Your watercolor portraits remind me why I have always loved the “look“ of watercolors. I don’t know if I will ever get this good, but it is a lot of fun trying! 100 years ago when I was an art student, reference photos were a few and far between, there was no such thing as being online, and art supplies were ridiculously expensive. Now all of that has changed and even at my advanced age, I can learn. This is fun! 😁
I love watching you paint. You put your colors down so boldly and there is hardly any lifting. You stand by your decisions. I admire that. The eyes are beautiful.
How long did it take you to become comfortable with dropping in your colors so boldly when doing wet on wet? The confidence you have in your strokes is stunning. I am loving your videos so much and I hope to become as good as you one day.
Thank you, Sally! Can't really tell you how long it took me - have been drawing and painting for too long already. I guess the confidence comes over the time by painting often and a lot. I think it's more the feeling about not being afraid to mess up a painting anymore - I just think, even when it doesn't work out I haven't lost anything, just have another experience where I learned something :)
Watching this was one big "I wonder how she's going to make THAT look natural..." and few minutes later "...that's how". Let's just say that adding dark purples and blues on skin areas is scary for a beginner like me. Anyway awesome painting, looking forward to using this as a reference to mess around with colors more next time I'm doing a portrait!
This video really shows how to do a watercolor portrait, Brown Madder for flesh tone? I'll have to remember that one. What brand of watercolor has this? M. Graham? Edit: I discovered that this is Winsor & Newton watercolor paint as Brown Madder can only be found in that line of watercolor. Another thing I noticed after watching the video more carefully is the artist used yellow ochre exclusively on the first base layer and only touching it up with browns or in this case Brown Madder. Once this was applied she never went back to that first layer for any touch ups. She left that layer alone. She only concentrated on the shadows, eyebrows. with blues, and red washes. So for the eyes, you need a light touch of Prussian Blue to tone down the white. Interesting. And she basically followed this formula...yellow for the first layer, brown/red for the second layer and finally blues for the third layer and the shadows.
This is a really tough thing to do, but you make this seem effortless! It is really incredible! Please make more videos like this. I support you. Fighting!💜💜💜
I learnt a lot from this. Just one question: shouldn't there be a shadow where the nose meets the forehead (so basically where normally your glasses are sitting)? This way it looks as though the nose and forehead were on one plain.
Wow! You keep Amazing me. I cant tell you, how often I would have thought I made a value or color mistake (if it were my art) and would have scraped the project into the garbage. But you are Amazing and so talented!!! I'm learning so much from your videos. I didnt know a person could lift so much color. I would be hyper-focused on the pool of paint when lifting my brush from the paper. But you do all of your stokes with purpose and control. The list goes on and on of what I'm learning. My frustration comes from the fact that I'm currently moving from one home to another (which we haven't found yet) and all of my art supplies are stored away and I can not try these new techniques. But you do a very good job showing the (what I thought were elusive) watercolor painting techniques. Thanks, Ill be watching more of these while we wait to find a home to buy. Just out of curiosity, what city are you near?
Thanks again Joy, love to read your comments! I am sorry you are not able to paint right now, and yes, moving isn't fun. But at least you can watch my videos :) I live in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.
No words, great job, could you tell me what kind of watercolor paper are you using, what series is it please, because there are some series for example 400, 300, etc. series and someone else. I will appreciate it so much. The best wishes from Peru
Thank you! Yes, I use flat brush's wide side to cover larger areas but also at the same time the thin edge for fine lines or combinations of both. Round brush is great for small details and flexibility.
Your watercolor portraits remind me why I have always loved the “look“ of watercolors. I don’t know if I will ever get this good, but it is a lot of fun trying! 100 years ago when I was an art student, reference photos were a few and far between, there was no such thing as being online, and art supplies were ridiculously expensive. Now all of that has changed and even at my advanced age, I can learn. This is fun! 😁
J'adore ce vous faites magnifique
Having the music while seeing how you painting, makes me fall in love with u, ..the blue wash at the eye made it alive!..masterpiece!
I love watching you paint. You put your colors down so boldly and there is hardly any lifting. You stand by your decisions. I admire that. The eyes are beautiful.
Thank you Patricia, I am happy you enjoy it :)
OMG! This is something so beautiful, it makes me cry!💕
Thanks for telling what colors and how you mixed them. Very nice of you. Beautiful work.
An amazing demonstration of confidence and skill.
my first time watching your video, I love your style. You have shown me that you don't have to be spot on.
The eyes look so soft.
How long did it take you to become comfortable with dropping in your colors so boldly when doing wet on wet? The confidence you have in your strokes is stunning. I am loving your videos so much and I hope to become as good as you one day.
