I started painting 40 years ago with watercolours and but for some encouragement from wife's cousins staying with us from Australia, I might have quit. I discovered Big brush watercolour by Ron Ranson and was bowled over because he made it look so easy with the 2" hake brush which I am now demonstrating. I stopped using watercolour 15 years ago in favour of oil painting, having had some success with this medium, and work selling in several galleries. Just before Christmas 2012 and after having been asked by a good friend if I could do some watercolour demos for her, I dusted off the tubes, purchased a new hake and blocks of paper and set to, practising the old and largely lost, to me, techniques of this medium. I will also be posting videos of acrylic painting over failed watercolours to show that we don't have to throw them away since they make good supports for this medium. . FB. Dave Usher Artist.artist. Donations to Paypal,.davidmusher@hotmail.com
Love the sky Dave and the reflection of it in the water. As someone who has been doing water colours now for two years, thanks too watching your videos now for 9 years or so. I think it’s tome to try acrylic. Thank you for your inspiration much appreciated
Thanks Sharon. Been watching the Olympics opening ceremony. The highlight with Celine Dion singing the iconic Edith Piaf song bought tears to my eyes, We watched the recent documentary of her struggle with this, "Strong persons syndrome.". I might have said this wrong.:)
It creates a mood, just one step away from an impression. An impression being one and one half steps away from a likeness, which is a sidestep from an accurate image (that not to be confused with realism).
I love the colours, but try as I may, I just can't discern the colour you name between Al. Crimson and Ultramarine. It's a red, but that's all I get. Can you offer a full list of the colour palette?
I'll be going up to my studio in a few minutes so will try and answer your question golfbabe. , I can only tell you what I'm using now, not 11 years ago. :)
Lovely painting and location. I'd have loved to see clearly how the rocks were formed; some closeups are slightly out of focus and your hand is covering they way you formed the top of the rocks.
I was waiting for you to comment on this one Sharon. I based it on a WM Turner. I love his ethereal paintings which paved the way for the impressionists to follow. Many thanks for your encouragement. :)
Paint for 50 years and don't quit when you can't do it. The more you do, the better you'll get, Yvonne. :) PS. Copy the Masters, that's how they learnt! :)
You're too kind Netty. Recovering from the Old Men riding Badly on Bikes Group along The River Wandle most Tuesdays. Sandie's doing the dinner which will rejuvenate my old bones, :)
Lovely painting! I have all I mean ALL if the books Ron published. How I wish I could have met him! Your painting was a fine tribute to Ron. May I ask what weight paper you used? Also, hot press, NOT, etc?
Aloha Dave I know your US followers will appreciate seeing you use the papers most readily available to us here! The Artists Loft is the house brand of the Michaels chain. (Similar to your Hobbycraft. A little too much tooth for my liking, but a well made paper.
I know "Michaels" from my visits to Pinelas Point on Tampa Bay, Glen. My sister and B in Law bought a house there opposite family. They sold the house several years ago. We had a garage sale on one occasion at which I sat under a parasol painting watercolours; I sold 9!
Thanks Sharon, I've spent more time unraveling Windows Movie Maker than painting, but on the edge now. Bit overcast at the moment, but nothing will keep me from cooking some drumsticks on the Barbie! Lamb curry yesterday. :)
Love this Dave.. i also recommend you to many people i watch or meet and they are looking at your art. Many thanks Dave and as always i wish you and yours well. 🥰😇
