How to Paint Watercolour | Refresher Workshop
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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In this video, I paint a marine scene in portrait format and go through the fundamentals of painting in watercolour. You'll notice that I often paint boats, but that's just because I happen to like boats. The principles I cover here should help you paint whatever subject you would like to paint.
This picture is painted on Bockingford 200lb Not surface paper.
If there's a particular topic or subject you'd be interested in hearing more about or seeing me paint, please do drop a comment below.
For more information, or to see more of my videos or online courses, please visit my website: andrewpitt.co.uk
I am very grateful to you for not speeding up the video so we can see the whole process in real time with the actual painting gesture. It is extremely useful and I find your "method" very liberating in many ways (not pre-wetting the sky, doing each area once, not worrying if some viridian gets into your neutral yellow/violet mix, etc.)
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Watching you paint and hearing your explanations are so inspiring and educational.
Thank you .
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Really enjoyed that, Andrew. Loved the fact that you allowed us to share in the impact of the scene as it silently emerged from the purity of an all white background. Your process of laying down the basic shapes over the entirety of your painting make it jump up off the paper as you progress.. And the process... seeing you cleaning off the palette multiple times. I've seen multiple artists working proudly from dirty palettes they never ever clean. It defines who you are as a person, plus the underlying flow and sense of movement it creates, those places where you in your mind's eye love to linger. It was comforting to see the humble bicycle standing at parade rest against the shack, telling strangers, "know that here is where I am.and here is where you want to be... a quiet, protected place of uncompromising beauty and safety".
Lucky us!. We only have to glance up to be instantly transported back here in space and time.
Very many thanks for taking the time and trouble to write so generously about this video. Your comments are much appreciated. I’m glad the video was helpful. Just in case you didn’t know, there are more free-to-watch videos on my website as well as summaries in Studio Notes: www.andrewpitt.co.uk Thanks again and best wishes, Andrew.
What a beautifully shot demo film! Really enjoyed it. Lovely studio space. Appreciate your generosity with knowledge.
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Hi Andrew, I have learnt so much from your videos. I have always had a bit of a disappointment with the medium even though I love it. I returned to it feeling much more inspired after watching your lessons.
The way you break things down and point out the small details, which others assume as a given, is incredibly helpful. Your audio is spot on and the pace of your narration is perfect. It allows me to actually process what I am seeing on the screen.
Oh, that’s very kind, thank you. I’m glad the videos are helpful. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to get in touch. Your comments are much appreciated. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
I'm always impressed with the freshness of your paintings. I really have to stop being so 'frugal' and start using fresh new paint from the tube instead of trying to coax tired lumps of pigment back to life. 'Touch each area once.' I hear your advice every time my hand moves to revisit an area of the paper. Thank you! You've made me a better painter.
Thanks for your kind encouragement. It is much appreciated. Sorry you are hearing my voice in your head! I’ve had other painters ‘’complain’’ ! www.andrewpitt.co.uk
I love to watch you paint. It is so fresh and just amazes me every time.
Thanks a lot.
I am so grateful that you take the time to give us a step-by-step video approach, instead of hyper lapse. You add a wealth of knowledge by narrating along with everything you do; and it's much more authentic that you talk WHILE you paint instead of dubbing over later. I also very much enjoy the comforting, peaceful ticking of your clock in the background. I feel like I'm right in your studio.
Thank you for inspiring me 😊
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People have learned a lot with this one. Especially confidence. It just kept getting better and better.
Thanks a lot. Glad the video was helpful. There are more free to watch videos on my website: www.andrewpitt.co.uk
It's always a pleasure to see your didactic demos ! Thank you so much!
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A wonderful lesson. Managing the water and paint is always problematic but you’ve helped me understand that a bit better. Thank you, Cynthia
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What a beautiful painting. Your style of painting is so interesting, and your color mixing is brilliant on the paper. Thank you once again. I always enjoy your tutorials and demos.
Thank you very much. Your support and encouragement is much appreciated.
I’m so grateful to you for your most generous sharing of your wealth of knowledge and skill. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you and listening to your explanations of how and why you paint each step along the way. You are so helpful and inspiring!
