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How to paint a Snow Scene in Scotland - #painting #watercolor #watercolour
Join me as I paint this gorgeous, but simple and beginner friendly snow scene. We will both paint a subtle multi-colored sky and about 5 billion bare tree branches.
Materials:
Hahnemühle Collection 140lb CP Paper
Daniel Smith Watercolor Paint
#4 Round Brush
#6 Round Brush
#8 Round Brush
1 1/2 in. Hake Brush
Colors:
Cadmium Red
Cerulean Blue
French Ultramarine Blue
Opera Rose
Payne’s Blue Grey
Quinacridone Magenta
Image: Fiona Boubert
Music: Jimena Contreras - Fruits of Life
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Відео

How to Flatten a Watercolor Painting - #watercolor #watercolour #painting
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Today I am sharing an extremely useful tip with you….how to flatten a buckled watercolor painting. I get it, you dislike stretching your paper beforehand…I DO TOO. I literally can’t be bothered to stretch my paper, so I tend to use watercolor blocks. And unfortunately, sometimes, even if you use a block, your paper can significantly buckle. This becomes a major problem if you want to scan your ...
How to paint a tranquil snow scene in one color - #painting #watercolor #watercolour
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Join me as I paint this gorgeous snow scene in watercolor. Just for giggles, we are going to paint it in ONE color….or, monochromatically. Painting in one color always a good exercise for training your artistic eye to see tonal values, and since this scene is very nearly monochromatic anyway, it lends itself well to the task. Materials: Arches 140lb Cold Pressed Paper Daniel Smith Watercolor Pa...
Painting a realistic gingerbread house in watercolor- #watercolour #painting #holidaypainting
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Join me as we paint this festive and detailed gingerbread house for the holidays. I will also be showing you how to make a lovely out-of-focus background in order to draw the attention to the main subject. Materials: Arches 140lb Cold Pressed Paper Daniel Smith Watercolor Paint 0 Round Brush (Princeton Aqua Elite) 4 Round Brush (Escoda Versatil) 6 Round Brush (Escoda Versatil) 8 Round Brush (Pr...
How to paint a peaceful realistic dove for your holiday card - #watercolor #watercolour #calligraphy
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It’s Holiday time once more! So, in order to give you some ideas for your holiday cards…we are going to paint this beautiful dove, the ultimate symbol of peace. (I think the world could use a bit more of that these days, so cheers to that!) I’ll also show you how I cheat and pretend I can really do calligraphy (SPOILER ALERT….I am not very good at it). Materials: Arches 140lb Cold Pressed Paper...
Painting a pumpkin using only primary colors (and white and black)- #painting #gouache #watercolor
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Today we are going to be painting in gouache from a still life on my desk, rather than a photo. We are also going to be using ONLY primary colors….well…..plus Payne’s Grey and White. ;) So it will be an exercise that all painters need to try at least once in order to sharpen your mixing skills. Gouache is very similar to watercolor, but if you don't have gouache, you can paint this in watercolo...
How to paint a Pennsylvania Barn in the Autumn - #watercolor #watercolour #autumn #fall #barn
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Join me as I paint the quintessential weathered barn, surrounded by a gorgeous variety of Pennsylvania autumn foliage. Whether you’re a fan of barns, a fan of fall colors, or just a fan of watercolor…this one is for you. Materials: Arches 140lb Cold Pressed paper Daniel Smith Watercolor Paint 1 1/2 in. Hake Brush (Winsor & Newton) 1/2 in. flat (Princeton Velvetouch) 3/4 in flat (Princeton Velve...
How to paint a Calico Cat in Watercolor - #watercolor #watercolour
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Join me as I paint this adorable calico cat in an autumnal setting. Shading a white subject is always lots of fun and this one is no exception. Materials: Arches 140lb Cold Pressed Paper Daniel Smith Watercolor Paint No. 0 Round Brush (Princeton Aqua Elite) No. 4 Round Brush (Escoda Versatil) No. 6 Round Brush (Escoda Versatil) No. 8 Round Brush (Princeton Velvetouch) #14 Round Brush (Escoda Ul...
How to paint Buck Atom the Space Cowboy on Route 66 - #watercolor #watercolour #route66 #painting
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Join me as I venture out onto Route 66 once more to paint legendary space cowboy Buck Atom en plein air in watercolor! This 21 foot tall giant statue was added in 2019 and it’s become a mainstay to the Route 66 experience. Let’s paint! Materials: Hahnemuhle Watercolor Book sketchbook (100% cotton) Van Gogh Travel Watercolor Set No. 4 Round Travel Brush (Princeton Aqua Elite) No. 8 Round Travel ...
How to paint a Raven with metallic watercolor on black paper #watercolor #metallicwatercolor
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How to paint a Raven with metallic watercolor on black paper #watercolor #metallicwatercolor
