The Evolution of Watercolor - A Closer Look
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- The history of watercolor in its various forms dates back far beyond what most people think. Through the eyes of an artist, viewers trace watercolor’s roots from early cave paintings, to Michelangelo, to the Impressionists, and into the 20th century.
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Music in order of appearance:
Portraits Forever by Joel Martinson
Portrait of Lucy by Alexis Messier
Radiance by Swan Productions
I was swept away in a vortex of majestic happiness and glee...only to return to this world, how I miss thee...woe is me, but alas, you make me so happy. /love Jill Poyerd
This is the second video I have watched of your series. They are outstanding as many have said, excellent script,
voice and video and you knowledge is second to none. This is a real gift, of sharing your knowledge, thank you.
Thank you so much, Ralph. That's very appreciated. You're very welcome!
This is so beautifully done - I learned a lot, and I have called myself an artist for 70 years! So many of these artists and their works of art are like old friends, and I loved seeing them together in this video. Laura
+Laura Huff Thank you so much, Laura. With your level of experience, that really means a lot!
Just want to say how much I enjoy the videos you do for us non-artist types who never took an art history course. From the video scenes you select, the soundtrack, your script/narration, and even the occasional graphic embellishment, they exhibit real craftsmanship and a passion for the subject matter. Thank you.
Thank you, Steve. This was one of my first videos and is a little more "off the cuff" than my others, but I like that it has that kind of feel. I'm glad you enjoy my production style.
You have taken us on a private art gallery tour. Winds from the Sea is beautiful in every way. I don't know why it speaks to me. Thank you!
You're very welcome, Ann. I love it when a piece speaks to someone like that - it's a special thing.
Thank you so much for all the effort that you've put into for these videos, I always feel like I learn so much more about art each time you put one of these up.
You're very welcome, Leoda. Very glad you're enjoying them
Finally, I could never find a watercolor history video that went far past the Victorian times.
Yes, I felt the deep history of the medium needed covering. Glad you enjoyed it, Alyssa.
Very well produced "crash course" in watercolor history. Loved it! Thank you so much!
You're very welcome, Fanny
I love watching this video, it always inspires me, always soothes me when I am faced with the awesome intimidation of the infamous big white paper.
That's so rewarding to hear, Debra
Beautiful, completely awe inspiring. Thank you.
You're very welcome, Debra. Glad you enjoyed it!
Jill, another great video. I can't over state the excellence of these videos. Your narration is so pleasing, soft, and informative. The choices you have included are so well represent the work of the ages. I did have the opportunity of viewing some of these in person and they are impressive. Thank you so much for what you have done.
Thank you, Michael. There's nothing like seeing artwork in person, is there? I love seeing the brushwork up close.
back in the before times, way back, my wife and I had the opportunity to visit several of the museums in England and Europe. I was so great to see the works that I had studied in various art history and art appreciation classes. And, yes, viewing the brush strokes of a Van Gogh was so much more impressive that viewing a color image.
Oh, Van Gogh in particular is fantastic to see in person with his heavy, heavy impasto paint. What a wonderful experience you must have had seeing the art museums throughout Europe. Memories you never forget, I'm sure.
Beautiful video and voice. Thank you
Thank you very much for this video. I hope to continue .
I love Andrew Wyeth too.. :) Superb is the only word that comes to mind
I really feel like im in heaven when i watch ure videos with the best paintings and awesome music in the BG. Thanks
You're so welcome. What a joy to read your comment.
One of my favorite videos from your collection!
Oh, thank you. You know, that was one of the very first videos on my channel.
Thank you for sharing this art journey! I’m self taught and crave art education!! I’m finally now retired and and able to discover TH-cam videos such as yours. This is the best so far!!
Thank you again for giving me such a satisfying taste of the art world.
Thank you so much, Judi! I'm glad to have you at my channel
Thank you for your work in putting this together, as well as your delightful and fresh narration!
You're very welcome, Kim
Simple and beautiful. Thank you, I will look for more.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Karuna
thank you, quite enjoyable!
Such a great video thanks!
Another great video Jill, i love that you ended with Gerhard Richter, i wasn't expecting that, that was a nice surprise!
Thank you, Milo. Yes, I love his work. He's amazingly varied as well. Have you seen his older hyper-realistic work?
