Thanks Virginia for the demo of painting peonies. I was studying from various books but finally found your video and your method is the best. Your peonies are elegant yet rich in colors and very natural. Love them!
Teacher, thank you so much for this! I love the way you demonstrate it. Very helpful for a total beginner like me..its my dream to paint a peony. I've watched countless videos of painting peonies but this is by far, the one I understood the most. Thank you so much❤❤❤
Thank you for posting these lessons, you are a wonderful teacher and an amazing artist. It is so interesting to watch your art come to life. I am a senior and these videos have enriched my life.
Thank you for this demonstration, it's very generous of you to share your knowledge, technique and talent. Looking forward to parts two and three. Truly inspirational!
Hi Virginia, watching this tutorial from Canada where it is quite cold and we are stuck in the lock down. Decided to get back into painting after twenty years and pulled out my palette and cleaned it up and was pleased to find out that my kids didn't destroy all of my art supplies. Now I am trying to re teach myself. The first couple of paintings were hideous so I must find some decent instruction. Sadly, my teachers are either dead or have moved far away and lost contact. I really appreciate your patience and openness and while I will probably gravitate back to oils I really do love inks and the freedom of loose brushwork. ❤🇨🇦❤
Hello Andrea! Delighted to know that you are getting back into painting. I bet you'll find your enthusiasm starting to fizz, the more you splash around! Good luck and happy painting!
Hello Virginia, Thank you very much for the invitation to your facebook page. I love watching your films ! You are a perfect painter and teacher and you explain every brush stroke very well. All the best to you, Kasia
In this DVD I am using double shuen (thick) rice paper which I have pre-mounted on a board. The paper is raw rather than sized. Raw is best for this style of 'splashing ink' technique. The brushes are traditional Chinese round brushes made from natural animal hair. I like hard or springy hair, described in catalogs as weasel or wolf hair, or bamboo/orchid brush. If I am painting peonies, I may use a softer goat hair brush. I'm glad you enjoyed watching!
The scourge of my life, indeed! I remember the first time I painted outdoors with my high school teacher. She said white space was the breathing space for watercolor. But I filled it up anyway. But of course, spring is just around the corner, so I love trying again!
Thanks for your kind comment. I use raw (absorbent) rice paper, which is called Xuan or Shuen in Asia. mine is single thickness, but you can also achieve the same result using double xuan. The benefit of the double xuan is that the colors don't spread as much so you can paint a bit slower. Regular watercolor paper does not work because it is not absorbent.
Merci Virginia pour la démo de cette très jolie pivoine rouge .Je ne parle pas engrais malheureusement mais,j'ai très bien compris l'utilisation du peinseau a aquarelle.
Thanks, Althea! You may enjoy following me on facebook. I post new paintings and videos there every day. You can access my page even if you don't have a facebook account. Go to facebook, then write /VirginiaLloydDavies.
Here's a list of materials: start off with 2 brushes: 1 medium size orchid/bamboo brush, 1 small 'detail' brush; small bottle of Chinese black ink; roll of practice paper (it needs to be specially made for Chinese brush painting - rice, mulberry or cotton, 'Moon Palace', absorbent paper, all these work.). Chinese colors in tubes or chips, or Western colors work. Soak your brushes in cold water to remove the sizing on the bristles; put newspaper or felt under your paper. Above all, have fun!
Gorgeous! I'm just beginning to learn about Sumi ink painting, rice paper etc. May I ask what type of paint you are using? Thank you for the wonderful instruction!
Hello Janelle! Thanks for your comment. You can find out all about the different kinds of paints and rice paper on my painting blog at www.joyfulbrush.com. You may also find my recommendations helpful in my recent book, "Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting". Happy painting!
Thanks! I recommend buying your brushes from a store or website that specializes in supplies for Chinese brush painting or sumi-e painting, such as www.orientalartsupply.com or www.blueheronarts.com. Happy painting!
For the peony flower, I usually use a short, soft-hair (sheep) brush. For the leaves I use a larger stiff-hair brush such as weasel. You could see more about the materials I use on my website blog joyfulbrush.com
Thanks! You may enjoy following me on facebook. I post new paintings and videos there every day. You can access my page even if you don't have a facebook account. Go to facebook, then write /VirginiaLloydDavies.
Overlaping green for the calix over red petals of a guest blossom, the color mudded, I'll separate the paints on next try. My petals didn't shade enough up to almost white. But I managed to make the strokes and shapes beautifully and flowing I'm excited with the that. I used Arches 300g and a Chinese brush. I'll train on the petals Thanks for your kindness. ❤️
@@tulipacjrocha Congratulations on following through on the exercise. You will find the colors work better if you use Asian raw (absorbent) rice paper (xuan or shuen) rather than Arches. Keep on going!
