!!!😁👍

@SuperCharlieSmashm 4 жыл бұрын

This was great! Could you share the type of brush you used for this?

@brianashmorestudio 4 жыл бұрын

SuperCharlieSmashm Thanks! The brush is a Silver Black Velvet. Half natural, half synthetic bristles. Wonderful brushes!

@maddwoba 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff my friend. Is there a watercolor Mazinga on the list anytime :) haha Thanks for sharing

@brianashmorestudio 6 жыл бұрын

maddwoba Whats a "Mazinga?" Is that a car? 😉 Ha ha!! Maybe!

@raygrey8252 3 жыл бұрын

That singular dislike just chilling there like: 👁️👄👁️

@garymcguire8529 2 жыл бұрын

Being a watercolour colour artist in his time, he looks at the camera with distant on his face. There is no future in this contraption, that only makes black and white images, he thinks!