Loved this content. Not only did I get to see artist I have never heard of, but you made me fall in love with their paintings. Fantastic commentary and history facts. Scribed! ♥
Wonderful! Welcome to my channel!
Thank You for this video.
As someone who had two years of art history in college and the son of a watercolorists who has work on permanent display in a main county building in Portland, OR., you've done a magnificent job of giving a brief synopsis of the evolution of watercolor painting in different techniques and media.
It had to be difficult keeping your choices of artists and specific paintings to so few.
This is the first video of yours I've watched but, I will be subscribing and watching more, for sure.
I want to add one more thing to my comment, and that is to say your narration, especially your voice, is very beautiful to listen to. You have a very natural speaking voice that invites you to listen and enjoy what you are saying unlike most educational speakers and narrators. I could use your voice for my business voicemail recording and my business would probably increase tenfold just from your voice answering my phone.
Thank you so much, Kenneth. I truly appreciate that, and yes it was incredibly difficult to pick and choose which artists to include. There are a few I still wish I had been able to squeeze in.
Great presentation on watercolor, really. Many thanks for sharing!
These videos are great. Watercolour has gone through such a surge of popularity as seen here on TH-cam. Thanks for showing some of the history of it.
It truly has, which is wonderful to see. You're very welcome...
Thank you
Great Work. Many Thanks.
Thanks for making these wonderful videos. Great production quality and very amazing content
Really loving your videos, thank you for making this. Art history is so interesting and it inspires me to work even harder at becoming the best artist I can be.
Thank you, Autumn. I'm so glad it's been inspiring!
This is just amazing❤ it touch ma feelings
Yes I to am a fan of your presentations. Great works beautifully presented.
Thank you so much, Jack
so niceles so grit work .
This is the first video including a Russian artist and some names I didn't hear ... thank you ..
I do try to touch on work from around the world when I can. Fantastic artists are certainly world-wide.
Your videos are wonderful
I really liked the video! Great work. I missed zorn, that was a great master in watercolours
I know…there are a few I wish I could have squeezed in. Zorn is incredible. That very first image is his (at the video title), but it’s easy to overlook.
Thank you a lot
Wonderful! Thank you for letting me know. There are plans for many more... : )
This was really great to watch! I am curious though to why you didn't mention much of anything about botanical watercolor and its history?
+Erin S. Thanks, Erin. Interesting that you bring that up. I actually had Audubon in the video at one point, but he got cut as I pared down the length. There is so much that could be covered - for sure. Perhaps it's something I can bring up in a future video. Thanks for the thought!
Thank you for making this! It's fabulous. I'll be sharing this with my students and I know they'll respond to it :)
+Gretchen Phillips Thank you so much, Gretchen!
A very good video and narrative.Thank you for sharing.
Thanks 🙏
I learned so much!
Thank you! This is an older one but I still love it. Glad you enjoyed it as well, Steve.
Another great Video Jill. Maybe you have done it already but I think a topic I would like to see that I don't see very often and more often than not only briefly is the Size of Art whether Painting Etc... The impact of size and how it matters whether economicly, culturally, setting, type of Art Etc... ???
That is such an interesting idea, Eric. I'm writing it down and will consider it. It really is a topic not normally covered but one that can have quite an impact. Thanks for passing it along!
Your videos are incredible! Thanks for sharing.
You're very welcome, Cristiam
What is the playlist for this video? It’s beautiful.
Aren't they such beautiful pieces? Here is the list in order of appearance:
Portraits Forever by Joel Martinson
Portrait of Lucy by Alexis Messier
Radiance by Swan Productions
I had no idea watercolor could be used to create such complex, detailed paintings. This is a wonderful collection of beautiful pictures. Thank you!
I'm so glad you gained that knowledge. It's one of the things I want people to walk away with in this video. It's amazing how diverse the resulting work can be.
I teach watercolor along with the history of watercolor. One of the important aspects to watercolor is the invention of paper and later tube watercolors. I wished you had included Kandinsky. Overall, I enjoyed what you covered, your voice and the pacing of the presentation. Good job!
Thanks, Robert. The focus on this particular video was specifically on the artists, but I have another video that you might enjoy related to some of the innovations (although not specifically tube development). It's Watercolor as Fine Art th-cam.com/video/nSiUYOGgloU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, great video.
