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Start Your Watercolour With This Technique - IT WILL IMPROVE YOUR PAINTING
I'm often asked how I achieve the misty effect in some of my watercolour paintings, so, I have created this video to show how, with a lot of water and wet washes, you can get the misty feel in your own work.
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What Is The Best Watercolour Paint ?? Pans Versus Tubes
Переглядів 1,3 тис.7 годин тому
In this video I talk a little bit about the differences and pros and cons of watercolour pans versus tubes. I paint two full landscape paintings to test some new paint. Hopefully you will be able to see which type of paint is the best, or right for you. Check out Paul Rubens paints on these links: Paul Rubens Floral Watercolor Palette: US: bit.ly/4cxSSU3 UK: amzn.to/3T7inUX CA: amzn.to/3X8bVyf ...
The "Ghost Wash" Watercolour Technique IS A GAMECHANGER !!
Переглядів 50 тис.19 годин тому
In this video I demonstrate one of my favourite watercolour first wash techniques, the "Ghost Wash". Laying down a wet in wet wash to set the overall light, atmosphere and tone of the painting, then adding layers to create depth and make the light pop. Join me to paint along !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive UA-cam Content ua-cam.com/channels/5...
These Three Colours WILL Change The Way You Paint
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In this video I demonstrate the benefits of a limited watercolour palette. Using just three pigments, I paint a snow scene, full of atmosphere and colour harmony. Join me now to paint along !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive UA-cam Content ua-cam.com/channels/5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2g.htmljoin Original Paintings & Cards For Sale: chrisstephenart.et...
How To Draw Buildings In Perspective WITHOUT A RULER
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In this video I demonstrate a simple trick to help drawing buildings in perspective. It’s easy Join me now to watch !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive UA-cam Content ua-cam.com/channels/5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2g.htmljoin Original Paintings & Cards For Sale: chrisstephenart.etsy.com My Website: www.christopherstephenart.com/ 10% Off Art Supplies (Us...
Simple Hack For Better Watercolour Paintings
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There is a simple trick you can use to add atmosphere to any watercolour painting. In this video I will show you how to make the most of your reference photos and get a sense of light and drama in every painting you create. Join me now to watch !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive UA-cam Content ua-cam.com/channels/5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2g.htmljoin ...
No Hacks, No Tricks, Just Watercolour !!
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No hacks, no tricks, no gimmicks. Just pure watercolour. As interesting and useful as hacks etc can be, in this lesson I paint a simple autumn landscape. An atmospheric sky with warm muted colours for the trees and land. Join me and paint along !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive UA-cam Content ua-cam.com/channels/5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2g.htmljoin ...
Cotton Swabs Watercolour Painting Technique
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In this video I get experimental !! After a comment on UA-cam recently, I was inspired to try a semi-abstract watercolour painting, using with cotton buds instead of a brush. The results were pleasantly surprising. Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive UA-cam Content ua-cam.com/channels/5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2g.htmljoin Original Paintings & Cards For Sa...
The Best Watercolour Lesson I Ever Learned
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In this lesson I explain the most important technique to learn in watercolour. How to control water can be one of the hardest things to master, but it doesn't have to be difficult. These simple tips will help to get the water working for you !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive UA-cam Content ua-cam.com/channels/5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2g.htmljoin Ori...
Essential Plein Air Painting Equipment
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In this video I talk about some of my must have material for plein air painting. Whether working with watercolour or oil paint, I have a very simplified setup. I like to carry the bare minimum of equipment when working outdoors. It makes the experience far more enjoyable. The French easel and Plein Air Tripod Easel can be found at the link below, from @meedenarts 10% Off Art Supplies (Use code ...
AMAZING Watercolour Effects With A Plastic Credit Card
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In this video I demonstrate techniques for painting semi abstract flowers. Using pieces of an old credit card and a spray bottle, it's easy to create nice effects, that can be used to add interest to your still life floral studies. Give it a go !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive UA-cam Content ua-cam.com/channels/5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2g.htmljoin ...
This Watercolour Hack Will Change The Way You Paint
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In This video I demonstrate a simple way to understand the importance of tonal values in landscape painting. Using the "wrong" colours to paint a watercolour landscape, but making sure the values are correct, will still result in a painting with depth and distance. It's a nice easy exercise, that will help you to improve your own work. Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/Chr...
How To Succeed With Watercolour
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In this weeks video I go back to basics, painting a stormy sky landscape. This style of painting is perfectly suitable for beginners, it's also great for more advanced painters. You may be new to painting, but it doesn't mean you should paint simple scenes, this painting is full of light and atmosphere. Give it a go !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Excl...
Why You Need A Hake Brush For Watercolour
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Why You Need A Hake Brush For Watercolour
The Secret To Painting AMAZING Watercolour
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The Secret To Painting AMAZING Watercolour
Painting Easy Watercolour Trees In All Four Seasons
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Painting Easy Watercolour Trees In All Four Seasons
Foam Brushes Are AMAZING For Watercolour !!!
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Foam Brushes Are AMAZING For Watercolour !!!
Watercolour Sketching Techniques
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Watercolour Sketching Techniques
Mop Brushes For Watercolour
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Mop Brushes For Watercolour
Paint Amazing Special Effects With Watercolour
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Paint Amazing Special Effects With Watercolour
How To Use The Large Hake Brush For Watercolour
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How To Use The Large Hake Brush For Watercolour
Start Your Watercolours With This First Wash Technique
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Start Your Watercolours With This First Wash Technique
You Only Need Two Colours For Watercolour
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You Only Need Two Colours For Watercolour
BEAT ARTIST BLOCK !! Spontaneous Watercolour Painting
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BEAT ARTIST BLOCK !! Spontaneous Watercolour Painting
Use "Milk" To Take Your Watercolours To The Next Level
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Use "Milk" To Take Your Watercolours To The Next Level
The "All In One" Wash Technique IS A GAME CHANGER !!
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The "All In One" Wash Technique IS A GAME CHANGER !!
Are You Using The WRONG Reference Photos For Watercolour ??
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Are You Using The WRONG Reference Photos For Watercolour ??
How To Paint Distance & Depth - Watercolour Lesson
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How To Paint Distance & Depth - Watercolour Lesson
How To Paint With Watercolour
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How To Paint With Watercolour
Mist Effects With Acrylic Ink & Watercolour
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Mist Effects With Acrylic Ink & Watercolour

