Real Secret of a Loose Painting - Visual Language

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Today I want to share with you the real secrete of a loose painting. I have searched around the internet and surprisingly, I haven't found it.
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - What is visual language?
02:15 - 3 steps of visual language
02:26 - Observe
03:01 - Analyze
03:56 - Process/Interpret
05:34 - Painting Demo - Drawing
09:24 - First Wash
10:38 - Second Wash
17:16 - Third Wash
24:07 - Glazing
25:15 - Finishing touches
27:40 - Conclusion
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Materials I use for this painting: (affiliation links)
Paper - Saunders Waterford 12x16 rough
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Big wash brushes - Escoda Aquario, Joseph Zbukvic set
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Smaller paint brushes - Escoda Perla #8 and #10
(it's cheaper to buy them separately rather than the set with a travel brush that I rarely use)
Escoda Perla #8
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Escoda Perla #10
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My brush for trees and foliage - Escoda Reserva #10
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My painting light - PHIVE LED desk lamp
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Background Music by Big Rice Piano
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@Cafewatercolor 4 года назад

Painting a loose painting is not just a technique or style, it's really about having a good grasp on visual language. Is today's video offers you some clarity? ☺

@joz3568 4 года назад

very much learned from your theory talking, it's very helpful . Thank you!

@themorrishouseofwizardry3555 4 года назад

Really a useful video. i think painting loosely is more of an issue for people painting from photos or screens. the urge to paint every detail is largely unconscious. When drawing or painting from life, you dont have time to over paint and you learn quickly to paint the most significant passages and ignore extraneous details.

@evelynjohnson2445 4 года назад

I really appreciate your sharing your tips on how to paint loosely and hope you do more. You have a wonderful way of explaining your thinking process while painting, which is an absolute treat. Thank you again,

@barbarap3885 4 года назад

So glad I found your vid! I look forward to looking through your channel. I learned much in just few minutes.

@apedreus 4 года назад

Hi Eric - I'm going buy one of those Escoda brushes you mentioned - could you indicate what size you were using in this vid, or if you have another suggestion? Thanks again for the video/s.

@terjequaijtaal9079 4 года назад

Being a detail-oriented perfectionist, I always admire people who are able to convey the same scene in way less detail. I've also fallen into the loose = fast trap. This is a great lesson for loosening up my style, can't wait to put it in practise!

@kulsumkader9410 3 года назад

I can totally relate to being a detail-oriented perfectionist. I want my paintings to have a balance of details and looseness. So this was really helpful for me.

@JVSwailesBoudicca 3 года назад

@@kulsumkader9410 Me too......detailed work is hard to shake off. Like you, I want to try to give a balance of the two to my work.

@kulsumkader9410 3 года назад

@@JVSwailesBoudicca All the best

@JVSwailesBoudicca 3 года назад

@@kulsumkader9410 Thank you so much, you too = and enjoy the journey 🤞😊

@kulsumkader9410 3 года назад

@@JVSwailesBoudicca thanks

@ernan8670 4 года назад

This is the only loose watercolour painting video that really tells how to do it rather than just a video showing the artist painting in speed without any explalanation...thank you so much...I learned a lot today

@YamiHW 4 года назад

I always thought that this kind of paintings were done quickly and without much care, but now I see how wrong I was, the way it conveys the mood of the scenery with so little detail is amazing

@SF-ru3lp Год назад

I agree. It really is the "less is more" approach, but not randomly so but selectively. I texted my compliments to Eric. He explained and demonstrated brilliantly in such a way as to demystify this artistic language. Thrilling to learn from. G Ire

@nextspring9916 3 года назад

Just want to say thank you. Not only you demonstrated and shared your techniques, you also did not put ads every 3 mins like a lot of RU-vidrs . Hope I can paint close to such level someday.