Thank you, Sally! Can't really tell you how long it took me - have been drawing and painting for too long already. I guess the confidence comes over the time by painting often and a lot. I think it's more the feeling about not being afraid to mess up a painting anymore - I just think, even when it doesn't work out I haven't lost anything, just have another experience where I learned something :)
Gorgeous!
Watching this was one big "I wonder how she's going to make THAT look natural..." and few minutes later "...that's how". Let's just say that adding dark purples and blues on skin areas is scary for a beginner like me. Anyway awesome painting, looking forward to using this as a reference to mess around with colors more next time I'm doing a portrait!
Thank you for your lovely comment! Enjoyed reading it :) Happy painting!
This video really shows how to do a watercolor portrait, Brown Madder for flesh tone? I'll have to remember that one. What brand of watercolor has this? M. Graham?
Edit: I discovered that this is Winsor & Newton watercolor paint as Brown Madder can only be found in that line of watercolor. Another thing I noticed after watching the video more carefully is the artist used yellow ochre exclusively on the first base layer and only touching it up with browns or in this case Brown Madder. Once this was applied she never went back to that first layer for any touch ups. She left that layer alone. She only concentrated on the shadows, eyebrows. with blues, and red washes. So for the eyes, you need a light touch of Prussian Blue to tone down the white. Interesting. And she basically followed this formula...yellow for the first layer, brown/red for the second layer and finally blues for the third layer and the shadows.
Hi Dorothy, thank you :) I use the Grumbacher Brown Madder.
It's not only W&N that has Brown Madder. I use Renesans.
This is a really tough thing to do, but you make this seem effortless! It is really incredible! Please make more videos like this. I support you. Fighting!💜💜💜
Beautifully done!
I LOVE THIS! Beautiful!
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Gorgeous work!!!
Loved it. Thank you.
That is so incredible!!!
Superbe plein de délicatesse et de précision c'est de la poésie votre peinture merci à vous.
Thanks so much, Nicole! Merci :)
Wow!! One day one day .. I'll be able to do this.
I struggle with watercolour, but this is superb.
great work!
A flat brush is easier then different sizes? I bought all sizes and my first set of watercolor too; u are fabulous
Very good,you are skillful.
Wow I have so much to learn 😄
Bravo Christine. You may not have done an exact likeness but one can tell, she certainly has your genes running through her. TYFS
Thanks Candy Kelly :)
I learnt a lot from this. Just one question: shouldn't there be a shadow where the nose meets the forehead (so basically where normally your glasses are sitting)? This way it looks as though the nose and forehead were on one plain.
Thank you all, love your comments :)
Wow, one can learn something here! Only wish I could se the reference photo - if there is one?
Wow! You keep Amazing me. I cant tell you, how often I would have thought I made a value or color mistake (if it were my art) and would have scraped the project into the garbage. But you are Amazing and so talented!!! I'm learning so much from your videos. I didnt know a person could lift so much color. I would be hyper-focused on the pool of paint when lifting my brush from the paper. But you do all of your stokes with purpose and control. The list goes on and on of what I'm learning.
My frustration comes from the fact that I'm currently moving from one home to another (which we haven't found yet) and all of my art supplies are stored away and I can not try these new techniques. But you do a very good job showing the (what I thought were elusive) watercolor painting techniques. Thanks, Ill be watching more of these while we wait to find a home to buy.
Just out of curiosity, what city are you near?
Thanks again Joy, love to read your comments! I am sorry you are not able to paint right now, and yes, moving isn't fun. But at least you can watch my videos :) I live in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.
What paper do you use? Maybe I don't wet mine enough? My paper dries so quickly, lifting off color isn't as effortless as you?
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which paper you paint on?? it seems so easy torna presto lift off colors...but it's not!!! compliment!!!
No words, great job, could you tell me what kind of watercolor paper are you using, what series is it please, because there are some series for example 400, 300, etc. series and someone else. I will appreciate it so much. The best wishes from Peru
Thanks, Arturo! I use 400 series. Greetings from Canada :)
I love to watch how you work! How big is this painting?
Thank you! All info is in video description - click on 'SHOW MORE' but I guess it was 9x12"
I love this! I like your style of painting 😍Is there a reason why you used a flat brush in the beginning and later on a round brush?
Thank you! Yes, I use flat brush's wide side to cover larger areas but also at the same time the thin edge for fine lines or combinations of both. Round brush is great for small details and flexibility.
Wonder if you let some of the layers dry completly before moving on?
Please,what paper do you use.?Thanks for shearing.From Uruguay.
which paper do you use ...
WHAOOOOOOOOOOOOO
You must be re-wetting your paper?