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @chipcurry
    @chipcurry 7 годин тому

    😅 enjoyed it immensely!

  • @karenoshea151
    @karenoshea151 8 годин тому

    I so love your instruction thank you so very much I love your instruction I look forward to your videos please keep on posting your videos you are so easy to follow and understand and your work is beautiful

  • @PREpare_tofly
    @PREpare_tofly 9 годин тому

    Thank you 👍👍

  • @PREpare_tofly
    @PREpare_tofly 9 годин тому

    So beautiful 😍 great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!!

  • @PREpare_tofly
    @PREpare_tofly 9 годин тому

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience!! 🙏 Greetings from Ukraine💛💙

  • @atheransari8038
    @atheransari8038 9 годин тому

    Good

  • @Valen_Wolf
    @Valen_Wolf 11 годин тому

    I love this so much.. can't wait to give it a try! 💚 I even like your signature @christopherstephen , lol!!

  • @nokchilton1562
    @nokchilton1562 13 годин тому

    Love this 🤎🧡

  • @JVSwailesBoudicca
    @JVSwailesBoudicca 14 годин тому

    It is a long time since I used the wet-in-wet technique but you have wetted my appetite for it !!!! I do like the idea of using the tissue to blot & soften for a misty effect. One thing I wondered :- did you have your board at an angle or flat while it was very wet ?(or both ?!) If you mentioned that I may have missed it. Thank you for the video, the finished painting is lovely....rather like certain Alfred Sisley scenes (I might have got the wrong artist...)

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 12 годин тому

      @@JVSwailesBoudicca Thanks so much. My board was at around a 20 degree angle

    • @JVSwailesBoudicca
      @JVSwailesBoudicca 12 годин тому

      @@ChrisStephenArt Thank YOU !

  • @johnaistrop7025
    @johnaistrop7025 16 годин тому

    Genious

  • @constancelarimer3089
    @constancelarimer3089 16 годин тому

    Extraordinary...technique, color, wash, softness. I'm off to my studio to try and use these! Very good teaching-easily understood. Thank you, Christopher Steven!

  • @karenbaker1115
    @karenbaker1115 17 годин тому

    As a left handed painter, I appreciate watching your technique. My granddaughter asked me why I write upside down!

  • @MichelBraillon-bo2xe
    @MichelBraillon-bo2xe 18 годин тому

    Vos tutos sont intéressants, mais pourquoi ne pas afficher la traduction en Français. Si vous ne parlez pas anglais, ce cours de peinture n'a AUCUN intérêt

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 18 годин тому

      Heureux que vous trouviez les tutoriels intéressants. Vous devriez pouvoir changer les sous-titres en français dans vos paramètres sur UA-cam. Je n'ai aucun contrôle sur la langue affichée

  • @jacquarel
    @jacquarel 19 годин тому

    Verry nice demo Christopher.

