The Watercolor Exercise that Changed My Life - Nitin Singh

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2024

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  • @BornAgainFarmGirl
    @BornAgainFarmGirl Рік тому +16

    Today is my 83rd day of watercolor painting every day 😅and it has changed my life too 🥳🎉🎊‼️

  • @TheMardi45
    @TheMardi45 Рік тому +13

    Cant believe peoples comments. I know you're an accomplished Artist, and when you say you are practicing something new, that is exactly what you are doing. I love and have been inspired by your work. And your generosity in sharing your skills. Watercolour painting is a challenge. So thank you.

  • @digitalsketchguy7844
    @digitalsketchguy7844 Рік тому +30

    You can add much more pop to your botanical paintings & still life it you start adding complimentary colors. This prevents your art from being too green. The old masters would add violets and oranges into the greens, and sometimes yellows and pinks. It will make your art pop.

  • @rebekahcrossman4690
    @rebekahcrossman4690 11 місяців тому +4

    This is an invaluable lesson on no matter how talented and accomplished someone is (as you clearly are) each day brings something new to experience. Should you approach it, see it, experience it as though you’d already done so many days and years before? No! Approach it as though it’s something brand new to your world, and you start from the very beginning of everything you’ve learned and begin developing it again from a fresh start. Each time it’s a fresh start. If you can’t see the world with fresh eyes, how can you depict that in a painting without it looking dull and lifeless? This was incredibly generous of you to share with us exactly this. I’ve seen so many of your video’s and yet this may very well be my favorite. Thank you.

  • @LynnePriceStudio
    @LynnePriceStudio Рік тому +12

    As a fellow artist, I can see how the 3-day practice changed your life! When you master a new genre, it’s very exhilirating. Botanical subjects are not easy. I think they are harder than portraits. Good for you. Painting is a gift from God.

  • @gerade-aus
    @gerade-aus 7 місяців тому

    Life is an experiment. I applaud you for taking, not just the road less traveled, but venturing into these experiences to derive knowledge and wisdom that is freshly squeezed from your "practice". We should all be so liberated so as to express our creativity and grow accordingly.

  • @chrisgregore359
    @chrisgregore359 Рік тому +8

    I love your paintings ... how did this exercise change your life? I might of missed that explanation. Do you mean by practicing or was there something specific with these paintings?

  • @Kristin-sw1zt
    @Kristin-sw1zt Рік тому +8

    Love your style. I also paint on my balcony every morning after i walk my dog. It's my favorite time of day. My view is of a natural spring fed pond w/many birds and ducks that serenade me while i paint. Namaste.

    • @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings
      @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings  Рік тому +4

      Absolutely agree with you, that’s a great way to begin your day. My best wishes for your creative fulfilment ❤

  • @beyourownartist
    @beyourownartist Рік тому +19

    very beautiful; I enjoyed just watching your progress from day 1 to day 3, and you inspired me to just paint my houseplants, keeping it simple and small, and painting for the enjoyment as well as the learning. Thank you!

  • @createwithbarbbl4125
    @createwithbarbbl4125 Рік тому +7

    Very calming to watch you paint today. I also thought the choice of music was lovely. Thank you for sharing your process.

  • @sbialka3591
    @sbialka3591 Рік тому +19

    Thank you for showing the progress. What a great demonstration of the benefit of repetitive practice!

  • @claudiasieberbethke7601
    @claudiasieberbethke7601 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for not speaking. This allowed me to observe what you did and changed on my own. It trains my observation skills and creates lasting "aha"-moments. The best teachers are those who show us how to boldly "just do it" without fear of making mistakes. It was exciting when you tried your "bold strokes" (my biggest fear 😅 now I will try it too!). Thank you for this inspiration!

  • @MarilynParker5865
    @MarilynParker5865 Рік тому +2

    I caught part of this video this morning...lost it, so I looked for over an hour and found you again...and subscribed. I feel for the first time I understand...the beginning of understanding....watercolor!! So happy to meet you....