W. Trust Richards painting is amazing.
Reminds me Hans Gude, another 19th century painter, from Norway. His work worthy to be include in here.
Actually Renaissance was named after the rediscover of ancient greek art (sculptures and architecture), and the wish of putting man in focus center. Perspective in painting is one of the ways to transcribe this will too.
Thanks again for good work.
Oh my, he does have a similar feel in some of his work. I wasn't familiar with him. Glad to know about him now.
Your videos are so amazing. How do I support you in making more?
That's so, so kind, Nick. I suppose the best way would be to simply spread the word about my videos? It is my goal to reinvigorate interest in fine art. The more people my channel can reach the better. Thank you for asking - so glad you've enjoyed them!
Hello Jilll.. all your videos are amazing!! You are very very inspiring!! Could you tell which brand of canvas boards are preferred for painting please..
Thank you so much, bhagy n. Do you mean watercolor canvas or canvas board for oil or acrylic painting? There are many brands in the second category.
@@JillPoyerdFineArt hello Jill.. I meant for watercolor canvases
@@bhagyn3236 Ahh, okay. Well, the only canvas board that I know of that can be used for watercolor paints is Fredrix Archival Watercolor Canvas Board. They make it as a stretched canvas as well and I think even pads. Here's a helpful link about using them: www.art-is-fun.com/preparing-a-watercolor-canvas/. There is also a watercolor gesso (or ground) that you can apply to a surface yourself. Daniel Smith and QoR both put one out. If you had a regular canvas or canvas board, you could add 1-2 layers of this product to make it water media capable. Here's a link about this product: danielsmith.com/watercolor-ground/. I hope that's helpful.
@@JillPoyerdFineArt thank u very very much for your help!!
@@bhagyn3236 You're very welcome...
I love your voice and choice very very large of meaning water medium
Thank you, Andre
I love listing to good music. While I learn about Ancient Art techniques. And Artists ...This video, was very well packaged! :)
Thank you!
You are just simply "THE BEST"!
Thank you, Jimmy - That's so kind
Great video...wonderful and inspiring !!! Greetings from Pannonia, Lutzmannsburg, 96 km southeast of Vienna, Austria and Hungary...:-)
Thank you, Christoph! I only just saw this comment - my apologies.
I learn best with videos like this. You make the subject interesting!
Thank you so much, Toyon95. That is definitely one of my objectives!
Thankyou,your wonderful videos are so well done
You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed them
I frikin love your chanel
Thank you so much - glad you're enjoying it!
Jill, thank you for this informative video. Did you leave out J M W Turner by mistake or did I miss that part of the video?
BTW, your voice and the slightly hesitant delivery is unique, catchy. Have to watch your other videos.
It was definitely an oversight, Ghost Town Sentinel. Of course, it's impossible to cover every important watercolor artist and keep the video brief enough, but if only TH-cam would allow reloaded videos without losing all the stats I would amend it to include him for sure. He was truly very important and exception in the medium. Glad you enjoyed the video, though!
Thanks for put credit photos sources
I noticed many of these old watercolor paintings used white extensively. When and why did the taboo on using white begin?
Yes! Good catch. This is one thing that stuck out to me while doing all of the research. Why do we limit ourselves today? The same with using black. There's a taboo about using black in watercolor, but that is how we can make beautiful shades. I'm actually teaching students to consider using white and how it can be implemented in my upcoming class.
Awesome 👍 👍
Thank you, Vinod
00:03 Writing is also Art.
When you just discover an amazing channel.
Easy to listen to videos, with interesting content and well presented.
I would hope that this channel might cme back with a new documentary, after the last video is 11 months ago?
Either way, the videos that are present are neat.
Thank you so much, Nonorama. I know....It's been much too long since my last release, and I know exactly what I'm doing next. My goal is to put the next one out this spring.
@@JillPoyerdFineArt Yeah, saw in your teaser for the brush stroke course, that you do make larger projects as well. Those take time ^^
I'm excited what's next.
Hi Jill fantastic video really enjoyed it , although i did wonder why Walter Langley “ founder of the Newlyn School was omitted “
You know, Paul, he probably should be in there. The same with Turner. I just couldn't squeeze all of the wonderful masters in. I generally try to keep my videos within a certain time and there are always artists that get dropped. But....he is magnificent and hopefully can show up in a future video.
