Rebecca, it was tough! I finished the watercoloour portrait of our Pug, Mona. Watched your video many, many times to study the steps and feel confident. It was awsome! I did it based on a picture I took of her last year. I will give it to my husband on Christmas Day. We'll shed a tear but, she will always be in our hearts and life. Thanks a lot, you were my angel and tutor. Have a joyful, happy holidays.
I actually scrolled all the way down & got my answer. Thank you so much for referring people to Doris Joa's video. And thank you for generously doing these demos. I've always painted in oil & now love doing watercolor!
Wanted to paint our Pug called Mona, who passed away last May 2019. She was my husband love and I wanted to paint her for him as a Christmas present. I will give it a try after watching this talented, artistic video. Thanks a lot for your sharing it.
Wow! That was a amazing to watch come to life!! I'd love to see you do a chocolate lab! My boy is so super handsome I'd love to have the talent and skill to immortalize and honor him in this way. Thank you so much for sharing your work!!
@@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist Thanks so much for your response! I was actually referring to the large brush you switched over to when using Billy's #6.??
hello... when using the dry bruush for the fur, are you using a watery wash? Thankyou for the amazing tutorials. will be looking at your courses in the next day or so
Thanks for your message, and I'm glad you found these tutorials! The larger brown brush is a Billy Showell Fine Tipped No. 6. The small black is Winsor & Newton Series 7 Sable # 1, the larger black is another Winsor & Newton that is pretty old and has lost its tip.
Hi Rebecca, your artwork is superb ! Can you please tell me what kind of brushes you use and what are the qualities of a good brush ? Thanks and Godbless 🙂
Thanks John! This is a Billy Showell Fine Tipped brush. You can see it here: www.billyshowell.com/brushes/the-billy-showell-fine-tipped-brush-set-brushes
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. I'm new to watercolors. When you say dry brush. Which one do you use to make the hair and just don't put any water in it? Just the colors? Thanks!!
Marvelous! Found this video while doing research for my own three pugs and will definitely be checking out your others. Ever thought of doing dogs again but with different coloring?
Beautifully done! Do you wrap the Arches paper around a frame? I'm trying to figure out how to keep my 140 lb. Cold Press paper from warping. Thinking about dry-mounting it first before I paint. Thank you!
Hi Rebecca, I absolutely love your paintings! I’m currently working on my own and I was wondering about the protective spray you use. How long do you wait before spraying and from approximately how far? I’ve used Krylon clear coating but it warped the paint so I think I didn’t wait long enough. Thanks for the advice. Looking forward to your next works!
Hi Valentina, I give the painting a day or two to make sure it's completely dry, and use the Krylon spray. Give it an even spray 1 to 2 feet in distance, making sure there are no drips, and then a couple of hours to a day to dry, then apply another layer if you think it's needed.
hello! I've watched a few of your videos and I've always wondered what surface you're using. I know you said it was mid weight cold press but is it paper wrapped around a canvas? or directly on stretcher bars? I really appreciate your techniques! Thanks!
Hi Lyndzee, yes, it's Arches 140 lb. Cold Press paper, soaked for 3 minutes in water and stapled to Fredrix Stretcher Strips. I love it because it dries tight as a drum. Thanks!
Hi! This painting is created on Arches Cold Press 140 lb. watercolor paper. I spray the painting with at least 3 coats of Krylon UV Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating. Thanks for watching!
I wondered too since I've never seen watercolor paper on stretcher bars. Really great idea! Maybe you will demo how for the rest of us. I'm new to watercolor and am really enjoying it as more than a quick underpainting.
You captured the pugs personality, she looks as if she heard a wrapper crinkle and will be looking for halfsies in a minute! Beautifully done.
Oh, that is so funny! Thank you!
Rebecca, it was tough! I finished the watercoloour portrait of our Pug, Mona.
Watched your video many, many times to study the steps and feel confident. It was awsome!
I did it based on a picture I took of her last year.
I will give it to my husband on Christmas Day. We'll shed a tear but, she will always be in our hearts and life.
