Simple Hack For Better Watercolour Paintings

[@sgv323]

That’s quite a nice interpretation of a reference photo. That sky! I believe that smaller rear part of a windmill is called a tail. I enjoyed that. Thank you.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@sgv323 Thanks Sewall, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, a tail. That makes sense !!

[@sgv323]

I meant to ask, in general, do you use natural brushes only, or a combination of natural and synthetic brushes. Just curious. Thanks so much, Chris.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@sgv323 Yes, I use natural hair for watercolour. I tend to use synthetics for oil painting.

[@sgv323]

@@ChrisStephenArt Thank you

[@fernandsavoie6641]

Awesome! Well done! Thank you for the beautiful tutorial. I really love the values .

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@pixipatricia4304]

I need to learn patience! If I had painted a sky like yours in the beginning, I would have given up....
Such a lovely painting.Thank you😊

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@JGalegria]

This is exactly what I have been experimenting with - combining multiple photo references. Besides making better use of my too large collection of photos from places I've been, it's just more inspiration in the one painting and stretches the possibilities without having to entirelydepend on memory and imagination. 😊💛

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Absolutely, you should use whatever it takes to make the painting work

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

I think that we must have the most interesting skies in the world here in UK ! A lovely painting of "an old friend" (Cley Mill) . Thank you for all the tips.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

We certainly do get some great ones, especially in Norfolk

[@enicholas114]

Thanks so much for your generous instruction. Really enjoy your relaxed methods.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@tonyduarte1609]

Stunning work sir.
There is no getting away from your talent.
Well done.
Thank you for sharing your talent and skills with us. 🎉

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Tony

[@sharondoan1447]

Your sky is outstanding!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@marywilliamson2559]

Lovely atmosphere, looks like I'll need a jacket and an umbrella! Thanks for this demo.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@libellula3313]

Great atmosphere, beautiful. Thanks for that.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Glad you liked it

[@fjonesjones2]

Fantastic Chris.... that sky is amazing... really sets the atmosphere for the painting.... many thanks for this video....🥳🥳🥳

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@alessandramocilnich3823]

So evocative panting, love those fantastic shiny clouds

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@nokchilton1562]

Love the sky! 💙🤍

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@paul-oram]

nice use of colours in the sky - i will try this

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@sylviamakowski4670]

Great painting, I swear I could see sunshine peeking through the clouds. Lovely and good tips on keeping some white of the paper. Thanks!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@michaelroute146]

It's so helpful that you show how you're mixing your paints! I have so much trouble getting the paint to water ratio correct.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Glad you found it helpful. You will get the ratios correct with time and practice.

[@bparsons7337]

Great timing! I just photographed a windmill in the vinyards and was wondering how to make it more dramatic. Now I can't wait to start it.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Fantastic, that worked out well !!

[@AnitaOHara-q8l]

Love the subtle colours which still have lots of variation and interest.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@anubhatia3899]

Excellent! Mentioning your mixes is so very helpful and I really find your videos amazing!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, glad you like the videos

[@pjs3514]

Thank you. Such a very direct approach with limited pallet. Love it

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@ralphherrick596]

Very nice indeed.... love your paintings!!!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, Ralph

[@elainekaegi814]

Lovely stuff! Keeps me keen to practise. Thank you.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@johnlang1933]

Masterly work! Thanks so much for sharing this with me!!!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

[@JeanTaylor-i6l]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks, Jean.

[@jacquarel]

Beautiful demo Christopher.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@pennycandyys]

Lovely, and you made it look so easy. Thank you! 😍

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it

[@turnerschmidt]

Such a great channel ... I just found "you." Glad I did and I'll be certain to continue watching. Thank you.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@hotspursam4972]

Very nice Christopher thank you

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Sam

[@rebeccamoore4177]

Lovely. Sky swapping for the win! 🖌️🎨

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much. It definitely is worth doing

[@Barbarasternwald]

Thank you so much! I can learn for my own paintings.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Glad you got something from it

[@gitimotevalian8717]

Amazing painting thank you so much for sharing 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much for watching

[@sonteeg]

Very lovely, thanks!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@lilamimin521]

Well done!❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@recreepy]

Fabulous job-you’re a star!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@CarolLeslie-x5n]

Brilliant thank you for this ❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

[@atheransari8038]

Lovely painting

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much.

[@katarinaklasson9099]

So beautiful😊, thank you for inspiration!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Lovely thanks for sharing. ❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

I love it. New subbie here in the states. I really like this tutorial, and will check out more of you vids. TFS

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@saraht4973]

Lovely

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@alexandrasanches-fearsnomo3422]

I loved your demo! Thank you 🎊 ❤🎉

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching

[@annielegrange9416]

Awesome thank you

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@pesto12601]

Amazing photo... Subscribed!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@berniehayes286]

Very nice and intresting to listen and watch ,thankyou

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome, thank you for watching

[@awesomeanzi]

Awesome

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@liviariviello9474]

Molto bello, complimenti.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Grazie

[@jaimecoslada2]

Muy bueno. Muchas gracias 🙏🏼🔝

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@avci9]

Harika bir eğitim. Teşekkür ederim 👋

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it

[@iwonarychel6310]

Nie wiedziałam, że nie ma znaczenia wymiana wody w pojemnikach. Twoje obrazy są świetne i nastrojowe

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You don’t need to change it after every painting. Unless you want to, of course. I usually change it each day.

[@atheransari8038]

Nice

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@МихаилФильченков-н9ш]

Спасибо!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome!

[@iwonarychel6310]

Piękny ten pejzaż. Czy można wiedzieć jakimi farbami to malujesz?

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you. Lukas, Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Michael Harding.

[@iwonarychel6310]

@@ChrisStephenArt Dziękuję za odpowiedź. Mam akwarele Roman Szmal i mi nie idzie dobrze. Używam papieru Aquapard clarefontaine celulozowy . Gdzie błąd tkwi? Pro podpowiedz mi. Mogę kupić tylko co?❤️

[@ChrisStephenArt]

I would suggest 100% cotton paper. Paper is the most important thing you can buy. That and practice every day !!

[@reynradio]

Really good Chris. I just wish it was as simple as you say! 👍🏻

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you. I suppose it’s difficult if you haven’t done it before. But, with daily practice and determination, it gets easier. Honest !! 😊

[@pollylemelin5600]

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[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@iancameron6124]

hi Chris, can I ask you have you ever tried using coffee powder, ? to paint like watercolour.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Hi, Ian. I haven’t, although I’ve seen it done. I wouldn’t want to create something I really liked, only for it then to be coffee, and fade. I find there are far better pigments available.

[@ТатьянаСмолич-ч1з]

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