How to Draw & Paint Flowers with Ink and Watercolor Part 1
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION
How to Draw or create realistic textures in 9 different ways as part of drawing fundamentals and basics. This tutorial provides simple but powerful tips on creating texture and covers a variety of textures that can be used to depict many different kinds of surfaces and materials: fur, wood, scales, wool, carpet, hair, rocks, stone, tiles, sponge, etc. Its really up to your imagination :-)
Note that the same principle whether you are painting texture, sculpting texture, or whichever medium you use to create art texture or texture in art. See my other videos on pen and ink drawing tips, tricks, tutorials and techniques :-)
See my other videos on pen and ink drawing tips, tricks, tutorials and techniques :-)
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Song: Kevin Mcleod "Montego"
Materials:
2mm Lead holder
Sakura Pigma Micron
Loew Corning #7 Watercolor brush
Windsor Newtwon portable watercolor set (12 colors)
"I'm trying to share what I wish I had" Wow. Thank You ☺
+very welcome תרצה כהן
Thank you. Six years later this video is still heading home for people inspiring people and educating people thank you so much
Really enjoyed this. As a kid and teen I always had a sketchbook and loved to draw. Adulthood and life got me away from that. I'm now 49 and have noticed I am missing that creativity in my life and thought adding watercolors to drawings could be cool. Thanks for the great video.
+Metal Grootvader It's called midlife crisis :P
Hey Kiddo, I am 74 and just getting back to it !
Metal Grootvader I
gloriagene0 well done
Daniel Ilievski it is awful comment to do. When you grow up you will understand sometimes responsibilities takes us for what you have to do and forgot it the way have some fun too. We deserve it.
0:00 to 1:30 ...as if I didn't respect and like you enough. I'm really glad your channel has gone so well. You really seem like a great person and I'm proud to support you and your art.
kunaineck thanks much :-)
kunaineck i
Wow
Hi Alphonso, I've been with you from the beginning and will be with you for as long as you're willing to do these videos. Your artwork leaves me speechless, which, paradoxically, can be observed by me talking out loud to your videos. Things like, "oh my god," and "no way," are pretty common things that come out of my mouth as I watch the magic unfold. You're a genius, and your generosity in doing these videos is a true gift to us all. My sincerest thanks.
You are so amazing! I'm shocked to hear that you're self taught! You do indeed have a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us. I'm learning so much from you!
Very welcome
I am also trying to teach myself - you are an inspiration VERY GOOD ARTIST - and a GOOD teacher - thank you for helping me to develop my skill as much as I can -
Thankful for UA-cam folks like you. I’m 51 and without the tutorials from everyone I would still be light years behind. Wish this was around when I was a child. Thank you for sharing.
Its a great resource
Thank you so much not only for sharing your talent but your reassurance as you speak makes it easier for those of us who are still intimidated by art to listen and learn.
+Brenda Sheets awesome. Glad I could help :-)
p.s. "Happy Accidents" is the best term that describes the magic of watercolors!
KB4QAA lol I like that #Bob Ross
Agreed
thank you, I've watched a bunch of your videos and finally had a breakthrough moment today where I finally feel like I "got" watercolors! I used to only use gouache in an opaque fashion, so the idea of transparent layers was daunting for me. But your videos and language about layers really helped, you are a wonderful teacher and artist!!
Thanks much! Glad I could help. It is a really fun medium
Sir, you are the best teacher on the web as far as I'm concerned. I've been watching many of your tutorials for the past few days and barely drawing just because I was enjoying your teaching ways so much. As a teacher myself, for more than 25 years, and always a pupil, I have to acknowledge a master of the trade when I see him and you are one.
Thanks so much for your generosity. I will be basing my next months of learning to draw on your lessons. I feel I have found a treasure.
And of course, if you ever want to learn maths, I'm your man!
ahaby1 lol thanks so much. That means alot coming from a fellow instructor. :-)
8 years on and this is EXACTLY what I needed.thank you! Also how raw videos were back in the mid 2010s 💕
I love how your flowers turned out! thanks for sharing how to work with watercolor.
And yet another super tutorial on flowers!!! The one I was waiting for so long!!!
I was about to abandon water color because I sucked at it. It always look liked like gouache in the end.
But now you give me the courage to try it again in a different ways.
And it was the same with my design.
I was about to give up but since I began to watch your tutorial... it is hard to explain.
It is like listening to you help me dig down my buried talents that were 6 feet under the ground.
So thank you again for your excellent work and also to be the best teacher of all time.
