I love the plein air version much more! I think it captured more of the spirit and wind from the scene! I love how the pink is peaked through and the brushstrokes are full of excitement.
Just starting goauche. Have been doing watercolor, successfully, using many of the best watercolorists on TH-cam. Love your videos, production, scenes you pick, and that you work small. Never thought of the combination of watercolor and goauche. Larry, Houston
Its so cool to watch over your videos. I feel like I am where you were a couple kf years ago and the thought that I might be where you are a couple years in the future is an inspiration and motivation ❤
Beautiful! I love the side-by-side comparisons. I think after seeing both videos, I'm partial to the plein air version. Feels like it has more gesture to me. Also, I got jealous of your large water bucket!! I totally need something bigger than a mason jar!
Yea, I really like how active and free the plein air one is, but I like the rocks and overall depth in the studio version. They both were tons of fun, so that's what counts I suppose! I got the water bucket from Jacksons but I'm sure they sell them at most art stores.
Once again, you give me courage toward taking that step out the door with my paints. As I watch you, and see that you work through obstacles and produce such lovely works of art, it has given me more courage. When I get outside, I get so lost in all of the surroundings, you are helping me to understand how to focus in on subjects. Thanks, Sarah
That is amazing to hear, that's exactly what I hope for with my videos! Because I've been there, and I know how hard it is to break through those mental barriers.
@@SarahBurnsStudio and that is exactly what it is, mental barriers! I am always happy to see a new video from you, keep them coming, you are so soothing and inspirational to watch.
This is very informative 👏🏾 I started taking notes as of the first three minutes of your video which opens my eyes on seeing my errors to coming with solutions to successfully complete compositions and YES, reference photos are very important!! Thanks again!!!
Just recently been to Mull and wished I could go back now and paint like this! Oh my God just love these tutorials. Thank you for sharing. I am a complete novice
Thanks for, again, allowing us to learn from your process. I completed a plein air watercolor a couple days ago that was an overworked disaster. I repainted it at home-still not super happy with it but it’s better and the process was educational. Your generous sharing of skills s appreciated!
Watching both these videos was extremely helpful to me; I paint plein air when it's not too hot (so summer is mostly out), but love doing it in spring and fall when things are changing so much. I don't live in a scenic area so have to look for beauty in less dramatic landscapes LOL! What I've found is that I RARELY produce something I love in plein air -- I tend to focus too much on detail and just trying to capture what's out there before light changes (yeah, right!). They rarely look like what I LOVE producing inside, which tends to be more dramatic in both color and contrast -- somehow I just can't let loose enough to do that outside. (And up to now I've been doing mostly pastel...). A question for you, though -- I'm just going to start doing gouache, have played some with watercolor but think I'll like the forgiveness more of gouache (I am NOT good at planning out every single little thing). Why do you prefer hot press over cold press surfaces for gouache?? I know for WC hot press is better for details, but didn't know how it affects gouache. ANOTHER QUESTION -- I've read that adding a drop or so of food-grade glycerine into your gouache pans when you make them helps to keep the gouache fresher longer -- do you do that? if so, does it really work? THANKS SO MUCH -- I can relate to these videos so much!! (And sometime I'm going to look up WHY you moved to Scotland....and what it's like living there...)
Hot pressed paper tends to be less "thirsty" so water control is a bit easier with gouache. And I don't add anything to my gouache when I'm painting outside, mainly because I don't like to stay in one spot for a long time, so I work quick, and move on. Usually I squeeze a bit of fresh paint for each new painting.
Hello and thanks for sharing these two beautiful paintings. I have done pen/ink and water color in sketch books. No, you don't want to see them, mostly embarrassing! I am starting with gouache, just received my set of paints, not even swatched them yet. Watching your tutorials for technics. Great painting 🖌️🎨and very inspiring. Cheers from across the pond✌️🌹🌺🌼 Q: on the 2nd painting, does the ocean in the middle passed the waves look a little concave? Wouldn't it look better with a more of a horizontal and level with horizon brush strokes?
I love them both, but especially love the color palette in the second painting! I’ve been doing digital art more lately, which I love, but it’s definitely different and I find I don’t use colors that are as bold because I have more time to think about it. 😂 Great video as always!
I like the original still. The distant cliff is just standing up too straight. A bit more definition on the slope and top to brake the shape And middle cliff needed a little more hump and lighter colors like your second pic and I would love it. But its only to my eyes your work is always lovely. I get to frightened to paint on my own I had a bad experience so it put me off a bit. How do you cope with creepy encounters.
Thank you! I bought a Princeton Velvetouch 1/2 in wash 3950w hoping it would be similar to what you use. I will see what it is like. If it doesn't work well I will look for that.