Painting Monument Valley in Watercolor on Rough Paper #painting #watercolor #watercolour
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Painting Monument Valley in Watercolor on Rough Paper #painting #watercolor #watercolour
How to sketch the Blue Whale of Catoosa in Watercolor Plein Air- #watercolor #painting #route66
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How to sketch the Blue Whale of Catoosa in Watercolor Plein Air- #watercolor #painting #route66
How to paint texture techniques essential to any watercolorist - #watercolor #painting #watercolour
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How to paint texture techniques essential to any watercolorist - #watercolor #painting #watercolour
How to paint an English Cottage in Watercolor - #painting #watercolor #watercolour
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How to paint an English Cottage in Watercolor - #painting #watercolor #watercolour
How to Paint a Pop Art Portrait of Tom Petty in Watercolor - #watercolor #painting #art #portrait
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How to Paint a Pop Art Portrait of Tom Petty in Watercolor - #watercolor #painting #art #portrait
Painting with Viviva Colorsheets (Plein Air)- #watercolor #art #painting #vivivacolorsheets
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Painting with Viviva Colorsheets (Plein Air)- #watercolor #art #painting #vivivacolorsheets
How to paint the Galveston Lighthouse in Watercolor - #watercolor #painting #galveston #art
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How to paint the Galveston Lighthouse in Watercolor - #watercolor #painting #galveston #art
Water Plant Sketch in Gouache #painting #gouache #watercolor #art
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Water Plant Sketch in Gouache #painting #gouache #watercolor #art
Watercolor pencil tutorial - painting a red panda #watercolorpencils #painting #sketching
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Watercolor pencil tutorial - painting a red panda #watercolorpencils #painting #sketching
How to paint a man on a boat - #painting #watercolor #figurepainting #art
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How to paint a man on a boat - #painting #watercolor #figurepainting #art
How to Paint Monet’s Giverny Garden in Watercolor - #watercolor #painting
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How to Paint Monet’s Giverny Garden in Watercolor - #watercolor #painting
Painting an Iris Outside (Plein Air) - #watercolor #painting #pleinair #iris #pleinairpril
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Painting an Iris Outside (Plein Air) - #watercolor #painting #pleinair #iris #pleinairpril
Painting swans like an Impressionist - i.e. shading a white subject - #watercolor #painting
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Painting swans like an Impressionist - i.e. shading a white subject - #watercolor #painting
How to paint daffodils, plus shading those yellows in watercolor - #watercolor #painting #daffodils
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How to paint daffodils, plus shading those yellows in watercolor - #watercolor #painting #daffodils
Art studio tour! Natural habitat of the watercolor artist...plus filming setup #watercolor #painting
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Art studio tour! Natural habitat of the watercolor artist...plus filming setup #watercolor #painting
Practicing tonal values with a monochromatic cityscape #watercolor #painting #urbansketching
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Practicing tonal values with a monochromatic cityscape #watercolor #painting #urbansketching
Sketching a Silo in Watercolor, plus a review of the Hahnemühle Watercolor Book-#watercolor #sketch
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Sketching a Silo in Watercolor, plus a review of the Hahnemühle Watercolor Book-#watercolor #sketch
How to paint a jaguar in watercolor - #watercolor #painting #jaguar #wildlifeart
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How to paint a jaguar in watercolor - #watercolor #painting #jaguar #wildlifeart
How to paint a tulip bouquet for Valentine’s Day…OR NOT. - #watercolor #painting #tutorial
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How to paint a tulip bouquet for Valentine’s Day…OR NOT. - #watercolor #painting #tutorial
How to paint Sydney Harbour in metallic watercolor/black paper- #watercolor #painting #Australia
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How to paint Sydney Harbour in metallic watercolor/black paper- #watercolor #painting #Australia

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Barbara-q4c8u
    @Barbara-q4c8u 22 години тому

    Beautiful as always!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 2 дні тому

    Beautiul scene...one most in the Southern US have recently received a rare taste of. LOL

  • @carolyndaughton3373
    @carolyndaughton3373 8 днів тому

    Thank you!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 16 днів тому

    Great tip! Thank you!