Thank!!! :)
Sim
Simonomis Legare No problem at all. But dont give up! I'll do more videos that will give more tips on the process. Try starting light and ending light, its easy to overwork watercolor
Felt the same way about using watercolour. It just looks like crap w/o any knowledge or training on how to use them.
*****
Ok so you sugest me to start as light as possible and finish it ligth also!
I`ll try this the next time I use watercollor. And we'll see.
And yes , I will be exited to see you show us another video that explain the process of watercolor.
Thank you then!!! :)
you can literally do everything with watercolor, except using a lot of layers i guess since its not really thick and opaque. just use less water and learn how to fade it out and control it
Ozterkvlt
Well for sure I was not using to good technique at all. But since I know this, now I can move on.
And learn different approach from others. Thanks :)
Thank you so much! I didn't have anyone who can teach me to paint (somehow, none of the art teachers in my school draw or paint -they're more on the "history of art" teacher, if you know what I mean. They can't draw). Nobody around me can draw (or have time to sit down and draw with me), and parents didn't allow me to go to art school or take art/painting course either, so I was really on my own, and it was a really lonely world. It really is a blessing that now we have the internet and infrastructure supporting it. Watching your videos motivates me to take another try on drawing and watercolor (I really suck at it, and wish I have someone who can show me how to use it properly). Thank you for laying it down so clearly, and simply. I will continue watching your videos and listening to your explanations. They really are the best! Like having a brother who teaches me to draw and paint. Thank you. I have a 2 year old daughter. She's been my motivation as well. One day, I will show her your video too!
Hi there! OMG! I so excited! During the plandemic I taught myself how to watercolor by watching video on YT. Watercolor was ALWAYS my evil nemesis. The only medium I didn't understand because of my dyslexia. Then I bought these TOMBO Ink pens, made in Thailand. I didn't knw what to do with them. Ive even forgotten how to draw. The other day I started drawing. Theses pens are a trip! Then I added my watercolor. When everything dried the result was incredible! Now I am addicted! I found you.. and have fallen in love! Thank you so much for being here!! I went to you website too! WOW!!You are amazing! Thank you thank you thank you! xoxo
Self-taught? So I have hope?
Your style is amazing and I love your videos. Thank you for sharing with us.
"Beautiful..."
I too am self-taught... and I agree with you about not having a heavy hand on the "Ink" (I still use India Ink and a cheap nib) OLD SCHOOL ... LOL... and I thought I was the only one to "layer" the colors...
You do a Great Job... Love your tutorials... ;)
I upgraded my watercolor pencils to good ones from beginner, and did the lily tutorial along with you. I was especially keen to learn this the ink sketching and shading techniques for flowers. You have a distinct way of making the initial layout so darned easy to grasp that by the time you get to the details they are almost afterthoughts. Once I started laying in color with the new pencils holy smokes did the flower pop! It is such a pleasure learning from you, Alphonso. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much. And thanks for sharing your progress 😊
Finally, someone that is actually a great teacher for beginners, on youtube. I have rarely commented on videos, over the years and can count them on 1 hand, yours is one of those that have moved me to do so. I'm impressed on how you break down the steps and give us crucial tips on things, since I am a newbie you helped me alot. You actually keep the attention audience with your sonant voice. I am a fan now, keep up the great work.
+Sheri Childers thanks so much. Glad you found it useful : )
I'm just trying to learn how to watercolor and your tutorial has really helped me. I had no idea that even used a pen with your paint. I have learned something already and I can't wait to watch more of your videos. Plus you seem so laid back it makes it easier for me to follow. Thanks again!
Your videos are so awesome Alphonso ! Never stop doing them ! I am in no doubt this is the best resources for drawing/pen & ink techniques that I have found. Thanks for everything !
That was so amazing! I agree with your "idea" for watercolor, the beauty of it is when there is "no control". Just let the watercolor flow naturally.
Beautiful art.
Yup its more fun that way
I love what you said about watercolor being a "fragile" medium requiring a light touch. So true! Your flowers are beautiful! I'm a beginner, and hope to someday get to this skill level. You're amazing! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
+Kim Mitchell very very welcome
I LOVE YOUR TUTORIALS !! also i love how you still interact with everyone even though youre so huge now
Dans Vlogs always! :-)
Watercolor is my favorite medium, but my weakest. I love it for the challenging aspect of controlling the color and water mixture. I tend to struggle on it when it comes to being patient, waiting for something to dry or layering if I'm in a rushing mood, or if I'm trying to do a wet-on-wet technique and I don't use the water spray bottle in time and allow parts to dry. I got a Winsor & Newton watercolor pocket set too, and I love it. I have cheaper quality as well, in case I won't to try something new.
