Zbukvic is the John Singer Sargent of watercolor. He does not tarry on needless all-over details. He sets the structures and knows exactly where and how to IMPLY detail. Just a dot, dash or stroke. Genius.
John Singer Sargent was the John Singer Sargent of watercolor! Seriously though, I can see the similarities between the two. Though I would say that Zbuvic has a bit more abstraction. If only Sargent was more serious about his watercolors!
*_This is probably one of the most inspiring watercolor tutorials on TH-cam, watching one of the greatest living water colorists in the world display his talent._*
I've watched this video probably over 20 times now over the course of 7 years. never get sick of it. Thank you Graeme for doing what you do and your genuine reactions.
Thank you Baris. Its comments like yours that make me happy about starting CIYL from the beginning. it has been a very tough but inspiring journey. There is more to come , Graeme
I think I've watched this three times over the years. TH-cam thought that wasn't enough and put it back into my recommendations again.... and, of course, I watched it again!
He is easily one of the best Watercolorists in the world. A lot of watercolorists nowadays try to imitate his works/style. He has inspired many other artists.
If this doesn't inspire you to pick up your brushes nothing will! Listening to Joseph talking about his processes, watching his painting grow and hearing his comments is instructive and fascinating - thankyou for this!
I have my own painting channel, and I am devastated to get thumbs down. And people give this one also thumbs down??? are they blind?? Joseph is a genius!!
Where abouts do you live Edo. I am expanding CIYL across the world now to different countries and with other hosts as well and I am looking for other Artists to work with in varying countries to get the series onto other TV channels. Would you be interested in having a talk?, Graeme
I'm looking for enthusiastic Artists to approach TV stations in the various countries they live in, in regards to either selling the series to a distribution agent or TV channel, or to just get the series onto public TV stations in those countries. If you are interested send me your email address and I can send you some more information. I have filmed 250 Artists in the last 8 years and would give you a good percentage if you were to get in deals in the Netherlands, Graeme
I don't know if watching him work brought tears to my eyes but there's something inspiring and amazing at watching a talented and highly skilled artisan perform at their best.
This guy is the best watercolour artist I've ever seen. I think a lot of an artists skill comes from being able to get a good painting from a subject normal people would find mundane. They can see things in a totally different way.
zenoist2 He is easily one of the best Watercolorists in the world. A lot of watercolorists nowadays try to imitate his works/style. He has inspired many other artists.
opan pro....yeah almost every watercolorist doing this kind of paintings is trying to copy his or Alvaro's style. Some are just plain rip off to be very honest.
It's been 10 years, and this is still probably the best watercolor tutorial period (three amigos is up there too!) I find myself coming back to it time and time again. Thanks Gramme and of course Mr.Joe!
Mr. Stevenson, thank u so much for ur efforts bringing art to the masses & exposing us all to such wonderful painters. I had been drawing since a child (im 50) & then painting in acrylic (stylistically oil but in the acrylic medium to work in a small space with limited ventilation) & thought I knew what watercolor was. I had that old impression of an impossible medium (get it right or start over) & subject matter that basically included red barns & green grass. How wrong I was lol. Then……first……I found ur channel. Still enjoying the oil painters & working from dark to light, broken edges, looking for the moments of abstraction, etc. One night I decided to find a little variety, so I watched ur watercolor uploads. Alvaro Castagnet & Joseph Zbukvic. Oh my gosh!!! I was absolutely blown away, like seeing magic. I pursued their work, their images online & other content available……I couldnt stop, I was hooked. I am thrilled to say that I attempted watercolor & had a blast!!! I converted my set up & havent looked back. Now I can even paint plein air when I choose. But most of all, I absolutely love the balance between unpredictable wet flowing water & paint with drawing & also using the abstract realism as an approach to representational work. U have absolutely changed my life. Thank u I will alway support ur efforts & will never forget the moment u lead me to my passion.
My, God, he's a genius !!!! I'm utterly amazed at how fast he works and every mark is perfectly placed. I drive myself crazy with "perfection" which never looks natural. This is a real inspiration. Thank you so much for uploading it, Graeme !
he makes it seem so effortless, like painting these amazing pieces is no harder than taking a breath. when he laid in the red on the tail lights i couldnt believe how RIGHT that looked even though the left side of my mind said "no no no thatll never work". just incredible, talk about inspiring.
I have just started to paint with water colours. If anyone needs inspiration to try doing something in their lives this man has just done it for me at the age of 58 Mr zbukvic thank you so much. You are a true master of your craft and I have no doubt you will be admired for your skills for many many generations to come. Thank you Sir for allowing me the privilege of watching you work. Graeme in the Uk
Hi, this is Paulo Franchini from São Paulo, Brazil. Thank you very much for this remarkable class with talented Mr Joseph Zbukvic. His technique is awesome and I have learned a lot with it.