@painterlybrushes4035 4 года назад

Loosness comes with years of experience and confidence

@lechat8533 4 года назад

@Painterly Brushes Sometimes even laziness helps on the path to simplicity :)

@lklein1804 4 года назад

Honestly does not take years of experience, not for me anyways

@Hannah-rl3ng 4 года назад

Indeed. I agree. However. I'd like to shorten the the year... 😁

@bongerding3876 3 года назад

is this about painting or women?

@redefinedliving5974 3 года назад

@@bongerding3876 lol

@elizabethpopiel7187 3 года назад

Eric, I am a seasoned professor in Design Fundamentals and Theatre Design. I am ENERGIZED and DELIGHTED with your keen instructional approach. I was mesmerized by your wonderful, clear, sharp approach. I also have been taking the "visual vocabulary" approach myself, likening "quick" technique to "communication" as you mentioned. I also draw the analogy of "visual POETRY" (using as few "words" as possible to describe a concept. You also have brought this up and it has not only validated how I teach but inspired me some new details on approach. Thank you sir! I have subscribed.

@dafunkydude999 4 года назад

never painted in my life, i just like his explanations

@eastclintwood7295 4 года назад

🙄🤪😳🤔🤔

@fillurbucket2377 4 года назад

You are a gifted teacher! Thank you for your explanations - it helps so much when you share your thought process and why you make certain decisions. 👏

@jipe4618 2 года назад

Un des meilleurs tutoriels que j'ai regardé. Le modèle (photo) toujours présent, les zooms sur les détails et des commentaires de grande qualité. Merci Eric.

@TheLeejoohong2 4 года назад

I always get confused by trying so much details to draw in everywhere, everything. I still do not have Visual language. As your exression, i'm talking too much. This video is the hugest, biggest tips I ever heard. Thank you Eric.

@Cafewatercolor 4 года назад

Joohong Lee let the unimportant things go :) if it’s not important, you might not have to paint it :)

@judithhans-price8638 4 года назад

Digital work has stained my eyes with detail ad pefectioism. You have reopened them. Blessing Eric

@gaillaconico5815 4 года назад

Great lesson !

@peterplantec7911 4 месяца назад

I like your approach. Light is king. Shadows are just the other side of light. Your technique for pairing down details is very well explained. My problem is that no matter how much people like my loose urban scenes, It takes me sometimes years to appreciate my own work. It's frustrating. I love loose painting and my approach is similar to yours. But again, when I'm finished I don't love it. My wife has pulled so many lovely paintings out of the trash, Ironed them out, mounted them, and framed them without telling me. Then she puts them up...at that point I can see the merit.

@janesanchez213 3 года назад

That was beautiful.i know now why my paintings look good at one point and then I keep painting and ruin them. I have been “talking too much”. Thank you for this wonderful lesson.

@MerryAdo 4 года назад

Thanks for conveying and repeating, over and over in both words and paint, the importance of keeping only what's important. I need that drummed into me. Also, I understood the concept of visual language and allowing the viewer to interpret the scene before watching this, but it's super helpful to hear you talk it while you paint it, and the pace was perfect. I felt like I was painting along with you.

@lenny108 3 года назад

the important thing is the pencil drawing. Thats how they old masters would identify new students. They gave him a pencil and told him/her to draw something. Immediately you can see whether someone is talented. Coloring is a breeze

@sevenirises 4 года назад

My brain instantly went on detail overload at the beginning of your painting and like how focus on just a few of them. Very nicely done. A skill in of itself to overlook the detail.

@maimeflyte699 4 года назад

I always have struggled to translate detail to visual language. I think artists understand intuitively how to do it, especially with experience and learning techniques from other artists. It’s useful to see it described in words and action.

@mistermaggie 2 месяца назад

Old artist but new to watercolor…..Wow! This has been soooooo helpful. Blessings and many thanks.

@watercolornewbies 4 года назад

This is one of the most helpful watercolor tutorials I have ever watched. Thank you so much Eric. I've taken HEAPS of notes.

@geralda.miraldi3535 2 года назад

A very good explanation of visual language. I especially like the child’s drawing trying to communicate. I’ve been doing this for years without knowing what I was doing.