  • @Alinda1308
    @Alinda1308 Рік тому +22

    I don't know how you do it, but every time I watch a video of yours I feel instantly such a peace in me, like if I can stop worrying and enjoy something beautiful. And your work it is actually beautiful. I'm quite surprised by the fact that plants are a relatively new subject for you because you're very good at painting them

  • @cahyawarna5657
    @cahyawarna5657 Рік тому +1

    Selamat pagi kawan ...senang menemukan chanel anda ini...dapat melihat proses karya cat air yang matang.. dengan hasil yang sangat indah...trimakasih telah berbagi 👍❤️

  • @jamesduncan578
    @jamesduncan578 Рік тому +8

    Thank you for sharing your process. I really enjoy your choices in music also.

  • @normamiller2316
    @normamiller2316 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your process. I just did a workshop where the artist introduced this approach, observing and repeating until you like it and to enjoy. I’m beginning to understand.

    • @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings
      @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings  Рік тому +1

      I think you’re the only person who truly understood what I want to say, keep doing what you’re doing and your life will get change too 🍷

  • @pamcook1238
    @pamcook1238 Рік тому +1

    Loved this so much. Oh how I wish I could loosen up and have the courage.

  • @ritawilbur6128
    @ritawilbur6128 Рік тому +35

    Beautiful!!! When I first subscribed to your channel, you had about 40K subscribers. I just noticed you now have over 100K. Congratulations!!! I'm glad so many people are enjoying your gorgeous art!

  • @susandobson1588
    @susandobson1588 4 місяці тому +1

    Music is wonderful..so is the painting…

  • @annemorgan2928
    @annemorgan2928 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely, love this practice. To me it is like a meditation. I will start doing this as a warm up every day and watch for new expression in my work. Thank you for sharing. Watching you do this has changed my life for sure.

  • @ladyhecate9450
    @ladyhecate9450 Рік тому +1

    All I can say is....beautiful. I love your choices for the greens. It is enjoying to watch things come to life and how you acquired getting there.

  • @bdcorgimom
    @bdcorgimom Рік тому +1

    Lovely - I am going to practice using a lot more water!

  • @rajaramsutar4483
    @rajaramsutar4483 Рік тому

    It is so encouraging that one immediately pick the brush n start to paint .

  • @cheryls7834
    @cheryls7834 Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much for sharing how you practice and learn with us. This is immensely helpful to me!

  • @viktorbobrovsky3632
    @viktorbobrovsky3632 Рік тому +5

    Very nice! Enjoyed your warm and cool colours, contrasts of brushstrokes, details and fluidity at the begining of the painting. God bless you! Regards from Ukraine.

    • @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings
      @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings  Рік тому

      Thank you so much ❤️

    • @bernadettepacker1530
      @bernadettepacker1530 Рік тому +2

      God bless you and all of you in Ukraine. God please keep all hurt by war in this region close to your heart. Our prayers are with you. So pleased you can access art and beauty at this time. Love Bernadette

  • @donceltic4631
    @donceltic4631 Рік тому +6

    Your style translates very well to plants! Nice!!

  • @dianashipp3589
    @dianashipp3589 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful. Nice to find someone who is in India and using Camlin products. I am in UK but spend a lot of time in Kerala. I find the rain and humidity buckle paper and make my pan watercolours permanently sticky! I find tubes better there. Guess you are in North India?
    You are correct - it’s all about doing the regular practice and finding joy in the process. I loved your video and learned a lot from watching. Very calming 🙏🏽💚

  • @margaretmatthews5681
    @margaretmatthews5681 Рік тому +3

    Loved your progress over 3 days and the music is so soothing it makes this a mindful experience. Thank you 🙏 I have now subscribed

  • @shellyjharris
    @shellyjharris 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful! I can see your art growth and it is so encouraging and wonderful!

  • @paintlady2268
    @paintlady2268 Рік тому

    Enjoyed watching the evolution of this botanical. Turned out lovely!

