My limited color palette consists of Quinacridone Gold (yellow), Permanent Alizarin Crimson (red) and Payne's Gray. For the background later on (stylization) I also used Shadow Violet by Daniel Smith, this color strongly granulates and helped me with some texture and effect. Hope you enjoy the tutorial!
This was a fantastic lesson, particularly the part where you showed how you create swatches for the various layers. That solved many mysteries for me regarding watercolor portraits. Thank you!
Incredible tutorial, this is like an entire skillshare class for free! I especially like how you broke down each layer into those steps at the beginning, thinking of it like that might help me not overwork layers so much. You're such a well spoken and encouraging teacher! 🥰
I saw your art on my thread and was instantly drawn to your style and technique. I read your bio and I have to say that I followed a similar path. I studied Pharmacy due to family expectations but deep inside I knew I was always an artist. Unlike you though, I never had the courage to follow my heart until recently. So here I am immersing myself in learning from everyone whose work inspires me, absorbing everything like a sponge! ❤
Thank you for showing us your method as you went along with the characteristics of the medium. This was a very realistic tutorial and the final result was stunning!
You just blew my mind. I struggle so much with watercolor. I dove in with no real knowledge and have to unlearn a lot. This helped me immensely. Thank you.
Wow. This is so informative and easy to understand! I haven't paint watercolor for a while but this gives me inspiration to paint again! Thank you for making this wonderful painting process!
One of my favorites so far. I really like how you broke layers into cards while glazing. I usually just wing it or go with the flow imitating what I see knowing I have to put in my lights, midtones and darks. This kind of broke it down mechanically for me and made me think in a different way. I usually have a cow too when I put in the shadows. Im always thinking relax Jessica, you're not done and haven't put in the dark darks yet. It will fade. But I find those in between moments anxiety filled. When I'm done, I'm like I knew it would fade, why was I so worried. I need to try the gold leaf someday. Such a cool effect. I really enjoyed how organized this process (tutorial) was even tho you come off as a free spirit expressive most of the time. It's always helpful to see how other artists break things down and process things and how one can learn from different techniques or those that are different from our own. - Jessica
Hello Jessica, loved your comment! I guess my free spirit got only released for the stylization :D That was fun enough for me, as well as the gold leaf. You're so right about the stress when laying down the shading wash, I am nervous every time, even though many times I painted like that and it always, ALWAYS look so pale when you add hair & background. It's a psychological moment and I guess we have to use tricks for our mind there, to keep going :)
Just found your work and I’m on a binge of your videos. So helpful and relaxing to watch. I’ve only recently started watercolour and your videos have inspired me to both take bigger risks in trying more ambitious paintings and to plan a little more carefully to improve chances of things working out like swatching.
Gorgeous portrait Jane. I enjoyed watching you painting. I do not often paint this way. It is just too stressful and time consuming. You should add more gold leaf like you did on a preview.
Thank you for watching, I know what you mean about layering technique being too time-consuming, because it is. But when going for this kind of detail, I find it the only way. However I'll try more expressive 1-2 layer approach next time and we'll see :)
@@JaneBeata This is the reason I like colored pencils you can stop and continue any time. With watercolor you just have to paint for hour/s at a time which is really hard when you have house and kids and homeschool to deal with. I am not complaining just do the best I can. 😉
Wow thank u so much...the information was very helpful not a lot of artist share such in depth details for free...i am very grateful 🙏🏼 and i love ur are a lot. I am scared of watercoloring but i am going to try it with these techniques.❤️
I’m in awe at how beautiful this turned out! I’m not into portraits but your process and now this video urges me to try following a real time tutorial of yours for a practice.
the point is with 100% cotton the dried version is way more lighter than 25% cotton. i switched between the two and often find 25% better than 100% for portraits. the darker values are more accentuated.
Wow that looks incredible 😍 I LOVE alizarin crimson, it’s my favourite shade! I tend to use a bright blue for shadows but you’ve made me wanna try out payne’s grey now
You are not wrong to use blue, I just thought for this portrait with the near black hair and all this will be less work than mixing black constantly :)
Oh by the way can you do a video on the colors you prefer in your palette? I have seen your hauls and videos and you have spoke about which ones you prefer and why but it’ll be a helpful guide for someone like me who struggles to pick colors. I do get inspired by my favorite artists but unfortunately I cannot buy every single color so maybe you can help me and a lot of people like me
Thanks for the video, I never really plan the colors beforehand, but probably I should. Will give it a try at doing like you showed. BTW, your dryer, is that an ordinary hair dryer? Asking because it reminded me of a tool used for electronics/crafting, but I wasn't sure. Thanks!
great video although I have one question, even in the final result i can see the sketch lines on the lips for example, and im assuming going over that with an eraser would not be the best idea? so how to deal with that
I cannot do that if the reference imagine isn't mine / taken by me. You can find the reference on my Pinterest board thought, and that one is linked in the description.