Sarah, how did you feel about the linear pattern in your white splatter? It seems this would be ideal for a painting done from a water-level perspective, representing a splash in front of the viewer. Did the pattern, here, either enhanced or degraded the effect you wanted (or neither)? I find splatter a difficult effect to control. Thanks.
I will always choose randomness and chaos when splashing in my studies, I feel it gives it more vibration and is less predictable. But I wish I did more of it. More sparkle. The water was super sparkly that day, almost blinding!
Would you always put pink down when painting a scene like this? It really came out beautiful! I’m very new to gouache…would you recommend making a mixing chart? I’ll be joining your patreon tomorrow…really excited!! I paint watercolors but also love the look of gouache❤️. Any tips or hints before I start? Perhaps you have a video on TH-cam? Thanks so much for sharing and I’ll be looking forward to what you post on patreon! Nell
@@SarahBurnsStudio Thannks! Any particular size of paper you would recommend to paint on? I notice you paint in journals a lot . What is the paper size you paint on? (I make my own journals so I can make any size). Also, since I watercolor I use Arches paper cold pressed. What would you suggest for gouache? Again many thanks!
@@SarahBurnsStudio I looked up A6 to see what size that was and got several different answers. Would you tell me what yours is in inches and the name of your journal. We refer to the size of our journals in inches in the USA. ..lol. BTW…I’m from Delaware. Nell
I suggest you were too critical of your initial plein air painting. While your studio version does provide alternative perspective, both offer atmospheric elements that are representative of various lighting, different days. Enjoyed both. Thank you!
I love the plein air version much more! I think it captured more of the spirit and wind from the scene! I love how the pink is peaked through and the brushstrokes are full of excitement.
Just starting goauche. Have been doing watercolor, successfully, using many of the best watercolorists on TH-cam. Love your videos, production, scenes you pick, and that you work small. Never thought of the combination of watercolor and goauche. Larry, Houston
Love the way you explain your process!!
Its so cool to watch over your videos. I feel like I am where you were a couple kf years ago and the thought that I might be where you are a couple years in the future is an inspiration and motivation ❤
Beautiful! I love the side-by-side comparisons. I think after seeing both videos, I'm partial to the plein air version. Feels like it has more gesture to me. Also, I got jealous of your large water bucket!! I totally need something bigger than a mason jar!
Yea, I really like how active and free the plein air one is, but I like the rocks and overall depth in the studio version. They both were tons of fun, so that's what counts I suppose! I got the water bucket from Jacksons but I'm sure they sell them at most art stores.
Once again, you give me courage toward taking that step out the door with my paints. As I watch you, and see that you work through obstacles and produce such lovely works of art, it has given me more courage. When I get outside, I get so lost in all of the surroundings, you are helping me to understand how to focus in on subjects. Thanks, Sarah
That is amazing to hear, that's exactly what I hope for with my videos! Because I've been there, and I know how hard it is to break through those mental barriers.
@@SarahBurnsStudio and that is exactly what it is, mental barriers! I am always happy to see a new video from you, keep them coming, you are so soothing and inspirational to watch.
This was so interesting! I love to watch you paint. Both are beautiful but if I had to choose, it would be the first one.
So glad you are enjoying these older videos! :)
This is very informative 👏🏾 I started taking notes as of the first three minutes of your video which opens my eyes on seeing my errors to coming with solutions to successfully complete compositions and YES, reference photos are very important!!
Thanks again!!!
Just recently been to Mull and wished I could go back now and paint like this! Oh my God just love these tutorials. Thank you for sharing. I am a complete novice
So colorful...I loved watching this and hearing your thought process🤗
Thank you so much!
Wow, the colours in the new version are just gorgeous!
I definitely went more BOLD because why not?? 😆
Thanks for, again, allowing us to learn from your process. I completed a plein air watercolor a couple days ago that was an overworked disaster. I repainted it at home-still not super happy with it but it’s better and the process was educational. Your generous sharing of skills s appreciated!
Ahh..and that's the cycle!
You knew :) It's dynamic!
Oh the Studio is absolutely beautiful! Your whole channel is a vibe!
Thank you so much!!
Absolutely beautiful artwork thanks for sharing Sarah ❤️
Thanks so much 😊
I like both versions but with the second one you came up with incredible colors! Greetings from México
Thank you! I definitely didn’t hold back on color the second time :D
Soooo beautiful….morning from Dunedin FL
Really beautiful. Lovely
Thanks for beautiful artwork. Again, I really learned from your videos. Love it.