Many thanks for your kind words of encouragement, they are much appreciated. I’m glad you have found the videos helpful. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Amazing! I am always mesmerized by watching you paint, how easily you apply all the lines with such ease!
Thank you. Very kind. It’s not hard. Just paint as simply and as directly as you can. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Thank you Andrew for sharing so generously. Realy enjoyed watching your latest video. Very useful learning experience. A breath if fresh air.
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Managing the amount of paint and water is difficult for me but you helped clarify this. You’re such an inspiration, thank you! Cynthia
What a gift you have with your beautiful art and great teaching, as well! Blessed to have discovered your channel here. Thank you.
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The best teacher ever
Oh, that’s very kind, thank you.
I was so excited to find this new video this morning! Thank you so much for your thoughtful instruction and inspirational work.
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Such a treat to watch you paint. I'm very grateful. Many thanks. By the way, you're studio is beautiful.
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Thank you so much for this wonderful demonstration. I like all your tips especially enjoying the spontaneity😉
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Your painting is interesting. I learned mark making as well as mixing.
The yellow turns all the tones of your colours bright. I like it a lot. It’s really interesting how the eye sees colour.
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I do love your chicken in the background picture!! 😊
Thanx again…
From the west coast of Canada. 🇨🇦
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An education in paint magic
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An hour well spent, thank you
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Great work, Andrew! Always a pleasure.
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🏵Sensational painting! Excellent lesson. Thanks so much for sharing your art!
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Painting and thank very much for sharing.. looking forward to painting this one to go with your other Demo's which have all been very enjoyable !
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Excellent demo, I thought your tips on painting the sky was very useful so that you don’t end up with a generic or sky that always looks the same. As you say each sky is different I will try to remember this and strive to represent each sky in its unique form and colour. Thanks for sharing.
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Lovely Painting and thank very much for sharing.. looking forward to painting this one to go with your other Demo's which have all been very enjoyable !
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Loved it!
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Your paintings are so fresh! I've used somewhat different way of mixing greens and browns and I really like what you get from the colors you use, and I wish to incorporate more of your colors into my mixing range. Thank you so much for the information you give as you paint!
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Such a lot of great advice and explanation to help me with my painting. Plus, your studio looks so cosy with the little stove on and the garden outside, it makes the whole video very pleasant and relaxing to watch.
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Thank you so very much. You tuition has been superb. And one thing I can put right immediately, add paint to water, an area where I have lost control on occasion!
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Wonderful!
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Wow, you're really good at drawing Urban Sketch. ~ ^^👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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Hello Mister Pitt, you are an amazing artist, this is fantastic. thank you for your very instructives videos. Have a nice weekend, Séverine
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Fabulous as ever - thank you!
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i really enjoyed this tut Andrew. |Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Lovely colours to get the eye focused on main areas. 😊
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A very helpful video Andrew, thank you. I'm still plodding on! Must convert to soft colours too.
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Beautiful & your way of painting is insightful- thank you for sharing 🙏
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Very helpful instruction!
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Excellente démonstration . Méthode simple mais très efficace. Merci
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Really enjoyed watching that. Your paintings really do have a freshness about them. I try to only paint each area once but always end up going over parts a second time (or more).
Oh well I hope that improvement will come with practice and experience. Thank you for sharing 🙏
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Eccellente lezione Andrew!Complimenti e cordiali saluti.
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Stunning painting, I enjoyed watching you paint. Hello from South Africa.
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I enjoy ALL. your videos! This one was particularly helpful w/ 'managing' the palette w/ pigment vs water, which I have struggled with mightily! I take it that you are NOT a fan of spattering? MY thought was that spattering might be a good way to define the pathway but I see that your method keeps the eye of the viewer where you want it, whereas spattering might have been distracting. As I've heard so many say, less is more! You don't have any old brushes you don't want, do you?? :). Thanks for ALWAYS putting out a wonderful, high quality, and informative tutorial. I can't wait for the next one!
