The section where you actually showed how you used the colors on the palette and laid in the colors on the rocks was of GREAT value to me. I am self taught and have been so frustrated by UA-cam videos by artists who don’t show them selves using the palette - I thank you so much for this demonstration!
Terry here,I live in Ireland. Just found Jos Tool Box, wet on wet very difficult. Going to use Flat Brush like you are doing now.look forward to learning from you.89 this year,widow ,living alone.
I am amazed at your artwork. Thank you for this video, as I just discovered you. The woman's voice that interrupts really breaks up your wonderful flow & takes away from it. You're an incredible artist! Love this painting.
I started watercolor about 5 years ago. I'm still a beginner level, but I've made some great progress recently. However, I have felt held back because I haven't been happy with my washes. The colors never blend the way I want. After watching this video and others by Johannes, I tried his methods of partially mixing colors on the palette and changing colors every few strokes. I am blown away at how beautiful my washes look now. I am excited to try the different "lines" and so many other things he has taught. I have decided that I only want to learn from Johannes from now on for landscapes and loose painting. I have also bought his book and signed up for his next class. I found him because my grandmother sent me a picture of her yellow house nestled in the snow and I really want to paint it, but I needed information on how to crop the photo and make it more interesting. Thanks to Jo, I feel a bit more confident and I can't wait to implement what I have learned on this painting.
Johannes Vloothuis is a GREAT teacher - he teaches PRINCIPLES OF ART that apply to every medium. We learn how to do a painting but more importantly, we learn WHY. Then we can do our own creative paintings, not just copy what the teacher does.
54:02/1:58 This is the best video for learning to paint watercolor. I’ve been teaching myself using YT but this is the video I’ve seen so far! Thank you Jo
The UA-camr Anne Kerr teaches the Golden Rule for wet on wet. The wetter the paper the drier the paint. This little rhyme has been a game changer for me when painting wet on wet.
Correct, I add onto this concept. The brush and paper become sponges because they both host water. I use the analogy of spilled milk on the floor. In order to avoid the milk puddle from expanding, the sponge needs to be damp but less wet than the puddle on the floor. If the sponge (brush) has too much water, the pigment will spread past the desirable degree of a readable contour of the image.
I ran across this video today and felt the need to say, "thank you". I've studied under several artists but none has ever gone into depth as you did. I will be continuing to watch and hopefully join one of your in-depth workshops. Brilliant!
I loved this presentation! After watercolor portrait painting for 10 years, and about year of line and wash "sketches" - I have FINALLY been inspired to paint landscapes!!! Thank you!
OH MY!! Unbelievably interesting, helpful instruction!!! I took 7 pages of notes! I will definitely sign up for the Paint Alongs starting next month. Jo is the teacher that I'm excited to learn from. When ya know, ya know. I signed up for the newsletter and ordered Jo's book. Thanks so much for this UA-cam tutorial!
What a great way to spend my Sunday morning. I so appreciate that you spent this time on UA-cam for us beginners. I will spread the word for sure on the many watercolor sites I am following on Facebook. I learned sooooooooooo much! My name is Dottie, so I got the "Leave your dottie areas to a minimum." I will never forget that one! I hope to join your channel in the near future for sure! Great prices for the value for sure!
I am Abu Shikdar, l am an oil painter. But I am impressed and influenced by your tutorial videos of f watercolor. I will gain some knowledge from your classes .Thank you sir.
Oh my goodness.. I just found this video and watched it through. I can’t believe how much I learned from this one video alone. Am now going to your website and sign up for your next course. Thank you for the time you put into this learning process.
I am very appreciate about your water color painting, and different types of brush stroke, various method as well as so many technic you have represent on youtube also learnt from you water colour painting, and I remember you as your every Saturday network program on water colour painting, it will be pleasurable for me.
Finally found Jo’s Watercolor Tool box of brushstrokes! Didn’t finish yet but love the information! My Grandson has started doing landscapes and I hope he takes up Jo’s classes!
