Granulating Watercolour Painting with Mixed Media: Full Process, with Reference Photo

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 114

  • @amandahodgin9316
    @amandahodgin9316 16 днів тому +10

    I could watch you paint all day. Everything you do is so very lovely. I went to Prince Edward Island(home of Anne of Green Gables) for a holiday last week and made an attempt at plein air painting at the beach. I was having a hard time and I thought, “I wish Helen was here, she’d help me with this mess and she would absolutely love these huge sand dunes and red sandstone cliffs.”

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому

      Oh wow!!!! I loved those books/programmes so much!! Thank you for thinking of me!!

  • @annedurand3136
    @annedurand3136 15 днів тому +4

    Oh wow. I am speechless. I am sometimes getting a bit bored of watercolours these days because my attention goes a lot towards artists doing mixed media work, and THIS looks like the perfect balance. A watercolour base, texture through granulation, and "correcting" and adding details with oil pastels and coloured pencils. Brilliant!! Thank you Helen!!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому

      I'm so glad you like it - thank you!!

  • @Flora-v6u
    @Flora-v6u 15 днів тому +2

    That’s really beautiful, Helen. I loved the delicacy of the watercolour only, but you gave it so much more depth with the pastels & pencils that I loved that too. I am envious of how you can just lay down paint & it looks like it’s supposed to!

  • @angelika3260-l2p
    @angelika3260-l2p 15 днів тому +2

    thank you so much for the work you put into sharing your art - the process videos and the other videos where you visit places and pain em plain air- all so fab to watch, should be available on NHS prescription - so creative, calm and instructive (esp. in terms of mixed media). Love those granulating paints in this context. Really appreciate your honesty and how you share what you feel hasn't quite gone right and amending it etc. Could also watch you all day if I didn't need to work! 🙂 Thank you so much ♥

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому

      That's so nice to hear - I really appreciate it, thank you!!

  • @thefrostedblueberryart
    @thefrostedblueberryart 15 днів тому +2

    I absolutely love this painting Helen, in fact I would love to buy a print of it. You shouldn’t be self conscious leaving reference photos up - if we were looking for like for like replicas then we’d be photocopiers, not artists!!!

  • @teekierudite5108
    @teekierudite5108 16 днів тому +5

    My favorite bit is always when the color pencils come out, the details make the painting spring to life and I love it! Keep up the wonderful work!!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  16 днів тому +1

      One day I might get good enough at watercolour to be able to just leave it as a watercolour, but probably won't happen any time soon 😂

    • @teekierudite5108
      @teekierudite5108 16 днів тому +1

      @@helencryer the colored pencils are part of the magic that is your art. The layer upon layer, adding those splotches of color then the details on top is mesmerizing. I am a big fan of your work!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  16 днів тому +1

      That's lovely, thank you!!

  • @reedebrown6006
    @reedebrown6006 16 днів тому +1

    Great video. I really liked the painting with just the watercolour, but absolutely love the finished piece.

  • @rubyfisch5077
    @rubyfisch5077 14 днів тому +1

    Fantastic! This is where granulating colors really shine. I love the addition of the oil pastels (you're braver than I am) and the colored pencils. It's very, very nice.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому

      Yes, the granulating paints are so perfect for some things, and a joy to use! Thanks!

  • @Paintspotsandpaper
    @Paintspotsandpaper 16 днів тому +2

    Hi Helen, gorgeous painting! The white edges on the hills gives the look almost of batik or silk painting, it’s really beautiful, thankyou for sharing! Take care ❤❤

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  16 днів тому

      Thank you! A happy accident of not wanting my paint colours to mix!

  • @elizabaum
    @elizabaum 14 днів тому +1

    This is beautiful. It was almost magical watching the process of each color building the image.

  • @zenlife1200
    @zenlife1200 15 днів тому +1

    I love your granulating colors they're moody and interesting and made a really nice underlayer for your texture. Until a couple of days ago, I was painting out of what I called my desk/storage palette. It's the biggest tin, the one that holds 52 colors and I had all my paints at my finger tips. But that tin when unfolded takes up a lot of real estate in a small space plus seeing every color gives me a bit of decision fatigue. So I bought the next tin size down. It holds 26 but you can squeeze 37 into it if you really want to. I popped in a mixture of my favorites and some new colors and to me it seems very bright. I blame that on the new colors I bought for my daughter's flower palette. They aren't my usual taste at all but I want to try them and today the sun is out and the cherry blossoms and kowhai flowers are blooming and I can see lots of signs of Spring. My palette is from Bower Bird and has a floral pattern on the outside so maybe my new smaller desk palette and the colors inside suit the new season. I also bought the small floral Bower Bird palette to put my daughter's paints into. It holds 20 colors. I now have an urge to declutter things so I guess Spring is here 😊 🥀🌻💮

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому +1

      Your new palette and environment sound absolutely charming! I saw a palette from Bower Bird for the first time last week, and it looked lovely! Happy Spring!

