Ink and Watercolor Sketching

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @theresacurrin6395
    @theresacurrin6395 5 місяців тому +6

    I love everything about this video ❤. Your filming, narration, project and even the birds in the background! Great job 👏👏👏. Thanks so much for sharing 😊

  • @bizzybee852
    @bizzybee852 5 місяців тому +5

    I like how the ink and watercolor turned out overall. You did an absolutely amazing job freehand sketching the cottage without even using a ruler. No way could I have drawn all of those lines without a ruler, especially while keeping the proportions accurate. Kudos! But I do wish you had added a more true green, or darker green, like a sap green, or a hookers green, over the yellow green you used for the foliage around the cottage. It would have added some depth and shadows to the foliage, and it would also have made it look more realistic. I feel like the yellow green of the foliage clashed with the yellow orange of the cottage. While at the same time in an odd juxtaposition, the yellow in both colors made the foliage blend in with the cottage, taking away from the cottage being the focal point of the painting. But I still think you did an amazing job on this ink and watercolor.. I just think it would have been greatly improved by a darker green on the foliage. And then the foliage would have framed the cottage beautifully. Of course hindsight is 20/20, as we can always see things afterwards that we can never see in the moment. I look forward to seeing more of your paintings.

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому +1

      I love that yellow green so much but I do agree that sometimes I do need to add that depth but I dislike Sap green alone. I'm going to play with my paints to find a darker shade that works for me.
      Have a great day!

    • @paulawheeler1189
      @paulawheeler1189 5 місяців тому +1

      I’m terrible at finding a dark but still rich green … but happened to mix some (Sennelier) forest green, which has way too much blue alone, into the phthalo green LIGHT I’d been using. In different ratios it looks quite beautiful and you can add a touch of red to mute it as well. I’m trying your painting today … so glad to have found your channel. I love ink and wash but tend to battle with perfectionism so your paintings are perfect to set my inner artist free. Thank you!

  • @gerribrown7602
    @gerribrown7602 2 місяці тому

    Love love love everything about your video. ❤

  • @donaldnewton4947
    @donaldnewton4947 3 місяці тому

    Very nice! I love your finishing touches.

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, I appreciate you reaching out. Made my day!

  • @annelouise4639
    @annelouise4639 5 місяців тому +3

    I just found your channel and I've subscribed. ☺ I love ink and watercolour, and your little cabin is gorgeous! I like your background birdsong too. The funny thing is that I have a lot of parrots and other birds in my backyard here in Australia, and I assumed that I was listening to them - until I realised they sounded a bit different and discovered that they were yours! 😅🦜🐦

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi, I always wonder what Australia would be like to visit, it must be so beautiful.
      I like to sometimes narrate the videos outside because when I'm not speaking you can hear the breeze and the birds. I'm wasn't sure if is the best sound quality but your comment leads me to believe it's okay.
      Thank You

  • @alphabetsandmore8000
    @alphabetsandmore8000 5 місяців тому

    You did a different work set to music and I found it both relaxing and a teaching moment! Love the musical piece. This painting was more colorful and I enjoyed watching you do this as well.

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому

      It can be so relaxing to watch someone paint. I love to relax to youtube artist.
      Thank you for watching and I really appreciate your nice comment😊

  • @globalwayidiomas
    @globalwayidiomas Місяць тому

    Very nice work! An inspiration

  • @mkbuike7895
    @mkbuike7895 5 місяців тому +1

    I like the use of gray markers for shadows. I usually glaze with Moonglow or Payne’s gray. But if I don’t wait for the first layer to dry, it can be a mess. A first layer of marker might be easier.

  • @cmonaco577
    @cmonaco577 3 місяці тому

    Ooooooo...this looks so yummy. Love the colors. It's on my bucket list.♥ Thank you.

  • @indraniedasgupta715
    @indraniedasgupta715 4 місяці тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @Ron_DeForest
    @Ron_DeForest 5 місяців тому +1

    This was so good. You’re a very skilled artist.

  • @gabischmidt2753
    @gabischmidt2753 5 місяців тому

    Hi Karen, I just found your channel and I've subscribed. I love pen and ink too. Your sketch turned out beautiful:). Thank you for sharing your work. I'm looking forward to see more of your videos. Gabi form Germany:)

  • @javajoe668
    @javajoe668 5 місяців тому

    Great sketch and video. Thank You for sharing 😊

  • @karenbarwick4416
    @karenbarwick4416 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful, love your work!

  • @jrwdvga
    @jrwdvga 5 місяців тому

    you popped up on my feed and I am so glad. I've subscribed and look forward to your channel. Jan/Douglasville, GA

  • @janinafisher101
    @janinafisher101 5 місяців тому

    So glad to find your channel. This was beautiful!

  • @bonniemurphy1057
    @bonniemurphy1057 5 місяців тому

    Thanks! I enjoyed everything about this tutorial!.....and going to subscribe right now.⚘️⚘️⚘️

  • @marylofts38
    @marylofts38 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. Such a beautiful little painting. Would love to be sitting there with a cold glass of wine. UK

  • @cathyp541
    @cathyp541 5 місяців тому

    I also am a pen and ink artist. Well that’s my favorite way to watercolor I’ve realized. I’m thankful to have found your channel. I love your sketches! Big thank you for demonstrating how to fill a fountain pen from an ink well. Very helpful.

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому

      Hi Cathy, Thank you for watching my videos and the kind comment! I'm glad to be of some help.

  • @JoseeAlana
    @JoseeAlana 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed your narrative and of course watching you create this love painting.