@cindykong 3 года назад

I have watched just two of your videos. Already, I am getting so much about watercolor painting, that I couldn't get out of a book on the topic. I like drawing, but I am overwhelmed by landscapes and colours. Thank you.

@Linda-kh6rl 21 день назад

You or so interesting an so good at explaining artwork.I have painted for 55 years and i have learned so much from you Eric an THANKS AGAIN ❤

@bethjordan8758 2 года назад

I am a beginner with watercolors. I love your videos because I get a sense of where I can go in a few years. The visual language is a lovely way of looking at it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@PaintTheOwl 2 года назад

I just want to post this comment to say, I am so unbelievably grateful that I found your channel. I cannot thank you enough for putting out such high quality knowledge out like this, I learned so much already from just watching a few videos. Thank you thank you Eric!!

@MisTikkalRosy 4 года назад

You are such a good teacher and that's the best explanation I've heard. I'll be watching this again. I so tired of hearing 'paint loose' but seeing 'paint fast and messy'. Thank you very much.

@chrisgriffith1573 4 года назад

Your introduction to this subject said it all. The core of the loose painting is visual language, the conversation you have with the viewer. There might be a million ways to have a conversation about any given subject, but there will only be one conversation at a time. Make it a good one.

@thenar 4 года назад

This is an important presentation. Few people take the time to understand visual language when communicating with art. Well done Eric.

@gakulgogoi9558 Год назад

Like a master artist you have discussed most important points to remember in a loose painting. Very useful lesson. Thank a lot for sharing.

@surinfarmwest6645 4 года назад

Eric, a definite case of less is more. Very well delivered tutorial, thank you for sharing your thoughts.

@dglskelly 3 года назад

I am impressed by how little color, value changes and lines you require to make a visually correct statement.

@OscarKesh 3 года назад

Observe / Analyze / Interpret can apply to literally anything, music writing etc ... Fantastic advice

@Galbereth 2 года назад

This is brilliant - you actually explain your thought process! Many tutorials lack this but you tell us what's going on as you paint. Wonderful! You are a great teacher because of that. Thank you so much.

@SuperMorula 4 года назад

And you have such a good eye - noticing subtleties like warm to cool in the buildings. That’s the sort of thing I miss. Thank you Eric. You’re fab!

@summeryoon7867 3 года назад

I’ve finished watching this video right now with super concentrating on your all the touch and explanation. It’s the first watching, but I already your fan. Maybe I need to watch your videos repeatedly because English is not my mother tongue. Thank you so much for your teaching.

@sharnsingh5631 2 года назад

this is actually so helpful tysm. probably learned a lot about how to read other people's paintings too.

@debbiemacrae3609 4 года назад

Really enjoyed this painting and tks so much for all the great information, Eric!

@loveadelaide 3 года назад

Oh Eric what a breath of fresh air you are in this word of tutorials! You are such an articulate and gifted instructor and I thank you so much for making these informative videos. :)

@Angayasse 4 года назад

This was very enjoyable and helpful, and spoke to me so much - I never learnt art and i am not very good at it, but I love to paint so loose painting is for me. Thank you!

@leahherrera8701 11 месяцев назад

I love how you describe this topic. I can see how intentional you are about each stroke. Very inspirational!

@janesanchez213 Год назад

Wow, I finally get the “loose” technique. Thank you Eric.

@cynthiarg3869 3 года назад

Ahhh...what a relaxing yet intelligent activity. I get so much from watching your videos. Your style embodies what I've intuitive thought watercolor should be. You're the 'steve jobs' of watercolor in that you've simplified such an essential component of general life! You have my support!

@michelleflick1937 3 года назад

Thank you for explaining visual language. This painting is full of contrasts and beautiful.

@danixcher 4 года назад

Love how you explain something deep in an easy to understand way

@EugeniaPortobello 4 года назад

Amazing! What a masterclass! Thank you 🙏💕

@barbaralee915 Год назад

Helped me so much to see the close up tip of your brush, either out on the very tip or more toward the belly. So delicate. Thank you!