I purchased some of that gold leaf but don’t know how to use it. I’m s there a special adhesive that I need to purchase? Thank you for another great video. So informative 🤗💕
Yes, it should be available along with gold leaf in art supply store, ask them for assistance in chosing the right one. Its not hard to use but its like glue and ruins brushes.
Which brand is the PAYNES GREY? Also can you give a list of the exact paintbrushes you used for this tutorial? I want to gather all my materials before I join Patreon, thanks
13:20- 23 you can see a change in filter so then which one is the real version? It seems filtered to look better than it is in real life- cameras are naturally good at that so it can be so misleading
What filter?? Its two cameras, Nikon and Canon, each have a different color profile. I do live workshops and demos all the time, do not need to filter anything. This artwork hangs in my studio, visitors view it every weekend. Do you know that every device has its own color profile and shows internet photos and videos differently? There is no way to show artwork in a video in the same way you’d view it in real life. I assume every internet user knows that there is always some shift. This, however, doesn’t prevent one to carefuly explain the process, as I tried.
My limited color palette consists of Quinacridone Gold (yellow), Permanent Alizarin Crimson (red) and Payne's Gray. For the background later on (stylization) I also used Shadow Violet by Daniel Smith, this color strongly granulates and helped me with some texture and effect. Hope you enjoy the tutorial!
This was a fantastic lesson, particularly the part where you showed how you create swatches for the various layers. That solved many mysteries for me regarding watercolor portraits. Thank you!
Incredible tutorial, this is like an entire skillshare class for free! I especially like how you broke down each layer into those steps at the beginning, thinking of it like that might help me not overwork layers so much. You're such a well spoken and encouraging teacher! 🥰
I'm hopeful that it will be useful :) Many thanks for watching!
My thoughts exactly! I am amazed and very excited to use this as my distraction during the hurricane
This is so helpful and inspiring! Thank you!
I saw your art on my thread and was instantly drawn to your style and technique. I read your bio and I have to say that I followed a similar path. I studied Pharmacy due to family expectations but deep inside I knew I was always an artist. Unlike you though, I never had the courage to follow my heart until recently. So here I am immersing myself in learning from everyone whose work inspires me, absorbing everything like a sponge! ❤
The dramatic light did really bring the painting it to life!
I thought so too, many thanks for watching :)
This is freaking beautiful and very well explained with honesty. Thank you for your all around beauty my lady Jane.
This watercolor painting won a appreciator and u won a subscribe too
Wow! Just wow. That is all I can say about this painting. Impressive piece! :)
Thank you so much!
Thank you for showing us your method as you went along with the characteristics of the medium. This was a very realistic tutorial and the final result was stunning!
Thank you, glad it was helpful :)
That is incredible! Thanks very much for taking the time to show us this.
The style and execution of the portrait is amazing! You’re also a very talented teacher… thank you so much for your excellent instruction.
Thank you so much!
This is one of the most helpful videos I've seen in a while! I love all of your stuff, but this was gorgeous and so so helpful!
Glad it was helpful! I did my best here to make it comprehensive..
You just blew my mind. I struggle so much with watercolor. I dove in with no real knowledge and have to unlearn a lot. This helped me immensely. Thank you.
Glad to hear ❤️
this has to be the most beautiful watercolor painting 😭😭😭😭😭
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us. Love your tutorial .❤
Very lucidly explained. Great to see someone explaining the color mixes.
Wow. This is so informative and easy to understand! I haven't paint watercolor for a while but this gives me inspiration to paint again! Thank you for making this wonderful painting process!