Andrew Inman Just keep at it, your patience will develop. Do what I do work on multiple parts simultaneously.
I remember viewing this vid. I love the way you draw you bring the lines and etching together to form something, hard to describe how I see it. Anyway, the colors and all came out beautiful, I could watch you all day. Thank you for sharing!!!
thanks so much : )
Alphonso Dunn: By chance, are you related to Garfield Dunn?
Also can you slow down the speed to 2x, so we can see the step by step of your drawings and paintings??
These two videos are great. I really appreciate you making them. The tips of being less aggressive with your ink lines for watercolor was definitely helpful. Thanks!
Jen Johnston glad it helped! I still have to remind myself too lol
I just love what I've seen so far. Been painting about 5 years and some of my stuff turns out really nice, but not so good on others. Love your use of ink and watercolor. I think it adds a lovely dimension to it. Look forward to seeing your other videos!
Sandy K thanks so much and I appreciate the support.
Thank you Alfonso. Man, you make it look so easy. I've been watching how people watercolor for years. I've come to the conclusion either you got it or you don't. I don't. But I keep trying. Mahalo.
Nope. I disagree lol. It can be learned, i'ts just a tricky medium but it can be learned
I add way too much color. Very frustrating. Drew some anthuriums yesterday, then added too much paint.
Thanks for showing us your art and process! Seeing your skills in action helped me understand that I'm not pushing value and contrast enough in my own paintings. Keep up the great work!
ssgg thnk you am glad it helps
I have no intention of taking up any arts. I just came by to appreciate the talent and that calm, peaceful demeanor.
Thank you : )
I love this one. It's beyond my abilities for now, but I have it bookmarked for the future.
P.S. Thanks for the information on choosing materials.
No worries at all :-)
how good are you now? thought it would be interesting to check three years later..
I'm mezmerised!! I love your work there it looks so simple yet so beautiful! thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos! (:
Always a pleasure. Hope you learned something 😊
thank you. Watching you tutorials gives one a better understanding of painting, from what we can learn from books alone.
Fred Kroesche glad it helped :-)
oh, forgot to mention, very beautiful, captivating work. Amazing how colors can evoke emotions and positive vibrations.
+Khemet Bey Thanks so much
ARTmazing brother
i wish I could draw like you, I mean idk why is so hard to me to draw flowers like you do. but yours are amazing though
lisa gorrin practice makes perfect, just keep practicing on what you lack perfection in drawing and you will improve in your technique. By the way, I think your cute.😉
I love doing line drawings, and discovered the broken line technique by accident. I really love your teaching, and you are a wonderful artist!!
Thank you so much. I know your channel since few years. I came back now, and your tutorials are there 😍 I'm gonna do some piece of art for my mum for Christmas. Beautiful and zero waste 🎉
Stunning. Thanks for the art.
Shona Austin Thanks. glad it helped some
This is great, the way the water flows and falls unpredictably is just gorgeous. I love the feel, it's an amazing form of illustration possibly and as an piece of art is fantastic. I love using water colours, I don't use them as much as I want to but this will push me to do so. Though, I currently have a clothing design project aimed (16 - 25) for a clothing store under the tittle "Born Wild", but I don't have anything in mind yet, no fixed ideas whatsoever but the way you explained this and the outcome of the way the colours and the drawing look just may give me a great leap and now its up to the design that reflects the title. (Don't know if I'm supposed to talk about it, oh well... Oops.)
I've been a little ill so I've been laying off the PC but man, it's great to see your tutorials. It was awesomely done!
***** Thanks and goodluck with your clothing design project! Hope it takes off! :-)
Stunning outcome Alphonso and thank you for taking the time to share. I particularly liked the way you explained breaking the line, something I've not done in my pen work before. I slavishly follow each line!!!! Pen and wash is a "loose" and lovely way to paint (I also use acrylic paint and acrylic ink) and your expression adds so much to the sense of fluidity and delicate nature of flowers. Getting ready to use your insights in my art class on Thursday where I hope to surprise my teacher. Thanks again
This is a great teacher!!! Another artist who does sketching with watercolor is The Mind of Watercolor... utube artist.
This is the best of about 20 videos on UA-cam that teaches how to paint in watercolor.
