A couple of years ago I started sketching and painting watercolors again after about 40 years of not doing it. I was slow out of the starting gate and I did not like what I was doing, especially with my painting. I started taking some watercolor classes at local colleges and from local artists. That got me started. About two years ago I discovered the classes in TH-cam. That helped a lot. As part of that I found Udemy. I could afford these classes and I get to keep them so I can go back and retake them. I have now taken classes in watercolors, straight drawing, and colored pencils. The instructors are fairly easy to follow and if I think I missed a point or two I can always rewind and go over the material again. I am following you and several other TH-camrs and I find that very helpful as well. Thanks for the help you have given me. I wish you continued and great success.
Thank you Taria!! This video has been incredibly valuable, so much packed into 10 minutes! It's been a long time since I watched video that I actually wanted to take notes on but here it is! Now I will take these constructive and easy to do tips and put them into practice. I've hesitated to buy professional grade watercolors but I have them in my Amazon cart now. Thank you!!!!!
Hi Andrea - I am hoping to do a video on this soon, waiting for my boxes with all my different sketchbooks to turn up from the UK....still a month or so to go they tell me. At the moment I am really enjoying the Hahnemuhle watercolour sketchbooks but they are not to everyone's taste. For me the price is very good (not to expensive so I don't feel too precious about it) and also the paper suits my style of sketching nicely.
Great ideas, thanks!! I have a large sketchbook where I do themed double spreads filled with small sketches, like churches, rural landscapes, animals etc. I use different techniques and sizes and although it’s only for practice the spreads actually look quite pretty in the end 😊
I have a question..Maybe its been answered before . Here goes…what if you take classes, in person, travel extensively to be a part of the teachings , learn from a certain artist how they do their art, would that be considered copying if that’s what you paid a lot of money to learn? How can you make it your own if they have a very specific style ? I would love to hear any feedback on this subject .Tia
Hi Christine - this is such a good question. Especially when you are learning from someone who has such a distinctive style. I think you take certain elements they teach, using certain supplies or certain techniques....and try to amalgamate it into your own way of doing things. So rather than replicating someone else's sketching style...take elements of it and try to blend with your own way of doing things OR perhaps blending it with other techniques you have learned from other sketchers. So you take a little piece of something from multiple places and mix them together....does that make sense/help?
What a fabulous dose of inspiration on a sunny Sunday morning, Taria! I’m still struggling just getting a proper (ie perfect LOL) sketch done in my sketchbook, like the wheelbarrow in the backyard yesterday 🙄, so this was the BEST timing. Thank you for these wonderful videos ❤️
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A couple of years ago I started sketching and painting watercolors again after about 40 years of not doing it. I was slow out of the starting gate and I did not like what I was doing, especially with my painting. I started taking some watercolor classes at local colleges and from local artists. That got me started. About two years ago I discovered the classes in TH-cam. That helped a lot. As part of that I found Udemy. I could afford these classes and I get to keep them so I can go back and retake them. I have now taken classes in watercolors, straight drawing, and colored pencils. The instructors are fairly easy to follow and if I think I missed a point or two I can always rewind and go over the material again. I am following you and several other TH-camrs and I find that very helpful as well. Thanks for the help you have given me. I wish you continued and great success.
Danny hawk is my favourite ❤️❤️
Thank you for this video.
Excellent advice. Thanks so much.
When talk about adding with gel ink, you’re showing a sketch of where I live in Mexico.
Guanajuato 🧡
Lyndon Hayes’ work is just fantastic!
YES!!! I love his work so much!
TSA..very happy type video, everyone should let their artistic side lose in art..🎨
Thanks a mill for your inspiration👍🏻
Obrigada pelas dicas! Gostei muito e vou tentar segui-las! Alguns citados eu já venho seguindo, mas o incentivo sempre é bom! Admiro seus desenhos!
❤️domestika and craftsy!
Great advices. Thanks I really love your channel. 🤗🌈
Ma'am thank you for always inspiring us to paint more and thank you for giving wonderful tips and tricks
My pleasure Sushmita 😊 Thank you for the lovely comment! 🙏
Oooh I'd love to see some of your gouache paintings, that is my favorite medium!
I really really want to do some more - Im struggling with time at the moment but I LOVE gouache too.
Thank you Taria!! This video has been incredibly valuable, so much packed into 10 minutes! It's been a long time since I watched video that I actually wanted to take notes on but here it is! Now I will take these constructive and easy to do tips and put them into practice. I've hesitated to buy professional grade watercolors but I have them in my Amazon cart now. Thank you!!!!!
I love your videos and this one is so fantastic ❤
Do you a favorite sketch journal for water, gouache?
Great advice in this video!!!!
Hi Andrea - I am hoping to do a video on this soon, waiting for my boxes with all my different sketchbooks to turn up from the UK....still a month or so to go they tell me. At the moment I am really enjoying the Hahnemuhle watercolour sketchbooks but they are not to everyone's taste. For me the price is very good (not to expensive so I don't feel too precious about it) and also the paper suits my style of sketching nicely.
Great ideas, thanks!! I have a large sketchbook where I do themed double spreads filled with small sketches, like churches, rural landscapes, animals etc. I use different techniques and sizes and although it’s only for practice the spreads actually look quite pretty in the end 😊
Excellent👍
Thank you! :)
I have a question..Maybe its been answered before . Here goes…what if you take classes, in person, travel extensively to be a part of the teachings , learn from a certain artist how they do their art, would that be considered copying if that’s what you paid a lot of money to learn? How can you make it your own if they have a very specific style ? I would love to hear any feedback on this subject .Tia
Hi Christine - this is such a good question. Especially when you are learning from someone who has such a distinctive style. I think you take certain elements they teach, using certain supplies or certain techniques....and try to amalgamate it into your own way of doing things. So rather than replicating someone else's sketching style...take elements of it and try to blend with your own way of doing things OR perhaps blending it with other techniques you have learned from other sketchers. So you take a little piece of something from multiple places and mix them together....does that make sense/help?
Im still looking for the results of the giveaway. Does anyone know where they are please?
Hi Abi - they are in the video description of the Giveaway video and I also did two community posts....
Anyone have an answer to my question? Love to hear input.
Shame Skillshare don't do monthly payments. Also you have to sign up before you can see any information.
Id rather visual tips
I'll bear that in mind for future videos. Thanks for your comment!
I saw a lot of visual examples in this video.
What a fabulous dose of inspiration on a sunny Sunday morning, Taria! I’m still struggling just getting a proper (ie perfect LOL) sketch done in my sketchbook, like the wheelbarrow in the backyard yesterday 🙄, so this was the BEST timing. Thank you for these wonderful videos ❤️
You are so welcome! Thank you as always for such a lovely comment Didi. Ha ha - I hope you managed to wrangle with the wheelbarrow sketch...!
I really want to do One Week 100 People, but I am never prepared for it.
Me too!! It somehow always catches me unaware and then before I know it's gone ha ha.
Got anything more simple for beginners please.