  • @Kathleen-dn6mz
    @Kathleen-dn6mz Місяць тому

    I live in a forest with the river near by. I really want to paint my wonderful forest

  • @debbiewirt4874
    @debbiewirt4874 Місяць тому

    So relaxing... I think my blood pressure has dropped significantly just watching and listening to this! I agree with J that a cozy fire and window of a log cabin makes a perfect setting. Amazed that this was just done with one color!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt Місяць тому

    I wouldn't mind that view at all... out the back window of a log cabin with a roaring fire in the fireplace of course!

  • @tinak5765
    @tinak5765 Місяць тому

    Vanessa, this was so much fun to watch! Please tell me, how do you add more color to the painting without creating cauliflowers? That’s such a problem for me.

    • @VanessaSmedleyArt
      @VanessaSmedleyArt Місяць тому

      If you’re adding it to a wet wash, just make sure the new mixed color has more pigment and less water in it than before, and in most cases that will be okay and not cause a cauliflower. If it’s almost dry but not quite…it’s then better just to wait until it’s completely dry and layer over the top later. If you’re layering it on top of another color, just make sure it’s the color beneath is completely dry first. Some pulp (non 100% cotton) papers don’t allow much layering. Layering colors on those papers will sometimes lift dried layers beneath and cause problems even after dry. So that’s why I recommend to use a good quality 100% cotton paper if possible. Hope that helps!

    • @tinak5765
      @tinak5765 Місяць тому

      Yes, thank you!

  • @ecleARTia
    @ecleARTia Місяць тому

    Beautiful raven! I really enjoy creating art on black paper and found your video inspiring. Thank you ❤

    • @VanessaSmedleyArt
      @VanessaSmedleyArt Місяць тому

      I’m glad you liked it! I find black paper very fun as well.

  • @melslugs
    @melslugs Місяць тому

    i’m just a high schooler who’s really into my art class and i feel like the world’s worst watercolor artist like my art teacher used to be when he was my age. we have this project to paint a landscape and i am so grateful to find your channel. you’re my hero! ❤️

    • @VanessaSmedleyArt
      @VanessaSmedleyArt Місяць тому

      Awe, thank you! Watercolor can be pretty tricky,…I feel like everyone thinks they aren’t any good at first. Honestly, I really thought I was bad at it as well until only a few years ago when I decided to buckle down and really learn it (watched lots of UA-cam videos). So, if you like it, keep practicing and don’t give up! Good luck!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt Місяць тому

    That looks delicious! Have a very Merry Christmas!!

  • @cindyseverson2917
    @cindyseverson2917 Місяць тому

    Love it!! Thank you for sharing!!❤

  • @barbarahuntsinger8574
    @barbarahuntsinger8574 Місяць тому

    Love this video and thank you for the background information about the dove

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt Місяць тому

    That turned out great! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

  • @suel4269
    @suel4269 2 місяці тому

    Adorable 🥰

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 2 місяці тому

    LOL! You sure picked a nice stem to glue on. I would never have guessed it wasn't original!

  • @cindyseverson2917
    @cindyseverson2917 2 місяці тому

    Very nice! Thank you!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 2 місяці тому

    Absolutly Stunning! I love those autumn colors!

  • @Barbara-q4c8u
    @Barbara-q4c8u 2 місяці тому

    Pretty kitty!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 2 місяці тому

    A cool cat for our cool weather. 😄

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 3 місяці тому

    Loving this Route 66/landmark series! Very cool! Keep it up please!

  • @JWirt-tm2if
    @JWirt-tm2if 3 місяці тому

    Wow! A beautiful painting! The background music is very complimentary to The Raven!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 3 місяці тому

    That raven looks incredible! Very nicely done! Also, love the interesting facts. They are very intelligent birds.