  • @jamesgreer3953
    @jamesgreer3953 5 місяців тому

    Ran across your art. Love it happy girl here. Caroline in NC

  • @gloriaramirez7767
    @gloriaramirez7767 5 місяців тому

    Just found you, I love your work, your technique, thank you for sharing.🤩👍🏼

  • @tammyoneill6128
    @tammyoneill6128 5 місяців тому

    I just found your channel, watched this cute house video and subscribed. You are super talented. Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @nolagloyd6691
    @nolagloyd6691 5 місяців тому

    Just found your channel and love your style. Just subscribed...looking forward to more.

  • @josephprimavera2545
    @josephprimavera2545 5 місяців тому +1

    Very nice tutorial. I wish you hadn't jump cut from your work in progress to the final version as that portion is the most interesting. I would have loved to see you add the final glaze and spatter.

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому

      I thought I was recording but I wasn't and I agree it is the best part. I get so into it and forget to check if I hit record. I'll do better

  • @oxfords1
    @oxfords1 5 місяців тому

    This is great. It helps me with perspective, thanks so much

  • @jtdenny3354
    @jtdenny3354 5 місяців тому

    Hi Karen Love your ink and watercolor sketches! I'm very new to watercolor just 7 months but really enjoying it. I have trouble with my pinks and reds such as doing a floral. These colors really seem to fall flat for me. Any tips to make pinks and reds more dynamic, varied and not so one dimensional? Thanks so much!

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому

      Hi, using a good quality paint helps because student grade paint has chalky fillers added to them.
      I use Opera for my pink.
      You could try Quinacridone red.
      Also placing a blue green or violet if possible next to your red will make it brighter.
      Hope this helps.

  • @carolynrobinson9502
    @carolynrobinson9502 5 місяців тому

    I always think I can’t draw, but you’re inspiring me to just go for it. I just found you and I’ve already watched two. Love the way you teach and the way you paint. One question it was my understanding alcohol ink does fade in sunlight. My little granddaughter made paintings for all her teachers using alcohol ink, so we sprayed them with a light fixative. Do you choose to use a fixative or varnished? Thanks so much.

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому

      Yes markers do fade with time so a light spray of fixative would help.
      And yes just go for it! Every sketch helps build your confidence!
      Thank you and have a great day!

  • @kimlong692
    @kimlong692 5 місяців тому

    I just found your channel. Im so intrigued by this type of painting. I do a little of it but would like to learn more..so Thank You

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому +1

      It's so much fun! Ink and watercolor look so beautiful together. Thank you for watching my videos.

  • @mildredmassey4742
    @mildredmassey4742 5 місяців тому

    Loved this Karen.

  • @margaretpinsent6388
    @margaretpinsent6388 5 місяців тому

    Lovely!

  • @pamburke8614
    @pamburke8614 5 місяців тому

    Thank you! Sweet painting.❤. I am new with sketch/watercolor. I find that my Lami Safari pens become clogged or dry up quickly. Any advise on that? I don’t like the fine liners as well as fountain as they kind of skip on WC paper. I’ll definitely watch more on your channel and subscribe!

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому

      Hi, welcome!
      If my Lamy gets clogged I think it may be the fibers from the paper so I wipe it with a paper towel or sometimes I just lightly tap the tip on a piece of scratch paper. Could be an air pocket or like I said paper fibers. Hope this helps. Try a dip pen, I use that in other videos.
      Have a great day!

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому

      Yesterday my Lamy was getting clogged up and I dipped the tip in my water and it worked fine so maybe that could work for you too.

  • @rhonda1631
    @rhonda1631 5 місяців тому

    Just found your channel, love it! Thank you for explaining how you scale your drawings. I have a tendency to dray too big and it's so annoying. I love the Lamy pen too. I bought the Pilot Parallel Pen but I can't figure out how to refill it, they have no instructions on how to get it going with the cartridge. Thanks again!

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому

      Hi, Thank you so much!
      I'm not familiar with the pilot parallel pen. I'll have to look it up, It sounds interesting. Did you check on youtube for a video on how to refill?

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому

      I looked up the parallel pen and I did see someone demonstrating it in a video but I can't remember who. I definitely would like to try it. Did you figure out how to refill?

    • @mkbuike7895
      @mkbuike7895 5 місяців тому

      I don’t use the cartridge for the Parallel pen. I eyedropper filled it with my ink of choice. So far, so good. It hasn’t leaked

  • @ByGGiPaint
    @ByGGiPaint 5 місяців тому

    I've been enjoying the process of ink and watercolor...teaching myself, so I loved watching your video! I do have a question. What size is the nib on the Lamy Safari Pen? I would really like to give one of those a try. :)

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi, It is a fun medium to work with and I learned a lot from UA-cam videos myself.
      I purchased the Lamy pen with the Extra Fine nib and I love it. It comes with water soluble ink so I purchased a ink cartridge and Noodlers waterproof ink.

  • @Sbhk11
    @Sbhk11 4 місяці тому

    I love your art and have tried my hand at a couple of them. My question is whenever I use a fine nib fountain pen for my outlines followed by using the water paints it smudges and makes a mess 😔. I always paint once the pen has totally dried but even then face this issue. Can you please give me some tips regarding this?

    • @KarenJohnsonArtist
      @KarenJohnsonArtist  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, That's not good to hear. Make sure you are using waterproof ink( which I'm sure you are )and very fine lines. I have smudged mine when the ink is to thick or when I brush to hard when appling paint.
      When you are painting just lay the paint down and try not to rub the brush into your ink lines.
      If your still struggling then maybe do your inital sketch with micron pens and do your finishing detail lines with your dip pen.
      Hope this helps😉

    • @Sbhk11
      @Sbhk11 4 місяці тому

      @@KarenJohnsonArtist thank you so much for the prompt reply. Much love from London!! Xx