You're videos are absolutely brilliant and I've learnt so much already! I don't know if you take requests for topics but I thought there's no harm in asking :) Would you be able to do a video on materials and tools? I often wonder when I'm watching your videos what grade of pencil you're using, what width of pen nib or what type of paper you're using. You've mentioned a few times that it's important to know the limitations of your chosen pens, pencils and papers, and I thought it would be great if you could let us know when you'd definitely not use certain pens, pencils and papers too. What would you say the essential travel pack for an "urban" sketcher should contain?
No worries at all if you can't. The videos are invaluable and it's great you find the time to make them! Really looking forward to your book :)
Thank you!
Inuka Jayasekera Thanks and no worries at all. I did start a materials video. Part 1 is here ua-cam.com/video/9srD5CxeOWU/v-deo.html . I will eventually discuss paper and on to pencil as well. However I don't advise being to extravagant with supplies at all. Simpler is better, especially in the beginning. For outdoor sketching you really just need simple stuff. I'll discuss that in that series as well. But for know this can include a soft lead pencil (perhaps HB-2B, eraser, a small ruler (6") if you think you need it, pen (ball point, roller ball, drawing pen, brush pen, etc), small sketchbook, portable watercolor set.
***** Oh! I'm sorry, I missed the ink pens video. I'm fairly new to your channel and have a lot of catching up to do! :) Loving everything so far and so grateful you make the time to do the videos and reply!
no problem. Enjoy :-)
it's beautiful !
thank you : )
Less is more but the problem is that when we are beginners we just want our draw to be bright and we finish adding more and more colors. It's always a pleasure to see your videos.
I know its a tendency I still struggle with. But try to be ok with implying and suggesting rather than explicitly stating
Thank you for your tutorials. I’m trying to teach myself to be an artist, again. I followed along with this and so enjoyed being able to finish something. I used Apache Sunset, Red and Black fountain pen ink. Sennelier watercolor. Great instructions.
how do you know where to do the shading? x
accordingnto the light.if the light comes from the left sight,U have 2 make the shade in the right side of your draw
You have such a nice voice; very calm and reassuring. You are an excellent teacher and I appreciate your kind efforts in helping us learn. Thanks so much! Please watch: geniusthemovie.com and please share this very important message.
Thank you 😊 for sharing my favorite flower!!! Please more watercolor painting! A California Gramma ♥️
Very cool! I draw the piece, then paint, then I use pen over it. I started watercoloring with cheap kids set.
A grown man drawing flowers, naaaw
gfetco Lol
***** Just kidding, you're awesome. Keep up the great work!
Your teaching will make REAL artists of your UA-cam base. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you Alphonso! thank god for the internet! I am self taught too...but the internet has helped me go so far, its amazing the artists u find on line! Your art lessons r fantastic! Well appreciated!
darlene feringa :-) very welcome
Alphonso, this is truly a beautiful and inspiring combination for me. You break your lessons down into their beginnings, middles, and ends so well. I follow all your videos. Thanks, Paula Bendall
Thanks so much Paula : )
So gorgeous! It is so helpful to watch how you started out light and then added colors.
Thanks : )
Watching those flowers take shape was beautiful. Thank you for this video...now on to part 2!
Kylee Rose :-) thanks
Yes Alphonso Dunnn! You are a legend. Every time I reach a road block with my art you're vids always guide me through. Thankyou!
HP Harry :-)
Your flower videos are my favorite!
If you have two cups of water your water can last longer and properly clean the brush so you don’t get the colors mixed. Dip in cup #1 and then cup #2. I saw this tip from an art teacher who uploaded videos on youtube and it helped out so much to keep the colors clear and I don’t have to break and get new water halfway through anymore. 🙂
Aside from being an absolutely brilliant artist, you are extremely humble, respectable and honest. This video was a great pleasure to watch - keep up the good work!
thanks much : )
Your videos are great! I have done art for many years, but you are clarifying many techniques, helping me to be a better artist and teacher. Thank you!
That is awesome!
Golly Alphonso, I love the way you demonstrate your drawings...I've been painting for years but never could really draw....I think now I may learn to draw, thanks to you!! Blessings to you...
Dottie Gillespie thank you so much
Pen and ink with watercolor. What got me started in the first place!!!!! so YAY!
Teri Williams :-)
Wow - I'm absolutely blown away! Such talent.
thanks : )
so truee watercolours are fragile and allowing the to run definitely give your art work life!! you are one amazing teacher!!! i recently got to ur profile and i got soooooo much to learn!!! absolutely loveeeeeeeee your work and your way of teaching! thankyou!
