10 techniques for painting rocks with watercolor. Watercolour beginner tutorial to master rocks.

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  • @handymotte9937
    @handymotte9937 Рік тому +4

    Hello Joe. Now I`ve learned how to paint rocks and stones in different ways, That was very helpful and I`m looking forward to the next videos. Greetings from Petra.

  • @iammir8365
    @iammir8365 Рік тому +3

    Very comprehensive. I don't think I need to watch any more rock videos. This is it. Thanks a bunch!

  • @MarilynParker5865
    @MarilynParker5865 Рік тому +6

    That is the best instructional video EVER on rocks...a tough challenge for me. I'm bookmarking this...thank you~!💞💞🎨🎨👨‍🎨

  • @PhoenixRevisited-ik5qm
    @PhoenixRevisited-ik5qm 11 місяців тому +2

    Brilliant! Is there a class#14, I have watched all 13 classes and wonder which video to watch next?

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  11 місяців тому +1

      Here is a link to all the videos in my Beginner Watercolor Class playlist. After 14 I stopped numbering them as the sequence was already getting into more complex paintings.

  • @cannerobertson1
    @cannerobertson1 Рік тому +7

    Joe, you are an amazing teacher. Thank you for this lesson. I've been struggling with making rocks look natural. You make it all make sense!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому +1

      Happy to help! I enjoying working out how to explain things as simply as possible.

  • @CeceliaEby
    @CeceliaEby Рік тому +3

    The most informative tutorial on rocks! Thank you

  • @CeceliaEby
    @CeceliaEby Рік тому +2

    Just watched a second time and painted them. Thanks a bunch. Feeling much more confident on rocks. Wonderful tutorial.

  • @mrsshorty261
    @mrsshorty261 11 місяців тому +3

    Absolutely brilliant…can’t thank you enough…from a very grateful newbie watercolour painter

  • @bodawei425
    @bodawei425 Рік тому +1

    I especially love the trick with the credit card. You rock!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much! Glad you found my video useful. I hope my others are of help as well.

  • @electrichen6243
    @electrichen6243 2 роки тому +19

    OMG this is an amazing video. This is the best explanation I've had of form and shadow, and great rock techniques. I've seen some of the techniques before but never had them explained as well as this. I'm so happy your video popped up in my UA-cam recommendations, I will be following your channel from now on.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed my video. Have fun with the rest of them. :-)

  • @sheilacym
    @sheilacym Рік тому +2

    Well !!
    What can I say, Joe, as all the other comments have already expressed exactly how I feel too, about this amazing and brilliant tutorial video that you have so kindly given so much of your time to share with us.
    As many others have said….this is absolutely and without doubt THE BEST video tutorial with such clear explanations and techniques for painting rocks in their various forms.
    I came across your channel just a few days ago and am so pleased that I found you here on YT.
    Looking forward to watching all of your video / tutorials.
    I sincerely appreciate your teachings and thank you very much.
    🤗🥳🤗

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому +1

      WOW, thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed my video. I hope you enjoy the rest.

  • @lomarenr1598
    @lomarenr1598 Рік тому +7

    This has been the most encouraging, enlightening and most comprehensive rock watercolour painting video I’ve EVER seen on UA-cam. Over the years I’ve watched countless artist try to teach how to paint rocks and although their rocks were good they don’t compare to your teaching method. I feel now that I can paint rocks and have them look believable. Thank you so much for this fantastic video. It will definitely be saved in my library. I have also subscribed to your channel as I feel I can learn a lot from you!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much. So glad you have found my channel, and enjoyed the video. Enjoy your painting.

  • @alexandrasanches2473
    @alexandrasanches2473 2 роки тому +3

    What a wonderful teacher you are! Big hug!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Thank you. Glad you are enjoying my videos. Have fun!

  • @tfouch1
    @tfouch1 8 місяців тому +1

    Great tutorial. I struggle trying to paint rocks and stones. This was a great help.

  • @laurabaldwin942
    @laurabaldwin942 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. This is the best instruction I have seen on how to paint rocks with watercolor!

  • @carolinedcruz4523
    @carolinedcruz4523 Рік тому +2

    Thank you. You are a wonderful teacher. This concept of shadow and light was so well demonstrated and explained. Thank you once again.

