Thank you for such a clear and generous demonstration. You give us all the advice and inspiration we so greatly need to practice making beautiful snow paintings. I love the fact that you are working from a photograph and yet make your painting so three dimentional.
Rick is so talented and such a great teacher, I don't understand why he doesn't have four times as many subscribers by now. Please share his website with your artist friends.
That painting was beautiful. Your instructions are great. There’s nothing that you leave out. You’re the best teacher I’ve seen on line. You’re so patient and bring life right before my eyes. It looks so real. When you were painting the snow and came over with the darker wash it looks so real. I could watch all day. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed this.
Hi Rick ,I do like your instructions very much . You speak slow and clear ,so I am learning the language along with it. Oh..I live in BKK,Thailand. No snow in this country !!but I will try.
SO thankful for your intricate and beautiful tutorial!!... you have managed to show me what I have been wanting to see for YEARS...I learn by watching... thank you!!!!
Exceptional impressionistic portrayal of this snowy scene.The palette adds so much wintry atmosphere.These types of scenes depicting the the beauty of wooded places in any season are my favourites.The scene Is so visually interesting...a feast for the eyes.
As always, this covered bridge painting is beautiful. I love that you paint this scene during the seasons. Again, I thank you for painting these older buildings and perserving the memories of "times gone by". I just love these old structures - still standing or even when they have seen better days.
Rick, this turned out so great. One of the greatest challenges that I have when trying to work with watercolor, is knowing how to work from light to dark. Your detailed instructions give so much information. I know that those who have worked with watercolor work with these techniques all of the time, but for someone like me who is wanting to learn the process this information is so great. Thank you so much.
Thank you again for great tutorial. I loved how you rendered the mass of empty branches with the washes in the beginning. I have always wondered how to do that. Now thanks to you I am going to give it a try! I sure miss the Cuyahoga valley.
A beautiful painting! I love your tutorials, you make painting with watercolour look easy with your remarkable teaching and instruction skill. Your paintings show insightful intricacies and wonderful depth that results in a “breath of fresh air” cohesive whole., I marvel at its’ realisim and its’ invitation to spark imagination. Thank you!!
Amazing tutorials, Rick! I have watched most of your tutorials and the have helped me become a better painter. When I post photos of my work, people always comment on how much I have improved. I owe to you. I am thinking of taking your workshop in Newburgh, NY.
Thank you for your very thoughtful comment Josie ! I'm glad my videos have been helpful. It would be great to see you in Newburgh! Margy and Malcom are great hosts and it's a wonderful setting.
I enjoyed your tutorial so very much! Your painting techniques and your intricate explanations were so helpful! You took the time to explain each and every step so calmly! By your doing this slowly, it gives us newbies, the time to listen, watch and absorb your explanations!😊💕😊 You are such a wonderful watercolorist and teacher. Not every watercolor artist can teach, but you can do both expertly! Thank you for the time you took with this beautiful winter landscape 😊 What I would give to be just a little bit as well as you😊❤️ I have watched several of your tutorials and each one has such awesome details and appeal. Love all of them❤️ Please continue to make your tutorials. Thanks again☃️
I really like this snow scene. The colours are natural looking and give such a sense of the chill of winter. I appreciate your in-depth explanations Rick. Not a word is wasted, we all need to have things emphasized in order to understand the many important factors in watercolour painting. I've noticed you use good reference photos, which have good composition with little to alter. Maybe I should be more careful when choosing my photos.
Thanks for the great feedback Barbara! I only use photos that I have taken myself, so start to compose when I take the picture. I make further adjustments with sketches and studies.
Beautiful Water color Painting Rick. Very Informative and Helpful, Thank you for the Detailed Painting Video. Have you done A Studio or Desk Setup that you have.? Thanks again for all the Great Lessons Rick.!