Prekrasan rad, kao i sva druga dijela, ovog sjajnog majstora. Veliki sam obožavatelj iako sam tek nedavno otkrila tu ljepotu i talent ovog virtuoza kistom. Oduševljena sam s njegovim radom i informacijom da je majstor Zbukvić samouk. Posebno sam ponosna na mog zemljaka iz mog rodnog Zagreba, Croatia, od kojeg sam mnogo naučila jer sam i sama samouki slikar.
You gotta be loose, you must let the water be the master. This is what I’ve learned and it’s oh so important. Don’t strive for perfection, but trust in your own eyes and instincts
i personaly thinks he is the best,there is no one better,the mood and atmosphere in his paintings are just out of this world.thank you sir for what you are doing.its realy mine blowing and we can watch it for free.thank you.
I honestly do not have a word for this extraordinary masterpiece. I am speechless. Step by step, the master craftsman at his work! Bravo! Semper Fidelis
This was the first 'Colour in Your Life' I ever saw and after having a bash with a brush myself, now sit here still shaking my head saying 'WOW' throughout. Very much the Master.
Graeme Stevenson (Colour in Your Life) I am happy to say, I will be able to meet Joseph in Fallbrook California for his demo! I was unable to make his class last year, it was completely booked!
Once a while I come back to watch this video, I found it helpful everytime I watch it. And I had been doing this for two years ! This is how powerful Joseph is !
WOW, hate using that word but this man is mind blowing. The best thing I'm taking away from this video, is to paint with confidence, do what feels right to you the painter.
I saw this demo by Mr Zbukvic about 2 years ago and was completely blown away. If it was up to me you would be knighted Sir Joseph for your amazing contribution to art in general and watercolour painting in particular. Graeme, please please post more such videos with the inspirational Joseph. Thank you so much for posting this video.
just fantastic, so simple. So interesting the way Joseph ads suggestive strokes to his photoraphic image first - fabulous. - then paints from that - WOW
138 dislikes !!! Really??? I have a theory this is just one jealous ,sad prig, pressing his button 138 times. This video is so inspirational - to all of us who appreciate a true master of his craft. It's hard to hold back the tears in the face of such genius - I salute you Joseph - and many thanks for sharing.
yes you are right, there are just some simple minded people that have nothing in their lives except to try and drag others down. I love them, as it tells me how great my life has been and how ordinary theirs has been, LOL
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to listen to and observe a watercolour artist at work. So many fabulous takeaways from this, even for a fledgling watercolour hobbyist like me. What struck me most was how limited his palette was, yet he could mix such subtle hues and combine watery mixes with "straight out of the tube" highlights. The finger touches too, I have used my nail before, but not fingers as such. A sublime tip just there, thank you Joseph. His explanations about awareness of humidity and time elements was a complete eye-opener for me, such a crucial factor in getting to water to work for you and not end up fighting against the water or paper! (Which is usually what happens to me) I have been smitten by Escoda brushes too, they are a great tool. The size of that metal water bucket was a surprise! His tip about visualisation ahead of putting brush to paper was probably the single most important thing I got from this video, especially as I'm still in the mode of experimenting and seeing what happens. First time seeing a video on this channel and I've subscribed.
Graeme I had to come back to watch again after a long time since I first viewed this post. I think some of the dislikes are more about style preferences rather than a rejection of Joe's work in total. I like what he does, not high art but fantastic skill and craft. He's a master for sure. Thanks again for this post and the inspiration it gives me in my own work.
Zbukvic is the John Singer Sargent of watercolor. He does not tarry on needless all-over details. He sets the structures and knows exactly where and how to IMPLY detail. Just a dot, dash or stroke. Genius.
John Singer Sargent was the John Singer Sargent of watercolor!
Seriously though, I can see the similarities between the two. Though I would say that Zbuvic has a bit more abstraction. If only Sargent was more serious about his watercolors!
Don't state, insinuate.
*_This is probably one of the most inspiring watercolor tutorials on TH-cam, watching one of the greatest living water colorists in the world display his talent._*
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I can't believe that we get to see this master at work free!!!! Omg
I've watched this video probably over 20 times now over the course of 7 years. never get sick of it. Thank you Graeme for doing what you do and your genuine reactions.
Thank you Baris. Its comments like yours that make me happy about starting CIYL from the beginning. it has been a very tough but inspiring journey. There is more to come , Graeme
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He's not just a master in watercolours but also a master in his own spirit, his words really inspire me, it's more than just the word inspire
Only in my wildest dreams could I paint like that with water colors! Amazing!
