It is so helpful to us when you mention if you're doing wet on wet or wet on dry. Or if you're letting it dry before you do the next thing. Or if you're adding a bit of new color. Little intuitive things for you but so helpful to us.
Ordered a bottle of Fine Line Masking Fluid, which is coming today so that I can attempt this beautiful painting. There's something about snowy trees in a landscape that always pulls me in, but this one, in particular, is on my *must try* list. After downloading your watercolor palette from your website, I'm hopeful the colors and mixes I chose will get me close enough to give this painting a go. I very much appreciate the time and effort you put into creating these tutorials and for all the great info on your website, Rick. Thank you!
Another wonderful winter scene..a perfected approach especially with the masking fluid...the spray adds winter sparkle...well,in almost every season really...your winter scenes warm the heart
Wonderful painting, Rick! A lot of good pointers. I really appreciate your tutorials. There are a lot of very good professional watercolor painters out there. But not all are good instructors. You are!
I am always so inspired by your transparent watercolor paintings. It is always amazing what you can accomplish on your paintings. Thank you for sharing!
This a gorgeous painting! I'm glad the snowfall inspired you. I agree, texture gets overlooked. I love the granulating colors and the splatters and I love when artists use inks with granulating medium, use plastic wrap, etc. Fun stuff!
Absolutely stunning, Rick. Your generosity in sharing your knowledge and time is beyond incredible. Thank you so much for all your efforts. I am humbled.
Just lovely. I wish so much I had one spot of your talent. Thank you for sharing your process with us. In NC, we might not see snow at all through the winter. Most of the time, the air conditioner intermittently runs up to Christmas and New Year's. Every once in a while we get a snow and we southerners freak out like we are all going to die. The schools and businesses shut down. We have no idea how to drive in the stuff either!
This was absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for starting out with the value sketches before you start. This is so helpful for me to see as part of the process.
Beautiful painting! I want to try it. Any advice for keeping liquid mask in the squeeze bottles? I tried using the small ones with metal tips, but the masking dried inside it and there's no way I can get it out now. Thanks!
RoamingRaven what I do is this: keep two bottles. One with the masking fluid and one with soapy water in it. As soon as you finish using the masking, take that tip off and put it on the bottle with the soapy water (put the clean tip on the bottle with the masking fluid, in other words, you switch the tips) and then squeeze the soapy water water through the tip you just used. Add more soapy water to that bottle to keep it full. This will keep the tips clean of masking fluid. Some people have said that window cleaner works well, but I just put a few drops of dish soap in water for the cleaning solution. I use the Fineline Applicators 2 pack from amazon. www.amazon.com/Fineline-Applicators-Applicator-1-25-Ounce-FL2023/dp/B00756OF7Q/ref=pd_bxgy_201_2/147-7311478-1117656?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00756OF7Q&pd_rd_r=197cd04a-7b4b-4a3b-b5c2-7c410d22eef6&pd_rd_w=nxZyN&pd_rd_wg=45AgS&pf_rd_p=09627863-9889-4290-b90a-5e9f86682449&pf_rd_r=J32C26T2NCTTSVF2TNTY&psc=1&refRID=J32C26T2NCTTSVF2TNTY
Another thing you might consider is to use a hand sewing needle pushed in and out of the metal tip to clean it. Do not use a pin with a head or “ball” on the top of it. Pins are too big and won’t fit very well in the metal tip. A needle is thinner and finer and will do the job. Clean the tip out right away after you use the masking from the squeeze bottle as this helps a lot, too!
A lot of great comments already! Super suggestions. They can be a bit of work to maintain. Don't leave them uncapped for very long. I use inexpensive applicator bottles I purchase on line that I fill myself. I can purchase 15 empty applicator bottles plus 10 extra caps for less than $10. I try to keep them clean, but when they get to a point that I can no longer clear the tip, I throw the cap away a replace it with a new one. That's much harder to do with a pre-filled bottle that costs up $12 each. I'll have to give the soapy bottle method a go!!!
I appreciate the advice from everyone! The squeeze bottles I'm using aren't the best quality. I think the caps aren't tight enough. I'll try the soapy water trick and will also put some tape over the hole before putting the cap back on. Maybe that will keep it from getting solid over time.