I have thought about that as a potential video, but have yet to do that. I do have a few photos of my studio set up on the "studio" page of my website which will give you some idea. Here is the link: rsurowiczart.com/studio/
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor Thank's Rick... an cant wait to see the Next Painting.. do you have the Next one planned.? Or have an idea what it will be...? Cant wait to see the Vid. Keep up the good work Rick..!!
Rick, I am so glad I found your channel. I am trying to get back into painting and very interested in watercolor. My attempts to use masking fluid did not work so well. It is great to see your complete process. Thank you so much for what you have done here. I will be viewing your additional videos. I did have a question because of problems that surfaced when I was working with the fluid. Have you found a problem with trying to paint into areas that were covered with the masking fluid? Did the paper accept the pigment as well as raw paper?
Hi Michael, I'm glad you found my channel. Thank you for your comments. I don't recall having any issues with my work surface after removing dried masking fluid. I have seen where some have had issues with tinted masking fluid actually tinting the paper. I haven't myself, most of what I use has no tint. I always make sure masking fluid is thoroughly "Air dried" before working with it.
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor Wow. Thank you so much for your very quick reply. Your video list is large and has a great variety. I will enjoy spending time to view these. Thanks for all you do.
It takes a bit of practice, but I don't have much of an issue with it. I've done full sheet paintings with intricate masking where I cover the entire sheet with tape. It's best to try on a scrap piece of paper with your tape to test it out.
I was wondering the same thing. My eyes bugged out when you said “packing tape “!??? All I could see was torn up paper. And me sobbing over a destroyed painting. 🤣🤣 is there a brand that works well? Thanks for all you share with your you tube groupies!!!
Bonjour j'aime beaucoup qu'utilisez vous sur le toit et autres détails pour masquer c'est vraiment très beau merci pour le partage désolée je ne parle pas bien votre langue amitiés
Do you offer your line drawing as a download? I am a beginner and would love to try a few of your tutorials. I did see some line drawings on your website, but did not see this one.
Wonderful video! I was wondering....artists who view your videos and then try to paint as instructed, can that final piece be sold, or is copyright involved? Thanks so much, Rich!!
I put my videos out assuming people are going to give them a try. If it results in a painting they like and want to show or sell locally, I don't really have an issue with it. The paintings I do that aren't in my videos I hold a different view of.
How do you remove the masking from the rubber cement square? I tried pulling off the black but it just doesn't really get clean. Lately, I have been cutting the edges to clean it. is there a better way? thanks
I just pull it off the best I can. It's hard to keep them from looking dirty. It doesn't really affect the performance. When mine gets too dirty, I get rid of it and use a new one, however, I use it for quite some time before I do that.
Thank you for such a clear and generous demonstration. You give us all the advice and inspiration we so greatly need to practice making beautiful snow paintings. I love the fact that you are working from a photograph and yet make your painting so three dimentional.
Thank you for your thoughtful comments Joan!
Rick is so talented and such a great teacher, I don't understand why he doesn't have four times as many subscribers by now. Please share his website with your artist friends.
Thanks for your comments and support Mary !
That painting was beautiful. Your instructions are great. There’s nothing that you leave out. You’re the best teacher I’ve seen on line. You’re so patient and bring life right before my eyes. It looks so real. When you were painting the snow and came over with the darker wash it looks so real. I could watch all day. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed this.
Thank you Tamra ! I appreciate your feedback !!!
Hi Rick ,I do like your instructions very much . You speak slow and clear ,so I am learning the language along with it.
Oh..I live in BKK,Thailand.
No snow in this country !!but I will try.
I absolutely agree. Rick has shown us everything we need to know to paint a picture like this. He is very generous.
SO thankful for your intricate and beautiful tutorial!!... you have managed to show me what I have been wanting to see for YEARS...I learn by watching... thank you!!!!
Thanks for your great comments ! I'm glad this is helpful !!!
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I am soooo enjoying watching this -- FANTASTIC -- such a talent -----
Thanks Audrey !
Exceptional impressionistic portrayal of this snowy scene.The palette adds so much wintry atmosphere.These types of scenes depicting the the beauty of wooded places in any season are my favourites.The scene Is so visually interesting...a feast for the eyes.
