Watercolour painting demo of a simple river scene

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I painted this watercolour from a photo I took of the River Cole passing through Stechford. Even in big cities there are nice little landscape scenes just waiting to be discovered.
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@julielynch5458 2 года назад

I don't do water colour of any kind as I am gifted in singing but I am completely mesmerized by everything Steven Cronin puts his hands on. He is brilliant to watch and I could literally observe his genious and masterful work all day and and all night long. He is overwhelmingly talented and I adore him and the pleasure he brings to others through his special gifts.

@StevenCronin 2 года назад

Many thanks Julie for your kind words. I wish you all the very best with your singing

@bobsmith1478 9 лет назад

Watched this video several times and will probably watch it several more times until I paint it. You took a dull photograph and turned it into a beautiful painting. Magnifico

@StevenCronin 9 лет назад

Bob Smith many thanks Bob.

@mattisonhale6227 10 лет назад

One of the most helpful videos I've watched so far! I love how you let the paint be unashamedly watercolor, no tidying up or "mistakes." Really great work.

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

I try to keep the fuss to a minimum. Thanks for watching and for your support.

@mireilleromain4490 6 лет назад

Blue, pale grey, yellowish colors for the sky and some trees short and tall in the distance. Darker trees on previous ones left hand side as well as a big dark tree with large branches It's beautiful Steven because it makes a contrast with everything around which has a pale color. Lovely land for this dark tree with some dark banks. A small land on right hand side with thin dark trunks and branches. This land on the right side goes down to form a foreground with small tiny trunks on. Nice reflections for trees on both sides. Nice pastel colors reflect beautifully on river. Beautiful realization which is far better than the photograph. Thank you Steven for this wonderful video.

@StevenCronin 6 лет назад

Many thanks as always for your kind words and support

@junacaba6451 10 лет назад

The painting is a lot more beautiful than the actual photo. You make watelcolor painting seem pretty easy to do. You are a hell of a monster painter!

@luisafonseca3828 7 лет назад

Good morning Mr. Cronin. Thank you for your words, you can believe that I am learning a lot from you. The way you paint and your expressiveness are absolutely incredible. You talk with us, you show the colors you prefer, you show the brushes, even the noise of the hairdryer!...all these familiar things are doing part of my daily life. Thank you once again for your wonderful classes.

@StevenCronin 7 лет назад

+Luisa Fonseca I'm glad you find the videos helpful. Keep practicing and very best of luck with your watercolour painting

@MariaCelia51 10 лет назад

Beautiful, Gentleman. Thank you for your kindness to share your wonders of painting.

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Maria Celia Hernandez thanks for watching Maria

@mtmeade3 11 лет назад

I believe artists are highly critical of their own work, no matter what stage/level of ability they are currently at. I agree with you 100% Steve. We should strive to be happy with our current ability while always pushing forward and practicing to improve. I know when I look back over my drawings & paintings I am very happy to see how they have improved over time. Being 100% self taught I am thrilled that I have achieved the level of artist that I am.

@LibellulaGlass 10 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your realistic and relaxed approach to watercolour painting. Excellent, and refreshing to listen to your accent after 20 years out of the UK!

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

LibellulaGlass thanks for watching and very best wishes.

@mireilleromain4490 7 лет назад

A nice blue color for the sky. Some small trees in the distance and on left hand side some bigger dark trees. A big dark tree on left hand side with some tiny branches and a pretty land which changes completely the aspect of this landscape adding beauty. Another small land on right hand side with a tiny dark tree as well as a nice foreground with tiny grasses. The nice pale blue of sky reflects beautifully on water. Nice reflections of both trees. Fabulous. Like you said the reflections make this scene more realistic. This is a lovely painting Steven and I thank you for this wonderful teaching and all demos with big brush and rigger.

@StevenCronin 7 лет назад

+Mireille Romain many thanks for your kind comments and support. Best wishes and happy painting

@parthabhattacharyya3312 11 лет назад

Many thanks Mr. Cronin. You have been so kind to share such technique with watercolour aspirants like us. Aside being very educative, these videos are very inspiring as well. Thanks very much, Partha.

@OneDrumBum 11 лет назад

I can't believe you did that in 15 minutes. Insane! it would have taken me 2 weeks and suck too. But I'll get better with the help of generous artists like you. Thanks.

@leighbass94 10 лет назад

No matter how hard I tried I could never get the hang of watercolour painting, maybe I tried to hard! Great painting.

