Black Watercolor Swan 🖤 Step-by-Step Painting Tutorial with Winsor & Newton

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • #watercolortutorial #winsorandnewton #blackwatercolor
    In this video, I am going to show you how to paint a realistic black swan with watercolors. We will cover:
    1. How to create a sense of realism on paper, when using black watercolor pigment. How to avoid "flat" looking black - even when you are using black pigment straight from the tube.
    2. How to simplify and abstract the feather shapes. How to use variation in brush stroke thickness, direction and length to create a realistic effect.
    3. Using black watercolor pigments: Pros and Cons. Why mixing your blacks from other pigments that reveal cool or warm colors creates more realism in your work. I will also explain the reason why I am using black straight from the tube here (for the first time in years).
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    PAPER: W&N hot pressed 140lbs
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    PIGMENTS:
    Lamp Black, Quinacridone Violet, Winsor Blue [Red Shade], Permanent Rose
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 58

  • @AnnaBucciarelli
    @AnnaBucciarelli  3 роки тому +11

    Painting black with watercolors can be tricky! Whether you are mixing your own black using several pigments, or using black straight from the tube, this requires a careful step-by-step approach. Let's paint this black swan together and talk about how to make your black watercolors look more realistic 🖤

    • @namita1785
      @namita1785 3 роки тому

      Beautiful 🤩 and so happy….. finally you’re on Patreon too along with Skillshare 💖

    • @AnnaBucciarelli
      @AnnaBucciarelli  3 роки тому

      @@namita1785 💜💜💜

    • @natlisan
      @natlisan 3 роки тому

      Stunning as usual Anna! I'm not use to seeing you paint dark subjects!😉 The hardest part of painting dark subjects is capturing the luster. It's never just a flat tone, that's why I don't typically use "tube" black. I tend to mix my own blacks, My favorites are indigo & burnt umber for more of a transparent black or cobalt & trans red oxide for more of a grey/black that granulates & separates creating a ton of colour variation.

  • @justtubingby129
    @justtubingby129 3 роки тому +1

    Not fair that UA-cam videos make hard work look so easy 🌹🌹🌹

  • @ClaudiakLien
    @ClaudiakLien Рік тому +1

    You are amazing. Thank you for your tutorials

  • @judybreedlove5348
    @judybreedlove5348 3 роки тому +3

    Wonderful tutorial. I never used black in my paintings, until recently. I discovered Lamp Black by W/N fades quite a lot; whereas, Lamb Black by Daniel Smith does not. Also DS , when added to a large area of wet on wet technique is the only one I've found so far, that "whooshes". A technique I've used for fuzzy feathers. I appreciate all your subtle warm and cool touches in this swan. It has given me an idea for painting a person's hair that is primarily black; but, has undertones of blue and purple. Your video was very useful....I might come back and paint the swan....it is beautiful.

  • @schuhujin5019
    @schuhujin5019 3 роки тому +3

    As a beginner, I bought lampblack. As my palette grew, I gave it to a friend, because I thought, I would not need it anymore, I could mix my own darks. As I get more advanced, I buy more and more blacks for their specific properties. A Marsblack for mixing and achieving granulation. A Neutralblack for monochromatic studies. DS moonglow for those times, when I dont want to mix my own. Probably next time, I will not rebuy moonglow and instead mix my own in a bigger amount. So in my opinion, there is a journey for black as it is for watercolor. (by the way: today I would not give away the lampblack)

    • @AnnaBucciarelli
      @AnnaBucciarelli  3 роки тому

      This is so interesting! I had a somewhat similar experience in the beginning. I think as we get more and more experienced, our appreciation for different properties of each pigment grows and we re-discover new ways of making the best use of every color. So cool! Thank you for sharing your experience 💜

  • @jimcorbett3764
    @jimcorbett3764 Рік тому +1

    I never knew about the controversy surrounding black in the watercolor world. Watching this video probably saved me from being mugged by watercolor nazis- seriously, though, I was impressed by the fact that the whole surface of the image was painted at some point, and yet there were still spots, like the feather tips, that looked white because of the layering. Very cool.

  • @eepaulsen
    @eepaulsen 3 роки тому +3

    Love this. It’s stunning I’m a beginner about a year in from no art background and your level of teaching and explanation is just what I am looking for

  • @CoffeeLord39
    @CoffeeLord39 2 роки тому +1

    You are a phenomenal teacher with a very even approach; you elegantly make a case for mixing black and also solid reasons for using pure black. There is no misunderstanding regarding what you mean, or the feasible applications for either situation. Thank you for making this information available for all of us ❤

  • @sandramaler440
    @sandramaler440 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely love your videos and feel so grateful that someone as talented as you should take the time to make these tutorials. Your explanations are always very clear and interesting. Would love to see more videos like this one of animals. Thank you!