You can do it!
I learned more from watching Joseph paint this than one entire year of school.
I agree with that.100%
Un super pédagogue.Merci maître.
I think I've watched this three times over the years. TH-cam thought that wasn't enough and put it back into my recommendations again.... and, of course, I watched it again!
He is easily one of the best Watercolorists in the world. A lot of watercolorists nowadays try to imitate his works/style. He has inspired many other artists.
As a person learning watercolor and exploring TH-cam for tutorials, instruction, inspiration, etc I see many many people imitating this exact style.
“Technique doesn’t harm your painting but the lack of confidence “ >>>> whole lessons on youtube ❤
Going to be on my panel
Some people just have it. What a painter.
If this doesn't inspire you to pick up your brushes nothing will! Listening to Joseph talking about his processes, watching his painting grow and hearing his comments is instructive and fascinating - thankyou for this!
I have my own painting channel, and I am devastated to get thumbs down. And people give this one also thumbs down??? are they blind?? Joseph is a genius!!
there are just people you can't please Edo, LOL, Graeme
@@ColourinyourlifeAu This video did please me more then a few times! I keep coming back! Thanks for the subscription Graeme!! appreciate it!
Where abouts do you live Edo. I am expanding CIYL across the world now to different countries and with other hosts as well and I am looking for other Artists to work with in varying countries to get the series onto other TV channels. Would you be interested in having a talk?, Graeme
@@ColourinyourlifeAu I live in the Netherlands, near Amsterdam always interested in talking about watercolour! sounds good!!
I'm looking for enthusiastic Artists to approach TV stations in the various countries they live in, in regards to either selling the series to a distribution agent or TV channel, or to just get the series onto public TV stations in those countries. If you are interested send me your email address and I can send you some more information. I have filmed 250 Artists in the last 8 years and would give you a good percentage if you were to get in deals in the Netherlands, Graeme
Watching him work brings tears to my eyes...so incredible. Thank you, Graeme.
I don't know if watching him work brought tears to my eyes but there's something inspiring and amazing at watching a talented and highly skilled artisan perform at their best.
hmmm true
This guy is the best watercolour artist I've ever seen.
I think a lot of an artists skill comes from being able to get a good painting from a subject normal people would find mundane.
They can see things in a totally different way.
zenoist2 He is easily one of the best Watercolorists in the world. A lot of watercolorists nowadays try to imitate his works/style. He has inspired many other artists.
opan pro....yeah almost every watercolorist doing this kind of paintings is trying to copy his or Alvaro's style. Some are just plain rip off to be very honest.
It's been 10 years, and this is still probably the best watercolor tutorial period (three amigos is up there too!) I find myself coming back to it time and time again. Thanks Gramme and of course Mr.Joe!
Thanks Gerald, we had a great couple of days filming them
If there is only one good watercolor artist in the word, it's you ! best or nothing !
The reference picture became a real piece of art when he worked on it!!
more than eight years later and still mesmerizing ...
The man the myth the legend... and Joseph Zbukvic
Thank you Mr.Joseph Zbukvic for your amazing lecture !!!
Just an amazing artist of our times. Mind blown.
When faced with this level of vision - and mastery over materials, one just stands back and admires.
Thank you Graeme for introducing Joseph to us that was absolutely awesome!
THIS MAN IS THE MASTERPAINTER ONBELIEVABLE...
I love his boldness and confidence!
+Susan Hoffman yeah!
wow! thanks so much for the opportunity to watch a master doing what he does best! awesome!
+Elga Benedicta Irene Welan Glad you enjoyed it Elga, make sure you tell your friends, Graeme
Watercolor is so intimidating to me, yet he makes it look so easy.
I'm in tears of joy, that I'm able to watch such a beautiful lesson.
Glad you liked the episode Daratha, Graeme
Amazing! Nothing but total respect for the artist. I can't believe he did this video for us.
Mr. Stevenson, thank u so much for ur efforts bringing art to the masses & exposing us all to such wonderful painters. I had been drawing since a child (im 50) & then painting in acrylic (stylistically oil but in the acrylic medium to work in a small space with limited ventilation) & thought I knew what watercolor was. I had that old impression of an impossible medium (get it right or start over) & subject matter that basically included red barns & green grass. How wrong I was lol.
