GET BETTER WITH LOOSE WATERCOLORS - EASY PRACTICE | WATERCOLOR DRAWING | WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Loosening up of your painting approach should start from your mind. We have to loosen up our thought process. We have quickly respond to our thoughts or ideas and paint without much of self doubting or evaluation . I would just trust and wouldn’t worry if I am thinking in the right way or not while practicing to loosen up. I would paint impulsively or instinctively.
This video is for you if you are looking for to loosen up your watercolors, get into more free, impressionistic way of expressing your subject in watercolors. Being loose is not something you can achieve overnight - you may have to deliberately practice for some time.
So the question is - how do we practice? There could be infinite ways. Here I am following one approach that I think could help.. It helped me and I thought I would share it with you.
I am elaborating and demonstrating a process that I believe could loosen up my watercolour painting approach. This is just a beginning, we need to do more practice with this and other approaches.
Materials used:
Cartridge paper around 120 GSM
Waterproof pen Uni Pin Fine Line 0.7
Camel Artist Watercolors: Cobalt Blue, Payne's Grey, Olive Green, Raw Sienna, Red, Orange, Chinese White. Additionally I have used Cobalt Green and Liliac from Aquatone brand.
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I strongly believe that there is a child in each of us, who would love playing with colours.
I am a self taught watercolor artist , teaching watercolour painting to watercolour aspirants. I prefer preparing tutorial videos showing the process of simplification for photographs and painting from imagination so that we end up doing representation the subject in my own way.
As I learnt lot from TH-cam, its my target to share my knowledge back on youtube by creating watercolors step by step, to encourage, inspire and guide viewers interested in learning watercolour.
Vanidas Mangathil

[@Pereiras-l6m]

I did a lot of painting 20 years back, but my cooperate life never let me touch my brushes. But after watching this video it ignited my passion for painting - I woke up those brushes after a long slumber. Washing style of painting something I am really weak at, but your tips gave me some confidence. Thank you for posting such an amazing tutorial.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Your words make me so happy! It motivates me to create more contents. Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@sathyaanveshi112]

Namaste sir

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

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[@bills9963]

Thank you. I am here in New Zealand, feel low because my wife has had to fly to the UK urgently due to a family illness. Your calm approach and relaxed style has made me feel strangely happier. I am just starting my watercolour journey, and this was very inspiring
Thank you so much.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Your words make me so happy. It's such an encouragement to create more videos 🙏 Thank you so much 😊

[@ryno583]

I love how the comments are as inspiring as the art

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much 🙏 So happy to hear that you liked my video 😊

[@Binu-ui9tg]

Beautiful 🎨🖌️

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you 😊

[@diyanosaur]

I've found painting loosely is something I struggle with. This tutorial is very helpful! Your advice is spot on and something I would always remember ❤

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So glad to hear that you found it helpful. Thank you very much 😊

[@sudhamalviya8179]

Very soothing, relaxing, lovely and tensionfree demonstration, and yet so beautiful. Thanks.
To me, autorickshaws in paintings, specially in rainy scenes gives a strange sense of comfort, protection, speed and dreamy effect. Lovely.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

I'm so happy to go through your comments. Thank you very much!😊🙏

[@jazzed5039]

Thankyou sir, your simplistic way of teaching reminds me of my teacher, straight to the point with detailes of materials and techniques.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So happy to hear that! Thanks for your feedback! 😊🙏

[@shalinibhat6141]

Thank you sir for this simple yet informative tutorial. The simplicity with which you told “don’t worry about whether it comes out good or not good” helped make a positive change in my attitude towards my practice

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So happy to hear your feedback 🙏 Thank you very much 😊
Please do practice

[@artbyfaith]

I love your tree. I love the whole painting.❤❤ Thank you for teaching us.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

You are so welcome! I'm happy that you liked this video. 😊🙏

[@user-mc6oe7pl9m]

Thank you for the suggestion
I have been struggling with painting loosely. Exactly what I wanted ❤️❤️

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So happy to hear that you found it helpful! Thank you very much 🙏

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Your video is very helpful. You are a good painter👌✨️‼️♥️ Thank You. Cape Town

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So happy to hear that! Thank you very much!😊🙏

[@ravianantharamaiah7567]

Excellent suggestions and teaching!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much for your feedback! 😊🙏

[@user-tg5hw6ki9m]

Wow great video 👏👏👏

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thanks a lot 😊🙏

[@designgroup6874]

This is beautiful! I love this style for watercolor. Thank you for your encouragement as well, that we should try things and see if we like them instead of trying to be perfect every time.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much. So happy to hear that you found it helpful 😊🙏

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

A beautiful line-n-wash !!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much!😊🙏

[@tZartstation]

I was searching for this type of urban sketch for many days ❤

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So glad that you found this video and my channel. Thank you! Please let me know if you have any suggestions or feedback 😊

[@ignaciootondo8732]

thanks!! i love the video and the explanation!! you are great artists and teacher.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words 😊🙏

[@sakshamarora95]

