Oh my goodness, I am so grateful you’ve created these videos! I’ve had major art block recently, and then starting my coursework hasn’t helped. But I’m currently doing artist research and I found your channel, and it’s like a wave of creativity has came over me. I’ve loved Mary‘s work for years but only ever saved it to Pinterest boards and not really looked into it, and your breakdown of her process and who she was as a person is so interesting. These videos have me smiling so much, like I am so thankful you have made this it’s like a saving grace aaah🥹💕💕💕 !
@@Qualitystreet23 oh wow, this is so amazing to hear! It honestly makes me so happy to know my content is inspiring you!! 🥹 I can totally relate to the dreaded art block… it can be devastating. Knowing that I’ve helped you unblock is the inspiration I need to keep making videos! We’re inspiring each other 🙌🙌 Good luck with your courses! Let me know if there is anything specific you’d like me to cover in a future video ☺️ and thanks again for your comment!
Wow Mary Blair is my huge inspiration and I just started with gouache... This series of yours are my dream come true!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.. I can't wait for the next video
@@annaw8685 Oh wow! Thank you! If you two are interested, I'm teaching a private Zoom course this summer where we will be replicating Mary Blair 💖 here's a link to more info eringreenchildrenofthecraft.myportfolio.com/replicants-zoom-course-1
@@children_of_the_craft thanks! I sent it to my friend. I'm not an artist in that way, I made my yard a native plant garden and like to design my interior spaces but that the extent of my creative endeavors
@@annaw8685 Thanks! I love that you made your yard a native plant garden, that's so cool! And I too like to design my interior spaces. Both are wonderful creative outlets.
Thank you so much! Yes, I agree, I should have shared MB's painting! Originally, this video was made for a class at the University where I teach so I didn't think to put it in.... but now I always share the original artwork. It's so important!!
Thanks! And yes, I have tried non-acrylic gouache but I like the more opaque application of acrylic gouache, and the fact that it's waterproof... that way, I can layer without accidental blending. Acrylic gouache is also less prone to cracking when you paint multiple layers or go with a more thick consistency. I started with non-acrylic gouache but when I was introduced to the acrylic variety, there was no going back. Although, once in a while I use non-acrylic for more transparent applications. I love playing with both together :) What about you? What's your take?
Oh wow, that's awesome! I'm so happy to hear that my explanation made sense lol :D You totally should try it again. It took me a few sessions before I got the consistency and drying times right... But once it came together, it felt so satisfying! Good luck!
Hi Chris! What do you mean? A sub job? Tell me more! And I'm making more of these. I posted one a week ago where I replicated an illustration Mary Blair did for Alice In Wonderland.... did you watch it? It's not as long. Not sure if it's better or worse than this video. I'd love some feedback! :)
@@children_of_the_craft hi! I was saying that you got my subscription! Yes I did watch the video and I painted the castle following along as you painted. It was my first full painting in gouache and it was a very fun medium to paint with. I quite enjoyed it. Thanks for the great videos! Keep up the good work!
Oh, man. This is a great tutorial. It's "scumbling." Words have specific meanings, and "stumbling" means tripping and walking like you might fall down. A "trellis' is what roses and wisteria climb. You mean "trestle," a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a flat surface such as a tabletop. I know I sound overly picky to be correcting your word usage like this. But would you want someone mistaking red for magenta? Would you want someone saying "vrush" when they mean "brush?" Writing and speaking are an art as much as painting is. Mary Blair rocks and so does this tutorial.
Thank you so much! I have absolutely no shame in mixing up words and appreciate the guidance! Stumbling is one that I continue to use since I feel as though my brush is stumbling along the page, lol! Just kidding, I will most likely use the correct term from here on out. And mistaking red for magenta?! Oh, that would drive me bananas! I agree, Mary Blair totally rocks and so do you for leaving this funny, kind, and informative comment!
