I truly enjoy watching your videos. Your ability to verbally explain what you are doing, and why is so appreciated. It helps inspiring artists not only see a technique but understand why is is done. Thank you so much!
Hi Rick it’s Julie! Another interesting, educational and beautiful painting!! Thank you for your continued generosity in what you give us, your audience(students)! 🎨 💜
A simple ordinary scene transformed into a beautiful painting that captures the quiet atmosphere of the bog...on the technicalities...scraping down instead of up creates some interesting effects
I don't understand and I am confused, you state, "on the technicalities .. scraping down instead of up creates ..." I know that I saw him scrape down, as well - even talks about scraping up and scraping down and the effects. Is there another way to scrape down? Did you mean up then back down? I've watched people use dip pens, creating nice effects, as well.
Thanks Rick for your clear and calm (calming too) demonstration! I ran into your video a few days ago and this is the second time I've watched it. I found myself taking notes of the tips you gave during the demonstration. You're not only a great painter, but also a great teacher. I picked up watercolor painting less than 2 months ago, and I find myself really intense during the painting process, not knowing what to do, how to do it, expecting immediate result and not knowing what to expect, etc. Everything I did looks so overworked and forced. After just watching one of your video, I'm "enlightened" (I hope). By the way, I've seen artists recommending Arches papers ONLY. Your choice of Langton gives me a thought. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your story Charles! I'm glad you enjoyed this video. I've used Arches, but not for quite some time. I like Lanaquarelle and I don't jump around experimenting.
Thank you for this beautiful tutorial. I learn so much from each one you share. It was interesting to see how you achieved the depth in the grasses and background trees. Enjoyed watching as I had my morning coffee.
I love all the Quin colors that I've bought so far, they mix so beautifully but I do not have any of that pretty coral. This is a relatively simple boggy composition. I actually might be able to draw something close to it. Your painting is beautiful, the colors are gorgeous, as always. I really like the gray mix of that sky with the raw sienna. Thanks again! I missed any notice that you were featured in a magazine as another comenter stated. Congratulations!
Your commentary about not having enough paint on the brush and probably not enough paint mixed on the pallet, is my biggest obstacle to achieving results similar to yours. For me it’s part of the learning process. I started painting in January. I started with student grade paints and cheap paper. I progressed to Arches paper and professional paints, but I cut the paper into small 4x6 sheets and I skimped on the amount of paint I mix. I have moved up to half sheets (from a pad ) and I’m just starting to increase my paint mix to where I don’t have to keep mixing paint in the middle of a wash. The downside of learning how to paint from TH-cam tutorials is there is no objective critique of my work from a professional such as you , so it takes a bit longer. But hey, I am getting better and it’s due to the generosity of people like you.
Lots of great techniques here and love all the texture created in the marsh grasses. I get so bummed out when I see the original Quin Gold (PO49) being used, which sadly is no longer available. The replacement mix of PO48 + PY150 just doesn't do it for me, sigh. Your tutorials are always so well put together, with very helpful narration throughout, but you've already heard that, ahem, once or twice before. I also find my 1/2" Silver Black Velvet brush very helpful with watercolor paintings and would advise anyone to try that brand as well. Just the right combination of synthetic and natural hair.
Amazing how you get the paper to just the right state so that you can get the paint to go that way. From another vid you say you should make sure the paper is always saturated, but how is that achieved? Do you just constantly spray, if so, how do you avoid the spraying affecting the paint already on it?
I'm not sure what context I said that in. Depending on the result I'm after, I work on saturated, damp, and dry paper. Most often I work wet on dry paper. I often begin my painting process working on saturated paper with soft edges, but as I progress I develop hard edges, detail, calligraphy on dry paper. When working on saturated paper, I make sure to keep it saturated and not let it get damp, but that's only during that stage. I move quickly to dry paper and frequently dry my paper with a hair dryer.
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor I wonder if a piece of plastic underneath the paper would keep it saturated for longer as mine drys out really quickly. What do you think? You can only try eh? Who's to know?
Cassie,I was referring to scraping down in the grasses which created negative shapes in the grasses below,one often forgets to use different directional marks
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor thank you that is how I have been doing it but have been watching a lot of videos on stretching and curious if I should add the extra work. i think I need to make richer pigment mixtures. again, thank you for your quick response.
Awesome tutorial! Thank you!
great, the tone and the brightness is so balanced
Rick, just another perfectly narrated tutorial with outstanding results.
Robt
Wow, awesome watercolors! Very useful and interesting information presented. Beautifully explained. Thanks
Klasse👌
I truly enjoy watching your videos. Your ability to verbally explain what you are doing, and why is so appreciated. It helps inspiring artists not only see a technique but understand why is is done. Thank you so much!
Thank you for your thoughtful comments!
Love this.
Liked how you did negative scraping down for texture. Hadn't thought of that - very clever and useful tip. Thank you. Beautiful scene.
Thank you Mary!
Beautiful painting--I especially appreciated seeing your method of painting the grasses. Thank you!
I love the value changes in the tree line and in the marshy grass. Excellent tutorial, Rick. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you Judy!
Thanks for sharing, Rick. There are lots of good tip and techniques. I really appreciate that!
Thanks for commenting!
Hi Rick it’s Julie! Another interesting, educational and beautiful painting!! Thank you for your continued generosity in what you give us, your audience(students)! 🎨 💜
Thanks Julie!