Your enthusiasm is infectious!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much! 😊🙏

[@SteveM_DigiSynthesis]

Excellent, you are a delightful instructor!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much for your encouraging feedback 😊🙏

[@sharmakal]

Very nice painting! love it❤

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that 😀🙏

[@lorriepaints1490]

Wonderful work…now I want to try it ! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Please do try! Thank you so much 😊

[@allieeverett9017]

I love your drawing and explanation...you make me feel as though I can do this! Thank you!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So happy to hear your feedback! These are easily doable with little bit of practice. I will try to post more such practice videos.
Thanks for your feedback 🙏

[@jetd9716]

So relaxing, I love it.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So happy to hear that you liked it 😊 Thank you! 🙏

[@vijaychandra6025]

Excellent 👍

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@namratabiswas123]

Very useful video. I struggle with loose watercolour

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much! Please do more practice painting loose 😊🙏

[@pt3954]

Wow

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rajshreeramesh7249]

I just watched your interview by J Narayanan! I learnt more about you & your art, than I have in all your exhibits I have viewed here !!
Spellbound 😊😮😊😮

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much madam!😊🙏

[@maxtazer2000]

My eyes made my head happy. Thanks Man!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much 😊

[@estasenora9747]

I loved this picture. Beautiful story in this.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much 😊🙏

[@iRasmus4]

This is a lovely video! I feel inspired and tempted to try real watercolors instead of ProCreate on iPad! Thanks for your efforts and for sharing!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Please do try the real watercolours with all the dynamisms & surprises that can happen. It's much more fun and challenge 😊🙏

[@savithaob]

Loved the theme and the painting ❤

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So glad to hear that! Thank you very much!😊🙏

[@sweethomes674]

Excellent techniques 😊

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much!😊🙏

[@rubinderthethi1040]

Super awesome, work of art. Thanks for sharing.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much 😊🙏

[@dr.zoyasharma]

Awesome

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much! 😊🙏

[@pg.art_studio]

very informative, thanks for the tips❤

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much for your feedback 🙏😊

[@nayanjyotidas1988]

very informative sir

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thanks a lot!🙏

[@zaarism]

You are an excellent teacher sir

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@AnaFerreira-wl4iz]

So beautiful !!!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much for your kind words!😊

[@jc-aguilar]

We call that little car tuk-tuk :). Great tutorial, thank you so much for sharing.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thanks for sharing that car tuk-tuk information. Very interesting! Glad to hear that you liked the video 🙏

[@blackmamba3427]

Beautiful ❤

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@kimranson4775]

❤❤❤

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@ATHSketchNation]

Excellent

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much! 😊🙏

[@evelynepensa9330]

I really enjoyed this video . I live in France. I felt like being back in India..

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So happy to hear that you enjoyed this video and reminded you of being back in India. Thank you so much for your feedback 🙏

[@mannutomar]

👍👍

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@debrabirkinshaw8409]

I love your line work.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much 😊 Happy to hear your feedback 🙏

[@amexjam55]

Yes, the video was informative and useful. I will try this practice to improve my skills. Thanks 😊

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So glad to hear that you found it helpful and you are going to practice it. Thank you so much 😊

[@DeepSpaceMusic83]

Amazing ❤

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much!!🙏

[@ColorfulData]

That is amazing watercolor painting! Thanks❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much! So glad you liked it!🙏

[@Ilka-ov3gl]

Fantastic 🎉

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thanks a lot 😊🙏

[@givara94]

Wonderful ❤

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much!😊🙏

[@vinithashree3661]

Thank you so much for this loose painting tutorials, I have tried this drawing today and I am so satisfied with my drawing ❤

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

You are very welcome 😊
I am so happy to hear that!

[@vinithashree3661]

I am going to watch all your tutorials and try them everyday, I wanted to do loose paintings for so long. But didn't find a good tutorial. I am just a beginner and found your videos so interesting and easy to follow. Please don't stop making them.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

@@vinithashree3661 Thank you very much 😊 Happy to hear that you are finding my videos helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions while following the videos ..

[@CAROLE3228]

Many thanks for this beautiful tuto.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

You are most welcome 🙏

[@lindahawkins1738]

Loved watching this video. Very helpful and very relaxing to watch 😊

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

So happy to hear that you liked this video. Thank you very much 🙏

[@varunkumarflute6936]

Thank you sir❤🙏

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

You are welcome!

[@AmitPola-o1b]

Wow sir great painting, new subscriber here

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@erum.khan.]