Thanks a lot, you were my angel and tutor.
Have a joyful, happy holidays.
Congratulations, and Merry Christmas!
The whole painting is wonderful but the eye is exceptionally beautiful. Thanks for your great videos.
Thank you Wendy, I love creating the eyes!
Yes
So gentle with the brush, I’m like a bull in a china cabinet. Awesome painting
Thank you Doug!
That is amazing Rebecca 💖👏👏
Thank you, Mary -it's great to hear from you!
I actually scrolled all the way down & got my answer. Thank you so much for referring people to Doris Joa's video. And thank you for generously doing these demos. I've always painted in oil & now love doing watercolor!
Thanks Anne, I appreciate Doris Joa's video and love the effect of gallery wrapped paintings! Best wishes to you!
Wanted to paint our Pug called Mona, who passed away last May 2019. She was my husband love and I wanted to paint her for him as a Christmas present.
I will give it a try after watching this talented, artistic video. Thanks a lot for your sharing it.
Pilas, let me know how it goes!
Thanks Rebecca, Thanks for your encouragment note. I will face this endevour inspired on your beautiful work! Let you know, of course
Great! Enjoy and persevere!
Absolutly stunning
Thank you!
Wow! That was a amazing to watch come to life!! I'd love to see you do a chocolate lab! My boy is so super handsome I'd love to have the talent and skill to immortalize and honor him in this way. Thank you so much for sharing your work!!
Thanks for your message! A chocolate lab is on my "to do" list.
Absolutely amazing art work. So much fun watching u.
Thank you! I appreciate your message!
Beautiful painting!
Thanks!
Thank you! I was painting with you)
I love to hear this!
Amazing. Loved this tutorial. You make it look so easy though. Many thanks for the video
Thanks Tracey - if it only were so easy!
I loved this tutorial. What is the other brush you used? I also LOVE Billy's brushes.
Thank you! The smaller brushes I use are either Raphael Kaerell pointed round brush #0 or Michael Klein pointed round #2 by Rosemary & Co.
@@RebeccaRhodesWatercolorArtist Thanks so much for your response! I was actually referring to the large brush you switched over to when using Billy's #6.??
@@willowbranch5237 Could you provide the timing in the video?
Keep up the awesome work, a masterpiece 🎨
Thanks Kerry!
Thanks so much for the video, it has really helped me:)
I'm glad to hear this, Mia - thank you!
hello... when using the dry bruush for the fur, are you using a watery wash? Thankyou for the amazing tutorials. will be looking at your courses in the next day or so
Hi Jan, yes, I use the consistency of tea to thin milk. I'll look for you in the school!
Wow so beautiful. Are you using paper for this proyect?
Thank you! Yes, this is Arches 140 lb. Cold Press watercolor paper.
beautiful!
Thanks
Thank you very much. In any case very realistic.
Thanks!
Great tutorial! Thanks for making this, I was looking exactly for this.
I'm glad to hear that! Thanks for your message!
Fabulous ❤
I appreciate that, thanks!
Beautifully done.
Thank you Elizabeth!
Beautiful! What kind of brush did You use for fur
Thank you! This is a Billy Showell #4 Sable Fine Tipped
I have been searching for a long time for tutorials like yours. . . many many thanks! May I ask what brushes do you use? Thanks again!
Thanks for your message, and I'm glad you found these tutorials! The larger brown brush is a Billy Showell Fine Tipped No. 6. The small black is Winsor & Newton Series 7 Sable # 1, the larger black is another Winsor & Newton that is pretty old and has lost its tip.
Love this, thank you so much.
Thank you Susie!
Hi Rebecca, your artwork is superb ! Can you please tell me what kind of brushes you use and what are the qualities of a good brush ? Thanks and Godbless 🙂
Thanks John! This is a Billy Showell Fine Tipped brush. You can see it here:
www.billyshowell.com/brushes/the-billy-showell-fine-tipped-brush-set-brushes
Oh goodness. This is lovely. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this and post it. I'm happy to subscribe!