  • @roxym.3933
    @roxym.3933 Рік тому +2

    This is the best video outhere of rocks techniques … thank you

  • @pambrown9523
    @pambrown9523 Рік тому +13

    Literally, the best information for painting rocks, all in one video! Thank you so much for such a comprehensive, relatable explanation and demonstration of painting one of nature's most significant components! My favorite video EVER ❤❤❤

  • @mikejustice1196
    @mikejustice1196 Рік тому +3

    These videos are the best I’ve watched
    Thanks for sharing your talent and mastery 😊

  • @rinaamaya7382
    @rinaamaya7382 Рік тому +2

    Oh my goodness It's a good teaching it is helping me I'm learning thanks God bless you

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому +1

      You are so welcome. Enjoy your watercolour journey!

  • @terrylavis4792
    @terrylavis4792 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this great demo about different rocks Joe - it’s fabulous! 👏👏👏

  • @concerned4160
    @concerned4160 Рік тому +1

    Excellent descriptive video! I'm just drinking my first cup of coffee and your detailed drawings make me want to begin painting before the sun's even up 😁. Good job, please keep sharing your skills.

  • @bonniegarson80
    @bonniegarson80 Рік тому +2

    So many excellent example! Thank you

  • @lynncondello6082
    @lynncondello6082 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you, you make it look so easy

  • @paulagarrett3758
    @paulagarrett3758 Рік тому +5

    First time I’ve ever watched one of your videos. This was a great tutorial! Very “gneiss”. 😁I will be going back and trying each of these studies. I love painting rocks. The simplification of using two colors (mostly) really helps in seeing what is really changing in each technique.

  • @methatronn
    @methatronn 2 роки тому +3

    The best rock technique!!!!
    Thank you

  • @DebraGodson
    @DebraGodson Рік тому +2

    Such a helpful tutorial. Thank you.

  • @lindamcdonald9199
    @lindamcdonald9199 Рік тому +2

    Really useful, many thanks x

  • @shelley2he844
    @shelley2he844 2 роки тому +1

    Joe!! I thankgod for you at this moment!! And thankyou. I've finally mastered clouds, and water a little bit, but rocks...... Rocks have been the bane of my life for the last week! I was in a temper, I've watched so many videos and all of them left me feeling so frustrated! But this video is *chefs kiss* finally I think I will be able to paint them. Your tutorials are incredible, thankyou so much!! ❤️😁

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Glad you are enjoying my tutorials and finding them helpful Shelley.!!! :-)

  • @wendybirnie3324
    @wendybirnie3324 Рік тому +2

    Fabulous video Joe. Thankyou very much.

  • @scootmcgoot570
    @scootmcgoot570 Рік тому +1

    Hi Joe! New watercolor painter here from Alabama. Thank you sir for sharing this wisdom and knowledge with us.

  • @tanyaharris7514
    @tanyaharris7514 11 місяців тому +2

    Excellent demo..thank you so much 💕

  • @lesleyholmes6724
    @lesleyholmes6724 7 місяців тому +1

    Keep coming back to this video. So very useful.I have your book on light and I hope one day to make my work look as effortless as you do. Brilliant thank you.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  7 місяців тому +1

      You can do it! Thank you for purchasing my book.

  • @tatianacashon2059
    @tatianacashon2059 5 місяців тому +1

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you for providing such valuable content!

  • @franceslazu1784
    @franceslazu1784 Рік тому +1

    Sir, you are the best watercolor artist ever.

  • @COCOChatnails
    @COCOChatnails 6 місяців тому +1

    Just fabulous, thanks so much!

  • @attadudepc
    @attadudepc Рік тому +2

    These techniques are amazing and you present the video extremely well.
    Thank you for making this video

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому +1

      You are very welcome, glad you a enjoying my video. Thank you for the feedback!

  • @nancyhorricks6168
    @nancyhorricks6168 2 роки тому +7

    This is the best tutorial I have found so far. I think you are a born teacher. I can’t wait to practice every technique you have demonstrated! I love your video, so easy to follow. Thank you.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much for the feedback. Very happy you got a lot out of my video!

  • @adriennesaracen6525
    @adriennesaracen6525 Рік тому +2

    Excellent tutorial, thank you.

