I really like the music you used. This is beautiful…. Oh my goodness. I’m going to take your words, “practice” and “play with it” seriously…. And try to enjoy, be free with my artistic ability and see where I go. Thank you. I also appreciate your scripture at the end….❤ Blessings!
Steve, yes, you are an amazing artist, teacher, etc, but I need to give a shout out to your fantastic VIDEOS. Conversations with Reese, direct to-the-point intros that don’t get too wordy, great camera angles, sharp editing, your sound quality is always spot-on, and your delightful sense of humor. It’s like we’re all actually hanging out with you in the studio and I forget that we’ve never met. I love seeing what T-shirt you’re wearing and the quick pop of Bob Ross here had me in tears! So thank you my friend for giving us such wonderful videos. I truly appreciate everything you do. ❤ 🎨🌳
So happy I found your channel. I almost only paint with acrylic and have always struggled with watercolor. But I’ve wanted so badly to get better. Your approach and explanations are accessible and makes it seem possible to pick this up with practice. I’m inspired to try again. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I just found your channel. I’m in love with this process! I’m going to try it for myself. I usually always very precise with my paintings. This is the perfect exercise to loosen up! Thank you 🙏
It’s almost 2:00 AM Eastern, and my M. Graham palette is waiting in the wings along with my dancing daggers and triangles (which I never expected to see you use, but I’m happy you find them useful). They’re quite versatile, as long as you give them room on the dance floor (paper) to move. It’s a bit late to start something tonight, but an intuitive landscape will start tomorrow off right to make up for day one of world watercolor month. Thanks for all of the tips and years of inspiration, Steve!
Nice. I started using dagger brushes on my landscape painting in acrylics. Works great for little ripples on a lake. After watching this video I'll try some watercolor with it too.
I have the same brushes. Thank you for this video. I've only seen the brushes used in bold florals with very dark and vibrant colors. I haven't used the brushes in a while, but I think I will give them another go. As always, you have great videos, information and of course paintings.
Those Neptune Daggers are my favorite! I have a Jackson's house brand dagger that equals or bests the Neptunes. Love this format for comparison and review! I want to try the wedge!
I tend to reach for my Hansa Medium over the Azo yellow, especially with Dioxazine Purple. I feel like the Azo washes out other colors a bit too much, but maybe that's just me. Sometimes I'll spice up a puddle of Hansa with some Azo to turn it up a bit, and then go at the purple. Permanent Green Pale and Dioxazine is also one of my favorite combos. Gets that neon snap in there.
Really gorgeous! (the pigment mixture Steve) I really enjoy 3 different brushes other than the usual and it usually is because of painting florals or just as you said different “mark making”. I am also a pigment watching junky but rather watch you use your paper. It’s expensive!😊
Thanks Steve. I recently received a wedge in an art subscription box and I was not sure what all it would do and just haven't had a chance to play with it. Now I have some ideas. This was a great demo as always. Oh and I was excited to see my Michael's got that paper....until I saw the price. I passed. Lol
So helpful to have the explanation at the end of the video explaining the colours and how they work together!! And of course just a joy to watch the spontaneous approach you❤ use then finding things in that first wash to make "something "out of
I was so happy to see this video, I just bought these same brushes and needed some inspiration. I also love your spontaneous paintings! Thank you, I am going to go try it out.
Amazing! Never a disappointment with you Steve. I took your recent Strathmore classes and enjoyed them very much. However, although I do dance, I still have problems with my spontaneous landscapes.
So glad I discovered your channel today!!! I was amazed watching you paint. What a keen eye and hand coordination. Thank you for the brush and paper tips.
The wedge brush, also known as a triangular brush, is indeed useful for spontaneous, leafy strokes and foliage strokes. I dabbled with it as a botanical brush and found it very useful. I am not a botanical artist but I found it’s sharp tip extremely useful. I used a Jackson’s Silverline triangular brush.
OK, the brushes are impressive but the real joy in this little study is the magical blending of the colours and your amazing transformation of (seemingly) random shapes into a cohesive group of little gems. I’m waxing a little lyrical here, but on a practical note please can you mention the angle of your board each time you tell us about the paper you are using. Most watercolour demos omit this and yet it is so important when using wet into wet. Keep up the great work, you bring joy to our lives!
About 10º to begin with as I add the wet washes. Then I go to about 30º. I'm more concerned with neck fatigue, how well I can see and how the camera sees, so the angle is very personal to each artist. Many watercolorists paint flat.
Thanks for that - I get that you have to work in a position to give us the best view. I am very timid about runs and stuff and am only just getting the hang of controlling those first wet washes. I have some squirrel brushes which I love but they hold soooo much water - thanks for your tutorial on the subject, I now have a big fat wad of old towels at my elbow to dab them on. I am eager to get my new stuff and really get into playing with paint - I am 76 and mastering watercolour is one of my ‘dementia delaying tactics’!
