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Watercolour Glaze Wash TEA & HONEY Technique
In this video I add a vignette effect to a finished painting. This adds another dimension to the original, creating a sense of atmosphere and really focusing the light around the focal point.
Using "tea" and "honey" consistency paint, building layers of colour, to create a swirling cloud shape across the sky and a dark shadow across the foreground.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your continued support this past year.
Without the generous support I receive from my Patreon and TH-cam followers, I wouldn't be able to continue making these videos, so it really means a lot to me.
Also, seeing everybody's work and the progress you're all making, makes it all worthwhile.
If you celebrate Christmas, or you're taking part in any other festivities at this time of year, then I wish you all the best of times !!
Here's to more amazing paintings in 2025 !!
Thank you all so very much.
Chris
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Crack The Watercolour Code - Tips Tricks & Hacks
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Watch This Before You Buy Watercolour Paint
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No Hacks, No Tricks, Just Watercolour !!
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  • @ancaserban8602
    @ancaserban8602 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wonderful

  • @terrimooney7712
    @terrimooney7712 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant. Thankyou

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching

  • @acertiger591
    @acertiger591 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Aloha & Bravo*Charlie*Foxtrot*

  • @acertiger591
    @acertiger591 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fast moving 💦 color Aloha Hawaiian style bro.

  • @MixedMediaArtByTrina
    @MixedMediaArtByTrina วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love the tones and gorgeous light you captured. 😍

  • @babathegoodmansamba8533
    @babathegoodmansamba8533 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very nicely done. Congrats !

  • @dawnkinster
    @dawnkinster 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you. Very informative. Love it!

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much. Glad you liked it

  • @humi002
    @humi002 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very helpful tutorials sir. Thank you for nice sharing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

  • @TomWoodson31
    @TomWoodson31 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for a very informative demo and lesson.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

  • @angelawheller2053
    @angelawheller2053 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love your work its really helping me

  • @Kittyququmber
    @Kittyququmber 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow!!! is that ever beautiful!!

  • @patriciahorelick6450
    @patriciahorelick6450 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This has so much atmosphere!

  • @sakuradusessea4881
    @sakuradusessea4881 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for your useful information ❤

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

  • @beebee8018
    @beebee8018 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Christopher just found you today by accident at 8.30am UK time (what a way to wake up to) really like your style so subscribed and look forward to painting along to your tutorials and learning a few more skills. Happy New Year ! 🎉

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great !! Thanks for subscribing. Happy New Year

  • @reynradio
    @reynradio 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That’s stunning Chris. 👍🏻

  • @sgv323
    @sgv323 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really liked the original, but you really layered in some drama. So cool. Thanks so much.

  • @elizagooler-5889
    @elizagooler-5889 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job . However is not very desirable to emerge myself into that wetness lol. Almost I feel wet and cold,and nobady around,,,, solitude and nasty nature.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. I always see the beauty in mist and rain, etc. It’s full of atmosphere. 😊

  • @robertfieldsjr.5919
    @robertfieldsjr.5919 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Incredible work thank you very very much for this incredible demo so much to learn here. Keep up the great work Robert.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much, Robert. Glad you liked it

  • @elizabethsolart
    @elizabethsolart 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I did a plein air painting today and I think I'm going to give this a try on that back on my studio. Great video, thanks 😊

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s great, Elizabeth !!

  • @ralphherrick596
    @ralphherrick596 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So cool ....thank you!

  • @peggykay3115
    @peggykay3115 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Breathtaking I love the colors Which palette and colors did you use?

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you !! I would have used colours from my usual palette. Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Alizarin, Cadmium Yellow, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Viridian

  • @peggykay3115
    @peggykay3115 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So beautifully done. Got teary as if I was in the scene

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much, glad you liked it

  • @peggykay3115
    @peggykay3115 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you use a Hak for a graded wash I’d like to make more gentle skies possibly

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, absolutely, they are a very versatile brush.

  • @peggykay3115
    @peggykay3115 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you looks free and easy but I’m very new how did you cut your brush and then wrap? I bought the Hanson but it feels too long. Are there others you’d recommend?