@lisaclairlunger2554 4 года назад

I absolutely love your tutorials. I have learned more from you than all the rest on you tube. Thank you for putting yourself out there, I appreciate your hard work and your talent!

@howardg4957 4 года назад

I enjoyed the evolution of the picture in tones and light values drawing the eyes into the scene and describing the key forms. Wonderful.

@jaswas77 4 года назад

Exactly what I was looking for. I am going to try this wash idea with a mountain landscape I am working on that has so much detail. Thank you!

@suryaamitrano 4 года назад

Wow this painting is beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing this video with us! I think your answer about the loose painting makes a lot of sense!

@StarryDreamsArt 4 года назад

This is a great lesson and I really agree with the importance of visual language. For me, painting is the reflection of inner being, so I love to engage art practices that nourish the inner light while pursuing technical excellence at the same time.

@lucafoltranarte 4 года назад

This an amazing point of view about visual language! Thank you for haring it Eric!

@ReadingwithMsLinh 4 года назад

I love this! Thanks Eric!

@JasonECI 10 месяцев назад

Very very educational!!! I'm a beginner struggling in how much detail I should keep when sketching, but when you said "you don't need to draw everything to tell audience it's a car", you open a window for me! Thank you very much!!!

@manitasdeplata8853 4 года назад

Muchas gracias Eric por dos cosas: 1.- Por tus estupendas enseñanzas. 2.- Por haber elegido esta estampa tan querida de los madrileños, la calle de Alcalá y la Gran Vía. Un afectuoso saludo desde Madrid, España.

@lisebeaudette9215 4 года назад

I really enjoyed this video presentation. Thank you Eric!

@jenna2431 4 года назад

THANK you. I've been thinking this for a while now. I kept hearing "Oh, just respond to the subject with your impression"--but I was seeing that it's actually a "tighter" process to get the loose painting: completely understanding what you're seeing.

@BarbrajoanOriginals 4 года назад

Eric, again you point out the importance of connecting the shapes. I find that is one key element of a good painting that I didn’t do, but now will try to remember. Although I’m a longtime watercolor painter I’m self taught, and didn’t know that is important. I’ve missed many of these points. Your street scenes and landscapes are your ‘forte’ . You do them so well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It’s very much appreciated. BarbraJoan, Tallahassee Florida .

@judyonody7748 4 года назад

Thank you Eric! Wonderful painting and excellent information on visual language! ❤️

@pdiinhungary 4 года назад

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this demo. I love the way you explained the 'hows and whys' and 'how' to paint!!! What to leave out and why etc.. Most demos don't give you the 'secret' It is a beautiful painting and I learned so much from this one piece - thank you.

@alanskyrme9048 4 года назад

Lucky timing. I had just torn up a painting I had just started today of the same scene in Madrid. My reference photo is of the same building but a bit nearer and under a tree. My attempt at looseness was horrible and, rather than washing out the paint and starting again, I ripped it up and did a search and found your video. Great, thanks

@janicebryan1804 4 года назад

Thank you Eric... great tutorial. I have learned a lot about visual language, plus I enjoy the way you present.

@argus1500 4 года назад

Thank you for this detailed lesson!

@LavenderDebs 2 года назад

I learned so much. Thank you for the bullet points. They help me think through my own art instead of feeling like I need to copy your art to learn the process. Debs in Montana.

@maria-gr2cz 3 года назад

thank you! i've just started learning this technique and definitely will practice using your tips!

@22lucygoos 4 года назад

Would love to see more like this. You make it seem so easy....you're amazing.

@rishabhmayank Год назад

Thanks a lot mate! I was following your channel for a while and few months back everything just clicked; when i pushed to practice, of course😅 I was like learning bicycle riding! One tries and tries and all of a sudden one knows how to ride. Thanks again mate!☺ You're an excellent teacher!