Thanks for this video,I want to recreate that midcentury mary blair gouache colouring,how much water that I can do to create that midcentury gouache paint that I see so I can try it on my own
Add enough water to your gouache to get a creamy consistency. When you paint on your surface the paint should be pretty opaque. If you watch my colour matching or colour theory videos, I talk more about how much water to add. I also suggest painting swatches to practice. I hope this helped! Happy painting :)
I think you videos are incredible, I dont think I've ever seen on all of UA-cam anyone who tries to replicate old disney and Warner brothers animation backgrounds. But some constructive criticism now, I find it very frustrating as someone who tries to paint backgrounds that you dont give precise instructions for water to paint ratios. Gouche is so tricky to work with, and putting it down not knowing how much water you used made it look nothing like yours. Could you be more transparent on measurements? and also insight into your brush habit, do you dry it off after dipping into the paint? After all you said dry brushing. Some clarification would be great.
Thank you so much for the compliment and the suggestion! I will go into detail about the consistency of the background, and other areas in my next video! And for the drybush technique, usually I use a dry brush (one that hasn't been dipped in water) to pick up the paint from the palette, I dab off the excess on a paper towel, and then paint. As this was my first Replicant video, I wasn't as descriptive as I am in some of my later videos :) But, as mentioned, I will focus more on water amounts in future videos. Thanks again!
Oh my goodness, I am so grateful you’ve created these videos! I’ve had major art block recently, and then starting my coursework hasn’t helped. But I’m currently doing artist research and I found your channel, and it’s like a wave of creativity has came over me. I’ve loved Mary‘s work for years but only ever saved it to Pinterest boards and not really looked into it, and your breakdown of her process and who she was as a person is so interesting. These videos have me smiling so much, like I am so thankful you have made this it’s like a saving grace aaah🥹💕💕💕 !
@@Qualitystreet23 oh wow, this is so amazing to hear! It honestly makes me so happy to know my content is inspiring you!! 🥹
I can totally relate to the dreaded art block… it can be devastating. Knowing that I’ve helped you unblock is the inspiration I need to keep making videos! We’re inspiring each other 🙌🙌
Good luck with your courses! Let me know if there is anything specific you’d like me to cover in a future video ☺️ and thanks again for your comment!
This is magnificently enjoyable to watch and paint along with
Oh thank you so much! That's really nice to hear :)
Wow Mary Blair is my huge inspiration and I just started with gouache... This series of yours are my dream come true!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.. I can't wait for the next video
That’s wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for your encouragement 🤗
I’ll be posting another demo in June, so stay tuned!
I'm so happy to have found your channel! I love Mary Blair.
I'm happy you found it too! Mary is the best 😍
@@children_of_the_craft I sent your channel to a friend of mine who also loves MB and is an artist
@@annaw8685 Oh wow! Thank you! If you two are interested, I'm teaching a private Zoom course this summer where we will be replicating Mary Blair 💖 here's a link to more info eringreenchildrenofthecraft.myportfolio.com/replicants-zoom-course-1
@@children_of_the_craft thanks! I sent it to my friend. I'm not an artist in that way, I made my yard a native plant garden and like to design my interior spaces but that the extent of my creative endeavors
@@annaw8685 Thanks! I love that you made your yard a native plant garden, that's so cool! And I too like to design my interior spaces. Both are wonderful creative outlets.
This is fantastic! Would be great to see the original MB painting as well. =]
Thank you so much! Yes, I agree, I should have shared MB's painting! Originally, this video was made for a class at the University where I teach so I didn't think to put it in.... but now I always share the original artwork. It's so important!!
I loves disney concept art ❤ it’s beautiful ! That’s why i came here to check some
Thank you!! I'm so happy you found this channel!
Lots of great tips I haven't heard before! Thank you!
That's so good to hear, thank you!
I’m still new to gouache so this was helpful 🙏✨
That’s so awesome to hear! Thank you!☺️☺️☺️
That makes me very happy! Thanks for the comment!
Thank you! I always struggle with this style
I'm so happy I could help! Thank you for your comment :)
Beautiful 🤩. Thanks for sharing and explaining your process. I’m trying to getting into gouache !!🎉
Thank you! And my pleasure! Gouache is so much fun :)
These paintings are great, but have you considered trying to do the same with regular gouache rather than just acrylic?
Thanks! And yes, I have tried non-acrylic gouache but I like the more opaque application of acrylic gouache, and the fact that it's waterproof... that way, I can layer without accidental blending. Acrylic gouache is also less prone to cracking when you paint multiple layers or go with a more thick consistency.