Lovely

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@RRageeshH]

Amazing Vanidas.. soothing to watch your work.. may u scale more viewers soon

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much for your support and kind words!🙏

[@user-cc2uy8wz4e]

lovely

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@fionarodricks5677]

Superbly executed!!!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much!🙏

[@SK-rs3vw]

Hi I cant tell you how happy i am to have found your channel! I have been looking for a simple way to learn to sketch with pen loosely and color with inks or watercolor and to have found you using indian products and scenes was so helpful and relatable! :) Thanks for the great work!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

I'm so glad going through your comments! Thank you so much! 😊🙏

[@karenmagee7277]

Awesome work! Thank you

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback 🙏😊

[@atheransari8038]

Good sketch. Thank u sir.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Many thanks 🙏

[@Prasenjitdhalasingh]

Very beautiful painting 😊

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much!😊

[@Cheragish]

Excellent sir,

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much 😊

[@something0007]

wow watercolor 😊😊😊

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thanks a lot!😊

[@SarthakDasgupta]

fantastic and thank you.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you too!😊

[@mrart4276]

New to your channel. Very beautiful painting s. Love your work.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement 🙏

[@annekirstennrholm1377]

Wonderful teaching ♥️

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much!😊🙏

[@georgegracias1564]

Superb!

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much!

[@vanajak.s5707]

Though it looks simple,but it's very nice painting

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@grandpass.k.sakharkar8213]

Nice work🎉

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@zeroa6]

Thanks. Subbed.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much !😊🙏

[@Dipto-dy2ox]

Very beautiful, but don't you think the background can be added first loosely and then the objects in front of it. Especially the sky

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much! I could have done that. That should be the way if everything was planned in advance. If I was recreating this work, I would do that.
Here I started with the main ideas and the rest of the ideas came along the way while painting. This was just a practice to loosen up and to generate new ideas as the painting progresses..

[@rickychick]

Amazing work. Sir can you suggest me which color to use when? I really struggle. I dont know anything about color

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

It’s really a difficult question to answer. As far as I know, the decision of which colour to use depends upon various factors - the subject being painted where different elements may have different local colours, the style of work, the ambience/atmosphere/mood you want to create, the colour perspectives, considerations like colour balancing, harmony etc. It’s a big subject and I haven’t learnt enough academically explain these topics. I pick up my colour based on what I ‘feel’ as appropriate. This feeling is something that got evolved over a period of time painting in watercolours.
Some of the basic considerations I naturally make while picking colours are:
- colour perspective where I make farther elements with diffused colours, nearer elements with slightly stronger colours.
- colour contrast for focal elements where I give colour contrasts and stronger colours to the focal elements
- less colour contrast for less important elements so that they don’t grab too much of viewer’s attention.
- tonal considerations where colours are picked/mixed to get the right tonal value.
Hope the above helps a bit..

[@rickychick]

@@VanidasMangathilArt thanks for replying sir. ❤ i guess I have to study n practice more about colors.

[@josetorovelis1886]

I’ve had the chance to review some of your works, and I was instantly drawn to them. I’m interested in purchasing a few pieces. Are they currently available for sale?

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Please connect via email - [e-mail]

[@josetorovelis1886]

@@VanidasMangathilArt okay, I will email you

[@bhartinagarkatti7064]

Very beautiful
Which pen u have used, can you please tell

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much! I think I have used Uni Pin Fine Line 0.7. You may double check with the descriptions of the video.🙏

[@bhartinagarkatti7064]

@@VanidasMangathilArt thank you for information of using pen

[@Plutarkthefirst]

how do you get to these colours in the end, did the paint dry or you modified it on your computer post-scanning?

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Usually I record the video indoor with some artificial lighting. My lightings are not very professional ones and doesn't match well with natural lights. The photo at the end was clicked under natural light in the open air and they always look much better.

[@biswajitdawn5303]

Which pen you are using? is that a fine tip pen? Please tell me the company of pen and type of it so that I can buy.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

The pen that I am using Uni Pin Fine Line 0.7 pen, black.

[@adityaksharma]

Hello, what kind of paper you are using for water colouring? please suggest.

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

I usually use Indian handmade Watercolor paper Chitrapat brand, cold pressed paper, 270 GSM or 440 GSM.
For this work, I have used cartridge paper, A4 size and I think it is 120 GSM.

[@Samiksha-ys3ou]

sir, can you please make a guide video for vegetables market? for BFA entrance exam

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Let me see if I can plan something. It may take some few days. Further, I am not aware of BFA entrance exam criteria as I am self taught.

[@Samiksha-ys3ou]

@@VanidasMangathilArt it's okay if you don't know about that exam but please make a vegetable market composition so that we can get a overview

[@samiran5751]

Mera brush harbar mujhe dhoka dedeta ha ap konsa brush istamal karte ho bataiye plz.....

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

I think I have used brushes from Camel Artist Mop brush set for this. These brushes are a bit soft. When I want more control on the details, I sometimes use synthetic round brushes from stationerie brand..

[@RISHABH_RAJPUT09]

Sir what brush do you use?😊

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

I have used Camel Mop Brush set. For this video I have used #2 brush from that set.

[@apasmart]

I gues this guy is Mallu

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Yes, I am😊

[@apasmart]

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All the best!

[@user-tg5hw6ki9m]

Wow great video 👏👏👏

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@pillows3ptb]

Awesome

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you very much! 😊🙏

[@woodgrainkerala]

👍👍

[@VanidasMangathilArt]

Thank you so much!