Thank you! I use a rubber cement pick up eraser. If you want to see the one I use, you can go to the Studio page of my website where I list all my materials. rsurowiczart.com/studio/
I am so inspired by your videos. They have really helped me advance in my painting, so thank you. I've been wondering, how do you personally keep your colors moist in the palette? Do you add fresh paint every day, or do you spray the old dried paint with water, or do you cover your palette when you are done, or something else?
Hi Leslie, I'm glad you enjoy my videos! I spray my palette periodically during extended painting sessions. When I finish a painting session, I spray it with water. If a color dries up, I put a half teaspoon or so of water in the well and leave it. The next day it will just fine. I'll give it a stir with a toothpick sometimes. I always keep it covered when I'not using it. The palette comes with a plastic cover.
Great video . Love the painting and your watercolor techniques. I am intrigued by your use of the spray bottle.I was wondering do you recommend a particular fine mist spray bottle? I have tried what I thought was a fine mist spay but did not get the same result.
If you go to the studio page of my website, I list the materials I use there. Click on the image labeled masking supplies. Click on the image for the item you are interested in and it will take you to where I purchase it. Here is the link to the page: rsurowiczart.com/studio/
I use a rubber cement pick up eraser here is a link to Amazon: www.amazon.com/Grafix-RCPU-Rubber-Cement-Pick-Up/dp/B007LAE07Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1541184597&sr=8-1&keywords=pick+up+eraser&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=rsurowiczart2-20&linkId=31b39c14ada03bc6bae433a67930bd03
It is so helpful to us when you mention if you're doing wet on wet or wet on dry. Or if you're letting it dry before you do the next thing. Or if you're adding a bit of new color. Little intuitive things for you but so helpful to us.
Love your work!! The video was so enjoyable!!
I love your painting…you are so talented and a great teacher!
So rare that I like the painting better than the picture. Home run!!! Thanks so much for sharing your talents!!
Thank you!
Ordered a bottle of Fine Line Masking Fluid, which is coming today so that I can attempt this beautiful painting. There's something about snowy trees in a landscape that always pulls me in, but this one, in particular, is on my *must try* list. After downloading your watercolor palette from your website, I'm hopeful the colors and mixes I chose will get me close enough to give this painting a go. I very much appreciate the time and effort you put into creating these tutorials and for all the great info on your website, Rick. Thank you!
Thank you for your thoughtful comments Mary! Best wishes with your painting and have a very Happy Holiday!!!
Another wonderful winter scene..a perfected approach especially with the masking fluid...the spray adds winter sparkle...well,in almost every season really...your winter scenes warm the heart
Thanks for the great comment Linda!
Love it! I will try to paint this. Thanks for sharing this nice work, Rick!
I hope you enjoy this!
FIRST TIME WITH YOU. LEARNED A LOT. YOU ARE A VERY HELPFUL TEACHER!
Thank you Alfred!
Wonderful painting, Rick! A lot of good pointers. I really appreciate your tutorials. There are a lot of very good professional watercolor painters out there. But not all are good instructors. You are!
Thank you Janice! I appreciate your thoughtful comment!!!
Predivno....fantastično......volim vaše slike......pozdrav iz CROATIA
Thank you!
Thank you so much for demonstrating this beautiful painting. I learned so much from watching you paint.
Thank you for commenting!
Beautiful. Thanks for the complete description. You are master of the mask.
Thanks Silvia!!!
Love the winter scenery
Super! J'ai enfin compris la technique de l'eau en spay...J'ai hâte de tenter l'expérience! MERCI!
Very good! I hope this works for you!
I am always so inspired by your transparent watercolor paintings. It is always amazing what you can accomplish on your paintings. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing that Linda!
This a gorgeous painting! I'm glad the snowfall inspired you. I agree, texture gets overlooked. I love the granulating colors and the splatters and I love when artists use inks with granulating medium, use plastic wrap, etc. Fun stuff!
Thanks Cassie! I agree with you!!!
It is wonderful to watch you paint . Thank you
Thank you Maria!
Nagyon tetszik ez a technika!Gratulálok!
Thank you!
You are a master at your craft Rick. Thank you as well.
I appreciate that John!!!
Fantastic
Outstanding painting and tutorial. Thank you
Thanks Ginny!
Watching this for second time - enjoy watching painting of snow scenes. Beautiful.
Thanks for sharing Audrey!
Great piece!
Thank you!
Thank you so much. This is a great tutorial with so much detailed information for learning transparent watercolor.