Hi Rosemary, I usually use a soft bristle (sheep or goat hair) for the flowers and a hard bristle (weasel) for the leaves and everything else. You can find more info on my blog at joyfulbrush.
Hello Elizabeth! I am using Marie's Chinese watercolors in tubes, and I always use Chinese brushes with natural hair. If you check out my blog on my website joyfulbrush you can read my 'materials' posts. Good luck and happy painting!
You may enjoy following me on facebook. I post new paintings and videos there every day. You can access my page even if you don't have a facebook account. Go to facebook, then write /VirginiaLloydDavies.
Hi Marina! Thanks for writing! This is so-called 'rice' paper, or xuan or shuen paper. It is raw, meaning the colors will run and bleed, which is what you want for this style of peony. You can order it online from blueheronarts and orientalartsupply. They ship internationally.
+Julius Blitzy Hi! Thanks for your interest. Yes, I am using thin raw xuan. You can read more details and tips on painting peony on my joyful brush blog.
Hello again! Brushes can be made out of anything, including feathers, twigs, strips of material and extruded plastic. Most synthetic brushes are made for oils and acrylics but you can use them for Chinese art. You need round brushes to create the strokes, but even long finger nails and paper towels can be used to create wonderful paintings.
Dear Virginia ! I subscribed to Your channel and delighted with your work ! Learn in Your video... please Tell me what paints and paper, You use? I would be very grateful, if you find an opportunity to reply ... thank you in Advance. Sincerely, Rimma !
Good to hear from you ***** I am delighted to hear that you have found my videos helpful. You can find the materials list on my Joyfulbrush website. Just click on the video page.
You may enjoy following me on facebook. I post new paintings and videos there every day. You can access my page even if you don't have a facebook account. Go to facebook, then write /VirginiaLloydDavies.
Thanks Virginia for the demo of painting peonies. I was studying from various books but finally found your video and your method is the best. Your peonies are elegant yet rich in colors and very natural. Love them!
Teacher, thank you so much for this! I love the way you demonstrate it. Very helpful for a total beginner like me..its my dream to paint a peony. I've watched countless videos of painting peonies but this is by far, the one I understood the most. Thank you so much❤❤❤
So glad you found it helpful.
Thank you for posting these lessons, you are a wonderful teacher and an amazing artist. It is so interesting to watch your art come to life. I am a senior and these videos have enriched my life.
Thank you for this demonstration, it's very generous of you to share your knowledge, technique and talent. Looking forward to parts two and three. Truly inspirational!
Hi Virginia, watching this tutorial from Canada where it is quite cold and we are stuck in the lock down. Decided to get back into painting after twenty years and pulled out my palette and cleaned it up and was pleased to find out that my kids didn't destroy all of my art supplies.
Now I am trying to re teach myself. The first couple of paintings were hideous so I must find some decent instruction.
Sadly, my teachers are either dead or have moved far away and lost contact.
I really appreciate your patience and openness and while I will probably gravitate back to oils I really do love inks and the freedom of loose brushwork.
❤🇨🇦❤
Hello Andrea! Delighted to know that you are getting back into painting. I bet you'll find your enthusiasm starting to fizz, the more you splash around! Good luck and happy painting!
Virginia, I love all your films. I`m too busy for practicing but watching it is great pleasure. You are a perfect art teacher. Thank you:)
Hello Virginia,
Thank you very much for the invitation to your facebook page. I love watching your films ! You are a perfect painter and teacher and you explain every brush stroke very well.
All the best to you,
Kasia
I love you painting. Thank you for watching this detail explanation on UA-cam.
You're welcome! Please enjoy my other UA-cam videos also.
Wonderful teaching and beautiful style!!!
Thanks!
Breathtaking! Thank you for sharing your experience!
You've done a wonderful job of explaining this. My heartfelt thanks to you....👏👏🙏🙏
Thanks! I'm delighted that you found it helpful!
You are the most excellent teacher. Thanks.
Thanks, Alberto, I'm glad you found it helpful. Happy painting!
Hello Kasia! Thanks for your feedback. I am very glad you find my work helpful. Hope to see you on facebook!
C'est toujours un plaisir de regarder votre savoir faire. Vos vidéos sont rafraîchissantes...
In this DVD I am using double shuen (thick) rice paper which I have pre-mounted on a board. The paper is raw rather than sized. Raw is best for this style of 'splashing ink' technique. The brushes are traditional Chinese round brushes made from natural animal hair. I like hard or springy hair, described in catalogs as weasel or wolf hair, or bamboo/orchid brush. If I am painting peonies, I may use a softer goat hair brush. I'm glad you enjoyed watching!