An excellent review of techniques, materials and methodology to enhance my understanding gained fromJo’s book of “essential landscape painting” , watching it again now to fill out the notes I made from the live event. I would like to thank Johannes for continuing to share his experience in all media as I am a newby trying to get a handle on watercolour and oil/acrylic painting, now aiming to tune in to the January 24 workshops on Artists Network, I am fascinated!
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! So much to work with. What incredible dedication; giving so much to others! Words cannot express my appreciation. I can go so far to state that your sharing contributes to my sanity, since your teaching facilitates learning an art form which allows me to enter and explore other, (more magical) worlds. Please excuse my effusiveness.
Thankyou! I never even considered starting in the middle of the form and allowing it to spread to the contour of (in this example) the roof and tower thing as compared to the trees. It really helps with the contrast of things, so necessary for making things come forward and fall back. Subbed ✨👍🏼✨
Thanks so much Joe. I took your December Paint Along after seeing your You Tube Painting Trees in Pastel. I am still working through those classes. But I will not be taking any more classes from anyone but you. I have learned more from you in two months than I have in five years of taking other classes. I love your book Landscape Painting Essentials. I work mostly in watercolor ( my first love, so to speak). Now I'm trying to break the round brush habit.😄 I would love a smaller session class!
Hi, I just found your channel, and I really love your instruction technique. I'm a beginner and a senior. You make it easy to understand. I'm originally from Hamilton, too, and still have family there. Now I'm an hour NE of Peterborough in a little hamlet called Cordova Mines.
The solution is as you are designing your trees make sure the two halves are obviously different. Also avoid foliage that fits in an implied circle. Go for the ovalish shape. Depicting leaves is not necessary. Create clumps instead.
This video is so informative, thankyou so much .will definitely look into the live tutorials. Im also in Australia and reasonably new to watercolour and painting in general
@glenda7921 - yes you would certainly have learned a lot. It seemed scattered because it was not of one painting being worked, it was short snippets of different works Jo had done using pointers on most aspects of watercolour paintings. This helps professionals as well as beginners to get the very best education without years of practicing mistakes. I do hope you will keep the link to return to it when needs be. Or join his monthly Paintalongs where it will not be scattered - it will be full paintings done from the first stroke to the very end of the painting while all questions will be answered. Each month there are 3 classes - one each week - one oil, one pastel and one watercolour - the whole lot for $24-95. Glenda, Jo is a Master Artist and therefore he has the best teachings to pass on to you.
I very much enjoyed this video, so much that I subscribed and hop to hear about future classes! I missed the 3 classes in Jan '24, sadly. What a great demonstration and lots of new information. Thank you!
You are a lovely painter, and your work is beautiful! I love the looseness you achieve, that I’ve been striving for for years. I knew many of the techniques you demo’d, but your principal of contrasts was very helpful. I loved watching the close-ups, then seeing them in the final painting. I am travelling, so unable to try your course. Also, although Jude suggested we try it, I am really not interested in watching the other mediums. I know there are principles you will teach, but if I am paying, I only want to watch watercolour… sorry. You are both wonderful teachers, and being from Ontario myself, I appreciate your generosity and friendliness. Thank you for a great video.
Jo, I have learned so much from this tutorial. With your expert advice I will be able to take my paintings to a new level. I would definitely be interested in the mentorship program if it is for watercolor. See you in class this Saturday. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with us!
Thanks for sharing your talents with us. The courses look like an exceptional deal, although the video would be much shorter if you did not "advertise" them frequently and talk about your very considerable skills. Your style reminds me of Tony Couch (at best) and Thomas Kincade, with the glowing interiors (at worst - although everyone likes something different). Your thoughts on variations and symbols are straight out of Tony Couch and Ed Whitney's teachings. The Dremel hack is something I have seen for years on forums, and one can easily drill right through the paper. Even though I prefer more detail and more of a focal point, you are a master artist with such a fresh approach that never looks overworked.
