Thanks Donna 😊

Hi, sorry for the delay. The aperture depends on the proportions of the paper that you are using for drawing. If the paper is A4 size then the aperture (hole) needs to be cut at the same proportion 1: 1.4 approximately. Something like 82mm x 56mm - aperture size - that’s what I use . The measurement of the outside piece of card doesn’t matter - whatever suits you best to hold. If the paper isn’t A4 you’ll need to measure the width and length of your paper and work out the ratio eg 1:1.4, 1:1.5: 1.1.6 etc and cut the apperture to that proportion. Hope that helps.

The envelope inside the sketchbook, awesome too

Thank you Linda - much appreciated

Thanks Jessie. I’ve tried to keep these videos as short and informative as possible. It drives me nuts when watching videos on KZfaq the presenter waffles on for ages before getting to the point . Enjoy your watercolour adventure 🤣

@@thistleheartprints7880 thank you! I will, ...and by the way, I had no idea about complementary colours! just done one with blue and orange which was great!

@@jessiebenavides3862 I use complimentary colours all of the time. Have a look at the impressionists paintings and you will see they very deliberately put green against red, blue against orange and yellow against purple. It makes a helluva difference to a painting and elevates your work to another level. Have fun and thanks for your comment

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Hi Mark. No teacher has the “right” way so you are doing the best thing ie Seeing what others can suggest and trying out their methods. You’ll probably find something that is “your” way which uses a few ideas. Good luck and keep experimenting.

I don’t know any professional artist who would draw or paint out of their head. I think you are right though in that it is a misconception. “Real” artists look extremely carefully at what they are trying to draw and draw what they see and not what they think they see. Now that you understand this , it will open a path for you. Enjoy your creativity now as it is limitless. P x

That’s very kind thank you x

Outside 14cm x 10 cm. inside 8 cm x 6 cm

@@thistleheartprints7880 thank you soooo much

i guess I'm pretty off topic but does anybody know a good website to watch newly released movies online?

Thanks Trudy. Yes let me know how you get on. 😊

Well I am a fairly experienced artist and I have just learnt how to do a stone wall successfully. I would do the stones individually not as just individual blocks but kind of blended together. I now did washes as you suggested and it is a great way to accomplish a natural wall. I am really pleased with the result. You are a great teacher too. Thanks

You’re welcome Trudy 🙂

Thanks Alexandru. That’s very kind of you. The reason I get so few views is that I don’t actively promote my content as most youtubers seem to do. I am at the end of my teaching career and just thought it would be a fun thing to do. I’m glad you are enjoying them. Cheers Pauline

You’re welcome 😊

Hi, I use Bockingford 300 gsm NOT 😊

Thanks Marjorie for your feedback - much appreciated 😊

Thanks you very much. I have taught drawing for many years and luckily have kept my teaching aids . I’m glad you are enjoying the videos

Thanks for your feedback - much appreciate. 😊

I wouldn’t worry too much about being too tight. Painting style is very personal and perhaps it best suits you ,as an artist, to paint how you naturally want to paint. The pressure is always on to “loosen up” but not all artists benefit from that advice . Have belief in yourself - I’m sure you paint just fine. P x

@@thistleheartprints7880 How very kind of you to reply and your words meant a lot to me. You are right, I am always being told I "must"loosen up ! My favourite subjects to paint are architecture & portraits. I love doing the detail and so loosening up is hard to do - as you might appreciate ! I have however learnt to soften the edges and not to completely fill the scene with detail now. Your tips on mixing stonework colours will come in very handy so thank you again & I look forward to seeing more of your watercolour work.

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