😲That is stunning! 🥰I love how whimsical and dreamy your art is! Looking at the pattern on the whale's back, it reminds me of a dragon ... I'll bet you could do an amazing dragon ... a friendly one, though - they are nearly always depicted as ferocious, and I dont think they are. Thank you for this lovely video!
I loved watching you breathe life into this. So much fun to watch you do all the techniques. Your details truly make this pop to life. I don't have suggestions but look forward to watching you create.
Incredible artwork. Thank you for sharing your techniques and the whole process. I started practicing watercolours last week and discovered you on Instagram. Really really love all your artworks. ❤
This is amazing, I found your videos yesterday and it has been very inspiring. I had been watercolour painting last August but lost my spark with it over the winter. I want to get back into it and I love your creativity and imagination. Im going to try some of these techniques soon.
This is lovely and I would love to see you explaining just how some of these techniques are done!I teach a group of seniors basic WC techniques ( no charge) but this video has so many and I am not sure they will understand! I am giving them your UA-cam pages to watch but even I am not sure how you are using the mask for the dots on whale. And I didn’t see you putting dots on background. But amount they can learn from you is exceptional! So glad I stumbled upon your site!
I love this, I'm going to give these techniques a go - but can you advise me if you copy the whale outline from a photo, do you have to buy a licence to use the photograph? Thank you. 💕
Thank you! That sounds great! I use references but it’s not a direct copy from anyone reference. Once I understand the key features of the whale I draw it myself into the pose I want for my scene 💙
Beautiful work, I do love to watch you paint and I learn something with each video. I like to use frisket to preserve my whites but I find when I've used half the bottle the frisket gets dry and lumpy and I have to buy a fresh bottle again which is expensive. Are there any tips for keeping the frisket from drying in the bottle and becoming unusable?
I love this piece so much. Was going to buy the original but it was already sold. Obviously! Can you perhaps share with us, what water colors you use, if it's not a trade secret. I am new to water colors. I bought three different kinds and very expensive paper but I am not sure about the water colors I am using. Maybe it's me, I am sure it is since I am new to water colors. Perhaps a video on how to mix water colors and other basic techniques you wished you had known when you first started. :) I love your videos.
I am really new to watercolor. I am a acrylic painter so bare with me when I ask could I use white acrylic paint over the watercolor ? Would that alter it or ruin it ? Thank you very pretty
Yes certainly, you can use your white acrylic for highlights etc. I wouldn’t mix it into the watercolour but on top when everything is dry would work fine. It won’t affect your painting 💙
Also I would love to see how you would paint a dragon/unicorn. I love dragons and wolves. I used an AI app to see what a dragon unicorn might look like and it was realy cool. I want to try more fantasy paintings I think I’d feel more free because it’s not like a flower or something that if you get “wrong” no one will realy notice it just because part of the art.
Hello ! Something i've always wondered: how do you cut the masking tape without cuting the paper underneath ? I've just discovered you on instagram and find your work beautiful and really inspiring !
Only put enough pressure on your sharp blade to cut through one layer of paper. You have to use a lot of pressure to cut through the masking tape and the paper. 😊. Have a practice on some scrap paper to gage how deep you need to cut. Alternatively, you can apply a light pressure and cut and cut/score until you’re through the masking tape, however, I think you are more likely to cut through your paper with the latter technique. A second point is, it doesn’t matter if you break the surface and 'score' or scratch the paper, because it will give you a nice sharp edge. Hope this helps. 😊
Sounds like it’s to adhesive, the type of paper you’re using also has an impact, you should be able to remove the tape without any noticeable damage to the paper. I use Arches paper and no brand masking tap 💙
@@ChristopherMaxwellArt Thank you! I just came across your instagram and watched your UA-cam video. Awesome work! I’m learning about watercolor and trying to narrow down what style I can learn.
I feel so calm and relax I wish I can reach to your level 👍👍
C'est magnifique bravo et merci pour ces vidéos
Thanks for watching and your kind comment 😃💙
This is the most beautiful space whale! I love it!
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thanks! Love this
😲That is stunning! 🥰I love how whimsical and dreamy your art is! Looking at the pattern on the whale's back, it reminds me of a dragon ... I'll bet you could do an amazing dragon ... a friendly one, though - they are nearly always depicted as ferocious, and I dont think they are. Thank you for this lovely video!
I love your style of art, it has that surreal effect that can take you to good places😊
Thank you! Well said, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts, it’s really lovely 💙
This is incredible. I guess I’ll be forever to take up your course over the summer
Thank you so much! 💙 it would be a pleasure to have you in the course. Happy watercolouring 🤩
Just discovered you today, Christopher, and I love your work! Such creative ideas and sophisticated techniques! I'm a fan!
Hi Pat, thank you for the lovely comment! 💙 I’m so grateful I have a new fan 🤩 thanks for viewing!