Hope you'll paint again soon, best of luck :)
One of my favorites so far. I really like how you broke layers into cards while glazing. I usually just wing it or go with the flow imitating what I see knowing I have to put in my lights, midtones and darks. This kind of broke it down mechanically for me and made me think in a different way. I usually have a cow too when I put in the shadows. Im always thinking relax Jessica, you're not done and haven't put in the dark darks yet. It will fade. But I find those in between moments anxiety filled. When I'm done, I'm like I knew it would fade, why was I so worried. I need to try the gold leaf someday. Such a cool effect. I really enjoyed how organized this process (tutorial) was even tho you come off as a free spirit expressive most of the time. It's always helpful to see how other artists break things down and process things and how one can learn from different techniques or those that are different from our own. - Jessica
Hello Jessica, loved your comment! I guess my free spirit got only released for the stylization :D That was fun enough for me, as well as the gold leaf. You're so right about the stress when laying down the shading wash, I am nervous every time, even though many times I painted like that and it always, ALWAYS look so pale when you add hair & background. It's a psychological moment and I guess we have to use tricks for our mind there, to keep going :)
So FU*CKING beautiful,just awestruck at the style you bring out.
Very beautiful work ❤
Thanks a lot 😊
I'm learning so much.
Woah this is really comprehensive! Lots of really good tips and tricks! Thanks for the video❤
Glad you think so, thanks for watching!
the shading is wonderful 😀 the gold leaf is a nice shiny touch
Thank you so much 😀 It is, I'm falling for that technique!
Just found your work and I’m on a binge of your videos. So helpful and relaxing to watch. I’ve only recently started watercolour and your videos have inspired me to both take bigger risks in trying more ambitious paintings and to plan a little more carefully to improve chances of things working out like swatching.
Gorgeous portrait Jane. I enjoyed watching you painting. I do not often paint this way. It is just too stressful and time consuming. You should add more gold leaf like you did on a preview.
Thank you for watching, I know what you mean about layering technique being too time-consuming, because it is. But when going for this kind of detail, I find it the only way. However I'll try more expressive 1-2 layer approach next time and we'll see :)
@@JaneBeata This is the reason I like colored pencils you can stop and continue any time. With watercolor you just have to paint for hour/s at a time which is really hard when you have house and kids and homeschool to deal with. I am not complaining just do the best I can. 😉
this could be the best one so far! thank you for sharing your process 💝
Thank youu!
Beautifully explained. Subscribed!
Wow that was an amazing experience ❤ thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
Exciting and magical. Thanks for making it dauntless .❤
Beautiful work! Congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you Stephanie! 😊
Ok, I think this is one of my absolute favorites. Absolutely stunning!!!
Wow, thank you!
This is my favorite painting you have done!
Wow, thank you Brit!
I will definitely be trying this soon! This is the best tutorial I’ve seen in awhile, thank you for all the excellent information!
Wow thank u so much...the information was very helpful not a lot of artist share such in depth details for free...i am very grateful 🙏🏼 and i love ur are a lot. I am scared of watercoloring but i am going to try it with these techniques.❤️
Thank you so much, also for noticing that this takes time to prepare ❤️
Layering technique explains very nicely.... it is very useful video, great.....commentary is very good.....
I’m in awe at how beautiful this turned out! I’m not into portraits but your process and now this video urges me to try following a real time tutorial of yours for a practice.
Thanks so much! You can find two real-time vids even here on yt :)
@@JaneBeata yes, there are but I want to support you so patreon subscription is in my plan 😊
This is gorgeous Jane, can't wait to give it a go in Patreon!
Thanks so much :)
Wow , This piece is sooo cool and I like how you explain the layers of colors/shades. Thank you so much 🙂
My pleasure 😊
the point is with 100% cotton the dried version is way more lighter than 25% cotton. i switched between the two and often find 25% better than 100% for portraits. the darker values are more accentuated.
Your art is mind blowing . Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Thank you for sharing it for free ,! You are very talented!
Wow that looks incredible 😍 I LOVE alizarin crimson, it’s my favourite shade! I tend to use a bright blue for shadows but you’ve made me wanna try out payne’s grey now
You are not wrong to use blue, I just thought for this portrait with the near black hair and all this will be less work than mixing black constantly :)
This one is so stunning! I am blown away by your talent!
Thank you Julia 🌞
Beautiful! I love your daring approach!
Excellent tutorial! I’ m just thinking about trying portraits so very excited to find your channel ❤
Howdy from Texas y’all … excited to watch the premier 😀🎨
Hope you enjoyed it!
Loved it ❤
This came out great. Amazing job!