@mireilleromain4490 7 лет назад

Just a few words Steven to let you know that I am looking at this video once more and I notice now that the river goes until the small trees in the distance and turns right behind the small land on right hand side. This view is beautiful as well as this lovely painting. I thank you Steven for all these wonderful teachings and demos. You are of great help to all of us.

@StevenCronin 7 лет назад

+Mireille Romain many thanks and very best wishes

@jolantaomari9973 11 лет назад

I agree. A lot of teachers, and students as well, stick to strict rules. I think one needs not to be afraid of breaking them sometimes and should experiment with colours, compositions, his/her own imagination and emotions in order to find own style of expression. After having seen only two of your videos I know I am going to use not only acrylic and oil but also watercolours starting already tomorrow. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration, Stephen. You just gained another happy subscriber.

@DavidJDevelopment 10 лет назад

That was too impressive. I learned quite a lot just from watching this video alone. Thanks

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Thanks for watching.

@karenjpuddephatt951 9 лет назад

Thanks for showing that. It's wonderful. Looking forward to seeing more and practising.

@Bob12345678910423 11 лет назад

Ah it's a relief to see an artist doing something that has a unique style and creativity. So bored of seeing flowers, vibrant neon portraits, and highly faded landscapes that seems to predominate the search results when I type "watercolor painting" into youtube. You have a fantastic understanding of textures and depth of field. This painting really embodies what one might call Sprezzatura. I'd buy that painting if I saw it in a local gallery, keep it up!

@MichaelWi 4 года назад

I just happened upon your vids. I am a learner. I am so amazed at how simple you make it all seem. Love your work. Thank you for posting and being generous with your amazing art.

@StevenCronin 4 года назад

Thanks for your comments. It's just practise - anyone can do the same if they put the hours in. Best of luck with your watercolours.

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

Best of luck with your painting Freddy. I'm glad the videos have helped with your watercolours. Stay tuned and happy painting!

@jas0409 10 лет назад

Thank you for this simple to follow yet beautiful video!

@OneDrumBum 11 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your expertise. I am a beginner and have invested some money in watercolors. Now I just gotta figure out how to to work these damn things. Thanks for your help in simplifying and walking me through some basic steps. With your help I might actually make something half decent. It's amazing that in the present we can find a great teacher from overseas that gives us FREE lessons and we never even meet personally. I imagine you help thousands of unkown people. I subscribed

@bobsmith1478 9 лет назад

One of the 1st paintings I saw. Love this picture. I was simply amazed and still am. Thanks for the lesson.

@StevenCronin 9 лет назад

Bob Smith many thanks Bob

@sarahmariaoud8253 7 лет назад

I love how simply you conduct everything it is so beautifully done, thank you!

@StevenCronin 7 лет назад

Thanks for watching

@juliechopkins 10 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your tips and talent!

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

It makes you wonder how the world got on before the invention of the internet. It still amazes me how everyone can interact instantly around the world with no delay. I wish you the best of luck with your painting. It will take a bit of practise but stick with it and you'll get your rewards.

@maxxxall 11 лет назад

I love your free style, nothing over complicated. Your style reminds me of Ron Ranson, very loose, light touch but inspiring...thank you

@dovetailducks55 11 лет назад

You make the whole process appear so easy - thank you.

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

I've tried oil painting in the past but at the moment I'm happy with watercolours. Thanks for watching.

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

Keep practising and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve. Best of luck and happy painting!

@trisha4465 11 лет назад

You make it look so easy! I love your relaxed manner of painting. Thank you for the video!

@Britparsley 10 лет назад

I love this! I have just started painting with watercolours and I a, absolutely in love. Thank you so much for posting this!

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Thanks for watching

@23sandalwood 11 лет назад

Very nice !!!! I love this way to paint the landscape. Thank you so much

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

Thanks Partha. I'm glad the videos inspire you to greater things with your painting. Keep watching and very best of luck.

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

Best of luck with your studies. I'm glad the videos have inspired you to give it a try. Happy painting!

@adilrasheedonline 10 лет назад

As a fellow artist I really love to watch you paint.

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Thanks for watching Adil

@helenautsch7157 11 лет назад

Amazing just the way it is!!

@fbushphone 11 лет назад

What a great composition, you painted it with an lovely sense of depth and perspective, thanks for sharing such a great demonstration Steve, really finding your comments so helpful in my own painting efforts

@wot532000 9 лет назад

Beautiful painting! Thanks for sharing.