I loved watching you breathe life into this. So much fun to watch you do all the techniques. Your details truly make this pop to life. I don't have suggestions but look forward to watching you create.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment, I’m over the moon you enjoyed the video, I really do appreciate the support 💙 hope to see you back! 😃
Incredible artwork. Thank you for sharing your techniques and the whole process. I started practicing watercolours last week and discovered you on Instagram. Really really love all your artworks. ❤
Thats ok, thank you for taking the time to write a lovely message. That’s so great that you have started with watercolour, how exciting! 🩵
So pretty! Thanks for sharing this and showing what techniques you use❤ keep up the good work!
This is amazing, I found your videos yesterday and it has been very inspiring. I had been watercolour painting last August but lost my spark with it over the winter. I want to get back into it and I love your creativity and imagination. Im going to try some of these techniques soon.
What a wonderful imagination you have. 😊❤
Thank you, that’s very kind ☺️💙
Wow!
😀💙
This is lovely and I would love to see you explaining just how some of these techniques are done!I teach a group of seniors basic WC techniques ( no charge) but this video has so many and I am not sure they will understand! I am giving them your UA-cam pages to watch but even I am not sure how you are using the mask for the dots on whale. And I didn’t see you putting dots on background. But amount they can learn from you is exceptional! So glad I stumbled upon your site!
So beautiful!!!
Thank you 💙
I've bought your course. I can't wait.
Hermosa ilustración, espero tomar algún curso tuyo si es que están subtitulados al español, gracias por compartir ❤❤😍😍
I love this, I'm going to give these techniques a go - but can you advise me if you copy the whale outline from a photo, do you have to buy a licence to use the photograph? Thank you. 💕
Thank you! That sounds great! I use references but it’s not a direct copy from anyone reference. Once I understand the key features of the whale I draw it myself into the pose I want for my scene 💙
Beautiful work, I do love to watch you paint and I learn something with each video. I like to use frisket to preserve my whites but I find when I've used half the bottle the frisket gets dry and lumpy and I have to buy a fresh bottle again which is expensive. Are there any tips for keeping the frisket from drying in the bottle and becoming unusable?
I love this piece so much. Was going to buy the original but it was already sold. Obviously! Can you perhaps share with us, what water colors you use, if it's not a trade secret. I am new to water colors. I bought three different kinds and very expensive paper but I am not sure about the water colors I am using. Maybe it's me, I am sure it is since I am new to water colors.
Perhaps a video on how to mix water colors and other basic techniques you wished you had known when you first started. :) I love your videos.
Never mind on the water colors you use. I saw in your shadow and light mushroom tutorial video which brand you use. Thank you for sharing that.
I am really new to watercolor. I am a acrylic painter so bare with me when I ask could I use white acrylic paint over the watercolor ? Would that alter it or ruin it ? Thank you very pretty
Yes certainly, you can use your white acrylic for highlights etc. I wouldn’t mix it into the watercolour but on top when everything is dry would work fine. It won’t affect your painting 💙
Magical! Could you please share your supplies? Color scheme, etc. How do you come up with these Beautiful, magical ideas? Thank you ❤
Hi, thanks for watching & commenting! I share a lot of that information within my watercolour course 💙
Also I would love to see how you would paint a dragon/unicorn. I love dragons and wolves. I used an AI app to see what a dragon unicorn might look like and it was realy cool. I want to try more fantasy paintings I think I’d feel more free because it’s not like a flower or something that if you get “wrong” no one will realy notice it just because part of the art.
Hello ! Something i've always wondered: how do you cut the masking tape without cuting the paper underneath ? I've just discovered you on instagram and find your work beautiful and really inspiring !
Only put enough pressure on your sharp blade to cut through one layer of paper. You have to use a lot of pressure to cut through the masking tape and the paper. 😊. Have a practice on some scrap paper to gage how deep you need to cut. Alternatively, you can apply a light pressure and cut and cut/score until you’re through the masking tape, however, I think you are more likely to cut through your paper with the latter technique.
A second point is, it doesn’t matter if you break the surface and 'score' or scratch the paper, because it will give you a nice sharp edge. Hope this helps. 😊
When i ise maskng tape on watercolor paper it makes it rough when i pull it off. Maybe wrong tape?
Sounds like it’s to adhesive, the type of paper you’re using also has an impact, you should be able to remove the tape without any noticeable damage to the paper. I use Arches paper and no brand masking tap 💙
What brand of watercolour paints do you use?
Schmincke Horadam Watercolour 💙
What kind if paper do you use?
Hi 👋 I use Arches 300gsm Hot & Cold Presses 100% cotton paper 💙
@@ChristopherMaxwellArt Thank you! I just came across your instagram and watched your UA-cam video. Awesome work! I’m learning about watercolor and trying to narrow down what style I can learn.
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