Thanks for the great comments Linda !
As always, this covered bridge painting is beautiful. I love that you paint this scene during the seasons. Again, I thank you for painting these older buildings and perserving the memories of "times gone by". I just love these old structures - still standing or even when they have seen better days.
Thank you Cassie !
Rick, this turned out so great. One of the greatest challenges that I have when trying to work with watercolor, is knowing how to work from light to dark. Your detailed instructions give so much information. I know that those who have worked with watercolor work with these techniques all of the time, but for someone like me who is wanting to learn the process this information is so great. Thank you so much.
Love this painting. I never tire of that scene. This is one I will watch many times and try some of these masking techniques and colour combinations.
Good luck with your painting !
Great touch liked very much. thanks.Regards I will watch more of ur touch ,.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you again for great tutorial. I loved how you rendered the mass of empty branches with the washes in the beginning. I have always wondered how to do that. Now thanks to you I am going to give it a try! I sure miss the Cuyahoga valley.
Thank you for commenting Alison ! Good luck with your painting.
A beautiful painting! I love your tutorials, you make painting with watercolour look easy with your remarkable teaching and instruction skill. Your paintings show insightful intricacies and wonderful depth that results in a “breath of fresh air” cohesive whole., I marvel at its’ realisim and its’ invitation to spark imagination. Thank you!!
Thank you for the great comments !!!
Really lovin your seasonal bridge, Rick. Thank you.
Thanks Bruce ! I like to paint this bridge every now and then.
Excellent detailed lesson. Thank you
Thank you !
Beautiful composition! Thanks for showing your process I find it helpful as I love that transparent style.
Thank you Michelle !
Amazing tutorials, Rick! I have watched most of your tutorials and the have helped me become a better painter. When I post photos of my work, people always comment on how much I have improved. I owe to you. I am thinking of taking your workshop in Newburgh, NY.
Thank you for your very thoughtful comment Josie ! I'm glad my videos have been helpful. It would be great to see you in Newburgh! Margy and Malcom are great hosts and it's a wonderful setting.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful painting.
Thank you !
Love this one Rick. Thank you
Thanks Karen !
Awesome work. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent.
Thanks Jeff !
Welcome.Like many others,I look forward to your next composition.
I enjoyed your tutorial so very much! Your painting techniques and your intricate explanations were so helpful! You took the time to explain each and every step so calmly! By your doing this slowly, it gives us newbies, the time to listen, watch and absorb your explanations!😊💕😊 You are such a wonderful watercolorist and teacher. Not every watercolor artist can teach, but you can do both expertly! Thank you for the time you took with this beautiful winter landscape 😊
What I would give to be just a little bit as well as you😊❤️ I have watched several of your tutorials and each one has such awesome details and appeal. Love all of them❤️ Please continue to make your tutorials. Thanks again☃️
Thank you for the great feedback Sandra! I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoy my tutorials. Have fun with your painting !!!
I really like this snow scene. The colours are natural looking and give such a sense of the chill of winter. I appreciate your in-depth explanations Rick. Not a word is wasted, we all need to have things emphasized in order to understand the many important factors in watercolour painting.
I've noticed you use good reference photos, which have good composition with little to alter. Maybe I should be more careful when choosing my photos.
Thanks for the great feedback Barbara! I only use photos that I have taken myself, so start to compose when I take the picture. I make further adjustments with sketches and studies.
Thank you for another wonderful tutorial!
Thank you Bette-Ann !
Beautiful again
Thank you Silvia !
Oh my gosh it's so beautiful and serene!! and you make it look so easy :) Wonderful tutorial, love all your naration!
Thank you Ulla !
Another informative tutorial. Just loved it!
Thank you !
Wow that’s amazing I love your art work
Thank you !
You are the master of depth. Thank you for another great tutorial :)
Thanks Kathryn !!!
Thank you so much for sharing your techniques! I really appreciate it. 👌🏻
Thanks for commenting !
