How to paint light in watercolor with 3 layers

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
  • Well, you don’t really paint the light, but you preserve them with watercolor. But regardless of how it works, having a good sense of lighting can make things look more dimensional and convey the mood of the painting more clearly. So let's talk about it, and I hope this video will enlighten you and light up your day.!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 85

  • @raynoladominguez4730
    @raynoladominguez4730 2 роки тому +32

    Eric, You are a great artist and a kind and thoughtful man. I so appreciate your generosity in sharing your skills with us all and your inspiring words. Thank you and God Bless.

  • @Satarupa902
    @Satarupa902 Рік тому +2

    Painting is not just about displaying the end result but also the journey and thought process behind it.

  • @margarethurst8452
    @margarethurst8452 2 роки тому +14

    Your videos are always, "just right." I appreciated the side-by-side examples that clearly demonstrated your topic here. It was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @terrismith5649
    @terrismith5649 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you ! Your observations and literary relay of your observations are helpful to the beginning artist.

  • @marlonsviolinprogress
    @marlonsviolinprogress Рік тому +3

    The smoke in the sunset painting came together like magic. Amazing

  • @vickylaw659
    @vickylaw659 2 роки тому +4

    you are a great teacher 👨‍🏫👍

  • @gailtruscott5520
    @gailtruscott5520 2 роки тому +6

    Eric, thank-you for your clear instruction of how to rend light. By demoing the same scene side-by-side under 2 different light conditions it was by far the best explanation of the nuanced techniques I have watched. Also, in the sunset version, your approach to save the over worked steam by glazed over the sky at the point in the 3rd layer when the paper is almost dry, is an invaluable lesson.

  • @hfarms5779
    @hfarms5779 2 місяці тому

    Very important to think about light and shadow. Watercolor will always be a mystery but these tutorials uncover it slowly.

  • @byronroper
    @byronroper 2 роки тому +2

    I ❤️ your Bob Ross Funko in the background. I have it, too!

  • @weill6872
    @weill6872 2 роки тому +4

    You were so good on capturing the right colors and values..!! Thx for the video !

  • @fazan.art.
    @fazan.art. 2 роки тому +3

    Brilliant! Maestro!🏵

  • @yunzers
    @yunzers 2 роки тому +9

    Fantastic demo. Thanks so very much. You’re such a great teacher and I agree, you have an amazing voice. Love your work!

  • @ljschlag271
    @ljschlag271 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks! A reminder of the importance to take the time to observe, before starting to paint.

  • @dineshchadha2032
    @dineshchadha2032 2 роки тому +2

    It's good to see examples side by side. Thank you.

  • @valentinasampietro3074
    @valentinasampietro3074 Рік тому

    Thank you so much!! Your youtube channel is a treasure!!

  • @RobynMcIntyre
    @RobynMcIntyre 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for keeping the photo references handy while you work!

  • @barbaragemin5117
    @barbaragemin5117 2 роки тому +3

    Very useful, as always. You’re a very good teacher! And your pun cheered me up, and we all need it. 😊

  • @thiefonthecross7552
    @thiefonthecross7552 8 місяців тому

    You're so good! Great teaching as well thank you!

  • @sugarcane9425
    @sugarcane9425 Рік тому

    Always useful information and enjoy your exercises 👍

  • @DayByeDayChristine
    @DayByeDayChristine Рік тому

    You are a great teacher!! Thank you so very much ❤

  • @emrsngs
    @emrsngs Рік тому

    "Just because something is lit by the sun doesn't mean it has a light value." I have struggled with this for over two decades and that simple statement suddenly made it click. Thank you.

  • @HalfWarrior
    @HalfWarrior 2 роки тому +2

    Always very pleasant to hear your advice Eric; thank you.

  • @kimberlymullaney1647
    @kimberlymullaney1647 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you..great teaching

  • @roberta207
    @roberta207 2 роки тому +4

    Love it!!! Thank you so much for this very interesting demo.. I will give it a go

  • @virginiarinkel7544
    @virginiarinkel7544 5 місяців тому

    These darks make such a difference. Thank you!