I always love watching you create these kinds of paintings and the music was great as well. I've tried making this type of painting before and my favorite color combination is the set of M. Graham Desert SW 5 colors. I have several sets of their coordinated colors and have fun using them as limited color palettes.
What a terrific video! I love both that technique and those scrumptious neutrals with the pops of color. 😍 I have not gotten familiar enough with the M Graham palette I got when it was first released; this makes me eager to play with it!
Nothing better than playtime with Steve! Thanks for sharing. I've been refreshing my M. Graham palette - what yellows do you use in your studio palette? I have Azo yellow but am removing my Cadmium yellow, any replacement suggestions ? I have Indian Yellow and love Nik. Quin Gold. Also any mixing ideas for a home made M. Graham "potters pink"?
This is wonderful! I have a video topic request. For all of us who have purchased your 10-color M Graham set, what colors would be your next choices to expand the palette? I put them in a 24-well palette so lots of room to grow! I'm sure many of us would love this topic! Thanks for all you do; I love your channel.
I'm late to this video, seems like it's time to try out that year old dagger brush. I loved the music you used, are you able / willing to tell us what it is please?
Something I’ve learned after 2 years of asking people about their colors is that it has little or nothing to do with the colors they use. As long as the general hue is correct and the value is right it comes down to the paint. For example, when I bought Mission Gold paint I noticed how good all the colors worked together and the color I chose was irrelevant. The granulation, vibrancy and separation is what made it look so good. Not the color. It comes down to finding a paint that works for the look you want.
Great video! Do you think any of the brushes will become a more regularly used brush for you? I must admit to being quite interested in those wedges … are they a natural hair, or a synthetic or a blend? I hope you don’t mind me asking!
Do you have a video where you paint the border after the completion of the picture to make it look like you’re looking at it in depth or to make the picture look like it’s bug eyed? Thanks
I need advice. Could you please help me ? I used to draw and paint in school and I was good in it. But later for some reasons I just quit it. And now when I try to make something it's just isn't good enough. Any advice/recommendations for me?
I’ve noticed that the one brush I’ve been seeing in most of your videos is the 3/4 inch oval silver brush… I’ve been eying it lately but it’s over 50 dollars in Canada… worth it?
I like them but only have to pay about $30. Check the Canadian price on a Princeton Neptune oval wash. Also good and should be cheaper. amzn.to/3O2mIGW
You are a great painter with many skills to teach. However, too many spontanious paintings, it seems like you paint these just to put some content on you tube rather than teach a particular skill or technique, just a feedback to you!
You're welcome here but you may be in the wrong place then. I love this type painting so much. I teach a lot of skills through it and the process has in turn taught me soooo much. It has helped a ton of artists get out their paints and paint without a lot of fuss. Not to mention it's probably the most popular type video on my channel. Saying, "just to put some content on TH-cam" makes no sense to me. There is no "just" about this. The process of not only painting and planning is time consuming but all the editing and production is laborious. And its free content.
I really like the music you used. This is beautiful…. Oh my goodness. I’m going to take your words, “practice” and “play with it” seriously…. And try to enjoy, be free with my artistic ability and see where I go. Thank you. I also appreciate your scripture at the end….❤ Blessings!
There is an adventure through those trees...🧐
Watching you paint is like going on an adventure! It never gets old.
wow mega kompliment was du aus den farbklecksen gezaubert hat. Ich bin absolut begeister. glg
In your hand, any brush is masterful!
That’s crazy. If I threw paint randomly on the canvas, I’d get a shit ton on brown nothingness. You get a jungle wonderland. Amazing.
Watching from Ireland, what a teacher, thank you so much
So glad I found you today! This is so fun to watch. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks!
I love the way you dance! (I also love ballroom dancing tho😁)
This painting is stunning!
You never disappoint!! Stunning!!!
I was always 'afraid' of those dagger brushes, you made me want to try them :D
Very nice! Thanks for sharing!!!
Lovely..... a fresh approach to w/c😊
Steve, yes, you are an amazing artist, teacher, etc, but I need to give a shout out to your fantastic VIDEOS. Conversations with Reese, direct to-the-point intros that don’t get too wordy, great camera angles, sharp editing, your sound quality is always spot-on, and your delightful sense of humor. It’s like we’re all actually hanging out with you in the studio and I forget that we’ve never met. I love seeing what T-shirt you’re wearing and the quick pop of Bob Ross here had me in tears! So thank you my friend for giving us such wonderful videos. I truly appreciate everything you do. ❤ 🎨🌳
Yes, Steve’s videos are top-notch. Your descriptions of all the reasons why is very well done.