  • @rebeccapage4411
    @rebeccapage4411 Рік тому +5

    Always a joy to watch someone who understands both art in general and watercolor in specific figure out a new subject. Shapes, values, and edges are exquisite 😊

  • @connie6690
    @connie6690 Рік тому +2

    Very, very good to see your process and progress. Thank you. I also learned that I could set my pochade on a table and not have to put the legs out every time. 😊

    • @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings
      @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings  Рік тому

      Thank you 👍

    • @01bmw325xi
      @01bmw325xi Рік тому

      ​@@NitinSinghwatercolorpaintingsIM at a loss. How did painting the house plant change your life? May e I'll give it a whirl and get back to you. Thanks for all your instruction it's very helpful!

  • @robertjirava942
    @robertjirava942 Рік тому +3

    I am glad to hear the exercise changed your life, for you have unlocked the means with which to express yourself.
    I find that in this video, the colours are somewhat overworked. I am seeking the western contemporary style which relies on minimal application and working. I hope you don’t mind my saying this.
    Congrats on your UA-cam success. It’s a lot of hard work and I salute you for it

    • @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings
      @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings  Рік тому

      I welcome your all feedback and suggestions, and I’m greatly appreciating this. Thank you so much ❤️

  • @filipbellinck707
    @filipbellinck707 Місяць тому

    always a pleasure to see you painting

  • @deegrinenko2939
    @deegrinenko2939 Рік тому +1

    I am enjoying the relaxing way you are painting the leaves so lowly. I feel I can finally learn how to paint leaves ! Thank you!

  • @tonkabeancat1117
    @tonkabeancat1117 11 місяців тому

    …an absolute joy to see your work- esp the colour choices (where are you working?)😍

  • @sirhans15
    @sirhans15 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed your process.

  • @dannistor7294
    @dannistor7294 Рік тому +2

    ...real sensitivity to the medium... good work...

  • @debricci8533
    @debricci8533 Рік тому

    Outstanding exercise. Will try it! Thank you!

  • @sharonrapp401
    @sharonrapp401 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your simple & beautiful process. It inspires me to explore. And, by the way, the choice of music is lovely too. Eliminates stress.

  • @13noman1
    @13noman1 Рік тому +1

    Nice work (and pallet). Have you done any similar work without a pencil sketch?

  • @TheCircleofLifeTarot
    @TheCircleofLifeTarot Рік тому

    Hello. Really learning a lot form your videos. Could u please share the brushes you are using here. And also the details of where to buy the easel

  • @Pattymelt415
    @Pattymelt415 Рік тому +2

    Bravo! Would LOVE to see more plant videos!

  • @gailmariage5318
    @gailmariage5318 Рік тому

    Beautiful painting and beautiful music. Love this.

  • @Amelia-lx6tm
    @Amelia-lx6tm 6 місяців тому

    Me inscrevi hoje. Amei a sua arte!!! 🥰

  • @davidw7219
    @davidw7219 Рік тому

    Wonderful. Definitely can see progression from first to last.

  • @Bigalldone
    @Bigalldone Рік тому +2

    Love your work Nitin. Thanks buddy. Peace.

  • @shalomk9708
    @shalomk9708 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful and inspiring video! Thankyou.

  • @donnavorce8856
    @donnavorce8856 Рік тому

    Nice. Thanks for sharing your paintings.

  • @sandyleboy1493
    @sandyleboy1493 Рік тому

    Nitan, I LOVED your demo and the music. Who was playing in the background?

  • @susancook1617
    @susancook1617 Рік тому +4

    Lovely paintings , thank you for sharing 😊

  • @bhavingohil
    @bhavingohil Рік тому +1

    It's so inspirational and helpful for me as a beginner, thanks! which paper do you prefer for me? I quite confused!!

  • @hitendravasa8576
    @hitendravasa8576 Рік тому +1

    Very very natural, superb leaf painting

  • @VanmeterFL
    @VanmeterFL Рік тому +2

    You are as amazing as always. I too have been a subscriber for a while and really appreciate your art and vision.

  • @joannehopper261
    @joannehopper261 Рік тому +2

    May I ask what your sketchbook is please? It’s beautiful white paper and I love the way your colors are drying on it. Thank you

  • @jaylu7971
    @jaylu7971 Рік тому

    What kind of paper you used for painting water color? It looks amazing and clean.