  • @myrnalandersartist
    @myrnalandersartist Рік тому

    I've heard values explained before but this is just so good!! I had a real light bulb moment watching this! 🤯

  • @jude1515
    @jude1515 Рік тому

    Pretty painting.

  • @amerxiast5090
    @amerxiast5090 10 місяців тому

    That art is awesome

  • @monica-NJ-123
    @monica-NJ-123 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Eric , I love trains and that might help with attempting to paint them xoxo

  • @cherigreen4471
    @cherigreen4471 2 роки тому +2

    Great job! I really love how they turned out and your explanation along the way!

  • @barryryan5187
    @barryryan5187 2 роки тому +1

    wow! great tutorial, thank you!

  • @davidmolloy126
    @davidmolloy126 2 роки тому +1

    Hiya Eric, Thanks very much for a superb demonstration and great advice, I love both paintings but particularly the early morning version. Take care and stay safe and well.

  • @JayKay0245
    @JayKay0245 Рік тому

    Great video, many thanks!

  • @aishaahmed6082
    @aishaahmed6082 2 роки тому

    Thank you teacher 😇

  • @1fredricka
    @1fredricka 2 роки тому

    Thank You for your information and the whys are helpful. Great video!!

  • @leuvaart4982
    @leuvaart4982 2 роки тому

    This is fantastic!! Really enjoy watching

  • @heavanaart4049
    @heavanaart4049 2 роки тому

    Eric, I have just discovered your channel, your teaching is clear and concise and I am learning lots of valuable lessons to take away. I love your calm and generous manner, your videos are so relaxing to watch. Thank You.

  • @ashleyevans3330
    @ashleyevans3330 9 місяців тому

    So good!!!!

  • @lonnieash
    @lonnieash 2 роки тому +1

    Great tips, thanks!

  • @rebanelson607
    @rebanelson607 2 роки тому

    Masterfully done!

  • @lizwarner8524
    @lizwarner8524 2 роки тому

    Wonderful demonstration - thank you!!

  • @hemagopinath4418
    @hemagopinath4418 2 роки тому

    Hi Eric..Loved the demo...comparing the paintings made understanding the concept so much easier...Thank you for sharing this with all of us..stay blessed

  • @pattycyr8662
    @pattycyr8662 Рік тому

    You are a great artist and teacher - thanks so much for explaining everything so well!

  • @dawnabsolom2168
    @dawnabsolom2168 2 роки тому

    Thank you Eric,
    You're explanation was very helpful.

  • @charlottebech64
    @charlottebech64 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful. Thanks😃

  • @debbiewalker2831
    @debbiewalker2831 2 роки тому +6

    Brilliant informative video as always. I am considering enrolling in your course because of how amazing your teaching methods are on here. And I've actually just emailed you regarding it.

    • @Cafewatercolor
      @Cafewatercolor  2 роки тому +1

      sorry a bit swarmed lately, I'll reply you soon :)

  • @user-ye3qy4tg1l
    @user-ye3qy4tg1l Рік тому

    Thank you so much!!! It was so adorable!

  • @saharm2454
    @saharm2454 Рік тому

    Amazing as always 🙏

  • @poppyhali3648
    @poppyhali3648 2 роки тому

    This is the first of your videos I've seen. Very helpful and informative. I look forward to watching more. Thanks!

  • @user-vh1ig1te8s
    @user-vh1ig1te8s 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for this teaching. I found it very useful as a beginner

  • @mygranddaughterstungac7232
    @mygranddaughterstungac7232 2 роки тому

    Thank you..Great teacher🥰

  • @ahmedelmansory8672
    @ahmedelmansory8672 Рік тому

    Thanks Eric for your effort. Really beautiful and FRUITFUL tutorial. Greetings from Egypt, with love

  • @KL-kj5gg
    @KL-kj5gg 2 роки тому

    Very helpful. Thankyou , God bless you.

  • @robertaustin6538
    @robertaustin6538 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video

  • @bluelagoontipplerloft6130
    @bluelagoontipplerloft6130 2 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @Neorhim
    @Neorhim Рік тому

    Hi Eric.
    This is very informative and thoughtful.
    I wonder why it is so important to “always connect your middle values”? Any insight you could share? Or a video where you explain why it is so important? Thank you. This is beautiful.