Then……first……I found ur channel. Still enjoying the oil painters & working from dark to light, broken edges, looking for the moments of abstraction, etc. One night I decided to find a little variety, so I watched ur watercolor uploads. Alvaro Castagnet & Joseph Zbukvic. Oh my gosh!!! I was absolutely blown away, like seeing magic. I pursued their work, their images online & other content available……I couldnt stop, I was hooked. I am thrilled to say that I attempted watercolor & had a blast!!! I converted my set up & havent looked back. Now I can even paint plein air when I choose. But most of all, I absolutely love the balance between unpredictable wet flowing water & paint with drawing & also using the abstract realism as an approach to representational work. U have absolutely changed my life.
Thank u
I will alway support ur efforts & will never forget the moment u lead me to my passion.
so glad you have enjoyed the series. We have put an enormous amount of work over the years, so your comments mean a lot, Graeme
Memories of Vancouver, and the most life changing workshop I have ever known. Mr. Bead has a cult that only expands world-wide.
Yes Mr Bead indeed, LOL
One of the best TH-cam channels available
My, God, he's a genius !!!! I'm utterly amazed at how fast he works and every mark is perfectly placed. I drive myself crazy with "perfection" which never looks natural. This is a real inspiration. Thank you so much for uploading it, Graeme !
Superb superb demo Joseph.
The master of masters! So true!
Thanks guys, truly enjoyed watching and learning. Appreciate the comments around snobbery and I like the idea of the bucket.
he makes it seem so effortless, like painting these amazing pieces is no harder than taking a breath. when he laid in the red on the tail lights i couldnt believe how RIGHT that looked even though the left side of my mind said "no no no thatll never work". just incredible, talk about inspiring.
Bosco26726 bold!
I love those reflections of the cars in the wet road, lovely effect
Recollected memory! !
EXCELLENT....
This is without a doubt the best, most inspiring watercolour lesson I've seen.
I have just started to paint with water colours. If anyone needs inspiration to try doing something in their lives this man has just done it for me at the age of 58 Mr zbukvic thank you so much. You are a true master of your craft and I have no doubt you will be admired for your skills for many many generations to come. Thank you Sir for allowing me the privilege of watching you work. Graeme in the Uk
you're welcome Graeme. glad you are getting something from the shows, Graeme
Hi, this is Paulo Franchini from São Paulo, Brazil. Thank you very much for this remarkable class with talented Mr Joseph Zbukvic. His technique is awesome and I have learned a lot with it.
Prekrasan rad, kao i sva druga dijela, ovog sjajnog majstora. Veliki sam obožavatelj iako sam tek nedavno otkrila tu ljepotu i talent ovog virtuoza kistom. Oduševljena sam s njegovim radom i informacijom da je majstor Zbukvić samouk. Posebno sam ponosna na mog zemljaka iz mog rodnog Zagreba, Croatia, od kojeg sam mnogo naučila jer sam i sama samouki slikar.
I always come back to this. He is a living master, a legend.
I never cease to be amazed by the watercolor creations of Joseph Z. Many thanks for sharing this video interview and demonstration.
The way he effortlessly painted that building but it looked like it had every detail.
Wow! Just wow! This man is the master of watercolour!,, ❤️
Thanks for your comments, they are greatly appreciated, Graeme
I HAVE NO WORDS FOR.....SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL WOW!!!!!
You gotta be loose, you must let the water be the master. This is what I’ve learned and it’s oh so important. Don’t strive for perfection, but trust in your own eyes and instincts
Outstanding sense of color and ambience.
ill keep on watching this.. very inspirational.. thanks Graeme for sharing this.
The way he prepared his foto referance is genius.. what a great artist..
I cannot imagine anyone not liking this. Joseph is an exceptional watercolor artist. Such freedom and confidence. Thanks really enjoyed this. 💛
WOW. Shockingly beautiful.
I watch this video over and over again. I love watching him creating art and listening to his inspiring Tips
amazing. thank you. my daughter and i found it very inspirational. awe struck.
i personaly thinks he is the best,there is no one better,the mood and atmosphere in his paintings are just out of this world.thank you sir for what you are doing.its realy mine blowing and we can watch it for free.thank you.
+mate Nd Thanks Mate, yes many great Artists across the world, Joe is the best water colour Artist though, Graeme
this man is a Real Great watercolour artist,but the best remains Ettore Roesler Franz. .find him
I did and damn. I now want to throw away all of my brushes.
.........Not really, of course. They're my children. :)
excellent demo. Master strokes are enjoyed well
THANKYOU FOR LETTING ME VIEW YOUR VIDEO AMAZING LOVE YOUR WORK
I honestly do not have a word for this extraordinary masterpiece. I am speechless. Step by step, the master craftsman at his work! Bravo! Semper Fidelis
So happy I found these videos. What a teacher and artist.
great to have you here Sarah, Graeme
This was the first 'Colour in Your Life' I ever saw and after having a bash with a brush myself, now sit here still shaking my head saying 'WOW' throughout. Very much the Master.