You or so outstanding an so good at explaining. AN YOUR ARTWORK IS BEAUTIFUL AN YOU MAKE ARTWORK SO MIUCH EASY TO USE . THANKS FOR YOUR DEMONSTRATION AN THANKS FOR THE PERSON THAT IS HELPING YOU❤
On the sky, to avoid green, when blue and yellow overlap, use different blue, and different (darker) yellow, with adding pinch of red to it...or in-between insert some greyish blue.. point is to make warmer blue before transition to yellow (but also use more orange yellow)... Should work, and dont rush in the mix... ;)
Thank you very much for the beautiful presentation. I have a question about the painting at 23:30. The sun in the picture is shining from the right side, as you can see from the mounds of snow. Is it therefore not more credible to create the soft edges on the shadow side and the hard edges on the side facing the sun?
Superb content Thank you for being so generous sharing your skills and knowledge. However for me I would find it more useful to have this almost two hour video split into 30min sections to make a series. Perhaps it’s my age but I find it hard to concentrate on a video for longer than this. Also I think you would attract more viewers to a series. Even in my retirement I find it difficult to dedicate two hours at once. Although I can sit and paint happily for hours on end!!!!
Please announce the exact date and time for your classes! Y Today is Tue. FEBRUATY 27,2024! Also what is the link to register? And Where,? Thanks , YUTTA
Thank you l have just come across your you tube don’t do much of water colour all way’s used a round brush tried the flat brush what a difference thank you . Could you please do one on pan pastil please. Hope winter is not to bad . Stay well safe all the family and thank you🐨🦘🌈
The section where you actually showed how you used the colors on the palette and laid in the colors on the rocks was of GREAT value to me. I am self taught and have been so frustrated by UA-cam videos by artists who don’t show them selves using the palette - I thank you so much for this demonstration!
The most beautiful watercolor techniques I’ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing your concepts and expertise.
Terry here,I live in Ireland. Just found Jos Tool Box, wet on wet very difficult. Going to use Flat Brush like you are doing now.look forward to learning from you.89 this year,widow ,living alone.
I have painted for 55 years and i love the artwork you do. It always looks REAL AN I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM WATCHING YOU
Iam from Sherman,Texas my name is linda❤Thanks For Time 🎉
I am amazed at your artwork. Thank you for this video, as I just discovered you. The woman's voice that interrupts really breaks up your wonderful flow & takes away from it. You're an incredible artist! Love this painting.
I started watercolor about 5 years ago. I'm still a beginner level, but I've made some great progress recently. However, I have felt held back because I haven't been happy with my washes. The colors never blend the way I want. After watching this video and others by Johannes, I tried his methods of partially mixing colors on the palette and changing colors every few strokes. I am blown away at how beautiful my washes look now. I am excited to try the different "lines" and so many other things he has taught. I have decided that I only want to learn from Johannes from now on for landscapes and loose painting. I have also bought his book and signed up for his next class. I found him because my grandmother sent me a picture of her yellow house nestled in the snow and I really want to paint it, but I needed information on how to crop the photo and make it more interesting. Thanks to Jo, I feel a bit more confident and I can't wait to implement what I have learned on this painting.
Finally some one is doing an actual painting I can see what is happening thank you so much❤
Johannes Vloothuis is a GREAT teacher - he teaches PRINCIPLES OF ART that apply to every medium. We learn how to do a painting but more importantly, we learn WHY. Then we can do our own creative paintings, not just copy what the teacher does.
HAPPY TO WATCH A MASTER AT WORK! THANKS. Judy St Louis
I am going to have to watch this video many times to catch all of your tips. Great instruction. Thank you.
54:02/1:58 This is the best video for learning to paint watercolor. I’ve been teaching myself using YT but this is the video I’ve seen so far! Thank you Jo
The UA-camr Anne Kerr teaches the Golden Rule for wet on wet. The wetter the paper the drier the paint. This little rhyme has been a game changer for me when painting wet on wet.