  • @FaithAnnNB
    @FaithAnnNB 15 днів тому +1

    Love how this turned out! It’s so much fun getting out the granulating paints for a landscape 😊. I really like the effect of leaving thin white lines between different areas (even if the original purpose was to avoid drying time lol).

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому

      Thanks! It just makes me so happy painting with them, and that paper was a treat too.

  • @jude6752
    @jude6752 15 днів тому +1

    Gorgeous Helen! I love this style, it suits you so well and you certainly didn't need the pencil sketch - I love it 🥰

  • @twisteddyekitchenmyfiberjo4577
    @twisteddyekitchenmyfiberjo4577 15 днів тому +1

    Well done, Helen! I would have stopped where you were for the original and now to see where it ended up, bravo for the bravery!

  • @awatercolourist
    @awatercolourist 16 днів тому +1

    Your style is a bit different this time. It’s still very beautiful, though.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  16 днів тому +1

      Thank you! I absolutely relished putting down that first watercolour layer!

  • @zenandink3531
    @zenandink3531 16 днів тому +1

    You have such skill with sketching and composing your scenes…really like this! 😮😊…love granulating colors too-

  • @PaulaScardamalia
    @PaulaScardamalia 16 днів тому +1

    This is so beautiful and delicate, and transparent, all the magical aspects of watercolor. Thank you for sharing.😊

  • @wyloecksketchbook
    @wyloecksketchbook 15 днів тому +1

    Wonderful! I absolutely love how delicate and precise those white lines/spaces are in between the various sections - Gorgeous! They really bring the piece to life.

  • @TheBeverleyann
    @TheBeverleyann 16 днів тому +1

    Fantastic ! Love the fact that you used oil pastels as well , *as I have some & only used once, now I need to pull 'em out *smiles* Beautiful work my Dear & Thank you for everything you do x

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  16 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much! Yes - you must pull them out and have a good play!

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 15 днів тому +1

    this is brilliant, I always love to see a full process ☺☺

  • @poppyllulu
    @poppyllulu День тому

    Just lovely! The painting and the video! I thought the painting was gorgeous after the watercolour stage, but the mixed media just added so much depth and texture! I would love to try adding mixed media to my (mainly botanical) watercolours, just need to get over the fear of where to start and with what!! 😁

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  17 годин тому +1

      Thank you! I mainly started using mixed media over watercolour because I could see where my watercolours were lacking (often with lack of contrast). I think using coloured pencils is a nice gentle, controlled way to start.

  • @catherineengland1275
    @catherineengland1275 16 днів тому +1

    You are so talented and such a lovely person. ❤

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  16 днів тому +1

      Hi Catherine!!! So are you 😁

  • @jam4441
    @jam4441 3 дні тому

    Really enjoyed this ,particularly because of your no fuss technique. The 100% cotton cold press is my fav for granulating water colours.

  • @vishneva2000
    @vishneva2000 16 днів тому +2

    I enjoy watching you work in mixed media. Inspiring.

  • @termite7790
    @termite7790 11 днів тому

    I really, really like this painting. I like it both ways with and without pastels. I want to try to do something like this composition I like the look of the painting just before the pastels,the separation looked cool. Appreciate you,thanks

  • @derwood206
    @derwood206 15 днів тому

    Gorgeous delicate painting! Love the colors you chose and i JUST got Jade Green from Rosa Gallery in the mail the other day so was nice to see in action. BEAUTIFUL Granulation! and so fun to watch the process with the oil pastels and gelatos!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому +1

      Hi! Thanks! I really am impressed with Rosa Gallery's granulating release - hope you enjoy the Jade Green!

  • @valeriegehling4358
    @valeriegehling4358 16 днів тому

    Love the granulating colours so effective on the cliffs. The greens are gorgeous. Do you use any fixative when pictures are finished? I’ll look up your new system though I’ve always found what I need of yours. Thanks.

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  16 днів тому +1

      Yes, I just loved all the ones I used in this!
      I don't use fixative usually. If it's in a sketchbook I use deli paper between the pages, but this one I will probably frame.

  • @Maria-lleriuqs
    @Maria-lleriuqs 16 днів тому

    Helen, this looks gorgeous. Beautiful work and I love the way you use colour. I didn’t know you could use oil pastel on watercolour paper. Have you ever had an issue with it sinking into the paper?

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому

      Thanks! I've not noticed any problems with it!

