Painting with only 2 colors! How to work with grays

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I got many questions about the color that I use. And it is in my fast track watercolor pdf guide. But then some people also ask me exactly what colors that I used to mix a specific color. And that’s not something I can answer because I mix the color with my eyes, not formulas. Today I want to share with you using 2 colors to practice warm and cool.
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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Why neutral gray?
02:35 - Grays mixing demo
07:37 - Painting demo

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27 июн 2024

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@Alexandra-gk6dy 3 года назад

Wow Eric you're amazing! I love watching your tutorials, it feels like therapy. I'm blown away by the beauty and excellence you're painting :) Thank you so much for sharing your amazing skills with us. Lots of love from Germany

@genevievefiot679 7 месяцев назад

I’ve only just discovered your channel but feel that you have been able to explain painting watercolour in such simple steps that I might actually be able to start painting better. You’ve taught me more than what I have learnt attending a few courses with professional watercolour artists. You have a great talent. Thank you for sharing!

@stinar37 Год назад

Your videos have exponentially improved my watercolor game. Thank you!

@chrish9155 3 года назад

I’m glad that I found your channel!

@krisiwasaki9607 3 года назад

Your tutorials are so calm and succinct, I have learned so much, thank you!

@vee35233 3 года назад

For a newbie, this was extremely useful. Thank you very much! Never thought one can achieve so many variations using only 2 colours - very well demonstrated! Keep well and healthy.

@HalfWarrior 3 года назад

I’ve been struggling with doing grayscale only (to get values right) for many years; and now I find this video; and this Eric thanks you, Eric, for showing me that I can still work on values even with simple colors. Much appreciated my friend!👍🏻👏🏼

@timothybloomer8287 3 года назад

Fantastic. The detail you put in the right sided building was amazing.

@judyonody7748 3 года назад

Such a simple explanation for such a seemingly complex painting! You create such depth with your use of warm and cool greys! Thank you Eric for another great video!

@rhodeislandrose 3 года назад

I wouldn't believe this if I didn't see it with my own eyes! Great job!

@cheryld.2808 3 года назад

Thank you. This was so interesting and helpful! As beginners most of us bought way too many colors. Recently I’ve downsized to a small pallet and am liking it so much better. Too many times I’ve ruined a nice drawing by using the wrong choice of colors. I can’t wait to try this exercise. Thank you for sharing your talent.

@juliepinette560 3 года назад

Excellent exersize Eric. Lots to play with. Doing these kind of tutorials that demonstrate a few concepts to practice is the most helpful by far. Thank you for sharing.

@Giovanni-fz5kx 2 года назад

I've tried it a few times and can't believe how much this helps. Thank you!

@michelleflick1937 2 года назад

Love that picture, in my two favorite colors.

@jazzman1626 2 года назад

I love that style of painting. Very nice indeed.

@iarannawanyalolu2526 Год назад

Very nice & pleasant, colour mixing... harmonious colour.

@paulamorgan8030 2 года назад

You are a genius. When you start it's flat with the first wash. By the end it's a masterpiece. I find it fascinating how you can come to the end piece by putting paint to paper in that way. Fabulous work!

@mohammadmalhasan1405 2 года назад

Really this is the best video on watercolor i have ever had...thank you.

@gerileslie3293 2 года назад

What determines whether a color is warm or cold? Thoroughly enjoy your method of teaching.

@gertieh.5534 5 месяцев назад

I love the why jou explan the simplistische why...thanks so very mach. ❤

@ohkart9401 3 года назад

Awesome video and beautiful painting! Thanks for this, we love watching fellow art channels! Best of luck in 2021, love from Canada!

@thatbearlife 3 года назад

I'm from Vancouver Island, and I miss Victoria too! I haven't been down there now, for two years. Soon though! And thank you so much for your wonderfully explained tutorials. You're awesome.

@anilvinayakan1701 3 года назад

Excellent lesson ! Thanks for sharing Eric.

@DavidMiltonJones 3 года назад

Great tutorial, Eric. Thanks so much!

@ginnysullivan5507 3 года назад

This simplified an important concept beautifully. Thank you

@1fredricka 10 месяцев назад

jammed pack full of great information. One of the best demos I have seen on neutrals, values and much more! loved watching this one. Thank You so much for the video!!

@trudylau 3 года назад

What an excellent lesson!! Now I feel I can go back to paint again! Thank you so much, Eric!

@hypatia4754 3 года назад

Thank you! I learned so much from this! Total beginner.

@adelamcgrew7135 3 года назад

Fantastic video. You're so good and teach so clear. Gracias.

@anaperezolleros8540 3 года назад

thank you, Eric. Excellent tutorial

@saredeome2983 3 года назад

Wonderful tutorial! Your painting is always super! I prefer a limited palette! But I never tried just 2 colors…this was so fun can’t wait to go paint! Thanks, Eric!

@artscience9981 2 года назад

Eric, this is a great video. When I started painting years ago I was overwhelmed by all the choices with various colors. Eventually I figured out how to simplify like you do in this paper, but a video like this back then might have made my learning curve a lot easier. Totally agree that painting becomes more enjoyable the more you simplify the process.

@pollyexparrot3123 3 года назад

Hiii :D so glad to see you! Hope you and your family are well!

@monidipamitra96 3 года назад

Thank u..so easily u described about grays..and applied only two colors to make a complete painting...very nice 👍

@carol2742 2 года назад

You are amazing! I am so inspired !