Thanks for getting in touch. I don’t mind the odd accidental drip or run but I think deliberate splattering is a bit of a gimmick. And, as you say, would certainly drag the viewer’s attention to the foot of the gravel road. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
I like it so much
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Fantastic demo, thank you Andrew,
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Love your studio and you work!
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Hi Andrew.
I've just come across this and can't wait to come back and enjoy it later. Thanks for your bother.
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Thank you so much. This gave me quite a lot if insight into my reworking problem. Wonderful video.
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Gracias Andrew, su composición, su colorido y sus explicaciones son extraordinarias, me gustan esos pinceles de escritura china que yo también utilizo, mis felicitaciones por todo, un fuerte abrazo.
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THANK YOU!!!
You're welcome. Thanks for getting in touch
Your painting is really impressive and beautiful
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Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing 🙏😍
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Thank you Andrew for another Beautiful piece and informative video! These are Great extensions of your Book!
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Good morning! (well morning here in Oregon, USA) What a treat it was to find your videos! As I have just recently restarted my art after years of neglect it helps to have generous people, such as yourself, out there keeping us all inspired, curious, and hungry to do better work. Thank you! I recently learned about stretching paper. Is that what's going on around your paintings? Or do you even worry about preparing your paper? I hope that's not too many questions. Thank you, again!
Thanks for your kind message. No, I don’t stretch or do anything else to my paper. Keep things as simple and convenient as possible. There is a video on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk which covers all my painting materials. Thanks for your interest.
Beautiful painting!
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Thank you Andrew, such a useful video.
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Just found your videos they are great!. I hope your planning to post more regular videos . I am absolute novice with painting and would like some tips for beginners if possible.
Thanks for getting in touch. As a beginner the most important thing to do is concentrate on the basics, which, frankly, is all I do. Thanks for your interest. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Beautiful 😍
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Wonderful work Andrew :) all the best to you and keep creating!
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thank you for this demo :)
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very nice
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@@AndrewPittArtist yes i am watching them one by one
Very helpful Video.!
Thanks.
Fantastic....thank you
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Bravo monsieur
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Wow
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You are great sir.your voice very nice.
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Love the freshness of your paintings. I must try to paint once and not overwork. One question ... Do you pre wet the paper particularly for your skies?
Thanks for getting in touch. No, I very rarely wet my paper. I don’t think it is necessary and just makes things harder - watercolour always dries lighter and adding an unknown amount of water to the paper which is going to further dilute a wash adds to the difficulties as far as I’m concerned. All the skies in my vide demonstrations were painted on dry paper. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Another excellent tutorial Andrew. I have learned so much from each of your videos. I watch them over and over and keep picking up more bits of very helpful information to help me be a better painter. You have a lovely calm and direct way of teaching. I would be interested watching you paint a landscape with an old barn for a lesson although I do love all your marine paintings. Do you do any sailing when you're not painting?
Thank you. I’ll see what I can do. Although I like boats, I’m not a sailor. Thanks for your interest. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Love your work. Have trouble hearing all your great advice. The sound fades out. Thanks for sharing.
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amazing video that any level artist can benefit from. I am guilty of not cleaning my palette enough. But one thing that would be great that I haven't really seen covered is the half pan setup you have and most pros seem to use. I have only used paint from the tube and so can you explain, please, if you can save them and just basically what colors to start with etc..
Thanks for your kind comments. I’m not sure I understand what you mean by ‘half pan set up’. I use Winsor and Newton tube watercolours, which I simply squeeze into the wells of my palette. I paint regularly so my paint doesn’t get time to dry out.
@@AndrewPittArtist oh i see andrew. I guess at a glance it looks like you and tim wilmot have a half pan set which is something i generally associate with plein air.
Thanks so much for taking time to my questions. I Can't wait to see more of your work. I actually told a collector friend about you and he siid he may want to buy so i gave him your website. Take care n God bless you in all u do.
@@gulfwarillness Thanks Dave. I use the same palette outside as I do in my studio, except I hold it in my left hand, and hang my water pot on my easel. I stand to paint en plein air as well, unless it is very windy. We have filmed another video. It should be available later this month. Thanks for your interest and support.