Watching both these videos was extremely helpful to me; I paint plein air when it's not too hot (so summer is mostly out), but love doing it in spring and fall when things are changing so much. I don't live in a scenic area so have to look for beauty in less dramatic landscapes LOL! What I've found is that I RARELY produce something I love in plein air -- I tend to focus too much on detail and just trying to capture what's out there before light changes (yeah, right!). They rarely look like what I LOVE producing inside, which tends to be more dramatic in both color and contrast -- somehow I just can't let loose enough to do that outside. (And up to now I've been doing mostly pastel...).
A question for you, though -- I'm just going to start doing gouache, have played some with watercolor but think I'll like the forgiveness more of gouache (I am NOT good at planning out every single little thing). Why do you prefer hot press over cold press surfaces for gouache?? I know for WC hot press is better for details, but didn't know how it affects gouache. ANOTHER QUESTION -- I've read that adding a drop or so of food-grade glycerine into your gouache pans when you make them helps to keep the gouache fresher longer -- do you do that? if so, does it really work? THANKS SO MUCH -- I can relate to these videos so much!! (And sometime I'm going to look up WHY you moved to Scotland....and what it's like living there...)
Hot pressed paper tends to be less "thirsty" so water control is a bit easier with gouache. And I don't add anything to my gouache when I'm painting outside, mainly because I don't like to stay in one spot for a long time, so I work quick, and move on. Usually I squeeze a bit of fresh paint for each new painting.
Hello and thanks for sharing these two beautiful paintings. I have done pen/ink and water color in sketch books. No, you don't want to see them, mostly embarrassing!
I am starting with gouache, just received my set of paints, not even swatched them yet. Watching your tutorials for technics. Great painting 🖌️🎨and very inspiring.
Cheers from across the pond✌️🌹🌺🌼
Q: on the 2nd painting, does the ocean in the middle passed the waves look a little concave? Wouldn't it look better with a more of a horizontal and level with horizon brush strokes?
I love them both, but especially love the color palette in the second painting! I’ve been doing digital art more lately, which I love, but it’s definitely different and I find I don’t use colors that are as bold because I have more time to think about it. 😂 Great video as always!
Thank you! Digital is a great medium, I find it so difficult!
I like the original still. The distant cliff is just standing up too straight. A bit more definition on the slope and top to brake the shape And middle cliff needed a little more hump and lighter colors like your second pic and I would love it. But its only to my eyes your work is always lovely. I get to frightened to paint on my own I had a bad experience so it put me off a bit. How do you cope with creepy encounters.
What kind of brush is the one with the clear handle? I have seen you use it a lot in your videos. Thanks! I love your work and vidoes so much!
It’s Princeton Series 4950 Wash
Oops actually its the Winsor & Newton Series 995 Flat Wash Brush but both are awesome!
Thank you! I bought a Princeton Velvetouch 1/2 in wash 3950w hoping it would be similar to what you use. I will see what it is like. If it doesn't work well I will look for that.
Sarah, how did you feel about the linear pattern in your white splatter? It seems this would be ideal for a painting done from a water-level perspective, representing a splash in front of the viewer. Did the pattern, here, either enhanced or degraded the effect you wanted (or neither)? I find splatter a difficult effect to control. Thanks.
I will always choose randomness and chaos when splashing in my studies, I feel it gives it more vibration and is less predictable. But I wish I did more of it. More sparkle. The water was super sparkly that day, almost blinding!
Would you always put pink down when painting a scene like this? It really came out beautiful! I’m very new to gouache…would you recommend making a mixing chart? I’ll be joining your patreon tomorrow…really excited!! I paint watercolors but also love the look of gouache❤️. Any tips or hints before I start? Perhaps you have a video on TH-cam? Thanks so much for sharing and I’ll be looking forward to what you post on patreon! Nell
@@SarahBurnsStudio Thannks! Any particular size of paper you would recommend to paint on? I notice you paint in journals a lot . What is the paper size you paint on? (I make my own journals so I can make any size). Also, since I watercolor I use Arches paper cold pressed. What would you suggest for gouache? Again many thanks!
@@nknana3 Yep, I do most of my studies in A6 sketchbooks. Hot pressed is my preferred surface for gouache
@@SarahBurnsStudio I looked up A6 to see what size that was and got several different answers. Would you tell me what yours is in inches and the name of your journal. We refer to the size of our journals in inches in the USA. ..lol. BTW…I’m from Delaware. Nell
Oh right, it's basically 5x8 inches. The moleskin "large" works OK for gouache or if you want cotton paper go for Etchr
@@SarahBurnsStudio Thanks!
Are you incorporating watercolor here with your gouache?
No
I like both, but I think I actually prefer the original
I suggest you were too critical of your initial plein air painting. While your studio version does provide alternative perspective, both offer atmospheric elements that are representative of various lighting, different days. Enjoyed both. Thank you!
I have to wait few months,hot as heck here…….