  • @elsgussenhoven1727
    @elsgussenhoven1727 19 годин тому

    ❤🙌🙌👍Prachtig!!

  • @olgastec29
    @olgastec29 20 годин тому

    Я подписалась на вас и жду вашего ответа!

  • @olgastec29
    @olgastec29 20 годин тому

    Великолепная работа а я почему то не понимаю гуаш лежат две коробки и беру а как с ней и надо ли много воды и как разводить но после вашего такого рисунка со смыслом мне очень хочется попробовать что вы мне подскажите или есть специальный урок по гуаше!!!спасибо огромное за ответ и вашу работу!!

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 20 годин тому

      I think of gouache as somewhere between watercolour and oil or acrylics. You can either treat it the same as watercolour, so use diluted washes and build up layers. Or, laying down thicker paint, working from dark to light, similar to oil painting techniques. Essentially, it’s best to practice and experiment. You’ll find the method that’s best suited for you.

  • @jaynemartlew5762
    @jaynemartlew5762 20 годин тому

    Thanks

  • @lucytupper69
    @lucytupper69 20 годин тому

    That’s why it’s called watercolour! 🤍

  • @nokchilton1562
    @nokchilton1562 21 годину тому

    I love your earthly colours and style of painting. As a beginner, I will definitely practice this…. 🤎💛💚

  • @nokchilton1562
    @nokchilton1562 21 годину тому

    Beautiful work and thanks for sharing 🤎💙

  • @jannettebeatsonberger2516
    @jannettebeatsonberger2516 22 години тому

    Lovely😊

  • @gaelle1925
    @gaelle1925 23 години тому

    Tu utilise quel papier pour réaliser ? Coton ou autre ?. Est ce toujours le même papier ? Encore merci

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 21 годину тому

      I used Millford paper. It is 100% cotton

    • @gaelle1925
      @gaelle1925 21 годину тому

      @@ChrisStephenArt Merci 👍

  • @gaelle1925
    @gaelle1925 23 години тому

    Bonjour, as tu un photo sous les yeux à chaque projet? Merci pour tes précieuses démonstrations et tes conseils. Have a good weekend 😊

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 21 годину тому

      I sometimes use a photo, more often I work from sketches that I make on location

  • @markdonovan1540
    @markdonovan1540 23 години тому

    Another superb video, I just wish I had this information when I started painting about 5 years ago. I've spent a good 3 years down the rabbit-hole of UA-cam watercolour videos, which led to purchases of way too many paints, brushe, palletes and paper! Oh well, it will get used eventually, but in the last 2 years I've been narrowing my choice of preferred materials and this has helped me understand better how the watercolour paint works. I still have a long way to go to reach your level of confidence and sublime control of humidity in the mixes, in the brush and on the paper. I guess it will come with more practice, but it certainly helps a lot to have a narrow choice of materials that we understand well. You've shown very clearly here the magnificent beauty of the old edict of 'less is more'. The snowy landscape scene is one I'll be trying out in the coming days, although they are both superb model paintings to practise.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 21 годину тому

      Thanks Mark, glad you liked it. I think simplicity in the materials is quite important. A few colours and brushes is generally the best approach, for me anyway

  • @blancaescobarrivas4856
    @blancaescobarrivas4856 23 години тому

    Que bonito!!

  • @agnesgatiniol9925
    @agnesgatiniol9925 День тому

    Such a gorgeous painting ! Thank you so much for sharing your technique for creating a wonderfully atmospheric landscape. ❤

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 21 годину тому

      You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

  • @markdonovan1540
    @markdonovan1540 День тому

    This is an absolute masterclass in painting wet-in-wet, which is really where we discover the magic of watercolour. Your process is easy to follow, but it takes a lot of practice to get these kind of results here. I'll definitely be using this video as one to practise this technique, and also enjoy the beauty of the misty morning landscape it creates. Top drawer stuff, Chris!

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 21 годину тому

      Thanks Mark, it certainly does take practice. But it’s worth the effort

  • @patriciamartiniere6113
    @patriciamartiniere6113 День тому

    J'adore.....

  • @lindathaxton1994
    @lindathaxton1994 День тому

    Thank you - so beautiful!

  • @liviariviello9474
    @liviariviello9474 День тому

    Che atmosfera!! Che suggestione!! È straordinario, complimenti davvero!!