Thank you for the water color tips. I originally wanted to learn ink and wash. But knew I had to learn the ink part first. So glad you are teaching the wash part too now. Thank you again!!
this feels fun and cozy ..I think it'll allow me to get back into my vibe and flow...ty for sharing this ..pretty and uplifting
Ordering your book! Thank you for sharing and being so open with your talents...Absolutely love your kind, gentle, caring manner and teaching techniques! Blessed Be ~ G
You just taught me so much with that black ink pen!!! Changed my art, drastically.
Yes,you are a loved guy. You're a good teacher. Pretty cute. And very talented.
Terri Gelbaum :-) thanks
Pen and ink with watercolor are one of my favorite mediums. TFS.
Alice Clark :-)
I'm just starting with watercolors and find your videos most helpful of all!!
Thanks : )
Great video! I really love your style! Thank you. May God Bless.
Thanks much
Thank you for hitting the beginner tips before you delved in. This video is very helpful! I usually color with marker but I find the free-flowing nature of watercolor very beautiful and have been thinking of trying it out.
MadamDoodle give it a shot! You'll love it
You are a wonderfully talented artist. I think being self taught has developed your style more organically.
Alfonzo...finally got your first one pen & ink book. It is so awesome and this 78 year old is a happy camper for sure.. Hope to get 2nd book soon. Thanks for all you do. V. Stamps
niiiiiice
Clicked video... Watched... Subscibed... Been looking for something like this for so long, I love watercolor with all my heart. Thanks for the great video..
Glad I could help : )
What a gifted teacher!! I have had two college drawing courses and numerous hobby courses and you are just superb. I picked up so much from this short video. Thanks!! bill
KB4QAA glad it helped :-)
I also vary the weight of the line like that!! Very good tip 👌
Today I have private lesson with you. Thank you very much for your teaching. It was wonderfull and my work not too bad. I'm very, very HAPPY!!!
yayyy!! Glad I could help and you're pleased with it! Now keep practicing and make more and more and more progress : )
this is the first video I'm watching of yours and I can totally sense the connection and understanding you have with this medium. Great video, thank you!
Thank you so much for your calm and therapeutic approach to teaching, I have learned more in the first few minutes than I have ever been taught before :)
Thats awesome! Glad it helps : )
Such a natural God given talent, thank you for sharing it with us!
Prepper Dino my pleasure
I have always done pointillism in house portraits, etc. I am so impressed with your lesson and it encourages me to try this with watercolor. You are very patient and you explain very well. Thank you so much and God Bless!
+Delia Matthews-Smith very welcome :-)
Hi I have a kind of whimsical greeting card line & paint with acrylics but just became interested in watercolors.
Thank you! I just came on to ask about micron pens & water colors & almost bought a course before I found you!!!! What an amazing artist AND teacher you are! Soooo useful!
Thanks so much, you will love watercolor
Enjoyed this very much. I, too, am mostly a self educated artist...but us old folks didn't have internet but, now that I'm retired & have time, I'm making up for lost time. People ask me where I went to art school. I tell them Univ. of You Tube & sight your videos among others as my best teachers! Thanks for what you do, Alphonso & I think it's cool how fast your subscibers have grown.
Thanks so much :-)
Great video! I love seeing how you layer and build the colors!
thanks
Sincere thanks. I am self taught as well and your videos are what I have learnt from.
Glad I can help
Alphonso, you re one great man. You deserve all the successes, thank you for all your hard work.
Thanks so much
Your artwork is amazing and very detailed! Thanks for the tutorials!!! 🤗✏✒🖌🎨
Wow! You are very talented! I wish I had such skill Alphonso. Thank you so much for sharing!
Very welcome. You can get there, dont worry. Lots of discipline though 😊
I look forward to a published book; and I continue to learn through these exquisite lessons
momcat2011 :-) thanks for the support
I just found your channel. You explain things so well. It's easy to understand. You inspire with "down to earth," explanations of what you are doing and why. Thank you.
Youre very welcome. The pleasure is mine 😊
Thanks so much again- I'm just learning watercolor on my own so you're a great help. Your talent and teaching method are much appreciated.
leni5927 no worries :-)
You are a great artist. Your video brings me much joy and knowledge. Thank you!
I am learning so much from your lessons. You make so much sense in your explanations. Thank you.
Thanks. Glad I could help
Thankyou for sharing so much information with us
I love your style and the vibrant use of watercolors
how kind of you to be so encouraging!
+Blissfulthings Very welcome!
I really like the way you explain. Unpretentious, so I'm not afraid to try.