I have watched this video so many times over the years and still feel so inspired by it. We don’t paint the same but there are so many techniques of yours that I have incorporated into my work. I have a marsh near my house in Los Angeles that during the summer dries out quite a bit and the colors become golden and lovely. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work and know that you have a loyal follower!
Thank you for your comment. 🙏 It is nice to connect well with people and for you to let me know. The only thing I would say is, they are not 'my' techniques, of course. They are just out there, used by many people, and as much yours as anyone's.
Hi Jem. I have been ricocheting between artists and their styles, trying to find my own self in all of this and came across your hard-soft edge, looseness and light and a limited palette and I feel you have pointed me in the right direction, so thank you for posting your work and inspiring lost souls such as mine.
Hi Carl. Thanks very much; I appreciate your comment. Not that you're asking for advice, but just in case it might be helpful, I always think the best thing re. that situation is to focus on just painting from your own observation. From life, ideally (eg plein air, if a landscape artist) but otherwise from your own photos/sketches/notes, etc. Look at the things that the artists you admire HAVE IN COMMON. Observe/write down what those things are, then do it your way. i.e. not in the 'handwriting' of those or any other artists, but just as it comes out of YOU. Always consider/observe the objective qualities of the visual world (tone, edges, texture, colour, shape, etc, etc) but don't look at how other artists actually put it all together. Do all this for 20 years, and you'll be well on your way! Cheers, Jem 🙂
Thanks for posting this inspiring demo. The commentary is very clear and informative. Everything you say is to the point; you don't ramble. I like that we see the whole process in real time
I checked a lot of your paintings on Google and feel surprised that I didn't notice them before now. I have studied so many paintings (like John Singer Sargent for example) on the internet for years and find yours among the more beautiful. And you are also a very good teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! /Erik
Pleased you enjoyed the video. I do have more on youtube already you could find easily. Or you could buy an instructional one from me - on my website! www.jembowdenwatercolour.co.uk
Extraordinary skills and technique Jem Bowden! You are a real Master! I love watercolour and subscribed your videos. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!
Absolutely fantastic Jem! I really enjoyed the commentary too, it helps me understand the thinking behind the painting. Although most of the time it’s like watching magic! And the bird at the end just making everything fall into place perfectly. Wow!
Thank you for sharing your vision and skill in conveying the emotion of the scene with us. The painting is so very beautiful and evocative. 🙏❤️ from 🇺🇸
Thank you, James! There is more here on ytube (hope you've found that) and also via my website I have a video-on-demand to purchase or hire (more of these to come). All the best, Jem
I love your style... Post a new video please😁 there are 10 years ago, I have paint with pastel, later with watercolor and now I think I try Chinese painting brush... But when I see your painting, I want to try watercolor again... Many thanks
I just happened to run into your tutorials and your work and absolutely love both. Great work! Thank you and can't wait for more. Could you sometime show us how you modified the Chinese calligraphy brush?
Hi Mape. Thank you for your comment. There is information about the brush, 'The Black Sheep', I call it, available on my website, www.jembowdenwatercolour.co.uk
Lovely painting Jem. I come across this type of scene all the time but wouldn't dare attempt to paint it - the foreground would daunt me!! I've been painting quite a long time but am still struggling to find my own style. I really like your blend of loose wash and suggested detail. Quite reminiscent of painters like Wesson, James Fletcher Watson, Steve Hall etc. Who are your influences that I should check out? Thanks
Thanks, Ian. Well, Wesson and Steve Hall have both influenced my painting. I also was influenced by William Heaton-Cooper, and Seago. All wonderful painters who get the best from the medium, to my eyes. Probably not many surprises there.
A simply wonderful demonstration video, a beautiful painting accompanied by a very informative commentary; thank you so much for uploading. May I ask what size of the Jackson's Art own brand squirrel mop; series 828 are you using? Many thanks again for posting your demonstrations!