It's positively beautiful! Good work!
Thank you Renee!
Love this lots, very beautiful Rick.
Thank you Rebecca!!!
I just love your winter scenes! They make me want to jump in the painting and live in them. I can't wait to try this one!
Thanks for the great comment Brittney!
Lovely photo, lovely painting. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for commenting!
Awesome tutorial Rick. It really shows the importance of planning and preparation, before laying paint down.
Thanks Bruce!
One of your best Rick. ( haven't I said this before?). Beautiful.
Thanks Barbara!!!
Wonderful and informative tutorial. Thanks for much for sharing your knowledge and heart with us.
Thanks Charlene!
Absolutely stunning, Rick. Your generosity in sharing your knowledge and time is beyond incredible. Thank you so much for all your efforts. I am humbled.
Thank you for your thoughtful comments!
Thank you again Rick for sharing your expertise. And time. Learning the most about this beautiful medium from you!!!
Thanks for sharing your comments Carol!
Fabulous! I am going to try and watch it slow and follow along. Thank you.
Thanks for commenting Kris!
Love it Rick. One of my favorites. So pretty. A fresh snowfall is so beautiful.
Thanks Karen! I enjoy the winter scenes!!!
Just lovely. I wish so much I had one spot of your talent. Thank you for sharing your process with us. In NC, we might not see snow at all through the winter. Most of the time, the air conditioner intermittently runs up to Christmas and New Year's. Every once in a while we get a snow and we southerners freak out like we are all going to die. The schools and businesses shut down. We have no idea how to drive in the stuff either!
Thanks Sherry! I spent a few years in Murfreesboro , TN ....I've experienced the warm winters and reaction to a bit of snow.
Beautiful work, as always. Your videos are always helpful and inspiring. Thanks Rick!
Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Bonjour,
Superbe aquarelle!!!!! merci pour ce partage ! bon dimanche à vous
Thank you Rosine!
Awesome!
Brilliant tutorial, beautiful painting ...transported!
Thank you !
This was absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for starting out with the value sketches before you start. This is so helpful for me to see as part of the process.
Very nice 😉 😍 beautiful
I love this painting!
Thank you!
I am so grateful that UA-cam recommended your videos. I need full lean goth in order to learn. Thank you
Thanks for sharing Mary!!!
I love this. Thank you Rick.
Thank you!
Marvelous, thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you!
That was so inspiring Rick. Thank you for ALL of your tutorials. 👍🏻😊🎨
Thanks Janet!!!
Love it! Appreciate the in-depth explanation of why you do things.
Thanks for sharing your feedback Sherry!
I love this one!
Glad you enjoyed this!!!
Thank you Rick!! I'm going to attempt this beautiful painting!!!
Thank you! Have Fun!!!
I think this is one of my favorites of your work! Thank you for sharing!
I'm glad you enjoyed this Jen!
Your work is beautiful and inspiring! Absolutely love it. Thank you for your wonderful narrated tutorials!
Thanks for sharing all your comments Margret!
Love this demo. The snow scene is beautiful and I can’t wait to try it. You just keep getting better!!!
Thank you Diane!!! I appreciate that!
Lovely painting! Thank you!
Thank you for commenting!
So beautiful! Thank you so much for the step by step. I have noticed a huge improvement in my watercolors since I started watching your lessons!
That's great!!! I'm glad they have been helpful!
Rick, thank you!
Love this tutorial! Thank you!
Thank you!
Wonderful!
Thank you!
This is sooooo beautiful ! ... and you explained everything so well :)
Thanks! I appreciate that!
Love this. Thank you for your tutorials, they always inspire me.
Thanks Phyllis! I'm glad you enjoy them!!!
Great video.. Thank you Rick
Thank you Christine!
Love this!!! Could you explain a little more on how you mounted the paper plse and thank you. Keep up the excellent work!!!!
Thanks Louise! I simply mount my paper, dry, to a gatorboard using masking tape. After the tape is down, I roll it with a small wooden roller.
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor Oh - so it's just temporary then while you paint, it's not glued down?
Amazing! Thank you! 😊
Thank you!
Beautiful painting! I want to try it. Any advice for keeping liquid mask in the squeeze bottles? I tried using the small ones with metal tips, but the masking dried inside it and there's no way I can get it out now. Thanks!