@Pat206 4 года назад

Thank you so Eric. You are very generous sharing your knowledge with us. You're so talented, and willing to explain your 'workings' clearly. I appreciate this very much ♥

@wendymccatthy6832 4 года назад

Thank you Eric for this informative art lesson. I really feel like you nailed it. Gotta run

@laragutierrez8033 4 года назад

This just made me more eager to try out watercolor loose painting . 'Til then, I'd continue doing value studies digitally. You are a great teacher so I understood your points even as a beginner in art. Thank you for being a great teacher and amazing artist.

@Pandi2486 2 года назад

Loved this video! You explained everything so well! I’ve always had trouble simplifying so this was a huge help and I would love to see more videos like this one! Great job!

@gadavis500 4 года назад

Best explanation I've heard on a loose painting.

@arleneward3752 4 года назад

Yes, I would love to see more tutorials on loose painting. I just started to learn to paint watercolor. This is the type of painting and technique I want to learn. Thanks for this one. It was enjoyable.

@elim198 3 года назад

absolutely amazing and beautiful !!!

@tracypowell2459 4 года назад

Brilliant painting and great tips and explanations - thank you for sharing your skill and your thoughts

@p.jeanclark8700 4 года назад

I like your description broken into 3 parts and as you paint describing your thinking as you make the strokes. Very helpful!

@ShaunakDe 4 года назад

This is what I was waiting for! Thank you!!!

@kingaw5288 4 года назад

These tips are incredibly helpful, I've never heard of them before, but they make so much sense. I've got a huge problem with painting unnecessary elements. Now I'll incorporate asking these important questions when sketching.

@harrietruffy3515 4 года назад

Excellent explanation of your thought process both before and during your painting. Thank you so much!

@marleenhoffman5737 4 года назад

He’s really informative as he paints. Explained how to bring simplicity to the work painting only what is important. Very good.

@catherineblondell9605 7 месяцев назад

Your painting and verbal talents are superior! Thank you for sharing your gifts. I love your videos.

@Ninasim123 3 года назад

Wonderful as usual!

@anne-mariemarshall3105 4 года назад

So instructive. Loved the way you told us what you were doing and why. Just brilliant. Thanks

@geetaramani4537 4 года назад

Fab and very to-the-point lesson. Thank you!

@tanyarukavina7579 Год назад

Beautiful and satisfying to watch

@linsipei 4 года назад

Thank u for putting in so much effort and time in explaining. Thank you so much for the generousity in sharing and teaching. Extremely helpful and clear.

@eyecandy5984 2 года назад

Beautifully explained! Thanks

@dbcarny 4 года назад

Thank you Eric. You deepened my understanding a lot.

@volkerengelhardt4921 4 года назад

it was a brilliant addition to this basic course topic. thank you

@azong98 4 года назад

Thank you so much! One of the best videos on how to simplify the subjects. This is so important!

@brendapirie795 4 года назад

Thank you for this informative video. Your passion for this technique and your love of watercolor really show in this video. I took notes and will attempt doing this...thank you again!

@JacquelinePJames 2 года назад

Excellent job. Explained thoroughly... thank you!

@miriamoconnor2285 2 года назад

This is a great video! Many times its hard to know when to stop. Painting in a loose style helps to address this. Thank you!

@belle42 4 года назад

Hi Eric, This was a great demonstration of how to simplify a scene and leave out unnecessary details. It's amazing how just a few strokes of the brush give enough information for our minds to fill in the rest of the story. I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos for us. I always learn a lot and love your style.

@indianahoosier5794 4 года назад

I've been drawing/painting detail since I was a kid. I'm trying to break that habit now and paint more representational and loose. I like this video because you not only paint what you preach... you explain how you are thinking along the way. Do more videos like this and to stand out as you grow. Have a new subscriber and like... thank you...

@marjoriehilkert453 3 года назад

You have opened my eyes and my mind to so many important aspects of learning to paint in a loose style. Your calm voice and clear and concise instructions are wonderful. Thank you.