  • @eschmitt5672
    @eschmitt5672 4 місяці тому

    This is gorgeous. It was good to see how many layers are actually needed to achieve this kind of result. So glad you continue to pepper your tutorials with random facts and subtle background music. I love to watch your tutorials. 👍👍👍

  • @123.yumer-
    @123.yumer- 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the teaching lesson

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 4 місяці тому

    Very cool! You always pick places I'd like to visit someday.

  • @thesketchyscotsman
    @thesketchyscotsman 4 місяці тому

    Looks like you had a whale of a time! Such a fun subject, well done on a great painting and video!

  • @pamelaalvarado5420
    @pamelaalvarado5420 4 місяці тому

    You're so INSANELY Talented 📝 🏆 I absolutely ❤ this painting. 🖌🎨

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 4 місяці тому

    Very cool!

  • @eschmitt5672
    @eschmitt5672 5 місяців тому

    So nice that you included the techniques used in an actual painting. Thanks also for the bonus texture techniques of dabbing, scrubbing and mixed media as well as suggestions for other uses of these techniques,and random interesting facts peppered in are great too. You packed quite a lot into your tutorial of the beautiful painting. 👍👍

  • @Barbara-q4c8u
    @Barbara-q4c8u 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful as always!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 5 місяців тому

    I'm amazed that trees get that big growing right out of rock formations like that. Very nice likeness as usual!

  • @Barbara-q4c8u
    @Barbara-q4c8u 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful, love it!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 5 місяців тому

    What a lovely scene! Makes me want to put the kettle on.

  • @eschmitt5672
    @eschmitt5672 5 місяців тому

    This was fun to watch. More portraits in your style would be nice to see. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mylindafanj6713
    @mylindafanj6713 6 місяців тому

    I love it! 🎉

  • @jezza_wut
    @jezza_wut 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @AdrienneBrown-t8h
    @AdrienneBrown-t8h 6 місяців тому

    Yes, drawing a portrait series would be great!!

  • @SheilaGP
    @SheilaGP 6 місяців тому

    So cute. I need to get my watercolour pencils out again ❤

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 6 місяців тому

    WOW is all I've got for that one!

  • @mylindafanj6713
    @mylindafanj6713 6 місяців тому

    Looks fun.

    • @VanessaSmedleyArt
      @VanessaSmedleyArt 6 місяців тому

      It’s kinda fun…definitely extremely portable. You could probably even just shove it into the cover of a sketchbook and grab a water brush and go.

    • @mylindafanj6713
      @mylindafanj6713 6 місяців тому

      @@VanessaSmedleyArt I might have to try it.

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 6 місяців тому

    Plein Air-Conditioned!! 😂What a cool little setup for super hot days.

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 7 місяців тому

    Looks like a beautiful place to visit! Hope you get to go see it again after they finish restoring it!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 8 місяців тому

    Sending this to my brother! He likes those fuzzy lil guys!

  • @JPWirt
    @JPWirt 8 місяців тому

    Mixing watercolor water color kinda scrambled my brain for half a second! Lovely painting as usual. I agree that it's a nice composition.

    • @VanessaSmedleyArt
      @VanessaSmedleyArt 8 місяців тому

      Haha! Yeah I probably should have called it something other than the “water color”! 😂😂 Thank you!

  • @rochellebuzlea8445
    @rochellebuzlea8445 8 місяців тому

    So beautiful!

  • @rochellebuzlea8445
    @rochellebuzlea8445 8 місяців тому

    I knew about the floral prep needed to include daffodils in with other flowers; but I had no idea they were THAT toxic. Good to know. I have seen some chefs use their petals in cooking.

    • @VanessaSmedleyArt
      @VanessaSmedleyArt 8 місяців тому

      Woah?!! Really?! Yikes. Everything I’ve seen says they’re fatal, at least in large quantities.

  • @rochellebuzlea8445
    @rochellebuzlea8445 8 місяців тому

    I agree with your love of daffodils and their representation of Spring!

  • @debbiewirt4874
    @debbiewirt4874 8 місяців тому

    I love seeing you create the colors in your palette 🎨 and watching them become the shades you saw in the photo. A truly amazing gift! Thanks for the journey back into the madter's garden!