Absolutely mesmorized by watching Joseph Zbukvic create a painting ! He is amazing !!
Perfect! The looseness and brushe strokes, with the contrast of detail bring it all together! Wonderful!
Judy Salinsky Thanks Judy, Joseph certainly is the master of watercolour.
Graeme Stevenson (Colour in Your Life) I am happy to say, I will be able to meet Joseph in Fallbrook California for his demo! I was unable to make his class last year, it was completely booked!
Once a while I come back to watch this video, I found it helpful everytime I watch it. And I had been doing this for two years ! This is how powerful Joseph is !
Speechless fantastic work
He made it look easy. Damn.
WOW, hate using that word but this man is mind blowing. The best thing I'm taking away from this video, is to paint with confidence, do what feels right to you the painter.
wow you can paint Beautiful work;)))))))))))))))))))) USA FL
What an artist, what a studio. A studio I've dreamed of.
Wow this guy is brave and bold! Amazing how not being so timid with the paint really pays off. Thanks for sharing this.
Total genius.Amazing creative imagination and skill.The best ever.A revolution in technique and style in watercolour painting.
What an absolutely incredible video. I think he is a magician!
I saw this demo by Mr Zbukvic about 2 years ago and was completely blown away. If it was up to me you would be knighted Sir Joseph for your amazing contribution to art in general and watercolour painting in particular.
Graeme, please please post more such videos with the inspirational Joseph. Thank you so much for posting this video.
Joseph Zbukvic never fails to astound me.
simply a kiss for your amazing painting ....i became mad of it
Speechless!!
Awesome🙏🏼
just fantastic, so simple. So interesting the way Joseph ads suggestive strokes to his photoraphic image first - fabulous. - then paints from that - WOW
Great 😊👌 nice 🎨🌍
A self taught wizard with the brush strikes-- incredible control, but looks so free and easy-- wow!
Absolutely stunning!!
Zbukvic is the master of masters!!! Always enjoying your art, Joseph!!
138 dislikes !!! Really??? I have a theory this is just one jealous ,sad prig, pressing his button 138 times. This video is so inspirational - to all of us who appreciate a true master of his craft. It's hard to hold back the tears in the face of such genius - I salute you Joseph - and many thanks for sharing.
yes you are right, there are just some simple minded people that have nothing in their lives except to try and drag others down. I love them, as it tells me how great my life has been and how ordinary theirs has been, LOL
dreamikins it’s the music
Maybe Pekel and Alvaro are hitting it for a laugh.
Yeah its a bit weird that people don't get the amazing talent they are looking at. Generally people with no talent do stuff like this, LOL
Right
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us
Simply crying. Great peace of work.
I can't help but laugh when I watch artists like Joseph work - canvas to masterpiece in a few short minutes.
Nathan Meaux Plus 50 years of experience.
What an amazing artist.
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to listen to and observe a watercolour artist at work. So many fabulous takeaways from this, even for a fledgling watercolour hobbyist like me.
What struck me most was how limited his palette was, yet he could mix such subtle hues and combine watery mixes with "straight out of the tube" highlights. The finger touches too, I have used my nail before, but not fingers as such. A sublime tip just there, thank you Joseph.
His explanations about awareness of humidity and time elements was a complete eye-opener for me, such a crucial factor in getting to water to work for you and not end up fighting against the water or paper! (Which is usually what happens to me)
I have been smitten by Escoda brushes too, they are a great tool. The size of that metal water bucket was a surprise!
His tip about visualisation ahead of putting brush to paper was probably the single most important thing I got from this video, especially as I'm still in the mode of experimenting and seeing what happens.
First time seeing a video on this channel and I've subscribed.
Graeme I had to come back to watch again after a long time since I first viewed this post. I think some of the dislikes are more about style preferences rather than a rejection of Joe's work in total. I like what he does, not high art but fantastic skill and craft. He's a master for sure. Thanks again for this post and the inspiration it gives me in my own work.
2 amazing artists with much mutual respect. Thanks so much!
Zbukvic a great Master!! Thank you !! - watercolor channel
Wonderful to watch this master at work, thank you.
One of my favourites. Amazing work, lovely guy. 👍👍👍👍👍
Joseph makes it look so effortless. Lovely to watch him work.
amazing work!
imagining a creator who created Zbukvic...bless you
Thank you Joseph,wonderful piece.
Master Artist joseph zbuvic 🙏🌸
Hello I stumbled across you from Boston Massachusetts I loved that video and I can’t wait to try some of the techniques much