@StevenCronin 9 лет назад

Warren Thompson thanks for watching Warren

@mtmeade3 11 лет назад

Thanks Steve. I didn't know you were self taught as well. Awesome! That's probably one of the reasons I gravitate towards your instruction so much. You know how hard it is to find decent instruction for someone who is teaching themselves, as you stated in another post response to me. I have even more respect for you than I had before. Keep up the awesome teaching videos. You have really hit your mark on doing that. I may explore other artist's videos to check out their style & teaching

@dianaiak 10 лет назад

Great watercolor! Thank you for sharing Steve you make it look sooooo easy.

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Thanks Diana

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

It comes with practise. I was tight as a beginner like most others but with experience you naturally learn to loosen up and paint with more freedom. Keep practising and you'll get there. Best of luck.

@mireilleromain4490 7 лет назад

Beautiful pastel colors for the sky. Some small trees in the distance on the right hand side and taller and bigger ones on left hand side. Beautiful tall big dark trees on left hand side with small branches. This grey and dark colors are fabulous for the small land. Small dark trees on right hand side and some branches with rigger explaining how to handle it which is an interesting demo. Very nice land and foreground on right hand side with a few tiny short trees. The trees have beautiful reflections and the lovely colors of the sky reflect wonderfully on sea. By the way your painting is much much better than the photograph and I thank you for this wonderful teaching and demo.

@StevenCronin 7 лет назад

+Mireille Romain keep practicing and very best of luck with your watercolour painting.

@lilianaham7652 11 лет назад

Wonderful!! Thank you for sharing your art!!

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

I hope you are right Patricia! I'll keep practising and hopefully one day it will happen. Happy painting!

@salmael3811 11 лет назад

thank you for sharing your great work with us

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

Thanks Yvan. I'm glad you've had some success with your attempts at watercolour. Keep practising and very best of luck.

@almendraable 2 года назад

Wonderful! Thank you for your generosity, Master.

@StevenCronin 2 года назад

Many thanks!

@lindagardner7929 8 лет назад

Wow! So easy to watch and love the end result. Thanks for all the tips at the start. Really helpful as I am just starting out with water colour.

@StevenCronin 8 лет назад

+Linda Gardner thanks for watching Linda and best of luck with your painting

@Zalentsia 10 лет назад

Thank you for this tutorial, it is a beautiful finished painting and the video has helped me figure out a few things to attempt.

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Thanks for watching Jeni

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

Keep practising Leo and you'll get there. Very best of luck and happy painting!

@53cynthiab 11 лет назад

love the way you paint

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

I'm glad the video has inspired you to give it a go. Very best of luck and happy painting!

@AzRavnGrl 9 лет назад

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent and tips...I need to become more conscious of how I hold my brushes...(and practice a LOT more!)

@StevenCronin 9 лет назад

AzRavnGrl practise indeed! Thanks for watching.

@hninnweaye9002 11 лет назад

Your painting is impressive ... Thank you for sharing your valuable technique to us.

@gwendolinadupont8787 8 лет назад

J'aime beaucoup, c'est beau et bien expliqué. Merci Monsieur Cronin

@StevenCronin 8 лет назад

+Chretien Michelle thanks for watching

@DarlyFofa 10 лет назад

This was amazing! Thanks for sharing your art with us. It's a very beautiful and peaceful landscape.

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Thanks for watching Darly

@DressedForDrowning 7 лет назад

I listen to JS Bach flute sonatas while watching this, it's a marvellous combination. This painting is wonderful. Thank you, Steve :-)

@StevenCronin 7 лет назад

+The Fine Arts many thanks for your kind words

@GodSaveTheQueen83 11 лет назад

BEAUTIFUL.

@LiliWangsok 9 лет назад

Benefit, Perfect！thank you for bringing the different painting techniques. Thanks for sharing！

@StevenCronin 9 лет назад

Lili Wang thanks for watching

@thomaspotsbytom6805 9 лет назад

This is fantastic! I like how a rather 'simple' approach, comes out with such amazing results! Big fan of your work.

@StevenCronin 9 лет назад

Samoht D. thanks for your comments

@aleamasemann3912 11 лет назад

THIS is art! Seriously, i love it! Very good job!

@zedhakim 10 лет назад

Lovely indeed. Thank you for sharing.

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Thanks Ziad

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

I too used to sketch some simple guidelines before I started. After a while I felt I could just do without them and go straight at it. Keep trying and you'll get the hang of it. Don't worry about making mistakes, just turn the paper over. Best of luck and happy painting!

@LeonaFraser1 11 лет назад

lovely work and yes I agree the painting is much much nicer than the photograph - I know where I'd rather live in the painting thanks again for a great demo

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

Glad the videos are helping with your watercolours. Best of luck and happy painting!

