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@@helenelancaster183 It invites a soft gaze, then you can actually see more of what’s going on in the painting.

Thanks and welcome 😊

Thank you😊

Yes, Norlida. Thank you. That's exactly how it works. A work of art reveals itself from the inside out.

Thank you so much, Hawten! 💕🌸🌞😁🌟🙌

Thank you! So glad you find my technique helpful. Enjoy!

Great question, but I can only say many many layers. Probably hundreds of brushstrokes like you see in the vid. It happens one stroke at a time rather than large washes all over, and the painting slowly emerges out of the white of the paper.

Tq Leslie. Worth the hardwork on the layers.

Thank you. I developed the patience over times as I practiced.

I’m using watercolor paint here, mostly Daniel Smith on Arches hot press paper. The brush I’m using is Silver Black Velvet, an inexpensive option to pure sable. I talk about this in the video. I have lots of art supplies and materials. It just depends what I’m doing. When I teach I talk about these things in more detail depending on what my students want to learn. A vast subject.

Thank you, Norlida. Always good to hear from you. It takes patience, yes. But it also gives patience, and fosters calmness as we focus on the flowers paintbrush in hand:) If you're able, join my next workshop coming up on March 11th. It's a rose we'll be working with: lesliemontana.com/pages/raindrops-on-roses-watercolor-workshops

Thank you, Gary! Lol! Always good to see your comments here. Hope your new year is off to a really good start.

@@LeslieMontana You too. I'm working on my spring Cd release for the DC Smithsonian Jazz Orchestra, so I'm kinda' pumped for '23. Am sending some art fans your way! Keep up the great work.

@@garyzimmer8061 Many thanks, Gary! And, all good wishes for your spring release. That is wonderful news. Somehow I know you're a genius at work behind the scenes. Can't wait to listen.

Thank you. It takes many hours for an entire painting to emerge from the white of the paper. This vid shows part of the process. I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos.

I'm so glad to know you're enjoying my videos. I have many more planned. Thank you for your comment.

Thank you, my pleasure! Your comments are much appreciated and help my vids to circulate to a wider audience. Please feel free to share with those who may benefit. ❤

Thank you so much! It's my pleasure to address these concepts from my point of view. Whatever helps the creative flow ❤️

Thank you so much! One of your questions was the inspiration for a new video. Just posted this morning: th-cam.com/video/Nbu3sFUC_QI/w-d-xo.html

Thank you so much, Gary! It's my pleasure. I'd love to know about your music if you feel inclined to share. No pressure, though. Your comments are much appreciated :)

What you see is the result of my observations. My unique way of seeing, and the application of many delicate brush strokes over time. So it appears that the emphasis is on shading, fines lines and soft colors. But it's really about a dialogue with my subject matter, the peony blossoms in this case.

Those fine lines makes the peony flower looks so delicate n fluffy. So unique style. Since i watched your video, i practise to get the flow of your style. Tq

I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos, Norlida. I hope you'll continue to comment and let me know your thoughts. Learning never stops, and being self taught is a gift you give to yourself, which in turn gives to the world. I'll be addressing this subject in an upcoming video.

I'm so glad you're enjoying my work, Gary. And thank you so much for your comment. Just so you know, I can't draw a straight line either. Only curves, dots, paint strokes and dashes. Fortunately, they add up to paintings like this one:) All the best to you! I hope to hear from you again here on my channel.

@@LeslieMontana YOU MOST ASSUREDLY WILL!! Subbed!

I'm loving this painting too! It reveals increasing depth and beauty to me as I work on it. So glad you can see it too. Thank you so much for your comment.

@@LeslieMontana ...There is so much in each and everything you do!! You are inspiration personified!

Thank you and thanks so much for asking, Lindley. This is such an important question that leads to deeper understanding. In short, I am working from 3 things. My own photos, always taken by me as part of the process, memory of the flower and what I know about it in real life, and my imagination. The most important piece is imagination. 💜 :)

My pleasure, Lindley! Thank you for commenting:)

Thank you so much, Lynn! I'm glad to know you're part of my audience and enjoying my work. ❤️

Thank you, Lindley. I'm so glad you found your way here. Enjoy and feel free to comment. It helps others find my channel.

Thank you so much, Helene! If you'd like to see the progression and finished painting, here's a link to a new vid: th-cam.com/video/PHw35Rzroww/w-d-xo.html Enjoy!

Thank you. The rose is larger than it would be in real life.

Thank you! I use many different kinds of brushes, but here I'm using a brush I recommend for students called a silver, black velvet. Have you tried this brand? More about sizes and some of the other products I'm using on my website here: lesliemontana.com/pages/suggested-products-the-things-i-use-recommend

Thank you so much 😀

Thank you, Helene! More to come.