RoamingRaven what I do is this: keep two bottles. One with the masking fluid and one with soapy water in it. As soon as you finish using the masking, take that tip off and put it on the bottle with the soapy water (put the clean tip on the bottle with the masking fluid, in other words, you switch the tips) and then squeeze the soapy water water through the tip you just used. Add more soapy water to that bottle to keep it full. This will keep the tips clean of masking fluid. Some people have said that window cleaner works well, but I just put a few drops of dish soap in water for the cleaning solution. I use the Fineline Applicators 2 pack from amazon.
www.amazon.com/Fineline-Applicators-Applicator-1-25-Ounce-FL2023/dp/B00756OF7Q/ref=pd_bxgy_201_2/147-7311478-1117656?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00756OF7Q&pd_rd_r=197cd04a-7b4b-4a3b-b5c2-7c410d22eef6&pd_rd_w=nxZyN&pd_rd_wg=45AgS&pf_rd_p=09627863-9889-4290-b90a-5e9f86682449&pf_rd_r=J32C26T2NCTTSVF2TNTY&psc=1&refRID=J32C26T2NCTTSVF2TNTY
Thanks for the tip,I have the same problem😀
Another thing you might consider is to use a hand sewing needle pushed in and out of the metal tip to clean it. Do not use a pin with a head or “ball” on the top of it. Pins are too big and won’t fit very well in the metal tip. A needle is thinner and finer and will do the job. Clean the tip out right away after you use the masking from the squeeze bottle as this helps a lot, too!
A lot of great comments already! Super suggestions. They can be a bit of work to maintain. Don't leave them uncapped for very long. I use inexpensive applicator bottles I purchase on line that I fill myself. I can purchase 15 empty applicator bottles plus 10 extra caps for less than $10. I try to keep them clean, but when they get to a point that I can no longer clear the tip, I throw the cap away a replace it with a new one. That's much harder to do with a pre-filled bottle that costs up $12 each. I'll have to give the soapy bottle method a go!!!
I appreciate the advice from everyone! The squeeze bottles I'm using aren't the best quality. I think the caps aren't tight enough. I'll try the soapy water trick and will also put some tape over the hole before putting the cap back on. Maybe that will keep it from getting solid over time.
Wonderful painting, please what do you use for rubbing off the maskfluid?
Thank you! I use a rubber cement pick up eraser. If you want to see the one I use, you can go to the Studio page of my website where I list all my materials.
rsurowiczart.com/studio/
I am so inspired by your videos. They have really helped me advance in my painting, so thank you. I've been wondering, how do you personally keep your colors moist in the palette? Do you add fresh paint every day, or do you spray the old dried paint with water, or do you cover your palette when you are done, or something else?
Hi Leslie, I'm glad you enjoy my videos! I spray my palette periodically during extended painting sessions. When I finish a painting session, I spray it with water. If a color dries up, I put a half teaspoon or so of water in the well and leave it. The next day it will just fine. I'll give it a stir with a toothpick sometimes. I always keep it covered when I'not using it. The palette comes with a plastic cover.
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor Thank you very much. I will start doing that.
Also the fine mist sprayer. Mine is uncontrollable!
You can also find that on the studio page link I provided.
rsurowiczart.com/studio/
Great video . Love the painting and your watercolor techniques. I am intrigued by your use of the spray bottle.I was wondering do you recommend a particular fine mist spray bottle? I have tried what I thought was a fine mist spay but did not get the same result.
Thank you! You can see the fine mist spray bottle I use on the studio page of my website. rsurowiczart.com/studio/
This looks like so much fun,reminds me of the crayon resist tutorials we got at school :P No offence intended fyi,lol
Where do yo get the bottle for masking fluid?
If you go to the studio page of my website, I list the materials I use there. Click on the image labeled masking supplies. Click on the image for the item you are interested in and it will take you to where I purchase it. Here is the link to the page: rsurowiczart.com/studio/
What was it that you used to remove the masking fluid please?
I use a rubber cement pick up eraser here is a link to Amazon: www.amazon.com/Grafix-RCPU-Rubber-Cement-Pick-Up/dp/B007LAE07Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1541184597&sr=8-1&keywords=pick+up+eraser&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=rsurowiczart2-20&linkId=31b39c14ada03bc6bae433a67930bd03
Sometimes thumbnails are worth framing, i like the thumbs too, they’re just cool to look at.
I think sketchbooks can be very interesting!