@mtmeade3 11 лет назад

Another fantastic painting Steve! As always you take the time to point out all the subtleties that many other artists take for granted when beginner artists are watching the video. Well done! I thoroughly enjoy all your videos/paintings. Please keep up the great work!

@felisbonny 10 лет назад

The painting came out soo well. You made painting look so easy and simple. Thanks for the video.

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Thanks for watching.

@MissLessie 11 лет назад

that's so, seriously, sooo awesome !

@suel4269 2 года назад

Very helpful that you show the paints and how to load a rigger. Thankyou!

@StevenCronin 2 года назад

You are very welcome

@walterreansalley1711 9 лет назад

Painting has a somber tone. Super cool video Love the painting. ...To my favorites. Thank you.

@StevenCronin 9 лет назад

walterrean salley many thanks,

@sissyurich4979 8 лет назад

Adrienne dhugdftgdg

@jan123258 11 лет назад

Excellent - and so quick

@egypt0916 11 лет назад

wow....that's amazing

@ASMRconKiki 10 лет назад

Fantastic tutorial! I will try this as soon as I finish watching this video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and talent! :)

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Hermetic Kitten thanks for watching.

@rmkhan3701 10 лет назад

WOWW!!!!!!!!AMAZING

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

many thanks.

@seemamanra5064 10 лет назад

It is amazing to see you making it so simple

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Thanks Seema

@AntoniX199Xad 11 лет назад

Steven!!from something to masterpiece!!!

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

I started painting 7 years ago. Thanks for watching.

@zenaidamateos9376 2 года назад

Just wonderful!!!

@StevenCronin 2 года назад

Many thanks!

@yuliaisaeva3945 11 лет назад

That's fantastic!

@mireilleromain4490 7 лет назад

Just a little ground on the left side for theses nice trees. Beautiful. Another small ground on the right side for this small trees which continues until the front. Beautiful Steven. Wish I could find these beautiful spots here but what you see now are only constructions of buildings everywhere. Very sad. Your painting is much better than the photograph. Thank you so much for this beautiful painting and as usual your interesting demo.

@StevenCronin 7 лет назад

+Mireille Romain I live in an industrial city and used to think I would never be able to find spots like this. But I think if we look hard enough we can find Beauty in most places.

@Marisha0007 11 лет назад

Dear Steven, Your video is absolutely wonderfiul - one of the best I have watched. I am only an amateur, trying to learn watercolour after very stressful job in my high-responsibility position. Watercolour is a truly safe heaven for me and this video gave me a brillian lesson - I have learned a lot! Thank you and every luck with your work - look forward for more!

@vallyseel120 11 лет назад

I tried your pictures by myself and it was so easy to draw them, because of your presentation! I love your videos and also all my friends say that your pictures are incredible !

@fireblade211 8 лет назад

you make it look very easy. i'll give it a try. Thanks for posting.

@StevenCronin 8 лет назад

Thanks for watching

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

Practise makes perfect!

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

I'd never thought of another version that's speeded up. I may have a think about that. Thanks for watching.

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

Thanks for watching Ian. Glad you hear you're having some success with your painting. Keep practising and best of luck.

@Harpmaniac2008 10 лет назад

Great to watch. I will try myself. Many thanks!!!

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Thanks for watching

@joycelobo8867 10 лет назад

excellent painting, thank you for this tutorial and the explanations.you are so talented

@StevenCronin 10 лет назад

Joyce L cheers Joyce

@StevenCronin 11 лет назад

Thanks for watching Rita. I'll try and speak a bit louder next time! I'm glad you liked it.

@golbargaam 11 лет назад

All thanks, just amazing.

@Thislackspurpose 9 лет назад

I just recently started using watercolour, and more often than not, I end up making a mess - and not in a good way. Compared to graphite and ink, which I've been using for years, I find watercolour really difficult to control. It's incredibly encouraging to witness the work of someone who truly knows what he's doing. I'll continue watching your videos, and hope to learn more from you! :) Many thanks!

@StevenCronin 9 лет назад

Ciiah Kultti I'm glad the video has inspired you. Thanks for watching and for your comments. Keep practising and you'll soon be painting watercolours you'll be proud of. Very best of luck and happy painting!

@mildredtolliver3032 7 лет назад

Ciiah Kultti had

@mtmeade3 11 лет назад

tips however, I always continue with your videos as my "staple" watercolor guide. I just wanted you to know how really valuable your videos are to me and I'm sure many, many, other folks who are trying to figure it out on their own. You have also given my new goals to strive for. I mean look at you. You are self taught and now have a hugely successful you tube channel, ebay store, and following of students & fans. I would love to achieve something similar in time. Keep up the GREAT WORK!