What a truly outstanding demo video! I absolutely love your commentary, your points are so helpful and beneficial as to what you're thinking and why you're doing it. I just came across your Channel a few days ago. In the first video I watched there was no commentary or sound but I found it very informative to look at your style of painting. I was so mesmerised by that fabulous sky that you painted. I love your loose style it is amazing. Not too much detail but enough to get your point across. I am going to subscribe to your channel and give you a thumbs-up on this wonderful painting. Please do another video I absolutely love your work. I have not seen all of your videos but I want to ask a question, do you ever do cityscapes with buildings and figures? Marvin
Thank you very much, Marvin! What a nice message to receive. I quite often do scenes with buildings, when out en plein air. Lots of examples on my website Plein air Gallery page. But as you can probably tell, its 'natural' landscape I'm really inspired by more than anything. I'm rarely inspired to paint cities, or people to be honest, though figures do get included in village scenes sometimes. I love very old buildings, with character (to me), not but not the regularity/monotony of modern/new ones. I should add that as well as my free demos here on youtube I have a 'video-on-demand' for purchase too, since I make my income solely from my art. Details on my website: www.jembowdenwatercolour.co.uk Thanks again and all the best, Jem
Jem Bowden Watercolour thank you for such a quick response to my question. I am a fine art photographer and many times I find myself taking pictures of Landscapes more than I do City scenes. But right now I'm interested in learning watercolor. And your style of impressionistic painting I find to be awesome. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I love seeing the fact that you do your paintings in real-time time, none of that speed it up stuff. Like I was saying I am a fine art photographer and I would like to give you permission to choose two of my photographs for a painting. I normally do Grant permission when artist ask for permission to use one of my photos as a reference. My website is marvin-spates.pixels.com Marvin
Thanks again, Marvin. It's good of you to allow permission to people to work from your photos. However, I'll decline your kind offer, as I take a great many photos of my own and really would only ever want to work from those. I had a look at your website, though, and do appreciate your way with composition. Nice work. All the best, Jem.
Love it Jem! the loose washes are working great in this landscape! I was wondering do you see watercolours appear on social media from your demo's because people are inspired by your work?
Wonderful painting, I've subscribed 😊 Could you tell me ,is the Bockingford paper a cotton rag or a mixed paper I'm in Canada but I do get most of my supplies from Jackson's art supply
Hello, and thanks. Bockingford is not cotton, but it is vegan! I recommend reading all about it from the paper mill itself, here: www.stcuthbertsmill.com/st-cuthberts-mill-paper/bockingford-watercolour/
An excellent video Jem.
Thanks; glad you liked it.
I have watched this video so many times over the years and still feel so inspired by it. We don’t paint the same but there are so many techniques of yours that I have incorporated into my work. I have a marsh near my house in Los Angeles that during the summer dries out quite a bit and the colors become golden and lovely. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work and know that you have a loyal follower!
Thank you for your comment. 🙏 It is nice to connect well with people and for you to let me know. The only thing I would say is, they are not 'my' techniques, of course. They are just out there, used by many people, and as much yours as anyone's.
Very impressed the way you did the sky
Thanks, pleased you liked it
Beautiful picture, Jem really beautiful.
Thanks, David
Hi Jem. I have been ricocheting between artists and their styles, trying to find my own self in all of this and came across your hard-soft edge, looseness and light and a limited palette and I feel you have pointed me in the right direction, so thank you for posting your work and inspiring lost souls such as mine.
Hi Carl. Thanks very much; I appreciate your comment.
Not that you're asking for advice, but just in case it might be helpful, I always think the best thing re. that situation is to focus on just painting from your own observation. From life, ideally (eg plein air, if a landscape artist) but otherwise from your own photos/sketches/notes, etc.
Look at the things that the artists you admire HAVE IN COMMON. Observe/write down what those things are, then do it your way. i.e. not in the 'handwriting' of those or any other artists, but just as it comes out of YOU.
Always consider/observe the objective qualities of the visual world (tone, edges, texture, colour, shape, etc, etc) but don't look at how other artists actually put it all together.
Do all this for 20 years, and you'll be well on your way! Cheers, Jem 🙂
@@JemBowdenWatercolour - thank you Jem; much appreciated. Cheers, Carl 🙂
Honestly your videos just popped into my feed and I am so happy about that. Excellent tutorial with lots of good narrative. Thank you
Thank you. Pleased you liked it.