  • @touranassar4302
    @touranassar4302 Рік тому +1

    Best and most effective tutorial videos I have watched. 👏👏👏🙏

  • @raymcerlean55
    @raymcerlean55 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for this very useful video.

  • @shahrzadafshinpour5847
    @shahrzadafshinpour5847 Рік тому

    Thanks again for a wonderful instructional video and helping us grow in the watercolor world. I’m grateful. Happy new year.

  • @soongloege3241
    @soongloege3241 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
    I need to watch many times.

  • @Elena141961
    @Elena141961 Рік тому +1

    Спасибо за обучающее видео. Поэтапно нарисовала с вами! Отличный познавательный бесплатный урок! спасибо за щедрые знания,которые вы нам даете!

  • @pepin3591
    @pepin3591 5 місяців тому +1

    Muchísimas gracias, Joe, tus enseñanzas son maravillosas y explicas todo con esmerado detalle. Thank a lot

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  5 місяців тому

      You are very welcome. Glad you find my videos helpful.

  • @virginiaalan2050
    @virginiaalan2050 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so very much. You have demonstrated the absolutely most detailed techniques for painting rocks. No longer will my rocks be described as a pile of dog poop!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому +1

      Glad it was of help Virginia. I aim to end all poop! :-)

  • @margaretpalmer-im2on
    @margaretpalmer-im2on Рік тому +1

    That's great Joe just what I need to know.

  • @craftico-mi2hq
    @craftico-mi2hq 11 місяців тому +1

    Thankyou so much sir. I start to learn watercolor painting and i think i am so lucky that i find your channel in my early days so i don't have to waste my time by wandering here and there and how to start. Once again thank you so much❤❤

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  11 місяців тому +1

      Welcome on board. Have fun on your watercolor journey.

    • @craftico-mi2hq
      @craftico-mi2hq 11 місяців тому +1

      @@JoeCartwright Thankyou sir❤

  • @goelnarendragoel1057
    @goelnarendragoel1057 Рік тому +4

    I must say I am highly impressed. one of the most comprehensive presentations about a particular topic. I will make it a point to watch your videos on a regular basis. thanks a ton for sharing this.

  • @CF-on9xj
    @CF-on9xj Рік тому +1

    Ganz lieben Dank für das interessante , und hilfreiche Video.
    Lieben Gruß
    Christine

  • @shalinigupta848
    @shalinigupta848 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much. You are an amazing teacher.

  • @syedazim2011
    @syedazim2011 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Joe,
    Your teaching style is wonderful. What I liked most is the use of few pigments and brushes, and a small very focused subject - rocks also only few pieces. As a learner, I could follow your demonstration so clearly. Many, many thanks.
    Best regards
    Azim
    Dhaka, Bangladesh.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Awesome, thank you! I appreciate your feedback. Enjoy your watercolor journey.

  • @ingaharms7841
    @ingaharms7841 11 місяців тому +1

    wonderful, thank you

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  11 місяців тому

      You are very welcome. Glad you liked it.

  • @kw519
    @kw519 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you Joe. I just found your channel and I want to tell you your teaching skills are greatly appreciated! You rock.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Welcome! Thank you very much for the feedback!

  • @michaelklein5242
    @michaelklein5242 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful! Thank you, Joe! You said something that very much applies to the mistake I've been making, that when it starts to look like a believable rock, it's best to leave it alone. 😉 I'll try a few of these techniques out tonight. Happy to subscribe and looking forward to more from you! 🎨

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому

      You are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @_e.n.
    @_e.n. Рік тому +1

    Brilliant guidens, thank you very much 🤗

  • @barbarabunn86
    @barbarabunn86 2 роки тому +3

    I love your tutorials. I've been having trouble predicting-seeing where the shadows and reflections should be. The way you describe it is helping greatly. Thanks.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Happy to help! Thank you for the feedback.

  • @judelistens510
    @judelistens510 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Joe!

  • @kindredspiritm
    @kindredspiritm Рік тому

    You are a brilliant teacher. Thank you again for sharing your talent with us.

  • @grantellis2840
    @grantellis2840 3 роки тому +5

    Wow, thank you so much Joe, so many different ways to do rocks, I'll have to do a lot more practicing oh and will have to hunt up an old credit card, fascinating technique. Wonderful lesson Joe, you are teaching us so much, Thank you again. :)

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  3 роки тому +1

      Glad to hear you are working through each lesson Grant. Well done.

