Thank you for the advice about softening the edges when masking has been removed and lifting the background paint for the peak of the Cardinal’s head. I’ll definitely use these techniques.👍🏻
I've been trying to learn watercolor painting, watched a lot of videos but haven't seen anyone doing underpainting like you do. Gives an amazing effect can't wait to try it.
Where have you gone??? I studied Watercolour many years ago and for what ever reason I sort of drifted away from it. The way you comment is very helpful because you are quietly bringing back things I learned but had forgotten. I enjoy the way you explain your steps and colours. I never did as much under colouring even though someplace in the past A teacher did teach it I guess it escaped me. I really like it. I have drawn out a cardinal on a bird feeder I put it aside because I had no background in mind so I'm going to try your methods.
Wonderful, Donna! So happy to learn my video has inspired you to tackle a painting you had set aside! Go for it and have fun in the process too! Thanks for your comment and kind words. Best, Jean :)
Absolutely beautiful, stunning painting. I have learned more watching you than any other watercolor artist! THANK YOU!!! I am excited and hope I see more.
Wow ! It's the first time I heard about underpainting technique. You are amazing. Finished piece seems so real. I totally enjoyed it. I will have to watch it again when I sit to paint. Thanks for sharing.
I loved your video. I've taught drawing and worked with prismacolor pencils, but am new to watercolor. Your teaching style and breakdown of color are especially helpful. I've really learned a lot. thank you so much (esp. liked the technique with the trees)
One of the best watercolor instructional videos I've watched on RU-vid and I've watched hundreds :). Thank-you for sharing. This is the first video I've seen that shows the under painting. I like it!! If you wanted to make it even better, it would be good to list the names of the watercolor paints you used in the description section :). Also, I see that your brush is from Boone, NC. I'm from Raeford, NC :)...
Oh wow, thank YOU Anita!! Your kind words and suggestions are much appreciated. I'm "new" to doing this and always juggling but spurred to get more videos posted in 2021! Happy painting and Happy New Year! :)
Thank you for such detailed instructions, especially on the bird! Proper layering colors/values is what has been missing in my bird paintings so I am excited to learn something new. As a very senior lady getting back into her painting I need all of the help available!
This was an excellent video. I love your step by step approach… but I appreciate most that you include why you do something. That is often missing in other tutorials. Thank you!
This is a fantastic tutorial You put it all together in order - this is so tremendously helpful. The painting is beautiful. A huge thank you to you and precious jazzy
@@WeinerWatercolors I missed the zoom course but have signed up for your newsletter. Hopefully there will be other opportunities. I checked out your work on the website. Absolutely amazing.
@@ginaschissler9887 Thanks again for your kind words! Super, yes I send an email newsletter when a new class offering is available. Looking forward to painting with you in the near future! Warmest, Jean :)
I just began doing watercolor a year ago. In searching for my next winter scene to paint either as a card or larger painting, your cardinal painting came up. I love cardinals and have already done them as pictures and cards, ended up choosing one for my holiday card. I look forward to exploring your video and method. I always like looking up what else a RU-vid painter has posted and always read the “About” info. I have never come across another RU-vid watercolor channel of someone in Iowa. So, I just had to post as I live in Coralville, IA. I hope you eventually branch out to painting your cat as I have 2 sister cats I would love to eventually have some success painting. My 2nd attempt was better than my 1st, but I have a long way to go with learning to paint fur. Jedn Bordón
Thanks so much, Jedin! Stay the course with this wonderful medium and you will progress in short order. So happy you found this video helpful! Will add your cat request to my to do list! Best, Jean :)
This is one of the most amazing tutorials I've watched in a while. I am sad to see you don't upload anymore. I'll have to take your class that I found on your website haha. Can't wait!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful painting with us! My mom loves cardinals so I was looking for some inspiration. This is definitely one of the best I’ve seen. Great job! Merry Christmas! Sincerely, Debbie from Texas
Thank YOU so very much, Debbie! I'm thrilled this video has inspired you! How thoughtful of you to paint a cardinal for your mom! Merry Christmas to you!!
@@WeinerWatercolors I’m attempting the cardinal painting now...😂 I’m frustrated with it. My husband loves it and does want me to give it to my mom. He wants to keep it 🙄 he can’t keep everything I paint. I also have a cat that likes to “help” paint. I actually have 2 but only the one is the artist. Thank goodness. I’m still working on my cardinal. We’ll see how it goes 😬 thank you again!
Hooray...you are painting the cardinal! Stay the course...do not give in to frustration. Layered watercolors pass through an "ugly" phase BUT in the end, their transparency gives them that beautiful glow. Let me know how it all works out! Best!!