+CarrieAnne Betts Thanks for subscribing! I learned watercolor by watching UA-cam videos and wish to do the same for others.
Magical. Thank you 😀🐒
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Very well done! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your message!
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. I'm new to watercolors. When you say dry brush. Which one do you use to make the hair and just don't put any water in it? Just the colors? Thanks!!
+Sil AO, yes, dry brush means that the brush is just damp enough to pick up the paint and you put the color on dry paper. Best wishes to you!
Good luck to you! Hope you enjoy painting!
Thank you CarrieAnne! Love it!
Marvelous! Found this video while doing research for my own three pugs and will definitely be checking out your others. Ever thought of doing dogs again but with different coloring?
Hello Sydney, thanks for your message! I plan to create more dogs and other subjects after the Christmas rush. Best wishes to you!
Beautifully done! Do you wrap the Arches paper around a frame? I'm trying to figure out how to keep my 140 lb. Cold Press paper from warping. Thinking about dry-mounting it first before I paint. Thank you!
My apologies for the delayed reply. Yes, I wrapped the Arches paper around and stapled it to a wooden frame.
You are such wonderful .i love your dog...so cute.......
Thank you!
Hi Rebecca,
I absolutely love your paintings! I’m currently working on my own and I was wondering about the protective spray you use. How long do you wait before spraying and from approximately how far? I’ve used Krylon clear coating but it warped the paint so I think I didn’t wait long enough. Thanks for the advice.
Looking forward to your next works!
Hi Valentina, I give the painting a day or two to make sure it's completely dry, and use the Krylon spray. Give it an even spray 1 to 2 feet in distance, making sure there are no drips, and then a couple of hours to a day to dry, then apply another layer if you think it's needed.
Excellent! Could you do a Chihuahua? I have one and would love to try it, but I would be thrilled to see one from you.
I have been wanting to do a Chihuahua, and since you asked, that will be the next video! Thanks!
+Rebecca Rhodes Thank you! I can't wait to see it. 😄
Love this and learned so much! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent and techniques :)
Thank you Sue! I learned to paint by watching UA-cam videos, and hope to do the same for others.
Brilliant work! I have learned so much from this tutorial. Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you Roubee, I'm glad!
hello! I've watched a few of your videos and I've always wondered what surface you're using. I know you said it was mid weight cold press but is it paper wrapped around a canvas? or directly on stretcher bars? I really appreciate your techniques! Thanks!
Hi Lyndzee, yes, it's Arches 140 lb. Cold Press paper, soaked for 3 minutes in water and stapled to Fredrix Stretcher Strips. I love it because it dries tight as a drum. Thanks!
gorgeous one :) May i ask if the same techniques can be applied with inktense blocks also mam ?
Thanks Lata - sorry, I'm not familiar with these.
How long did you take this painting, thank you ?
I think this took 6 or 7 hours.
beautiful :)...can you paint an Akita Inu?
Thank you! I will do some research and see if I can find some reference photos, unless you can provide some.
Magnifico.
Thank you Patrizia!
can you tell me what surface is this plz? and if you varnish it in the end?
Hi! This painting is created on Arches Cold Press 140 lb. watercolor paper. I spray the painting with at least 3 coats of Krylon UV Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating. Thanks for watching!
thank you for the
answer
Are you using stretched canvas here?
This is Arches 140 lb cold press paper, soaked for about 3 minutes in water, stretched around Fredrix stretcher bars and stapled, and dried.
I wondered too since I've never seen watercolor paper on stretcher bars. Really great idea! Maybe you will demo how for the rest of us. I'm new to watercolor and am really enjoying it as more than a quick underpainting.
Hi Sue, I learned to do it by watching this video by Doris Joa: ua-cam.com/video/3DW-6XQevQ8/v-deo.html
^_^ thanks for sharing this video
I'm in the process of updating this one for my online school.
Wish I could paint like this. My dog is a whole lot cuter.
Thanks Sybille - I love pugs!