  • @carlkligerman1981
    @carlkligerman1981 Рік тому +1

    A great example of what intentional work can do for your practice. Don’t know why you are signing sketches like cheques though. Perhaps an initial would be more discreet/aesthetic? Sorry it’s a pet peeve when a signature is a large element in a finished piece, let alone a sketch.
    But I thought the jump from day one to two was very instructive for anybody trying to master this most beautiful and difficult of media.

  • @valerieokeefe3331
    @valerieokeefe3331 Рік тому +96

    Hi there, I was attracted to start the video because it said you changed your life. Could you explain how so? The paintings are beautiful, but it really looks like a warm up.

    • @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings
      @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings  Рік тому +144

      Well… the process you see in this plant painting is my real attempt to paint plants in watercolor, I never painted plants before. Similarly, when I started painting cityscapes I was doing the same thing, I was keep repeating the same subject until i got the result I visualised, this particular behaviour given me lot of learning that was super exciting

    • @laurapuchalski7402
      @laurapuchalski7402 Рік тому +36

      The title says it is an exercise…exercise can change your life!

    • @connie6690
      @connie6690 Рік тому +73

      I agree that the title is exaggerated and somewhat misleading.
      But it was fascinating to watch someone who is accomplished in painting watercolour cityscapes then tackle another subject that he felt he didn't know. I thought that once you can handle the medium, you can paint any subject.
      He didn't give up after the first painting and say "well, I'm not very good at this so I'll give up altogether and go back to my cityscapes". He kept practicing! And then he broke it down into a smaller segment and practiced that. And then he kept going until he could put all the parts together.
      So now when I feel I'm not very good at drawing/painting something I will think of this video and plod through more practice.
      Thank you for sharing this.

    • @valerieokeefe3331
      @valerieokeefe3331 Рік тому +24

      @@connie6690 thanks for taking the time to writing your thoughts. I truly understand now and can apply it to my own practice.😊

    • @normamiller2316
      @normamiller2316 Рік тому +5

      Thank you for sharing your process. Very useful and beneficial information.

  • @rekhamav
    @rekhamav Рік тому +2

    Beautiful result! Could you share which sketchbook you are using for your practice Nitin ji?

    • @Eovielle
      @Eovielle Рік тому

      leaving a comment because I have the same question

  • @christinemayopowers
    @christinemayopowers Рік тому +2

    This is so helpful and inspiring. Thank you ❤

  • @caripete3
    @caripete3 Рік тому +2

    This is gorgeous. I love seeing how you improved. ♥ It's very inspirational.

  • @soniametchko8052
    @soniametchko8052 Рік тому +1

    Parabens,e continue assim na pratica e praticando!

  • @DosSantos64
    @DosSantos64 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing! I like your paintings, but I admire your hands even more - they are so beautiful!

  • @leah.loisirs
    @leah.loisirs Рік тому

    Beautiful !! I love watercolor , it's a very sweet coloring technic . Nitin, which trepied you use ?

  • @arunanishanthawithanapathi1051

    Nice to c u sir again with your works

  • @keariewashburn4680
    @keariewashburn4680 Рік тому +1

    I watched your video and have really enjoyed this ! Its inspiring to me. Beautiful and Thank you 😊 i subscribed

  • @elisabethseeger5837
    @elisabethseeger5837 Рік тому

    GORGEOUS SKETCHES!!!!!

  • @yumtaco7376
    @yumtaco7376 Рік тому

    Wow so beautiful 💕💕 your vibe is wonderful

  • @NoChybaNieBardzo
    @NoChybaNieBardzo Рік тому +2

    Such a pleasure❤

  • @rajalakshmiiyer2516
    @rajalakshmiiyer2516 Рік тому +2

    Fascinating to watch your entire process. And what a lovely painting at the end of it. Very inspiring ! Could you share the details of the easel you are using ?