Correct, I add onto this concept. The brush and paper become sponges because they both host water. I use the analogy of spilled milk on the floor. In order to avoid the milk puddle from expanding, the sponge needs to be damp but less wet than the puddle on the floor. If the sponge (brush) has too much water, the pigment will spread past the desirable degree of a readable contour of the image.
great video! I learned more in these two hrs than years of watching other UA-cam videos. You explained WHY rather than just painting. Wonderful!
I ran across this video today and felt the need to say, "thank you". I've studied under several artists but none has ever gone into depth as you did. I will be continuing to watch and hopefully join one of your in-depth workshops. Brilliant!
I loved this presentation! After watercolor portrait painting for 10 years, and about year of line and wash "sketches" - I have FINALLY been inspired to paint landscapes!!! Thank you!
I’ve been taking his classes since 2012…there is no better instructor.
From WA. Tu for this free video.
Excellent lesson today,
I purchased this Saturday's paint along shop class, looking forward to it.
OH MY!! Unbelievably interesting, helpful instruction!!! I took 7 pages of notes! I will definitely sign up for the Paint Alongs starting next month. Jo is the teacher that I'm excited to learn from. When ya know, ya know. I signed up for the newsletter and ordered Jo's book. Thanks so much for this UA-cam tutorial!
What a great way to spend my Sunday morning. I so appreciate that you spent this time on UA-cam for us beginners. I will spread the word for sure on the many watercolor sites I am following on Facebook. I learned sooooooooooo much! My name is Dottie, so I got the "Leave your dottie areas to a minimum." I will never forget that one! I hope to join your channel in the near future for sure! Great prices for the value for sure!
BEST TUTORIAL IVE SEEN WITH GREAT EXPLAINATION AND REPRESENTATION OF SOME EXCELLENT PRINCIPLES. THANKYOU, I WILL BE GETTING YOUR BOOK
I am Abu Shikdar, l am an oil painter. But I am impressed and influenced by your tutorial videos of f watercolor. I will gain some knowledge from your classes .Thank you sir.
I’ve seen enough. The Daniel Smith Ground trick had me at hello! I’ll be joining you on your upcoming paint along. So excited and can’t wait…
Jo is such a good teacher! I love his classes.
Best classes online. Excellent instructor. Thank you so much for doing these classes, I am learning so much.
You are the best art instructor ever. Thank you.
from South Africa, the best lessons I have ever viewed
Johannes you are golden! 🎨
Oh my goodness.. I just found this video and watched it through. I can’t believe how much I learned from this one video alone. Am now going to your website and sign up for your next course. Thank you for the time you put into this learning process.
Hello from Wiltshire in England.
I’m new to watercolours and your tutorial has been a brilliant help especially on controlling water.
Thank you.
I am very appreciate about your water color painting, and different types of brush stroke, various method as well as so many technic you have represent on youtube also learnt from you water colour painting, and I remember you as your every Saturday network program on water colour painting, it will be pleasurable for me.
Finally found Jo’s Watercolor Tool box of brushstrokes! Didn’t finish yet but love the information! My Grandson has started doing landscapes and I hope he takes up Jo’s classes!
An excellent review of techniques, materials and methodology to enhance my understanding gained fromJo’s book of “essential landscape painting” , watching it again now to fill out the notes I made from the live event.
I would like to thank Johannes for continuing to share his experience in all media as I am a newby trying to get a handle on watercolour and oil/acrylic painting, now aiming to tune in to the January 24 workshops on Artists Network, I am fascinated!
What a wonderful experience watching you painting ❤❤❤
Love from India
Thank you so much for your time and generosity. I have learnt a lot and signed up for your paint along course.
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! So much to work with. What incredible dedication; giving so much to others! Words cannot express my appreciation. I can go so far to state that your sharing contributes to my sanity, since your teaching facilitates learning an art form which allows me to enter and explore other, (more magical) worlds. Please excuse my effusiveness.