A simple ordinary scene transformed into a beautiful painting that captures the quiet atmosphere of the bog...on the technicalities...scraping down instead of up creates some interesting effects
I don't understand and I am confused, you state, "on the technicalities .. scraping down instead of up creates ..." I know that I saw him scrape down, as well - even talks about scraping up and scraping down and the effects. Is there another way to scrape down? Did you mean up then back down? I've watched people use dip pens, creating nice effects, as well.
Thanks Rick for your clear and calm (calming too) demonstration! I ran into your video a few days ago and this is the second time I've watched it. I found myself taking notes of the tips you gave during the demonstration. You're not only a great painter, but also a great teacher.
I picked up watercolor painting less than 2 months ago, and I find myself really intense during the painting process, not knowing what to do, how to do it, expecting immediate result and not knowing what to expect, etc. Everything I did looks so overworked and forced. After just watching one of your video, I'm "enlightened" (I hope).
By the way, I've seen artists recommending Arches papers ONLY. Your choice of Langton gives me a thought.
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your story Charles! I'm glad you enjoyed this video. I've used Arches, but not for quite some time. I like Lanaquarelle and I don't jump around experimenting.
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor Thanks, Rick!
I love how you insert all these practical nuggets of wisdom and tips throughout! Thanks for all the insights.
Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Tebrikler Rick.İzlemek çok güzel bir deneyimdi.
Thank you!
I love your tutorials! Good narrative and very easy to understand.
Thanks Mina!
thanks again for a very well done tutorial.
Thank you Silvia!
Thank you! This was fun & so expressive! Although I did this as a mini and want to redo as a larger size now
Wonderful colours...... Beautiful work 😊
Thank you!
Thank you for this beautiful tutorial. I learn so much from each one you share. It was interesting to see how you achieved the depth in the grasses and background trees. Enjoyed watching as I had my morning coffee.
Thanks Becky! I'm glad you enjoyed your morning coffee!!!
Thank you. I always learn so much from your tutorials. Thank you for sharing your process.
Thanks Sherry!
Lovely..thanks for sharing. Feels.like going and sitting on one of the rock out there...
Thank you for commenting!
Love it! Reminds me of certain areas in Pennsylvania! 💕😡
Great tutorial! I love the way you created the grass texture - looking forward to trying that!
Thank you Rob!
It was great seeing the article about you in the latest Water Color magazine this month, Rick!
Thank you for mentioning that Robert!
Thank you this inspiring video tutorial. It was quite difficult to do, but I think I learnt a lot giving it a go.
I'm glad you enjoyed this!
Thank you Rick. I really enjoyed your demo!
Thank you!
I love all the Quin colors that I've bought so far, they mix so beautifully but I do not have any of that pretty coral. This is a relatively simple boggy composition. I actually might be able to draw something close to it. Your painting is beautiful, the colors are gorgeous, as always. I really like the gray mix of that sky with the raw sienna. Thanks again! I missed any notice that you were featured in a magazine as another comenter stated. Congratulations!
Thanks for all your comments Cassie!!!
Your commentary about not having enough paint on the brush and probably not enough paint mixed on the pallet, is my biggest obstacle to achieving results similar to yours. For me it’s part of the learning process. I started painting in January. I started with student grade paints and cheap paper. I progressed to Arches paper and professional paints, but I cut the paper into small 4x6 sheets and I skimped on the amount of paint I mix. I have moved up to half sheets (from a pad ) and I’m just starting to increase my paint mix to where I don’t have to keep mixing paint in the middle of a wash. The downside of learning how to paint from TH-cam tutorials is there is no objective critique of my work from a professional such as you , so it takes a bit longer. But hey, I am getting better and it’s due to the generosity of people like you.
Thanks for sharing Patricia! Stay with it. You're on the right path!!!
merci pour ce partage, aquarelle superbe....par contre difficile pour débutante que je suis!!!
bonne semaine à vous
Thank you for your comments!
nice work
Thanks !
Lots of great techniques here and love all the texture created in the marsh grasses. I get so bummed out when I see the original Quin Gold (PO49) being used, which sadly is no longer available. The replacement mix of PO48 + PY150 just doesn't do it for me, sigh. Your tutorials are always so well put together, with very helpful narration throughout, but you've already heard that, ahem, once or twice before. I also find my 1/2" Silver Black Velvet brush very helpful with watercolor paintings and would advise anyone to try that brand as well. Just the right combination of synthetic and natural hair.
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful comments Mary!
Amazing how you get the paper to just the right state so that you can get the paint to go that way. From another vid you say you should make sure the paper is always saturated, but how is that achieved? Do you just constantly spray, if so, how do you avoid the spraying affecting the paint already on it?
I'm not sure what context I said that in. Depending on the result I'm after, I work on saturated, damp, and dry paper. Most often I work wet on dry paper. I often begin my painting process working on saturated paper with soft edges, but as I progress I develop hard edges, detail, calligraphy on dry paper. When working on saturated paper, I make sure to keep it saturated and not let it get damp, but that's only during that stage. I move quickly to dry paper and frequently dry my paper with a hair dryer.
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor I wonder if a piece of plastic underneath the paper would keep it saturated for longer as mine drys out really quickly. What do you think? You can only try eh? Who's to know?
Cassie,I was referring to scraping down in the grasses which created negative shapes in the grasses below,one often forgets to use different directional marks
always learn a lot from your tutorials, I am curious if you pre stretch your watercolor paper? thank you
No. I work on 140 lb cold press. I tape dry paper to my board with masking tape which I roll over with little wooden wallpaper seam roller.
@@RickSurowiczWatercolor thank you that is how I have been doing it but have been watching a lot of videos on stretching and curious if I should add the extra work. i think I need to make richer pigment mixtures. again, thank you for your quick response.
Tku