How To Start A Watercolour Painting

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In this video, I show how to start a loose watercolour. Painting freely, wet in wet, to create beautiful atmospheric effects.
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25 апр 2024

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@angelwings1111 2 месяца назад

Wonderful tutorial! Very helpful to see the whole process in real-time and such detailed commentary. Thank you.

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much, glad you liked it

@marygoodger51 Месяц назад

First time watching. Love the sky. A very restful picture. Will really have to give this one a try

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thanks Mary, glad you liked it

@Vorachan1111 Месяц назад

I so enjoy watching you paint. This is the first time I have seen any of your videos. Very calming to watch especially with the music. I’m also learning from you. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thank you, Valerie.

@karenhardie291 12 дней назад

Thank you very helpful, first time I've watched.

@ChrisStephenArt 12 дней назад

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

@lindaloiselle8251 Месяц назад

I love your approach ….keeping it simple…..not using too many colours…..you are a great influence in my watercolour journey thank you

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thank you Linda, I’m honoured to be a part of your journey. Thank you so much for watching !!

@trev1968 2 месяца назад

Love the sky 👍

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much

@amya8155 Месяц назад

Stunning

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thank you

@deborahjohnston2808 2 месяца назад

Beautiful!

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thanks, Deborah

@pastorswife1998 2 месяца назад

Love your painting style & tips. Thank you!

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

@user-px7eb9ej9j 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much. I love Morston Quay too.

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thanks Marjorie. I love the whole North Norfolk Coast. It’s fantastically picturesque

@annehalliday3231 9 дней назад

Thank you for a lovely tutorial 😊

@ChrisStephenArt 9 дней назад

You’re welcome, Anne. Thank you for watching

@53justjude Месяц назад

Thank you Chris, you do make this very simple to follow.

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

You’re welcome, Judy. Glad you liked it

@carolafranzobernitz3515 2 месяца назад

Thks for sharing, this is really helpful

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

You’re welcome, Carola. Glad you found it helpful

@caronboler4048 Месяц назад

One minute in and I love it already 😃

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thanks so much, glad you like it 😊

@artsy897 2 месяца назад

Beautiful work.

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much

@lewiemay 19 дней назад

Amazing. Thank you

@ChrisStephenArt 19 дней назад

You’re welcome, thank you for watching

@anthonyholden2157 2 месяца назад

Really enjoyed your posting . Thankyou . All the best

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much, Anthony. I really appreciate you watching.

@TheRettvest123 2 месяца назад

Thank you again,for wonderful,learnigful video 😀

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

You’re welcome, Sven. Glad you liked it 😊

@maureenknight3863 12 дней назад

awesome

@ChrisStephenArt 12 дней назад

Thanks so much

@paulaburian7067 Месяц назад

That's beautiful! You make it look easy.

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thank you, Paula 😊

@reynradio 2 месяца назад

Just brilliant Chris. Any more words will just be wasted I just love your work and style. 👍🏼

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thanks Dave, that’s very kind of you to say

@nancycrutchfield117 Месяц назад

Beautiful work! The sky turned out awesome!! All of it is awesome but really love the sky! TFS

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thanks Nancy, glad you liked it 😊

@farzanehsadegh1319 Месяц назад

Beatiful❤❤

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thank you 😊

@sandragiuria8725 Месяц назад

Very nice and the description is clear in a useful. Thanks Sandra Giuria

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thanks Sandra

@eensio Месяц назад

The visual process is also great part of which I enjoy: it reveals the dynamics behind the scene. Thank you for this splendid joyrney!

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

@robertsparks7244 Месяц назад

Really nice I subscribed

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thank you, Robert. Much appreciated

@luckyhiker3434 2 месяца назад

Real nice composition. Robt

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much

@krakatuk3139 Месяц назад

I‘m painted it🤘

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Great ! Please tag me and give a credit if you post it on social media

@MsMonika59 2 месяца назад

Brilliant presentation and artwork. I love your explanations while your painting. What type of brushes are you using here? Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 😊

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thanks, Monika. I used mop brushes and a pointed round sable.

@Merletth Месяц назад

Beau

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

Thank you

@triciashaw1973 2 месяца назад

Really enjoyed this tutorial (and I loved the gentle music btw!). Did you use cold press paper?

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thank you, Tricia. I used a Meeden 100% cotton, cold press, 12x9” block.

@claraedouwesdekker6389 2 месяца назад

Wonderful tutorial. I do find the music a bit distracting though.

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thanks, Clara. I’m glad you liked the tutorial. Some people have said they love the music, others absolutely hate it. The dilemma I have is, I live in a busy town with neighbours, cars, dogs and other annoying things. I play music to mask the background sounds. Maybe some kind of noise cancelling recording equipment may help, I’ll have to save my pennies 😂

@susanh9113 2 месяца назад

Hi Chris, what a beautiful painting. Is there some golden rule to help decide the scale of the boats within that landscape? Thank you again, very enjoyable tutorial.

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Hi Susan, I don’t think there are any golden rules as such, I suppose it really depends on what the emphasis is on. This painting was more about the landscape, with the boats adding some context to the scene. If it were more about the boats, I would probably have made them closer and more prominent. Hope that makes sense !!

@susanh9113 2 месяца назад

@@ChrisStephenArt Thanks for responding, yes it does make sense :)

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

You’re welcome, Susan 😊

@ralphherrick596 2 месяца назад

Do you wet your pallet before painting....does your paint dry up in the pallet when not used ...does the pallet have a cover?

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Hi Ralph. I don’t usually wet the palette before painting, unless I haven’t painted for a few days, then I’ll give a quick spray with the mist bottle. The paint does dry in the palette, but I use artist quality paints that re-wet easily with a wet brush. I used my Meeden ceramic palette, it doesn’t have a cover, I usually just lay a piece of cardboard over when not in use, just to stop any dust. Hope that helps.

@judygainer1766 2 месяца назад

I wish I could do that. Did you have a photo or was it from memory

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Thanks, Judy. I don’t often paint from photos, I prefer to use pencil sketches and small paintings made on location. This one is a quick version of a painting I did in Norfolk a few weeks ago.

@Bearwithme560 2 месяца назад

How on earth do you preserve those little white spots in the sky and water? They make all the difference, yet l am never, in the process of rewetting the paper, been good at keeping the highlights, especially as our climate is so dry that water starts drying immediately.

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

I think it really comes down to practice and reacting to what’s happening on the sheet. Also, being mindful to leave some white behind, no matter how small, can make all the difference.

@Bearwithme560 Месяц назад

@@ChrisStephenArt Thanks for responding! Yes, practice is key, though l hit frustrating plateaus at times. Do you think dabbing waxed crayon on spots would help to preserve those treasured highlights, which l inevitably forget about an hour in?

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

@@Bearwithme560 We all have creative plateaus, it’s just part of the artistic journey. You could try wax, I’ve never really used it, but it would be an interesting experiment. I’m curious to know if it works!! I may have to give it a go.

@Bearwithme560 Месяц назад

@@ChrisStephenArt Yay - it worked.

@ChrisStephenArt Месяц назад

@@Bearwithme560 Fantastic, I’d love to see the result.

@neilstephen6761 2 месяца назад

Enjoyed your tutorial thank you . The back round music is most distracting.

@ChrisStephenArt 2 месяца назад

Glad you liked the tutorial, Neil. Sorry you find the music distracting, I use it to block out background noises. I’m currently looking for alternative ways to record my voice, that cancel the unwanted sounds.