  • @kjksparta
    @kjksparta Рік тому +3

    Hello, your watercolour style is really great. Your watercolour sketchbook, what’s brand and where to find it? I bought Canson XL cold pressed and I just realised I need to stretch it with water first so, its time consuming for me since I’m just a beginner. I will just use it when I’m ready and expert. I need something like yours so I can sketch and practice daily anytime anywhere.

    • @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings
      @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings  Рік тому +2

      Interestingly this sketchbook is not a watercolor paper, this is general sketch paper. What I love about this paper is no mater how much water I pour on paper it’s not buckling-up. I think it has good amount of cotton in it.

    • @IAmTheBibliocat
      @IAmTheBibliocat Рік тому +4

      But you didn’t say what sketchbook it is. I’d like to know too.

    • @susieweeks535
      @susieweeks535 Рік тому +4

      I would also like to know a sketchbook that doesn't buckle for watercolour. Niton can you share where it is from? Thank you

  • @wayneconard2685
    @wayneconard2685 Рік тому

    I loved your progress from day one to day three. How you simplified your subject. Question: What music were you playing on day one? The artist?

  • @ZanKY1066
    @ZanKY1066 Рік тому

    The leaves are alive 😍👍🏼

  • @susannah1948
    @susannah1948 Рік тому

    Useful video thanks. I usually paint in oils but cannot get into watercolours yet……..

  • @Pattymelt415
    @Pattymelt415 Рік тому +1

    I love the music!

  • @llmoihieulllangnghe
    @llmoihieulllangnghe Рік тому

    does the paper make difference? my paper went bad if appy more than 2 layers. Could you tell the paper you use and the type of brush? thanks

  • @gogokp9276
    @gogokp9276 Рік тому

    Nice place you live. Is this Mumbay???? Anyway, thnx for the video...

  • @Chiewere
    @Chiewere Рік тому +1

    Dear Nitin! Thank you so much for your video. This is a great inspiration for me. I also have a similar plant at my home but in a glas container. Maybe I do a little colour background for it from color paper (cartoon). Your second painting is a masterpiece. I also love your little watercolor sketch book. Very good idea.

  • @ardentabacist
    @ardentabacist Рік тому

    IT WAS exactly the way I have found the many types of paintings flowers and plants that express the old time pony up to the ante kind of historical pandering of the greats of old.The Greeks, romans, French and gothic Hawaiian refers.
    Great Scott Fitzgerald would have loved to see like this. hot anti no

  • @PD-hq5kk
    @PD-hq5kk Рік тому +1

    Hi, curious on where did you buy your aisle from looks a very sturdy n adjustable one

  • @radhamohanbalaji2052
    @radhamohanbalaji2052 Рік тому +1

    Nitin Sir much much love 👍

  • @aesea57804
    @aesea57804 Рік тому +1

    Lovely watercolor sketches, fun to watch how they each develop. I'm confused about what you mean by "The watercolor exercise that changed your life". Do you mean painting the same subject several times, to learn new things? or was it painting plants that changed everything? or something else?

    • @CCLinGameOnABC
      @CCLinGameOnABC Рік тому +2

      I read his earlier reply to a similar question. He commented that painting the same subject repeatedly. Personally I also use this exercise to sharpen my painting/drawing skills. He did change how much he included in the following paints and layering techniques here and there.

    • @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings
      @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings  Рік тому +1

      Probably I should elaborate this more in my coming videos soon, I have a point to say, I just don’t want people to get confused with my statement 😀

  • @kbatwe55
    @kbatwe55 Рік тому

    Beautiful change.

  • @monikaazariah9237
    @monikaazariah9237 Рік тому +2

    This was beautiful...thank you Sir

  • @blackysalvat982
    @blackysalvat982 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful 😮❤

  • @manjiabanti
    @manjiabanti Рік тому +1

    I often think of painting my garden plants..but never gather courage

  • @s.courtneywalton1737
    @s.courtneywalton1737 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful. New subscriber. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @ranjanachand9306
    @ranjanachand9306 Рік тому +2