I wish we could see an in-depth video on how homer and Sargent watercolor style influenced modern watercolor artist's like Alvero Castagnet , Joseph Zbukvic, Herman Pekel, Tim Wilmot etc.
That's a really interesting idea, Joe. I'll seriously put that on my list of possible future videos. Great idea!
Joe, just a quick note that your comment was one of several that inspired my new 3-part video on the history of Brushstrokes. Thanks for the input!
There are so many greats who used watercolor but maybe you should consider adding Childe Hassam to your list. I was fortunate enough to see this exhibit which included many of his beautiful watercolors. ncartmuseum.org/exhibitions/view/12597
I really love Hassam's work. Since producing this particular video I've become more and more aware of his full compliment of work and do wish I had included him. But of course, there are SO many fabulous artists. I used a few of his paintings as examples in my recent online painting course Mastering Brushstrokes (part 2) and will certainly have him in mind for future videos. How wonderful that you got to see that exhibit!
Thanks for the reply. I just discovered your channel and will definitely be looking at your other videos. They are very well done. And yes I was very happy to see that exhibit!
Anyone know what the first song is?
That first song is "Portraits Forever" (Piano) by Joel Martinson. It's beautiful, isn't it?
I really like all the artists you chose, at the moment the Lednev had the most impact for me. Still don't know why.
It's always so interesting to learn how different artists impact people differently. I love that piece, too. Sometimes it's hard to pinpoint what draws us.
Hi Jill
Happy New Year , totally understand , and as you probably guessed ‘ l am a huge W L fan ‘ so i was probably a bit more sniffy about it ,than i should have been , as you said you cannot fit everyone in ....
Keep up the great work , it must take you hours and hours , and i for one really appreciate it
Ta ta
Paul
Well, I'd say a huge fan of his for good reason. What talent!
No mention of John James Audubon and his birds ?
It was just hard to touch on everyone - so many wonderful watercolor artists from history. I had to pick and choose, basically.
@@JillPoyerdFineArt this is true! You make great videos, thank you.
I missed Joseph M. W. Turner.
I know. Ugh. I have NO idea how he evaded my mind at the time. It's really unexplainable. If I ever decide to redo this one (as it was one of my first videos), I'm definitely going to get him in there. Unfortunately, I can't make changes without losing all of the stats and comments. Painful.
Great lecture and timeline. There’s just one huge gap in your history. How can you do a credible compendium of the medium without including JMW Turner or any British painter?
I know, I know, Timothy. It killed me when someone first brought this up to me. I did include Thomas Girtin (British artist and rival to Turner), but I'd like to see if I can squeeze Turner in some day. I've debated updating the video to include him, but it means losing all video stats. Still...I may when I have time. I may also try to add John Robert Cozens. Of note: Both John Glover and John William Hill were both British-born.
Jill, thanks for the thoughtful reply. I didn’t mean to besmirch in any way your lovely presentation. There are some wonderful surprises in it. There are/where so many watercolorists, it’s hard to include them all, but Turner was surely the sun that his contemporaries and future modernists orbited around and were influenced by.
There's no such as year 0 BC just like there's no such as number negative zero/-0.
I trink, you forgot to mention a very important watercolor artist who is one of my all time favorites: William Blake.
Not forgotten, actually. There were so many to choose from, and several big names that didn't make it. I only had a certain amount of time so sadly I couldn't include everyone.
Your video is very informative for watercolor artists 😀 But the Wine drinking painting is not related to Islamic religion, it was painted demonstrating some of the Persian culture.
You forgot JWM Turner?
I know…I honestly don’t know how I made that oversight.
John Constable studys in watercolor ?
Do you mean did he paint in watercolor? He did - actually, if you do a Google search for "John Constable watercolors" and check the images, you'll see some of his work.
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I have enjoyed both of your videos on watercolors. But you left out Maurice Prendergast, John Marin, and Georgia O'Keefe, all of whom were innovators in this medium. You may want to do a video just on those 3 artists.
Yes, there are many many artist that I could have included. Those are all masters of course. It was very very tough selecting who to include and who to drop.