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I didn’t cut the brush, only shortened the handle as they don’t fit in my travel box. I use the Pro Arte Hake, size medium.

  • @tammyblake9778
    @tammyblake9778 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a beautiful painting 😍 Thank you 🖌️💫

  • @PenelopeKenshol
    @PenelopeKenshol 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I learned a lot. Thanks

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s great, thank you for watching

  • @angelawheller2053
    @angelawheller2053 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic thank you

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

  • @angelawheller2053
    @angelawheller2053 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    beautiful

  • @karensikorski4798
    @karensikorski4798 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How would you paint a fluffy white Maltese dog?

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I would probably use negative painting, using light and shade to describe the dog

  • @martyboone3651
    @martyboone3651 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I learned so much from you. You are a an amazing teacher. Thank you.

  • @windywednesday4166
    @windywednesday4166 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤ What a lovely painting! You have a wonderful eye for observing the details that count! I find your landscape emotionally moving. ❤ Wow😮

  • @acertiger591
    @acertiger591 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Aloha = 💜 Mahalos ThankYou P.Rim@4k.ft. Amen.

  • @TatePuGoy
    @TatePuGoy 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Muito obrigada🌷🇧🇷

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      De nada. Obrigado por assistir

  • @saraht4973
    @saraht4973 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love you you bring things to awareness.

  • @angelawheller2053
    @angelawheller2053 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is awesome I hope i can do this one day too thanks for the lesson

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much. You can !!

  • @k8marlowe
    @k8marlowe 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve just had an epiphany: I haven’t been varying my mix enough in my paintings. I suspect that doing so will elevate the landscapes that, up to now, have felt a bit blah- for lack of a better way to describe it. Thank you for demonstrating your techniques so generously.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s great !! Glad you like the videos

  • @bffcp1
    @bffcp1 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for this amazing video Chris. Such a gentle soothing scenery. And tou e incorpirated so many lessons on colour mixing, compisition and perpective. Lots of kearning there in avery clear wat for newbies like me. Thank you once again. Am gonna try it out.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s great, I’m glad you liked it.

  • @annielegrange9416
    @annielegrange9416 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am hopeless at drawing things. Any ideas please? Love your work!

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Annie, I always appreciate your comments. The best advice I can give is to practice every day. It gets easier !!

    • @annielegrange9416
      @annielegrange9416 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ChrisStephenArt will give it a daily go thank you

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re welcome!

  • @maria-giulianalatini1724
    @maria-giulianalatini1724 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Maybe it’s my iPad.because nobody else has mentioned anything but I found the video lighting to be very dark.I would have loved to have seen the colors better. I just love the video otherwise! Thanks so much!

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re right, I need to change the studio lights. My easel casts a small shadow across the palette, which can sometimes be quite pronounced on camera. I will be upgrading the entire setup in the new year !! I’m glad you liked the video anyway, thanks for watching.

  • @GodsGirlLinda
    @GodsGirlLinda 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful. I wish I could paint this good.

  • @vandaaurorazanini5389
    @vandaaurorazanini5389 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Splendido, Chris!!! Ora c’è anche la traduzione automatica 🥳🥳🥳!!! Mi insegni tante cose! GRAZIE 🙏🤗

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      È fantastico Vanda. Sono contento che la traduzione sia ora lì!! 😊

  • @paul-oram
    @paul-oram 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    very nce

  • @PKMarston
    @PKMarston 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful!

  • @palma9835
    @palma9835 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i really enjoy watching your loose style and how you mix color on the palette. the birds!... and extra touches... thank you

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much, glad you liked it

  • @wonkywhisker1036
    @wonkywhisker1036 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved it

  • @saraht4973
    @saraht4973 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful

  • @saraht4973
    @saraht4973 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What mist bottle do you use?

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I use an orchid mist bottle. I bought it from a garden centre

  • @ignaceboitaclou3666
    @ignaceboitaclou3666 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks very much 👍

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

  • @alessandramocilnich3823
    @alessandramocilnich3823 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The painting turned out very well, especially the tree. Thanks for doing this.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, glad you liked it