    Good progress... Is it difficult to do florals after cityscape

  • @VerrikaEva
    @VerrikaEva Рік тому

    Omg..You are fantastic❤️

  • @catberry3162
    @catberry3162 Рік тому +2

    I have a question. Have you tried camel artist watercolor indigo? Is it similar to winsor indigo color? I was confused if the camel indigo looks similar to other blues of camel. No youtubers have ever swatched all the 48 colors of camel watercolor. So I am confused if i should buy it

    • @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings
      @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings  Рік тому

      Bcoz I’m not brand ambassador of Camlin, but I will certainly look into this soon👍

    • @catberry3162
      @catberry3162 Рік тому

      @@NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings thank you so much

    • @sunltcloud
      @sunltcloud Рік тому

      Inspiring, beautiful, great practice, but I don’t understand how this changed your life. Should I be able to understand? Well, then something must be missing in me. This makes me sad.

    • @jdmosaics
      @jdmosaics Рік тому

      @@sunltcloud he is new to painting botanicals, mainly a landscape artist. I think this is why he said it changed his painting life. Nothing for you to be sad about, he is happy.

    • @cjmac9641
      @cjmac9641 Рік тому

      ⁠@@sunltcloud 💜Don’t be sad! 💜Fill in the blanks that resonate for you! 💜 Look at the simple things and see what catches your imagination (eg sitting outside, connecting to a living plant instead of buildings, listening to the beautiful calm music with no talking, enjoying the texture as he paints even one leaf, being calm and able to slow down… putting even one leaf on your own paper - even if it’s a pencil or pen and you do not have paint… feel & experience your very own feeling! Being able to paint a plant three days in a row - knowing each one will be different because you are different each day. I have struggled with life threatening autoimmune illness that makes me go into anaphylactic reactions daily - 🎉depression, severe and debilitating side effects to chemo and medications that keep me alive. I share this not because I want sympathy, but because trying to look for the good in something every day - even when you are in a hospital bed with tubes down your throat, I know this art will take you on a healing journey… and help you go from feeling hopeless to finding peace within. Let your sadness flow, let it flow… and let life show you one thing each day to draw or paint or just look at and FEEL the unconditional love that comes from letting go and allowing the stream of life carry you! Blessings to you, @Gisela Foster! You are a Light to the world around you! And @NitinSingh thank you for being willing to share with us your personal experience of trying something new, and for clarifying when asked about how this changed you and how you paint. It was meditative, inspiring - and I can’t go out, so I enjoyed the view from your balcony! 😊And I loved to see each version! Thank you. (Sorry that was a LONG reply! I’ve obviously not been out enough!) 😂

  • @jhonfotocopia1893
    @jhonfotocopia1893 7 місяців тому

    Nitin is beautiful your paintig

  • @marybarton5651
    @marybarton5651 Рік тому

    Beautiful paintings

  • @chompers11
    @chompers11 Рік тому

    inspiring, thank you for sharing

  • @sarikadhamija9528
    @sarikadhamija9528 Рік тому +2

    HI Sir , I love your work. I have subscribed your patron. Sir you have mentioned that art supplies doesn't matter ..its all about the art. Still I would like to know which watercolor do you use because I find your colors very vibrant.

    • @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings
      @NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for being my Patron, I’m sure you will have good time with my offerings. I still believe various art supplies are just a tool to enabling us to paint. My focus is always how to improve skill ❤. Mostly I’m using Camlin products, but I do use other brands too.

    • @sarikadhamija9528
      @sarikadhamija9528 Рік тому +1

      @@NitinSinghwatercolorpaintings Thank you sir

  • @nguyentai464
    @nguyentai464 9 місяців тому +1

    can i ask what brand of watercolor paper is it ?

  • @susannesalem-schatz635
    @susannesalem-schatz635 Рік тому +1

    How do you mix the darkest green? These are lovely.

  • @agold1702
    @agold1702 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful! Thank you!

  • @HappyGnoux
    @HappyGnoux Рік тому +2

    this is beautiful! thank you for sharing this and inspiring us =)

  • @valeriesaldanha1223
    @valeriesaldanha1223 Рік тому

    What sketchbook are you using and wherevcan we buy it?