Thanks for the tutorial Steve.
Stunning, thank you!
I love this show
So happy I found your channel. I almost only paint with acrylic and have always struggled with watercolor. But I’ve wanted so badly to get better. Your approach and explanations are accessible and makes it seem possible to pick this up with practice. I’m inspired to try again. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I just found your channel. I’m in love with this process! I’m going to try it for myself. I usually always very precise with my paintings. This is the perfect exercise to loosen up! Thank you 🙏
Really love this type of painting. I want to try this.
Thank you
So fun to watch - love your mind of watercolor in action - thank you for sharing 🙏
It’s almost 2:00 AM Eastern, and my M. Graham palette is waiting in the wings along with my dancing daggers and triangles (which I never expected to see you use, but I’m happy you find them useful). They’re quite versatile, as long as you give them room on the dance floor (paper) to move. It’s a bit late to start something tonight, but an intuitive landscape will start tomorrow off right to make up for day one of world watercolor month. Thanks for all of the tips and years of inspiration, Steve!
Superb as usual!
Nice. I started using dagger brushes on my landscape painting in acrylics. Works great for little ripples on a lake. After watching this video I'll try some watercolor with it too.
Gorgeous ❤!
So much inspiration! I truly appreciate this!
But now I want ANOTHER brush....... 🤔🙄🤩
Poetry on paper!
Very much looking forward to this one Steve 😊!
I have these brushes and don’t use them often but I will now. Love your imagination and intuitiveness.
Love watching you do spontaneous work
I’ve only recently found your channel. You are very inspiring! My favorite brushes are the dagger and the cat’s tongue.
I think your spontaneous paintings are magical. I can’t get enough. Thank you.
I have the same brushes. Thank you for this video. I've only seen the brushes used in bold florals with very dark and vibrant colors. I haven't used the brushes in a while, but I think I will give them another go.
As always, you have great videos, information and of course paintings.
Those Neptune Daggers are my favorite! I have a Jackson's house brand dagger that equals or bests the Neptunes. Love this format for comparison and review! I want to try the wedge!
Gorgeous!!
Well, I found a new toy for sure!
I tend to reach for my Hansa Medium over the Azo yellow, especially with Dioxazine Purple. I feel like the Azo washes out other colors a bit too much, but maybe that's just me. Sometimes I'll spice up a puddle of Hansa with some Azo to turn it up a bit, and then go at the purple. Permanent Green Pale and Dioxazine is also one of my favorite combos. Gets that neon snap in there.
Really gorgeous! (the pigment mixture Steve) I really enjoy 3 different brushes other than the usual and it usually is because of painting florals or just as you said different “mark making”. I am also a pigment watching junky but rather watch you use your paper. It’s expensive!😊
Thanks Steve. I recently received a wedge in an art subscription box and I was not sure what all it would do and just haven't had a chance to play with it. Now I have some ideas. This was a great demo as always. Oh and I was excited to see my Michael's got that paper....until I saw the price. I passed. Lol
Just stunning Loved the brush demo re trees…. Very helpful.
So helpful to have the explanation at the end of the video explaining the colours and how they work together!!
And of course just a joy to watch the spontaneous approach you❤ use then finding things in that first wash to make "something "out of
The best spontaneous painter there is. Your pre-vision of a painting is amazing, thanks so much for sharing your expertise with us Steve.
Wow, thank you!
I’m always amazed to see the stunning tree-scape emerge from the mists of your 1st wash-gorgeous 😮
I was so happy to see this video, I just bought these same brushes and needed some inspiration. I also love your spontaneous paintings! Thank you, I am going to go try it out.
luv it!
Love this!! Love watching your brushes dance and make magic out of such a simple selection of colors. Thank you.
Amazing! Never a disappointment with you Steve. I took your recent Strathmore classes and enjoyed them very much. However, although I do dance, I still have problems with my spontaneous landscapes.
So glad I discovered your channel today!!! I was amazed watching you paint. What a keen eye and hand coordination. Thank you for the brush and paper tips.
These spontaneous painting videos are mesmerising and addictive. There should be a health warning at the beginning :)
The wedge brush, also known as a triangular brush, is indeed useful for spontaneous, leafy strokes and foliage strokes. I dabbled with it as a botanical brush and found it very useful. I am not a botanical artist but I found it’s sharp tip extremely useful. I used a Jackson’s Silverline triangular brush.
Thank you! Love the colors you used in this painting. Lovely painting! And love the bob Ross cameo. ❤
Thanks
OK, the brushes are impressive but the real joy in this little study is the magical blending of the colours and your amazing transformation of (seemingly) random shapes into a cohesive group of little gems. I’m waxing a little lyrical here, but on a practical note please can you mention the angle of your board each time you tell us about the paper you are using. Most watercolour demos omit this and yet it is so important when using wet into wet. Keep up the great work, you bring joy to our lives!