The sky in the painting with the palms is stunning @1:17:18 I would love to paint skies like this...
Fantastic video! Thank you so much ❤
This is my first time washing! Just found you by chance!! Love your detailed teaching!
Thank you for getting back to me
Thankyou! I never even considered starting in the middle of the form and allowing it to spread to the contour of (in this example) the roof and tower thing as compared to the trees. It really helps with the contrast of things, so necessary for making things come forward and fall back. Subbed ✨👍🏼✨
Those are two great examples of what we learn from Jo in every class. Our notebooks are full of terrific advice.
Thank you for a brilliant tutorial. I've learned a lot today.
Thanks for sharing these invaluable tips.never came across such an informative video.thanks again 🙏
Thanks so much Joe. I took your December Paint Along after seeing your You Tube Painting Trees in Pastel. I am still working through those classes. But I will not be taking any more classes from anyone but you. I have learned more from you in two months than I have in five years of taking other classes. I love your book Landscape Painting Essentials. I work mostly in watercolor ( my first love, so to speak). Now I'm trying to break the round brush habit.😄 I would love a smaller session class!
Thank you I really enjoyed and learned quite a bit in watercolour.
Hi, I just found your channel, and I really love your instruction technique. I'm a beginner and a senior. You make it easy to understand. I'm originally from Hamilton, too, and still have family there. Now I'm an hour NE of Peterborough in a little hamlet called Cordova Mines.
Love these techniques! I can't wait to try them out!
Just bought your book and am starting a watercolor using the book
Teacher! I still revisit some courses that I bought years ago every time I enjoy them!
I LOVE YOUR WAY OF EXPLAINING YOUR ARTWORK.I CERTAINLY HAVE LEARNED A LOT FROM . Thanks for being hear for the artist. I have trouble with trees
The solution is as you are designing your trees make sure the two halves are obviously different. Also avoid foliage that fits in an implied circle. Go for the ovalish shape. Depicting leaves is not necessary. Create clumps instead.
Incredibly helpful, new subscriber!
Wow, incredible!
Thankyou so much I’ve loved watching this video. I’m from Lancashire england
Glad to see the palm tree technique since I live in Florida
This video is so informative, thankyou so much .will definitely look into the live tutorials. Im also in Australia and reasonably new to watercolour and painting in general
Wow beautiful! Thank you.
Your paintings are exquisite.
Incredible watercoloreres!
Week days class that be great!
Big wow 👍stay blessed
❤ you painting ! Thank you
Jo’s passion is obvious; the presentation ho, scattered Still learned a ton.
@glenda7921 - yes you would certainly have learned a lot. It seemed scattered because it was not of one painting being worked, it was short snippets of different works Jo had done using pointers on most aspects of watercolour paintings. This helps professionals as well as beginners to get the very best education without years of practicing mistakes. I do hope you will keep the link to return to it when needs be. Or join his monthly Paintalongs where it will not be scattered - it will be full paintings done from the first stroke to the very end of the painting while all questions will be answered. Each month there are 3 classes - one each week - one oil, one pastel and one watercolour - the whole lot for $24-95. Glenda, Jo is a Master Artist and therefore he has the best teachings to pass on to you.
Excellent video.
Thank you for your expert advice
Really, really appreciate this!
I like a lot of the techniques.Good explanations of how to do the technique is very good.The dremel one was a little tough for me.Thanks again
THANK YOU JO!
Happy New Year Jo and Jude from Toronto! Great info here between the two of you. Thanks!
I very much enjoyed this video, so much that I subscribed and hop to hear about future classes! I missed the 3 classes in Jan '24, sadly. What a great demonstration and lots of new information. Thank you!
Thank you! This was great.
Thank u so much for sharing such a great information, God bless!
Fabulous information.