  • @lynnadamson7773
    @lynnadamson7773 Рік тому +1

    Joe, what a great tutorial! Thank you.

  • @armdaMan
    @armdaMan 2 роки тому +1

    Hello there from deep down South africa
    Thanks a zillion for showing and Sharing with so much detail and in no hurry to beat any dead line
    Really opened up our horizons and gave us opportunities to simply excel
    Much appreciated
    LORD Bless
    ATB
    TC
    aRM

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Nice to hear from you. You are welcome to the videos. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @elainewood2947
    @elainewood2947 Рік тому +1

    Another amazing tutorial, I am learning so much from your teaching. Just hope I can remember it all, shall have to revisit many times. Thank you so much.

  • @riesalipschitz3035
    @riesalipschitz3035 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Joe, that was very helpful. I am continuing to learn!

  • @anthonyjones3698
    @anthonyjones3698 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks

  • @elenakashpersky5658
    @elenakashpersky5658 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks!!!

  • @mostho
    @mostho 8 місяців тому +1

    great tut

  • @billfourie8734
    @billfourie8734 2 роки тому +1

    Great Tutorial. Many Thanks!

  • @irmareitz701
    @irmareitz701 3 роки тому +5

    As usual a great tutorial! Thank you Jo. I always enjoy your lessons and look forward to trying the different techniques.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  3 роки тому

      Glad to hear you are enjoying the series Irma.

  • @fernandavalverde6379
    @fernandavalverde6379 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Joe! Amazing techniques! Great tutorial!

  • @carolinewithers1647
    @carolinewithers1647 Рік тому +1

    Great tutorial. I just discovered you. Very good instruction.

  • @kerrylyons278
    @kerrylyons278 Рік тому +1

    Very good and easy to understand.

  • @victorcassar162
    @victorcassar162 Місяць тому +1

    Love to see more tks

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Місяць тому

      Check out my channel. There are over 80 videos there already, with more on the way. ua-cam.com/channels/1qzOlmtHfmculXOevdXOBg.html

  • @riesalipschitz3035
    @riesalipschitz3035 2 роки тому +2

    Great lessons…thanks for sharing.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      You are welcome. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @salauddeensyed5295
    @salauddeensyed5295 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for wonderful video for beginners like me Sir,
    You got one more subscriber today...

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Thanks you and welcome. I hope you enjoy the rest of my beginner videos. :-)

  • @sherryfurr9115
    @sherryfurr9115 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, what a superb tutorial. One of the best I have seen. Thank you!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful.

  • @carolinafernandezoro733
    @carolinafernandezoro733 Рік тому +1

    Excellent!!!!

  • @nancyrolfe3033
    @nancyrolfe3033 Рік тому

    Your video came up for the first time today and I wish I could do something to make sure everyone who is beginning watercolors sees it (I have definitely hit subscribe, like and hit notifications) because you are GREAT with instructions and examples!!!
    This is so clear, informative and most helpful, meaningful teaching I’ve ever found.
    Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing your talents and experience with us on UA-cam.
    Hopefully you will know how much it means to me (and I’m certain many others)!
    I can’t wait to try these now! I’m so excited that I have a good understanding finally. Please continue to teach…
    I am going back to watch everything I missed on your channel…
    Again, a HUGE thank you ❤
    Sending blessings,
    Nancy Rolfe

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому

      You are very welcome. So glad my video was useful to you.

  • @patrickpenta3005
    @patrickpenta3005 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing!

  • @bsmith5404
    @bsmith5404 2 роки тому +2

    Inspiring, thanks! Was hoping to see them all together at the end to refresh my memory and compare them though 🤓.

  • @언어-g3p
    @언어-g3p 3 місяці тому +1

    감사합니다.

  • @DonnaDyer
    @DonnaDyer 2 роки тому +1

    Love this. I wish I had seen this yesterday when I painted a landscape rocks that I loved and totally messed it up. I’ll try again with these hints

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому +1

      Practice is never wasted Donna. Glad you found my video helpful.