Thank you for sharing this technique. Your work is beautiful, and your instruction is easy to follow.
Thanks Sheila! I'll be bringing out mini how-to videos on lotus flowers next. I hope you enjoy them.
I love the way you use negative space as part of the brushwork. Easier said than done, but practice, practice, practce!
Thanks! Yes, the negative space is so important, and so hard for us westerners, wanting to fill every inch of the paper!
The scourge of my life, indeed! I remember the first time I painted outdoors with my high school teacher. She said white space was the breathing space for watercolor. But I filled it up anyway. But of course, spring is just around the corner, so I love trying again!
Ha, ha! Yes, at least we can always try again! Happy painting!
Thanks for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoy the films.
Great demo, thank you! WHAT KIND OF PAPER DO YOU USE?
Thanks for your kind comment. I use raw (absorbent) rice paper, which is called Xuan or Shuen in Asia. mine is single thickness, but you can also achieve the same result using double xuan. The benefit of the double xuan is that the colors don't spread as much so you can paint a bit slower. Regular watercolor paper does not work because it is not absorbent.
I am using an orchid/bamboo brush, medium size. It is a hard bristle brush, probably made of weasel hair.
wow! you make it look so easy!! beautiful!!
+helen prater Thanks! That's what 40 years of practice will get you!
Merci Virginia pour la démo de cette très jolie pivoine rouge .Je ne parle pas engrais malheureusement mais,j'ai très bien compris l'utilisation du peinseau a aquarelle.
Enchantée de lire votre commentaire, Claudine, et de savoir que vous avez pu comprendre ce que je voulais dire!
Thanks Virginia, I will visit the website. Have a good weekend!
Thanks! Good to hear from you (and thanks for letting me practice my Russian translating skills!) - Virginia
Thank you very much for your interesting and wonderful lessons
Thanks, Francine, I'm glad you enjoy them!
Really beautiful!
Thanks, Althea! You may enjoy following me on facebook. I post new paintings and videos there every day. You can access my page even if you don't have a facebook account. Go to facebook, then write /VirginiaLloydDavies.
Here's a list of materials: start off with 2 brushes: 1 medium size orchid/bamboo brush, 1 small 'detail' brush; small bottle of Chinese black ink; roll of practice paper (it needs to be specially made for Chinese brush painting - rice, mulberry or cotton, 'Moon Palace', absorbent paper, all these work.). Chinese colors in tubes or chips, or Western colors work. Soak your brushes in cold water to remove the sizing on the bristles; put newspaper or felt under your paper. Above all, have fun!
These are Chinese inks in tubes or chips. I also use some western watercolors (Daniel Smith and other brands work fine.)
a wonderful lesson
Thank you!
Your video is very helpful, l tried to do this from read a book which is difficult. Thank you.
Larry Nelson Hi Larry! Glad you found it helpful! There's nothing like seeing it done to really understand it. Happy painting!
Lovely talent you're sharing... thanks!
Thanks, Andrea!
@Andrea, you can purchase the complete 36 min. video which has a bonus feature at www.joyfulbrush.com/video/video_main.html
Dennis DiVito dd
Gorgeous! I'm just beginning to learn about Sumi ink painting, rice paper etc. May I ask what type of paint you are using? Thank you for the wonderful instruction!
Hello Janelle! Thanks for your comment. You can find out all about the different kinds of paints and rice paper on my painting blog at www.joyfulbrush.com. You may also find my recommendations helpful in my recent book, "Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting". Happy painting!
Thanks, Huong Tran! I'm glad you found it useful. You can purchase the full video on my website joyfulbrush.
Thank you for posting. The technique is beautiful! Where can I find/purchase a brush like yours? Love your paintings and instructions!
Thanks! I recommend buying your brushes from a store or website that specializes in supplies for Chinese brush painting or sumi-e painting, such as www.orientalartsupply.com or www.blueheronarts.com. Happy painting!
Really interesting demo. thankyou. Want to try this :)
Hi, I would like to know what brand and size of the brush that you use for this painting. Thank you.
For the peony flower, I usually use a short, soft-hair (sheep) brush. For the leaves I use a larger stiff-hair brush such as weasel. You could see more about the materials I use on my website blog joyfulbrush.com
Thanks
You're welcome, Yuk Lan Lo. Glad you enjoyed it!
Спасибо! Мне очень нравятся ваши уроки!
God, how talanted you are! Thank you for sharing xxx
Kadriya Salmanova so glad you found it helpful.
excuse me , what is the name and the material of this brush?
Beautiful; excellent instructions.