Very good!! Thanks
Awsome ! Well done and thank you :-))
Very very nice painting
Beautiful
You are a lovely painter, and your work is beautiful! I love the looseness you achieve, that I’ve been striving for for years. I knew many of the techniques you demo’d, but your principal of contrasts was very helpful. I loved watching the close-ups, then seeing them in the final painting. I am travelling, so unable to try your course. Also, although Jude suggested we try it, I am really not interested in watching the other mediums. I know there are principles you will teach, but if I am paying, I only want to watch watercolour… sorry. You are both wonderful teachers, and being from Ontario myself, I appreciate your generosity and friendliness. Thank you for a great video.
Jo, I have learned so much from this tutorial. With your expert advice I will be able to take my paintings to a new level. I would definitely be interested in the mentorship program if it is for watercolor. See you in class this Saturday. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with us!
I LOVE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN YOUR ARTWORK .I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH . AN YOU OR SO GOOD WITH YOUR TREES. I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH DOING TREES❤
Im from South Africa, new to your channel.
Thank you very inspiring
excellent movie, very informative.
So amazing ❤❤
I’m a new subscriber and I’m really enjoying your videos.
I like to mix washes on the paper.For me it gives me more control and stronger washes.
It would be less distracting to hear just the artist talking about what he is doing. Thanks.
😊
My god that background voice
Thanks for sharing your talents with us. The courses look like an exceptional deal, although the video would be much shorter if you did not "advertise" them frequently and talk about your very considerable skills. Your style reminds me of Tony Couch (at best) and Thomas Kincade, with the glowing interiors (at worst - although everyone likes something different). Your thoughts on variations and symbols are straight out of Tony Couch and Ed Whitney's teachings. The Dremel hack is something I have seen for years on forums, and one can easily drill right through the paper. Even though I prefer more detail and more of a focal point, you are a master artist with such a fresh approach that never looks overworked.
You’re genius
Thanks for sharing your skill and your work with us. I am seeing this too late to join the class but hopefully the next round?
Wonderful info
Thanks
Como puedo hacer reflejos en el agua en técnica acuarela para un paisaje? Muchas gracias, felicitaciones muy buen trabajo.
thank you very much
You or so outstanding an so good at explaining. AN YOUR ARTWORK IS BEAUTIFUL AN YOU MAKE ARTWORK SO MIUCH EASY TO USE . THANKS FOR YOUR DEMONSTRATION AN THANKS FOR THE PERSON THAT IS HELPING YOU❤
Мови не знаю, просто слідкував за пензлем і здогадувався, дуже потрібні знання, дякую, дякую, дякую
On the sky, to avoid green, when blue and yellow overlap, use different blue, and different (darker) yellow, with adding pinch of red to it...or in-between insert some greyish blue.. point is to make warmer blue before transition to yellow (but also use more orange yellow)... Should work, and dont rush in the mix... ;)
Thank you very much for the beautiful presentation.
I have a question about the painting at 23:30. The sun in the picture is shining from the right side, as you can see from the mounds of snow. Is it therefore not more credible to create the soft edges on the shadow side and the hard edges on the side facing the sun?
Superb content Thank you for being so generous sharing your skills and knowledge. However for me I would find it more useful to have this almost two hour video split into 30min sections to make a series. Perhaps it’s my age but I find it hard to concentrate on a video for longer than this. Also I think you would attract more viewers to a series. Even in my retirement I find it difficult to dedicate two hours at once. Although I can sit and paint happily for hours on end!!!!
Please announce the exact date and time for your classes!
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Today is Tue. FEBRUATY 27,2024! Also what is the link to register? And Where,? Thanks , YUTTA
Thank you l have just come across your you tube don’t do much of water colour all way’s used a round brush tried the flat brush what a difference thank you . Could you please do one on pan pastil please. Hope winter is not to bad . Stay well safe all the family and thank you🐨🦘🌈
I use PanPastels quite a bit in my livestreams. There is a demo on UA-cam that I did.
Informative video. Ty. Your paintings are gorgeous ❣️
Btw, the word is "frond", not "fond".