What a great demo, very nicely explained and beautifully painted watercolor. Thank you.
Thanks, Larry. Glad you liked it
Thanks for posting this inspiring demo. The commentary is very clear and informative. Everything you say is to the point; you don't ramble. I like that we see the whole process in real time
Thank you for your comment Patricia. Much appreciated and very pleased you liked it.
I checked a lot of your paintings on Google and feel surprised that I didn't notice them before now. I have studied so many paintings (like John Singer Sargent for example) on the internet for years and find yours among the more beautiful. And you are also a very good teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! /Erik
Thank you very much, Erik. Means a lot/made my day.
Really really hope u could make more videos. It’s so helpful and inspiring! I feel so Enlightened by ur video.
Pleased you enjoyed the video. I do have more on youtube already you could find easily. Or you could buy an instructional one from me - on my website! www.jembowdenwatercolour.co.uk
Jem Bowden Watercolour Got it! Thx again Jem! Feeling lucky to have found ur videos.
Wonderful work. Thank you, Jem.
Thank you, Ipek.
Love viewing your painting demonstrations Jem. Thank you.
Thank you Libby, pleased you enjoyed it.
Hi Jem - such a treat to watch you paint and hear your commentary - a really beautiful painting and thanks so much for sharing
Hi John. Thank you for your comment, I very much appreciate it.
Extraordinary skills and technique Jem Bowden! You are a real Master! I love watercolour and subscribed your videos. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you, Cristina - you are too kind!!
Absolutely fantastic Jem! I really enjoyed the commentary too, it helps me understand the thinking behind the painting. Although most of the time it’s like watching magic! And the bird at the end just making everything fall into place perfectly. Wow!
You're so kind Emma, thank you!
Thank you for sharing your vision and skill in conveying the emotion of the scene with us. The painting is so very beautiful and evocative. 🙏❤️ from 🇺🇸
Very pleased that you enjoyed the video and I really appreciate your kind comment. 🙏
Jem, the video is wonderful! The commentary is so clear and precise! I like that u showed the two photos. The painting is amazingly beautiful.
Thanks again, very pleased you enjoyed the video. I have replied fully to your other comment.
Fabulous Jem. Love your style
Thanks very much, Pete!
Beautiful, very beautiful Jem. Lovely grey colours.
Thanks very much, Arie.
Just discovered your work....absolutely fabulous! Hope to see more.
Thank you, James! There is more here on ytube (hope you've found that) and also via my website I have a video-on-demand to purchase or hire (more of these to come). All the best, Jem
Very nice watercolour
Thank you Matt
Very nice as usual Jem. Videos are always instructive
Thanks very much Brian.
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Thank you!
This is great , wonderful and very beautiful.
Thank you for your very positive feedback; much appreciated!
Hi Jem, beautiful piece, and very atmospheric. You make it look so easy!Love the silver birch 😆
Thanks very much, Philip!
I got the International Artist Residency with the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, so come and visit! 😎
Congrats!
Love it~! very beautiful.
Thank you very much
excellent tutorial!
Thank you
Excellent work !
Facinating watercolour and beautiful tone Mark's. This is my goal as an intermediate watercolourist as I paint loosely. Thank you.
Thank you
Great lesson,thanks!
Thank you, Dawn.
Beautiful how you paint...best wishes from NZ🌹
Thank you Sally! Best wishes to you too.
Very interesting, sublime painting. How do you modify your chinese brush ?
Thanks for your comment. You'll find some info on the brush on my website.
I love... Very beautiful
Thank you very much, Estelle.
@@JemBowdenWatercolour I use Chinese brush too for my painting... I love use them... Sorry for my English🙏😁
@@estellelace3402 Your English is just fine! - Yes, nice brushes to use.
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I love your style... Post a new video please😁 there are 10 years ago, I have paint with pastel, later with watercolor and now I think I try Chinese painting brush... But when I see your painting, I want to try watercolor again... Many thanks
Great demo, thank you!
Thank you Nidia. I'm pleased that you enjoyed it.