Good variation of water colours and water mediums . It is not possible to show everything that the art world can give us, though you had a good effort to do it.
Thank you. Yes, there were SO many aspects/artists that I simply could include.
Por favor ponga subtítulos :3
Lo siento mucho. Tendré que ver cómo hacer eso.
Of course, you have to leave a lot out. But to leave out Cotman, Jongkind, Schiele, Marin and O’Keefe…? Ouch!
That’s a sentiment to how many great watercolor artists there were in history! It was hard to pick and choose.
Mmmmmmmmm!
So, painting made way from West to East? I would say that's a myopic view of History.
Perhaps I worded that poorly. Certainly, artists were painting in the East throughout their history. What I meant was that around the turn of the century, watercolor (colored pigment, as opposed to primarily black ink and occasional color) became more popular around the turn of the century in those regions. In China, I believe it was around the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). That's what I understood from my research.
@@JillPoyerdFineArt Perhaps you should study Indian arts then. They are certainly much older than that and much vibrant. You will be surprised.
@@Exiide89 Actually, someday I hope to do a video on world art. I can only imagine the breadth of talent and information that is out there. That project, however, will be a huge task.
You made a very trying day a little less so
Thank you so much, Steve, for both the very sweet comment and the kind donation. So appreciated!
Those are not called Islamic codices
First off, I have SO enjoyed your videos. But I really can't believe you left off John Marin from your timeline. I'm baffled seriously given the importance of his watercolors.
I never ever liked anything by Charles Burchfield... from the 1st time I saw one of his works when I was only 19 to this very day... the only thing his stuff does for me is make me a tad ill. I don't see where he had any mastery for the medium at all.
I think to include him in this video does a disservice to all the great watercolorists that you omitted... Cotman, Turner, Eakins just to name a few off the top of my head.
Well, we do all have our opinions. I'm not wild about his work personally, but he is considered an important figure in the medium (like those you listed) and he did offer a new approach in his work. There were so many I didn''t include - just not enough time. That says something about the medium, though doesn't it? So many amazingly talented people throughout history producing masterful works in watercolor.
@ Jill Poyerd... I wasn't really trying to be offensive to you... I've seen Burchfield's work included in many books on art and the authors all justified his work as masterful... I just don't get it... I couldn't find strong design, color harmony or any mastery of handling the medium... I know some critics lauded him for his sense of movement but to me that kind of movement brings on a case of sea sickness... I know I know it's just my opinion in the same way that I can't even look at an anchovy... as a matter of fact I dislike anchovies so much I refuse to be in the same room with one... at least not on the first date.
PS - I came to this site because of my love for the medium and as someone who has worked with watercolor for over 40 years I can admire and appreciate those who have mastered this art form... I even like some of the works by John Marin... but I don't think I'll ever understand Charley's stuff.
"...to me that kind of movement brings on a case of sea sickness" - lol! I do understand, Carl. There is a museum in my region that features a specific artist that's highly acclaimed, but for the life of me I can't "see it" and I'll probably never like their work. I am kind of sorry I didn't squeeze Turner in, but alas. It is as it is.
Just saw charley paintings, not my style nor I see him as special. Some times marketing play part of it, from his paintings, I see he is influnced by Van gough, though but added his take on it. Van gough drawings , at least to me, is much more pleasing than his paintings.
Very good presentation, but extremely subjective and unanalytical . It can be the foundation to produce a scholarly documentary on watercolor.
A question should be answered: why paint with watercolour like it is oil? When I see a watercolour painting I expect it to look like it was d one with that medium. It seems to be a waste of time and paint to use watercolour liked oil paint.
This was one of my first videos and the aim was both to inform as well as to offer my perspective as an artist. So it was intentionally a little more relaxed. Regarding your question about watercolor being used like oil: I guess I would ask, why not? Isn't art about reflecting your perspective using whatever medium and whatever style you enjoy or feel conveys the message best? Plus, when seen in person, watercolor does have a different feel to it than oil, even if painted in what appears to be a similar manner.
What artistic training do you have?
Did you study art history?
Other than growing up around art and studying it a little in college, it's mostly a result of my love of research, art, and history. I truly enjoy researching it all. I’m also an artist, which I think gives a nice additional slant to the videos. I hope so, anyway.