About 10º to begin with as I add the wet washes. Then I go to about 30º. I'm more concerned with neck fatigue, how well I can see and how the camera sees, so the angle is very personal to each artist. Many watercolorists paint flat.
Thanks for that - I get that you have to work in a position to give us the best view. I am very timid about runs and stuff and am only just getting the hang of controlling those first wet washes. I have some squirrel brushes which I love but they hold soooo much water - thanks for your tutorial on the subject, I now have a big fat wad of old towels at my elbow to dab them on. I am eager to get my new stuff and really get into playing with paint - I am 76 and mastering watercolour is one of my ‘dementia delaying tactics’!
Reese....🤣😂🤣😂❤️❤️❤️💃🕺
Hi Steve. I have a challenge for you - could you do a spontaneous painting using a cheap kids watercolour palette?
I always love watching you create these kinds of paintings and the music was great as well. I've tried making this type of painting before and my favorite color combination is the set of M. Graham Desert SW 5 colors. I have several sets of their coordinated colors and have fun using them as limited color palettes.
What a terrific video! I love both that technique and those scrumptious neutrals with the pops of color. 😍 I have not gotten familiar enough with the M Graham palette I got when it was first released; this makes me eager to play with it!
Nothing better than playtime with Steve! Thanks for sharing. I've been refreshing my M. Graham palette - what yellows do you use in your studio palette? I have Azo yellow but am removing my Cadmium yellow, any replacement suggestions ? I have Indian Yellow and love Nik. Quin Gold. Also any mixing ideas for a home made M. Graham "potters pink"?
I use Azo, Indian, and Nickel Quin Gold in my full studio palette.
@@mindofwatercolor Thank you so much. And I found out M. Graham Quin Violet and B. Umber make a beautiful Pofter's Pink Happy 4th
This is wonderful! I have a video topic request. For all of us who have purchased your 10-color M Graham set, what colors would be your next choices to expand the palette? I put them in a 24-well palette so lots of room to grow! I'm sure many of us would love this topic! Thanks for all you do; I love your channel.
Start with the limited palette tho. I only paint with 7 colors.
I'm late to this video, seems like it's time to try out that year old dagger brush. I loved the music you used, are you able / willing to tell us what it is please?
Something I’ve learned after 2 years of asking people about their colors is that it has little or nothing to do with the colors they use. As long as the general hue is correct and the value is right it comes down to the paint. For example, when I bought Mission Gold paint I noticed how good all the colors worked together and the color I chose was irrelevant. The granulation, vibrancy and separation is what made it look so good. Not the color. It comes down to finding a paint that works for the look you want.
Yes, exactly!
Great video! Do you think any of the brushes will become a more regularly used brush for you? I must admit to being quite interested in those wedges … are they a natural hair, or a synthetic or a blend? I hope you don’t mind me asking!
Most definitely!
Do you have a video where you paint the border after the completion of the picture to make it look like you’re looking at it in depth or to make the picture look like it’s bug eyed? Thanks
No, sorry
Reese is Back 😂😂😂
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Your palette looks like you need a refill! 😂 I know where you can order more. 😉
Hahaha! Yep. Refill time!
First non-Patron! 😊
Really interesting love it
I need advice. Could you please help me ?
I used to draw and paint in school and I was good in it. But later for some reasons I just quit it. And now when I try to make something it's just isn't good enough. Any advice/recommendations for me?
Start with the basics. Drawing. Proko.com is a good place to learn.
@@mindofwatercolor thank you so much
I’ve noticed that the one brush I’ve been seeing in most of your videos is the 3/4 inch oval silver brush… I’ve been eying it lately but it’s over 50 dollars in Canada… worth it?
I like them but only have to pay about $30. Check the Canadian price on a Princeton Neptune oval wash. Also good and should be cheaper. amzn.to/3O2mIGW
🤎🩶💚🧡💜
I tried to reproduce damn got the worst sh** i have ever made 😂😅😫
You are a great painter with many skills to teach. However, too many spontanious paintings, it seems like you paint these just to put some content on you tube rather than teach a particular skill or technique, just a feedback to you!
Respectfully disagree. So few are skilled in this. I always both enjoy and learn from them.
You're welcome here but you may be in the wrong place then. I love this type painting so much. I teach a lot of skills through it and the process has in turn taught me soooo much. It has helped a ton of artists get out their paints and paint without a lot of fuss. Not to mention it's probably the most popular type video on my channel. Saying, "just to put some content on TH-cam" makes no sense to me. There is no "just" about this. The process of not only painting and planning is time consuming but all the editing and production is laborious. And its free content.