@geraldinemilne5995 Год назад

Thanks Eric. You’re a wonderful teacher!

@irenegnoel8039 3 года назад

Thank you Eric, you are a good teacher, explanations are straightforward 😊

@callywayish 3 года назад

Excellent example with wonderful voiceover, thank you for sharing

@saharm2454 3 года назад

Just like magic! Thank you very much

@mariagemmacabanos5646 Год назад

Amazing! Thank you, Eric!

@claudiapereda1784 3 года назад

Beautiful!!!

@dogwhiskers8 3 года назад

Excellent lesson. I loved your painting. You're very talented.

@sylviahowell7802 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Eric!

@aliciamolloy5948 2 года назад

Great lesson thank you Eric.

@mcchity24 2 года назад

After some years I've understood this. Thank you so much, master! This means all for my improvememt as an watercolor artist.

@yunzers 10 месяцев назад

Brilliant! I also use ultramarine and burnt Sienna for nice sky grays! Great video Eric, thanks so much! Very helpful!

@dancer4560 Год назад

TY- not new to art but watercolor is a hit or miss for me. Love your videos- They are inspiring. I study Jeanne Dobie and her grays based on a similar strategy but there are a million ways for everything. TY for clear explanations.

@christineguimaron9144 3 года назад

Thank you Eric !

@funny10sportp65 3 года назад

Love your tutorials! Hope to welcome you in Canada again! Sending you love and good health from Toronto!

@irmareitz701 3 года назад

Thanks ! Great lesson.

@robot7759 3 года назад

🙏 to me, this is still your most valuable video, thanks.

@mcdomcdotv872 3 года назад

Thanks...for your tutorial..im using zorn palette of 4 colors..and i learn so much in mixing..

@brigitteloranger8692 3 года назад

Excellent tutorial and really love your painting. Hope to see you in BC soon!

@pjs3514 3 года назад

Such good advice. Thank you

@DeniseBrooks1955 3 года назад

Wonderful! Thank you 🙏🏼

@danielquebedeaux1835 Год назад

Great content and explained very well!

@yvonnevo5246 2 года назад

Happy New Year ! Merci pour votre enseignement ! 🍷🍾🎄❤️

@Drumaier 3 года назад

I don't paint since april but this video urges me to do so. Great explanation and thanks for the inspiration 👍. Now that i see you paint this, an extra positive thing about this two colors approach is that you can mix and paint faster than if you have to stop during a wash to second guess what of the 20 colors on the palette you should use. This is very straight forward and there is nothing to lose.

@andyt4198 7 месяцев назад

Many thanks for this I found it really helpful

@barbaragemin5117 3 года назад

Now that gave me a push Eric! Just came back from a short trip in Italy where we live and as usual, I get that panic/ confusion with all my photos, especially urban scenes. So.... two colours will at least cut down the worry about colours. Amazing range with these two! Thanks very much

@GregSloman 3 года назад

So useful. Thank you.

@bloo4448 9 месяцев назад

Hi from Canada, I live in Vancouver and really appreciate your videos

@rudyadnan1445 Год назад

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge 🙂👍

@artifexmom3824 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing this nice technique sir. That’s so helpful for me.☺️👍🏻 God bless you.🙏🏻

@harrietruffy5205 3 года назад

Well done!

@sugarcane9425 Год назад

Love those two or similar ones too .great VDO

@mygranddaughterstungac7232 3 года назад

Thank you great teacher.

@annevanderwoude9319 Год назад

This is a good lesson thank you

@oldfool2635 3 года назад

Well presented, thank you.

@FaraH-cl8bk 3 года назад

MERCI pour le partage. Je découvre vos vidéos, génial ! Je ne peins plus mais, j'adore vous suivre et découvrir.

@jayashrimalondewatercolour9994 3 года назад

Wow, amazing

@gerileslie3293 3 года назад

Enjoy your tutorials very helpful. You make it very informative and easily understood. I always have a problem identifying which colors are cool and which are warm.

@vijaykumarthorat4450 2 года назад

Many thnx Eric sir...

@lorraineclark3517 3 года назад

Good exercise and explanation

@Lafortuneist Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing 😊

@mumtazsamnani1237 2 года назад

Very helpful thank you

@janiceopie234 3 года назад

Thank you for painting my previous place of employment....I believe that is City Hall...great advice!!

@sanathks1 3 года назад

Really great

@mukundalvi9200 3 года назад

Thanx.very useful for drawing watercolour architectural perspectives. Best wishes....!

@dumsart7038 3 года назад

Thank you. I will now go get my materials and try to paint using only 2 colors

@adriennewilliams4740 3 года назад

This is amazing. I hope to be able to let go and paint this way some day

@robertaustin6538 3 года назад

Excellent video

@DiegoARojas2009 3 года назад

me gusto Yi Lin!! gracias

@dr.saradindupal5722 3 года назад

Thank you Sir ... More videos please

@khalidhussain3741 3 года назад

Brilliant

@tapasghoshdastidar7334 3 года назад

Eric ,first of all ,I thank you for such easy demonstration of your works.I am also doing this media as a hobby since last seven years.I am self taught. Few questions do I ask you. A) How to keep the paper while painting horizontally or vertically B) How to preserve these paintings for long? C) I am a hobbyist not professional. D) Finally, What to do with the painting .I never participated in any exhibition. Please guide me.