Almost ready to give up on watercolor painting, but my Mother wants me to paint a red cardinal, male and female. Ever since she said that, I can’t draw or paint. This video gives me what I need to try it one more time. Thank you for the best instructions out there and beautiful painting too.
Oh my goodness, Cindy! Thank YOU for your kind comment! I do hope you persist and do NOT give up on watercolor!! Yes, as a medium, watercolor can provide challenges BUT with PERSISTENCE and practice it will NOT be the boss of you! Wishing you and your mom a very Merry Christmas! Warmest, Jean :)
Great video! I learned a lot and I appreciate your 'no foolin' around' approach. I'm unfamiliar with a "fabric" brush. It just looked like a nylon brush. Could you elaborate? Looking forward to more of your demonstrations. Also happy to see Jazzy's presence. My Daisy helps too.
Please forgive my tardy reply, Auberjene (eek)! Happy to learn my tutorial was helpful. I've learned that the fabric brush used in the tutorial is no longer available for sale (Tulip company, out of business). Shucks! The goal with the brush is to be able to lift paint/color back off the paper. For that you just need a brush that has stiffer bristles than a watercolor brush. An old oil brush works well too. Best to you and happy painting, Jean :)
Hi Jean. Thank you for this helpful video! I checked out your website and was really impressed with your beautiful artwork. You have a real skill for capturing the light and shadows to make a painting so much more interesting and your subject matter is a delight to peruse! I particularly enjoyed your 'Better with Lime' painting as it mesmerizes me and boggles my mind as to how you pulled off all those interacting reflections! Anyway, new sub here and looking forward to more of your posts.
Thank YOU so very much for your kind words, JT, and for subscribing to my channel! And, welcome to the wonderful medium of watercolor!! So happy to learn you found my video helpful! Planning to get more videos posted soon (always juggling)! Keep painting! Best, Jean :)
Thanks for your kind words, Marija! The fabric brush I use is made by Tulip specifically for painting on fabric. The bristles are stiffer/sturdier than watercolor bristles so they have a nice but gentle scrubbing ability. An old oil brush would work well too. Best to you, Jean :)
I see this tutorial is kind of old, and I hope you still monitor it. Even though the paper was still quite wet I ended up with a lot of blooming when I applied the Prussian blue layer. Also when I put in the ghost trees they tended to run back into the white area I had just made, and when I tried to wipe it as you did, it blotted out a lot of background paint. Was the background dry before you did the wiping out?
I’m really enjoying your teaching session, but what is that clicking sound in the background much of the time? It sounds like you have a Geiger counter going at 8 - 9:00 minutes.
Super, Karen and thanks for watching! When I lift or soften with the fabric brush it is damp. Give it a whirl and you'll soon be a fan of the technique! Happy New Year!
This has been the best cardinal watercolor instruction that I have watched!! Brushes, colors, technique and a purring cat!! What more could you ask for! Thank you
Hi Kelli! I'll be happy to email you the sketch if you'd like? Just email me this same request at jean@jeanweinerart.com and I'll get that sent to you! Delighted you are going to give it a whirl! Thank you! :)
Scrubber brushes are stiffer and bruise the paper a bit too much for my liking, Connie. The fabric brushes I use are made by Tulip and sold in a pack of ~ 5 at your craft/hobby/fabric stores. They are usually hanging next to the fabric painting supplies (canvas tote bags, tshirts, paints for fabric etc.). Try one out and let me know what you think! I love them for softening edges and rarely pick up a scrubber now! :)
I mix purple, Melanie, using cobalt blue with permanent rose (for medium values) and royal or prussian blue with alizarin crimson (for deeper values). Other colors used are new gamboge (yellow), raw sienna and burnt sienna, and lamp black. Happy painting!
I loved your way of teaching. I was going to subscribe but I just dont like animals in the video while someone is painting. It's just too distracting for me. Nice cardinal. Very well done. Thank you
I think this is a beautiful painting. I tried it once several months ago and again today. I ended up throwing it in the garbage both times. I think the tutorial takes a lot for granted with the skill of the viewer. There is no information on how to create the sketch, what size paper to use, what size and types of brushes and most importantly what colors to use. No guidance on how to use masking fluid. This stuff will ruin a good brush unless you coat it with liquid soap. I found myself running around trying to find the right size brushes and grabbing raw Sienna after I have wetted the paper. What a mess this turned out to be. I ended up exhausted and frustrated that there was so little prep and guidance in the "info" page.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. I'm very sorry to learn that my video only served to exhaust and frustrate you. That was certainly never my intention. I will take your feedback into consideration when I post future tutorials. Wishing you all the best, Jean