Yes lovely studio didn’t even watch the video before I subscribe. I jus knew I would love it base on tbe artist walking into the studio
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I really enjoyed this but wish the sound was louder.
Thanks. Sorry about the sound. The other videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk might have better sound.
@@AndrewPittArtist Thank you very much for responding. I really like your style and way of teaching.
It would be nice to see reference photo
I painted from a sketch, not a photograph. Relying on photographs is a mistake for inexperienced painters. If you email me I’ll send you an image of my sketch. You can contact me through my website www.andrewpitt.co.uk Thanks for your interest.
Dear Andrew, thanks again. Indeed tl leave the lower left corner emptyish was difficult and judicious,. What I notice is you often dab into several colors without cleaning the brush in between. This really requires very gooey paint. How do you keep your paint on the palette so fresh? Before each session, do you squeeze fresh paint ? Pan colors wouldn't be easy to prevent from getting very solid blocks. Such a very technical medium is watercolor....
Starting with fresh paint is very important. I’m often asked how I keep my paint soft. The answer is, I paint regularly! And I squeeze fresh paint out once it starts to dry out. Tube paint is on the whole better than pans. I use Winsor and Newton watercolour paint. Thanks for your interest.
Dear Andrew, sincere thanks. Hopefully you are safe and well after the storm... Ho do you prevent muddy, matt, awful darks when you layer, like you did around the roof? In fact not only darks any color when too little water is used. Thank you. Best regards and greetings from Brussels.
Thanks for getting in touch. I think the key to avoiding muddiness is when over painting try to avoid disturbing the under layers. Although I have to say it is all a bit of a mystery to me as well. All’s well here, thanks, as I hope is with you on the other side of the North Sea.
Hi Andrew - thanks for sharing your knowledge - I'm a beginner - any chance you could post the pencil drawing? Many thanks in advance
Thanks. If you email me at info@andrewpitt.co.uk I’ll send you a copy of the sketch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Andrew i have a little plein aire set is there a set of tubes youd recommend for the beginner? as i as you say never feel the colours come through
Start with two blues, two reds and two yellows and gradually add new colours. Get to know the mixtures. But also accept the limitations. There is a video on my website which covers all my painting equipment and materials, including all the colours I use. Good luck.
sorry andrew, forgot to add this to last comment: another subject that would be great if you can would be to talk about your source photograph - do you take them yourself? are they public domain uncopyrighted so that if you do a demo I could do one of my own without violating any copyright if I may want to sell it some day (I should be so lucky) lol. But I have just recently started selling some of my work. I wish I lived in europe with all the amazing harbors and castles and lighthouses!
My demonstrations are from sketches, rather than photographs. They are of scenes I have painted outside so I am familiar with the subject. You have to be very experienced to work from photographs. It is important to do lots of plein air work first. By all means copy any of my paintings if you think it will help you develop your own style. Amd feel free to sell. There is a video on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk which covers all my painting materials including my colours.Thanks for your interest.
What sizes if the Chinese brushes (1-6) do you find most useful?
I’m afraid my brushes are so old the numbers have either worn off or were never there in the first place. And they were printed in Chinese. There is a video on my UA-cam channel which covers all my painting equipment, including my brushes, which will give you a better idea of relative size. Hope this helps.
Nice! Thank you. Is that a glass or plastic frame instead of tape?
My drawing board frame is Perspex. There is a video which gives more information on my painting materials on my website: www.andrewpitt.co.uk
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Another wonderful video. Educational and SO relaxing. I look forward to more and am saving my pennies for your book. Thank you.
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Thank you sir. I like the paint it once advice. What a help! God bless.
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Just came across your post tonight. Love your attention to detail!
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40:10 is gold. Thanks for the great walk-through!
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Thanks Andrew.
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Do you stretch your paper?
No never. There is a video covering all my painting materials on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk and my UA-cam channel. Thanks for your interest.
Dear Andrew, in my eyes, this "fresh up" is master class and I am very thankful, that I can learn so much from you. 🙏🏼 Best wishes from germany 🌈
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Handling colour balance and brush strokes express your experience 🌼
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