I just happened to run into your tutorials and your work and absolutely love both. Great work! Thank you and can't wait for more. Could you sometime show us how you modified the Chinese calligraphy brush?
Hi Mape. Thank you for your comment. There is information about the brush, 'The Black Sheep', I call it, available on my website, www.jembowdenwatercolour.co.uk
Lovely painting Jem. I come across this type of scene all the time but wouldn't dare attempt to paint it - the foreground would daunt me!! I've been painting quite a long time but am still struggling to find my own style. I really like your blend of loose wash and suggested detail. Quite reminiscent of painters like Wesson, James Fletcher Watson, Steve Hall etc. Who are your influences that I should check out? Thanks
Thanks, Ian. Well, Wesson and Steve Hall have both influenced my painting. I also was influenced by William Heaton-Cooper, and Seago. All wonderful painters who get the best from the medium, to my eyes. Probably not many surprises there.
A simply wonderful demonstration video, a beautiful painting accompanied by a very informative commentary; thank you so much for uploading.
May I ask what size of the Jackson's Art own brand squirrel mop; series 828 are you using?
Many thanks again for posting your demonstrations!
Hi Adrian. Thanks very much for your very kind comment.
The brush is their size 15. All the best, Jem
What a truly outstanding demo video! I absolutely love your commentary, your points are so helpful and beneficial as to what you're thinking and why you're doing it. I just came across your Channel a few days ago. In the first video I watched there was no commentary or sound but I found it very informative to look at your style of painting. I was so mesmerised by that fabulous sky that you painted. I love your loose style it is amazing. Not too much detail but enough to get your point across. I am going to subscribe to your channel and give you a thumbs-up on this wonderful painting. Please do another video I absolutely love your work. I have not seen all of your videos but I want to ask a question, do you ever do cityscapes with buildings and figures?
Marvin
Thank you very much, Marvin! What a nice message to receive.
I quite often do scenes with buildings, when out en plein air. Lots of examples on my website Plein air Gallery page.
But as you can probably tell, its 'natural' landscape I'm really inspired by more than anything. I'm rarely inspired to paint cities, or people to be honest, though figures do get included in village scenes sometimes. I love very old buildings, with character (to me), not but not the regularity/monotony of modern/new ones.
I should add that as well as my free demos here on youtube I have a 'video-on-demand' for purchase too, since I make my income solely from my art. Details on my website: www.jembowdenwatercolour.co.uk Thanks again and all the best, Jem
Jem Bowden Watercolour thank you for such a quick response to my question. I am a fine art photographer and many times I find myself taking pictures of Landscapes more than I do City scenes. But right now I'm interested in learning watercolor. And your style of impressionistic painting I find to be awesome. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I love seeing the fact that you do your paintings in real-time time, none of that speed it up stuff. Like I was saying I am a fine art photographer and I would like to give you permission to choose two of my photographs for a painting. I normally do Grant permission when artist ask for permission to use one of my photos as a reference. My website is marvin-spates.pixels.com
Marvin
Thanks again, Marvin. It's good of you to allow permission to people to work from your photos. However, I'll decline your kind offer, as I take a great many photos of my own and really would only ever want to work from those. I had a look at your website, though, and do appreciate your way with composition. Nice work. All the best, Jem.
Great Demo- and outstanding sky technique. What kind of paper are you using ?
Thank you, Ron. It's Bockingford 200lb Not, by St Cuthbert's Mill.
Love it Jem! the loose washes are working great in this landscape! I was wondering do you see watercolours appear on social media from your demo's because people are inspired by your work?
Pleased if you think it's alright, Edo, thanks very much. In answer to your question, I don't know really.
at 17 minutes it was a gem already Jem!
Cheers Edo
Agreed Edo
Wonderful painting, I've subscribed 😊 Could you tell me ,is the Bockingford paper a cotton rag or a mixed paper
I'm in Canada but I do get most of my supplies from Jackson's art supply
Hello, and thanks. Bockingford is not cotton, but it is vegan! I recommend reading all about it from the paper mill itself, here: www.stcuthbertsmill.com/st-cuthberts-mill-paper/bockingford-watercolour/