  • @lindy2164
    @lindy2164 Рік тому +1

    Rocks, rocks and even more rocks !!! Very informative. Im wondering what the reason is behind you mixing french ultramarine with the burnt sienna ???. I know that you said that the blue dulls it down but wondering why another darker brown isnt used ????. I know that you will set me straight. I just never would have thought to add blue to burnt sienna . thank you. p.s. as you can tell Im not very good with colour theory. LOL

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video. Burnt Sienna is an orange leaning brown, and as orange is the complementary colour to blue, when you mix it with French Ultramarine you can create a series of greys depending on how much of each you use. In fact, you can just about mix a pure black with them. Other orange leaning browns could also be used instead of Burnt Sienna.

    • @lindy2164
      @lindy2164 Рік тому +1

      @@JoeCartwright Oh !!!!! I understand now, thanks very much. Love your channel. Wish you lived in Sydney and close to me so I could come to art classes with you. !!!!!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому

      @@lindy2164 Actually I do live in Sydney (Penrith actually)! But my classes are online so I have students from all around the country, and even overseas. :-)

    • @lindy2164
      @lindy2164 Рік тому +1

      @@JoeCartwright oh....for some reason I thought you lived in Bathurst !!!

  • @tmrounds
    @tmrounds 2 роки тому +1

    I love your video. You are a great instructor and I can’t wait to try these techniques on one of my lighthouse paintings!!!!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. Good luck with your lighthouse paintings! They are one of my favourite subjects too.

  • @debbieborden7651
    @debbieborden7651 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Thank you. First time seeing you. Can't wait to watch more.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed my video. There are many more in the series.

  • @esilabet
    @esilabet Рік тому +1

    Love that tutorial, I tried them all and use those practices as warm ups. Really interesting! Thanks!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому

      You're so welcome! Thank you for the feedback!

  • @J.Real59
    @J.Real59 Рік тому +1

    Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much for sharing.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому

      You're very welcome! Glad my video was useful to you.

  • @janewineinger1569
    @janewineinger1569 Рік тому +1

    Nice techniques. Think it would have been interesting to spray the final multicolored rock to make it more variegated. I will keep trying your techniques.

  • @МихаилФильченков-н9ш

    Большое спасибо! Очень красивый и полезный урок!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  Рік тому +1

      You are very welcome. Glad it was useful to you.

  • @patferguson572
    @patferguson572 2 роки тому +1

    So good. Thank you. I love rocks and cliffs, but haven't had the 'nous' to get things looking right. A great tutorial. Thank you, again. from Oz.

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Glad you found it helpful Pat. I am from Oz too. Penrith, NSW. :-)

    • @patferguson572
      @patferguson572 2 роки тому +1

      @@JoeCartwright Thought so. Not only accent, but your 'country' paintings, which I soo love. Come from cattle people. Central Qld

  • @ChuLaiGuy
    @ChuLaiGuy 8 місяців тому +1

    Water color paint water rocks
    😊

  • @ginaschissler9887
    @ginaschissler9887 2 роки тому +1

    Love your style in painting and instruction
    Thanks so much

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому +1

      You are so welcome! Glad you are enjoying my tutorials.

  • @bithiasherman
    @bithiasherman 2 роки тому +1

    Love this tutorial as I really wanted to learn how to paint rocks better. So helpful and informative.

  • @bharatjadav3814
    @bharatjadav3814 2 роки тому +1

    , very very very useful technic

  • @nlmelch
    @nlmelch 2 роки тому +1

    Great rock demo. Thank you.

  • @kw519
    @kw519 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks!

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much for the Super Thanks! I hope you enjoy the rest of the videos - both current and in the future. :-)

  • @sylviem.4832
    @sylviem.4832 Рік тому +1

    Thank you !

  • @WatercolourMentor
    @WatercolourMentor 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Joe thanks for this tutorial, I tend to neglect details on rocks but some of your tips make it easier to paint them in a short period of time. I find selecting a strong light source to be helpful! -Darren

    • @JoeCartwright
      @JoeCartwright  3 роки тому

      Hi Darren, many thanks. Glad you liked the video. In my more advanced paintings, light is often the subject. - Joe

  • @shephherd
    @shephherd 2 роки тому +1

    I don't paint as often as Id like...so buying a bottle of masking fluid is not justified....your tip of using candle as a masking medium is BRILLIANT...thank you for this amazing video 🙏🏽

  • @hotspursam4972
    @hotspursam4972 3 роки тому +1

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