  • @lyndamitton4496
    @lyndamitton4496 День тому

    Painting on layers…I think I get it (patience required) Thanx 😊

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 21 годину тому

      Yes, a bit of patience and practice 😊

  • @frankclarkjr6369
    @frankclarkjr6369 День тому

    Superb !!!!

  • @michaelroute146
    @michaelroute146 День тому

    I am dumbfounded. I watched this entire process, and I still don't know how you pulled this amazing landscape out of three colors and a lot of water. When you drew the droplets of paint across the stream with the rigger, the effect was so stunning, I actually slapped my hand over my mouth. This is beautiful. Thank you. (This is Cynde, not Michael).

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 21 годину тому

      Thank you, Cynde. Glad you liked it

    • @jaynemartlew5762
      @jaynemartlew5762 20 годин тому

      @michaelroute146 (Cynde) @ChrisStephenArt Chris, I had a similar experience to Cynde watching this!! It's truly amazing to watch. For me it only started to "appear" from the mist when you added the tree trunks! And that river - one minute it was nothing then the rigger and it was a river 😱 amazing! As someone else here commented.... It's a masterful demonstration of wet in wet control and trusting the process (which I still struggle with)!! Thanks for posting this 😁

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 20 годин тому

      @jaynemartlew5762 Thanks, Jayne. It still amazes me that just a few hard edges, or dark marks, can be enough to bring a painting together. The rest can be shapes and blurred lines, as long as a focal point reads, then it should work. Glad you liked the video

  • @zelihaetoz5369
    @zelihaetoz5369 День тому

    Thank you, modest but impressive.

  • @terischiech
    @terischiech День тому

    I love how the granulation does a lot of work for you. I'd like to fish there, it looks so peaceful.

  • @doloresmanning9619
    @doloresmanning9619 День тому

    I can see heavily granulated watercolors working well with this technique. Thank you again, Chris for fab ideas!

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt День тому

      Absolutely, that would work well. Some DS Lunar Black in there could be great !!

  • @pollylemelin5600
    @pollylemelin5600 День тому

    Why blue for trees instead of green?

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt День тому

      Because not all trees are green. Also, different atmospheric conditions can cause certain wavelengths of light to be filtered out. And more importantly, it’s a painting, so it’s all about aesthetics

  • @annielegrange9416
    @annielegrange9416 День тому

    Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much.

  • @truecolour3600
    @truecolour3600 День тому

    Nice to know Chris!! I am terrified when my paper buckles!!👌👌You make it look effortless!!

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt День тому

      I’ve learnt over the years to just relax and let the paper buckle. Same for the paint, allow it to move around. If you have trouble with the paper, you could try stretching it

    • @truecolour3600
      @truecolour3600 День тому

      @@ChrisStephenArt Thanks Chris, I opted for Canson paper, I was told to place in a bath of water and soak both sides then dry..!! I'll give it a try..Thanks for All!!💙💙😊😊

  • @ralphherrick596
    @ralphherrick596 День тому

    Looking fantastic....

  • @elizabethsolart
    @elizabethsolart День тому

    What paper and weight are you using Chris 😊

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt День тому

      I used a piece of Millford 140lb. It’s nice paper, quite soft.

    • @Bearwithme560
      @Bearwithme560 День тому

      @@ChrisStephenArt Is it hot or cold pressed paper? I've been religiously painting on cotton cold-pressed, and discovered by accident that l adore the soft, silky texture of smooth hot- pressed watercolour paper.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt День тому

      @Bearwithme560 It’s Millford paper, which has a cold press texture. I don’t often use hot pressed, but it would work well for this misty effect

    • @Bearwithme560
      @Bearwithme560 День тому

      @ChrisStephenArt Thanks. I forgot to add that you're on my short-list of painting tutorialists from whom l learn the most.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt День тому

      @Bearwithme560 That’s great, thanks very much

  • @lesleyhenshaw2878
    @lesleyhenshaw2878 День тому

    Beautiful painting, thank you for the tutorial.

  • @CarolLeslie-x5n
    @CarolLeslie-x5n День тому

    I love this brilliant

  • @waterluda
    @waterluda День тому

    Спасибо,очень красиво, дымчато, попробую рисовать с вами!

  • @pollylemelin5600
    @pollylemelin5600 День тому

    Nerves thought about ink. 😊

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt День тому

      I like ink a lot, you can get some really nice effects with it 😊

  • @pollylemelin5600
    @pollylemelin5600 День тому

    You scared me wit the dripping paint

  • @johnstokes4380
    @johnstokes4380 День тому

    I did it! Thanks

  • @jameswburke
    @jameswburke День тому

    Lovely image and subtle technique. You'd never get fed up looking at that painting on a wall.