  • @DeniseBrooks1955
    @DeniseBrooks1955 2 роки тому

    Thank you!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼♥️♥️♥️

  • @sandradonofrio413
    @sandradonofrio413 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @georgemalesky9462
    @georgemalesky9462 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @MarciaBaldwin
    @MarciaBaldwin 9 місяців тому

    You are AMAZING

  • @kerstink1100
    @kerstink1100 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for this very useful tipps. One thing I 'd like to mention: as in the sunset picture the light is shining from down behind the train the steam should be lighter beliw and much darker in the upper part, I mean? Love your tutorials 🌺🌈

  • @trisht5064
    @trisht5064 2 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial 👌 i will try harder to see 3 layers not 10😄🙈👍 thank you have a great day

  • @stanTrX
    @stanTrX 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @angelikabehlig1558
    @angelikabehlig1558 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Eric, thank you for showing this two different versions! That was really interesting. I have another question: I saw in your Insta the wonderful painting of the young lady you did with procreate. It would be nice if you can show this painting process also in your yt channel. To add a nft for the painting is easy or difficult? Greatings from Germany Angelika

  • @tinyfacemcgee9211
    @tinyfacemcgee9211 Рік тому

    I bought your course and I love it! Please help me paint seagulls

  • @fmc6592
    @fmc6592 Рік тому

    Amazing tips. I do put too many details early. Was nice to see u keep it very simple. Question for you, is there an app or software that can turn a picture into 3 shades of grey, so we can better visualize what would be highlights, mid and darker tones.

  • @watercolorsinbloom
    @watercolorsinbloom 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice..I'm terrible about saving white space or light space.

    • @Cafewatercolor
      @Cafewatercolor  2 роки тому +1

      takes a bit of confidence to "not" paint something at times :)

  • @bjornjohansson4911
    @bjornjohansson4911 2 роки тому +1

    Dear Mr Yi Lin. I will thank you so much for making these tutorials that I love to watch. However I use to love to paint myself, but my desire went away due to Mr Putins disgusting attack and war against the friendly, and democratic Ukraine some ten days ago. All my happiness fell flat to zero.
    Anyway. It feels very good to see you paint, and listen to your beautiful voice that radiates love. I needed that.
    I will re-watch many more of your shows. Many thanks, and love from a swedish old man.

  • @danlin7023
    @danlin7023 2 роки тому

    Eric, 你好,很喜歡你的影片!可以多介紹展示你的工作內容嗎?

  • @RajmahendraR
    @RajmahendraR 2 роки тому

    One question, I am have just started learning Watercolor and not much experience in Drawing. When ever i draw i use to add grid before i start drawing. say i add vertical and horizontal lines in 25, 50 75% and i start drawing to see the actual center and where object sits is this good to do it.... in beginning to draw ? When i get soft copy of image i draw this grid in photoshop Guide lines and in my paper and start draw.

  • @InfinitaGioiaPatCHesall
    @InfinitaGioiaPatCHesall 2 роки тому

    🙏❤️🙏

  • @user-xn6kt4gy8k
    @user-xn6kt4gy8k 2 роки тому

    原來你有英文頻道喔

  • @LCLand
    @LCLand 2 роки тому +1

    Lol. Dad pun. So true

  • @rosalindkeep9360
    @rosalindkeep9360 3 місяці тому

    Colours for the train in the morning?

  • @user-if8kj6tx9x
    @user-if8kj6tx9x 2 роки тому

    😘😍😍😍😍

  • @elenagomez7081
    @elenagomez7081 2 роки тому

    You are a great teacher! I'm Spanish and as you speak quiet and clear I understand everything very well!!! I'm learning a lot with your vídeos. Thanks you very much!!!

  • @dana2819
    @dana2819 2 роки тому

    لماذا لايوجد ترجمة باللغة العربية ؟؟!!!

  • @tamasurusrex
    @tamasurusrex 11 місяців тому

    Lol… your a dad!!! 😂

  • @watercolorsinbloom
    @watercolorsinbloom 2 роки тому

    Dad jokes 😆

  • @budakart
    @budakart 2 роки тому

    You dont paint or preserve. You dance.