Brilliant demo thank you :)
Thank you Anthea !
Lovely... Superb
Thank you !
This video just inspired me to start drawing thanks for share this video.
Thank you for commenting ! I'm glad you found it inspiring !!!
Beautiful Water color Painting Rick. Very Informative and Helpful, Thank you for the Detailed Painting Video. Have you done A Studio or Desk Setup that you have.? Thanks again for all the Great Lessons Rick.!
Thanks for commenting Bruce! Is your question about if I have a video of my studio set up?
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor yes, i just wondered if you had a Studio Video, i guess one of your Setup. Like where you paint.? Like A Setup Tour..?
I have thought about that as a potential video, but have yet to do that. I do have a few photos of my studio set up on the "studio" page of my website which will give you some idea. Here is the link: rsurowiczart.com/studio/
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor Thank's Rick... an cant wait to see the Next Painting.. do you have the Next one planned.? Or have an idea what it will be...? Cant wait to see the Vid. Keep up the good work Rick..!!
Your paintings make me homesick. I am from Ohio.
There's a lot to paint around Ohio. What part are you from?
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor I was born in Napoleon and was raised in Mansfield. I miss Ohio a lot.
I like it very much. Wonderfully....
Thank you !
Rick, I am so glad I found your channel. I am trying to get back into painting and very interested in watercolor. My attempts to use masking fluid did not work so well. It is great to see your complete process. Thank you so much for what you have done here. I will be viewing your additional videos. I did have a question because of problems that surfaced when I was working with the fluid. Have you found a problem with trying to paint into areas that were covered with the masking fluid? Did the paper accept the pigment as well as raw paper?
Hi Michael, I'm glad you found my channel. Thank you for your comments. I don't recall having any issues with my work surface after removing dried masking fluid. I have seen where some have had issues with tinted masking fluid actually tinting the paper. I haven't myself, most of what I use has no tint. I always make sure masking fluid is thoroughly "Air dried" before working with it.
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor Wow. Thank you so much for your very quick reply. Your video list is large and has a great variety. I will enjoy spending time to view these. Thanks for all you do.
I like this painting - but I wonder if tat tape will not destroy the paper. Thank you - I enjoyed this.
It takes a bit of practice, but I don't have much of an issue with it. I've done full sheet paintings with intricate masking where I cover the entire sheet with tape. It's best to try on a scrap piece of paper with your tape to test it out.
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor thank you for your prompt reply.
I was wondering the same thing. My eyes bugged out when you said “packing tape “!??? All I could see was torn up paper. And me sobbing over a destroyed painting. 🤣🤣 is there a brand that works well? Thanks for all you share with your you tube groupies!!!
Bonjour j'aime beaucoup qu'utilisez vous sur le toit et autres détails pour masquer c'est vraiment très beau merci pour le partage désolée je ne parle pas bien votre langue amitiés
Thank you for your comments Genevieve !
Do you offer your line drawing as a download? I am a beginner and would love to try a few of your tutorials. I did see some line drawings on your website, but did not see this one.
Hi Sharon, I do have drawings for some of my videos which are the ones posted on my website. I did not capture a photo of the drawing for this video.
Rick Surowicz Watercolor thank you for letting me know, I think I will try it anyway...it is wonderful
Wonderful video! I was wondering....artists who view your videos and then try to paint as instructed, can that final piece be sold, or is copyright involved? Thanks so much, Rich!!
I put my videos out assuming people are going to give them a try. If it results in a painting they like and want to show or sell locally, I don't really have an issue with it. The paintings I do that aren't in my videos I hold a different view of.
How do you remove the masking from the rubber cement square? I tried pulling off the black but it just doesn't really
get clean. Lately, I have been cutting the edges to clean it. is there a better way? thanks
I just pull it off the best I can. It's hard to keep them from looking dirty. It doesn't really affect the performance. When mine gets too dirty, I get rid of it and use a new one, however, I use it for quite some time before I do that.