  • @SAP64
    @SAP64 15 днів тому

    Adding the details in the end really makes this painting wonderful. Really liked seeing the photo you used for reference.

  • @tdelphia1
    @tdelphia1 16 днів тому

    I like the white lines...I think at that phase it had a sort of woodblock print look. That Szmal color for the sky and water is fantastic!

  • @lisaharner3720
    @lisaharner3720 16 днів тому

    You have a lovely style, no matter what techniques you use. Enjoy your company!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  16 днів тому

      That's really kind, thank you!

  • @firdyk
    @firdyk 9 днів тому

    Love your lovely wc painting and the mixed media bravery.

  • @sharonling-LetsArtToday
    @sharonling-LetsArtToday 6 днів тому

    Beautiful ❤

  • @caroles5258
    @caroles5258 15 днів тому

    What was the colour you mentioned for the green tinge to the sea? isoros eternal summit??

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  15 днів тому

      Sorry, I forgot to link to it - yes, Isaro's Eternal Summit:
      www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=79140&awinaffid=1662469&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jacksonsart.com%2Fisaro-watercolour-paint-7ml-eternal-summit

  • @jomassey4207
    @jomassey4207 15 днів тому

    I loved the addition of pastels and pencils.
    Just right.😊

  • @foxykc
    @foxykc 12 днів тому

    Inspirational

  • @maria.3649
    @maria.3649 16 днів тому

    Do you fix oil pastels?I like them but they never really dry

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  16 днів тому +1

      I have some fixative, but don't use it much. If I use them in a sketchbook, I just put sheets of deli paper between the pages. This one will probably get framed behind glass.

  • @katebagley8234
    @katebagley8234 13 днів тому

    Love the watercolour, lovely and crisp 😊

  • @awatercolourist
    @awatercolourist 16 днів тому +1

    First 👋

  • @somepinkflowers
    @somepinkflowers 16 днів тому +1

    Makes me feel happy to watch you paint. ☺️ Thank you.🙏🏽 🌸🌸

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому

      That's so nice - thanks!!

  • @cheesegoddess1
    @cheesegoddess1 16 днів тому +1

    I absolutely love granulating paints. This was lovely. ❤

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому

      They're wonderful aren't they?! Thanks!

  • @pagewhite61
    @pagewhite61 16 днів тому

    It’s beautiful! Thank you.

  • @zoewhiteart7676
    @zoewhiteart7676 16 днів тому +1

    Beautiful mixed media piece, wonderful!🖌️🎨💜

  • @WolfmanWoody
    @WolfmanWoody 16 днів тому

    I like that one, very much!

  • @beejayem42
    @beejayem42 16 днів тому

    🐨👍

  • @debsllewelyn230
    @debsllewelyn230 15 днів тому

    Fab, has a look of Ravilious xxx

  • @megbowyer6436
    @megbowyer6436 15 днів тому

    Brilliant I love this one too. ❤

  • @agentxp0749
    @agentxp0749 15 днів тому

    Lovely painting!

  • @Samantha_tookey197
    @Samantha_tookey197 16 днів тому

    Absolutely beautiful ❤

  • @1487marta
    @1487marta 15 днів тому

    It’s beautiful!

  • @awatercolourist
    @awatercolourist 16 днів тому

    0:05 so rather than book you decided to paint?

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  16 днів тому +1

      Cook? I did most the main cooking earlier, and the dessert was already chilling. Just a bit of a mad scramble setting the table etc!!

    • @awatercolourist
      @awatercolourist 16 днів тому +1

      @@helencryer Efficient!

  • @karenirving7088
    @karenirving7088 16 днів тому

    Impressive

  • @SMCCRADY2
    @SMCCRADY2 16 днів тому

    Beautiful!

  • @jessicastrideart
    @jessicastrideart 13 днів тому

    Beautiful Helen.😍

  • @K.ART_vlog
    @K.ART_vlog 16 днів тому

    nice😍

  • @selmag5819
    @selmag5819 16 днів тому

    what a beauty! i am so grateful to you for these process videos! you are so generous, i am learning a lot. that session with Sketches.n.Scrubs must have really inspired you. or maybe it gave you an additional feel for your own audiences needs or wishes? whatever it is: thank you so much, dear Helen!

    • @helencryer
      @helencryer  14 днів тому +1

      That's great, thank you! Actually, it's more the case that I usually paint in landscape, so there's not much space on the screen for the reference photo, without making the art process quite small. It's easier to have both sides by side when painting in portrait.

    • @selmag5819
      @selmag5819 14 днів тому

      @@helencryer ah, i see! makes more sense, too, since you have always taken us along the process with you. i'm a little foggy in the head region somethimes:D