  • @nydiaroman9714
    @nydiaroman9714 3 роки тому

    Magnetic transformation on a master's watercolor brush ! LOVELY

  • @achord9204
    @achord9204 Рік тому

    Thank you, Cant wait till March to start your class on patreon

  • @EnjoyDrawingwithMary
    @EnjoyDrawingwithMary 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Anna! love this beautiful swan paiting! I agree with you about black color and I think that it's not so bad if you use black from the tube for some detailes and diferent styles, it's all good if you paint a beautiful art with it ;) I used the most of mixed up 'black' in one of my fantasy paintings (moon fairy) and I think I did it justice - if it was a pure black from the tube, it would be too 'dirty'... thank you for your great tutorial and inspiration - you explained everything very well! have a great day! 💖😍💖 Marija

  • @carynregan8319
    @carynregan8319 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you once again Anna for so generously sharing your talent with us in creating this beautiful swan! You are an amazing artist and I really appreciate learning from you!

  • @sadariahdahalan9190
    @sadariahdahalan9190 Рік тому

    👍👍👍❤🌹
    Beautiful picture

  • @colombepetite
    @colombepetite 3 роки тому +1

    I love this way of using black paints. Because you used the under paints the black does not appear as a stark “ from the tube” black. This is a great tutorial!

  • @ChristinaTodd1970
    @ChristinaTodd1970 3 роки тому +3

    Gorgeous!

  • @brandytaylor1986.
    @brandytaylor1986. 3 роки тому

    Beautiful swan your painting is beautiful such pretty colors

  • @ritabattaglini8623
    @ritabattaglini8623 3 роки тому

    Nice Painting!

  • @cathystockton2721
    @cathystockton2721 2 роки тому

    Wonderful advice and beautiful painting

  • @TamaraVRamos
    @TamaraVRamos 3 роки тому

    Your work is really amazing! I'm just a beginner but I love to learn and your videos are so much useful! Your voice is beautiful indeed!!! Many thanks!

  • @StrangeArrangements
    @StrangeArrangements 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely painting.

  • @stephaniemerlin1
    @stephaniemerlin1 3 роки тому

    This is truly fabulous.

    • @AnnaBucciarelli
      @AnnaBucciarelli  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much Stephanie 😊 Have a wonderful day!!

  • @mariliarodrigues7137
    @mariliarodrigues7137 3 роки тому

    Another great tutorial with awesome tips! Thank you!

  • @DieAnnaa
    @DieAnnaa 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, amazing!

  • @tatianabusico4553
    @tatianabusico4553 3 роки тому

    Beautiful swan and work, happy to see the process, hope my swan will be also nice🦢

  • @jakea1035
    @jakea1035 3 роки тому

    Really useful. Thank you.

  • @01fatina
    @01fatina 2 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @HarrycaneArtsandCraftsOfficial
    @HarrycaneArtsandCraftsOfficial 3 роки тому

    Hi Anna I really amazed your painting. As always you made great 👍.

  • @rainbowfox1934
    @rainbowfox1934 2 роки тому

    There are no real rules in watercolor. However, the reason that black is discouraged is that the painting has many colors, but the black is a lack of color. Therefore, not only is it opaque, rather than transparent, but looks like holes in the painting. So, most watercolor artists mix black from Alizarin Crimson and Phthalo Green and Blue. This creates transparency and you shift the mix to create the colored tinge under the black that matches the painting.

  • @awatercolourist
    @awatercolourist Рік тому

    Hi Anna! What do you think of the W&N synthetic sable brush? Hope does it compare to the Escoda Versatil and Ultimo? I imagine the Ultimo is much softer and has less snap and no sharp tip. Also how does the W&N brush compare to real sable?

  • @dessinsamelie
    @dessinsamelie 3 роки тому

    Jolie

  • @mimizhang8747
    @mimizhang8747 3 роки тому

    So beautiful!! I love your work! Just wondering where did you find that red brush holder? Thank you.

    • @AnnaBucciarelli
      @AnnaBucciarelli  3 роки тому

      Thank you Mimi! You can find these gloves on Amazon. Protective Glove from Laughing Paw: amzn.to/2LLqcyC

    • @mimizhang8747
      @mimizhang8747 3 роки тому

      @@AnnaBucciarelli thank you! Actually I was wondering about that little round red colour piece that hold your brush in the video. 🙂

    • @AnnaBucciarelli
      @AnnaBucciarelli  3 роки тому

      @@mimizhang8747 ah! Sorry I misunderstood 😊 it’s a pen holder - also from Amazon, just search for easy klick pen holders and a bunch will pop up!

    • @mimizhang8747
      @mimizhang8747 3 роки тому

      @@AnnaBucciarelli 😊 thank you so much

  • @Kyomiibrown
    @Kyomiibrown 3 роки тому

    Hi Anna, beautiful swan!
    PS: What W&N colour from the dot chart did you use for the beak?

    • @AnnaBucciarelli
      @AnnaBucciarelli  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Kyomii 😊 It was Permanent Rose. Alizarin Crimson, Quin Rose or even Quin Red would work very well here!

    • @Kyomiibrown
      @Kyomiibrown 3 роки тому

      @@AnnaBucciarelli Thank you Anna. It’s a lovely colour 🙂

  • @williamjamesenkerwitz9495
    @williamjamesenkerwitz9495 8 місяців тому

    Hi my dear art friend question can one varnish acrylic paintings