Beautifully illustrated.. Thank you 😍😍
Thank you for watching ❤️
Oh by the way can you do a video on the colors you prefer in your palette? I have seen your hauls and videos and you have spoke about which ones you prefer and why but it’ll be a helpful guide for someone like me who struggles to pick colors. I do get inspired by my favorite artists but unfortunately I cannot buy every single color so maybe you can help me and a lot of people like me
This is a wonderful suggestion, I will build a minimal palette setup in a video for you soon :)
@@JaneBeata yay. Eagerly looking forward to it 😊
You help me a lot thx u so much 💗💗
wonderful painting and process :)
Thank you so much 😀
Wow after watching this and your eye study tutorials im definitely plan to join your patreon
Very well done video ❤love it and will reference it again and again!!
So happy to hear, many thanks Jessie :)
You're an absolute gem!
😅🌞
Stunning 🫶
So beautiful and great explanation!
Glad you enjoyed 🌞
I could not love this more. Amazing!! Wow. (I always forget about the chat...I get so engrossed in the video LOL)
Haha chat is not important, so SO glad you enjoyed the video :)
Thanks for the video, I never really plan the colors beforehand, but probably I should. Will give it a try at doing like you showed.
BTW, your dryer, is that an ordinary hair dryer? Asking because it reminded me of a tool used for electronics/crafting, but I wasn't sure. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Yes, it's just an ordinary hair dryer :)
Wow beautiful
Thank you so much
Awesome painting
Thanks!
This is one of my favorites.
very hard painting, good job 🙏
Thank you!
I love your work
Thank you Rita!
great video although I have one question, even in the final result i can see the sketch lines on the lips for example, and im assuming going over that with an eraser would not be the best idea? so how to deal with that
Beautiful!
U explain very well. But can u also add reference image in the video frame.. Tat will really help us to understand even more better way
I cannot do that if the reference imagine isn't mine / taken by me. You can find the reference on my Pinterest board thought, and that one is linked in the description.
Okk.. I got ur point..👍
Beautiful!😍 You are amazing🙂
Thank you so much!!
you inspired me, thank you❤
I'm so glad!
what is that little dryer your using?! thats awesome haha
Just a regular hair dryer :)
wow. Amazing!!! 😍😍😍
ts amazing ..... good lesson
Fantastic -,thank you for sharing this
My pleasure Ralph!
Wow Jani, akože dovidenia! Ešte aj po anglicky toto zvládnuť nahovoriť aby to malo hlavu a pätu! Fakt klobúk dole❤ k.
I purchased some of that gold leaf but don’t know how to use it. I’m s there a special adhesive that I need to purchase?
Thank you for another great video. So informative 🤗💕
Yes, it should be available along with gold leaf in art supply store, ask them for assistance in chosing the right one. Its not hard to use but its like glue and ruins brushes.
@@JaneBeata OK thank you so much maybe I can use one of those silicone tools🤔
Nice teaching👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻...madam..
Wonderful ❤
I love you work 😄☀️
Beautiful awesome work 💟❤❤💟💗💟💖💛💗💜👍👍👍💕💖💟
Thank you so much 😀
watching this again❤
Do you use a camera lucida for the pencil drawing? Really beautiful and instructive video
I use pencil for the pencil drawing :)
Love it 💕
Superb. Thank you so much.
Very very helpful
Glad you think so!
Which brand is the PAYNES GREY? Also can you give a list of the exact paintbrushes you used for this tutorial? I want to gather all my materials before I join Patreon, thanks
Beautiful 😍 😊
I’m probably late, but adding white can give a milky effect. Use too much and it becomes muddy. I use this with skintones but don’t over do it
Amazing!!!!
Thank you Libellula
Why do you splash out the piment? I believe you don't need it.
13:20- 23 you can see a change in filter so then which one is the real version? It seems filtered to look better than it is in real life- cameras are naturally good at that so it can be so misleading
What filter?? Its two cameras, Nikon and Canon, each have a different color profile. I do live workshops and demos all the time, do not need to filter anything. This artwork hangs in my studio, visitors view it every weekend. Do you know that every device has its own color profile and shows internet photos and videos differently? There is no way to show artwork in a video in the same way you’d view it in real life. I assume every internet user knows that there is always some shift. This, however, doesn’t prevent one to carefuly explain the process, as I tried.
Went to your link for the Canson Moulin du Roy paper, but which one do you use? they have 6 choices, Im confused, there is so many choices
300gsm, cp (cold pressed), the one with green cover (pink is hot pressed, that one is hard to work on)
Thank You!@@JaneBeata
WOWW!
❤❤❤❤❤
Wow
such beautiful faces have less features, that's why older people is difficult to paint than younger.
Evidentemente es bucharatti de Jojo😅
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Wow that was completely awesome.
Basically there are only 4 colors that is important: red, yellow, blue, black.
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