I started with non-acrylic gouache but when I was introduced to the acrylic variety, there was no going back. Although, once in a while I use non-acrylic for more transparent applications. I love playing with both together :)
What about you? What's your take?
such a good explanation of how to use gouache! I've had a hard time with it before and this makes me want to try it again :D
Oh wow, that's awesome! I'm so happy to hear that my explanation made sense lol :D
You totally should try it again. It took me a few sessions before I got the consistency and drying times right... But once it came together, it felt so satisfying! Good luck!
Disney should hire you !!❤❤
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thank you for the lesson, it was easy to understand your explanations for techniques , you are very talented
Thank you so much! I’m happy to hear you found it helpful!
Thank you! Your help is much appreciated!
That's awesome! Thank YOU for commenting!
Thank you for sharing myfriend.. Stay tune❤️
That video just got me to sub. Please make more!
Hi Chris! What do you mean? A sub job? Tell me more! And I'm making more of these. I posted one a week ago where I replicated an illustration Mary Blair did for Alice In Wonderland.... did you watch it? It's not as long. Not sure if it's better or worse than this video. I'd love some feedback! :)
@@children_of_the_craft hi! I was saying that you got my subscription! Yes I did watch the video and I painted the castle following along as you painted. It was my first full painting in gouache and it was a very fun medium to paint with. I quite enjoyed it. Thanks for the great videos! Keep up the good work!
@@children_of_the_craft I just reread my original post. I was poorly worded. 🙊 srry
@@choff01 that makes me happy!
@@choff01 I do that allll the time :)
Oh, man. This is a great tutorial.
It's "scumbling." Words have specific meanings, and "stumbling" means tripping and walking like you might fall down. A "trellis' is what roses and wisteria climb. You mean "trestle," a framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a flat surface such as a tabletop.
I know I sound overly picky to be correcting your word usage like this. But would you want someone mistaking red for magenta? Would you want someone saying "vrush" when they mean "brush?" Writing and speaking are an art as much as painting is.
Mary Blair rocks and so does this tutorial.
Thank you so much! I have absolutely no shame in mixing up words and appreciate the guidance! Stumbling is one that I continue to use since I feel as though my brush is stumbling along the page, lol! Just kidding, I will most likely use the correct term from here on out.
And mistaking red for magenta?! Oh, that would drive me bananas!
I agree, Mary Blair totally rocks and so do you for leaving this funny, kind, and informative comment!
A huge Merci (:
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment :)
bel video! grazie
Thank you!
Thanks for this video,I want to recreate that midcentury mary blair gouache colouring,how much water that I can do to create that midcentury gouache paint that I see so I can try it on my own
Add enough water to your gouache to get a creamy consistency. When you paint on your surface the paint should be pretty opaque. If you watch my colour matching or colour theory videos, I talk more about how much water to add. I also suggest painting swatches to practice. I hope this helped! Happy painting :)
Are you supposed to wait for under painting to dry before you paint over it?
Hi Janis, good question! Yes, let the underpainting dry first 🙂
Great video! Do you use gouache paint that contains some acrylic so that the water from the top layers don't mix with the previous layers?
Yes, I use acrylic gouache by Holbein. Thanks for watching!
I think you videos are incredible, I dont think I've ever seen on all of UA-cam anyone who tries to replicate old disney and Warner brothers animation backgrounds. But some constructive criticism now, I find it very frustrating as someone who tries to paint backgrounds that you dont give precise instructions for water to paint ratios. Gouche is so tricky to work with, and putting it down not knowing how much water you used made it look nothing like yours. Could you be more transparent on measurements? and also insight into your brush habit, do you dry it off after dipping into the paint? After all you said dry brushing. Some clarification would be great.
Thank you so much for the compliment and the suggestion! I will go into detail about the consistency of the background, and other areas in my next video! And for the drybush technique, usually I use a dry brush (one that hasn't been dipped in water) to pick up the paint from the palette, I dab off the excess on a paper towel, and then paint. As this was my first Replicant video, I wasn't as descriptive as I am in some of my later videos :) But, as mentioned, I will focus more on water amounts in future videos. Thanks again!
Trestle
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