Thanks, Haley! You can read more of my painting tips on my website blog joyfulbrush.
did you used water colors?
Amazing 👏
Thanks! Be sure to watch the other parts of the peony tutorial!
Very good
Thanks
畫的真棒!
Watching and watching again, so grateful for your sharing.
Beth Redstone Hi Beth! So glad it's helpful! I guess now I know who put my channel over 2 million views recently! lol! Happy painting!
Thanks! You may enjoy following me on facebook. I post new paintings and videos there every day. You can access my page even if you don't have a facebook account. Go to facebook, then write /VirginiaLloydDavies.
I tried to paint the peonies with watercolor and it didn't result well.
I'm glad you tried it out! It is important to have the right paper and brushes, and then of course, lots of practice! Good luck!
Overlaping green for the calix over red petals of a guest blossom, the color mudded, I'll separate the paints on next try. My petals didn't shade enough up to almost white. But I managed to make the strokes and shapes beautifully and flowing I'm excited with the that. I used Arches 300g and a Chinese brush. I'll train on the petals Thanks for your kindness. ❤️
@@tulipacjrocha Congratulations on following through on the exercise. You will find the colors work better if you use Asian raw (absorbent) rice paper (xuan or shuen) rather than Arches. Keep on going!
Beautiful technique, I like it though a bit difficult :)
what sort of brushes and sizes do you use please
Hi Rosemary, I usually use a soft bristle (sheep or goat hair) for the flowers and a hard bristle (weasel) for the leaves and everything else. You can find more info on my blog at joyfulbrush.
very good!
Thanks!
Спасибо за красоту ! Скажите, какие краски вы используете ? И Из чего сделана кисть - это натуральные или искусственные волокна ? Спасибо !
Hello Elizabeth! I am using Marie's Chinese watercolors in tubes, and I always use Chinese brushes with natural hair. If you check out my blog on my website joyfulbrush you can read my 'materials' posts. Good luck and happy painting!
Спасибо за быстрый ответ !!! СПАСИБО !!! Как можно купить ваши уроки ? или посмотреть ?
You may enjoy following me on facebook. I post new paintings and videos there every day. You can access my page even if you don't have a facebook account. Go to facebook, then write /VirginiaLloydDavies.
Thank You so mush! Wonderfull watercolor, very good video! Only 1 question, sorry: what is the paper? How i can buy this paper, pls?
Hi Marina! Thanks for writing! This is so-called 'rice' paper, or xuan or shuen paper. It is raw, meaning the colors will run and bleed, which is what you want for this style of peony. You can order it online from blueheronarts and orientalartsupply. They ship internationally.
You are very kind! Thank you so much for Yours answer! Good ART to You!!
Hello I am interested, is this xuan raw?
+Julius Blitzy Hi! Thanks for your interest. Yes, I am using thin raw xuan. You can read more details and tips on painting peony on my joyful brush blog.
what kind of paper are you using? thanks
I am using thin raw (unsized ) xuan (rice) paper. you can use a heavier paper too, just so long as it is unsized.
thanks for the reply..
beautiful...
Thanks!
Are you painting on rice paper?
Jean Hering Yes, I usually use a thin raw xuan, which allows the color to bleed.
Thanks!
yes, on rice paper.
hey, do you use inks? x
I use all sorts of inks, dyes and paints. In this video I am using Chinese color chips and Marie's watercolor tubes.
Thank you, what brush are you using?
Love this!
Muy lindo gracias
You're welcome!
Dear Virginia I understand well English and I would both like to understand your teaching
awesome ! learned a lot from you!
Love this. Thank you.
Can you get brushes NOT made out of animal hair?
Hello again! Brushes can be made out of anything, including feathers, twigs, strips of material and extruded plastic. Most synthetic brushes are made for oils and acrylics but you can use them for Chinese art. You need round brushes to create the strokes, but even long finger nails and paper towels can be used to create wonderful paintings.
Dear Virginia ! I subscribed to Your channel and delighted with your work ! Learn in Your video... please Tell me what paints and paper, You use? I would be very grateful, if you find an opportunity to reply ... thank you in Advance. Sincerely, Rimma !
Good to hear from you ***** I am delighted to hear that you have found my videos helpful. You can find the materials list on my Joyfulbrush website. Just click on the video page.
Tulips
Water colour painting
Dziekuje.❤
Painting desert cactus
Beautiful:)
The peony paintings were too good.
Thanks, Surekha! You can learn more about how to paint peonies in my new book, "Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting". Enjoy!
Is this Watercolour?
S U P E R. V I D E O !!!!!!!
Thanks, Gloria!
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畫作呆版，兩邊相等，欠缺靈動，形神兩皆空
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