5 years ago i started watercolor painting and the first channel i subcribe was yours …. I learn so much I used to paint almost every day and I got better and better each time. Unfortunately I gone through a bad depression and I stop drawing and paint and do all those things that I love but i’m here again trying to learn what I used to know already but for some reason, I forgot everything I learned and one more time I’m on your channel again thank you so much for making my days better
I saw a quote from Andy Warhol that goes like this: just paint, leave it to others to decide if it’s any good, and while they are making up their minds, paint some more
Your channel is the only one I keep comming back to. I started watercolor painting about a year ago. After a while I got frustrated and stopped. I felt like I couldnt improve and I had no ideas either. I didnt know the technics you need to get the hang of it and I also was very impatient. I found your channel amongst many others and I had this WOW experience about spontanious painting. I took out my brushes and started. You made me paint almost every day now, even late at night after a long and hard day of work, just by the inspiration you give me. My pictures dont look like yours of course but I am pleased with the learning results. I get to know the pigments and what they do, depending on how I use them. I want to say thank you for sharing your knowledge and your exerience and letting me learn.... Dankeschön from Germany!!!
This is a wonderful demonstration of a process that’s rather mysterious. It’s like opening a box with no idea what’s in it. Thank you. Your style is fascinating.
LOL no matter how often you tell us that you don't plan this......I know for a fact that after your first laying in of color you "wiggle" your nose and create a masterpiece.........I had to look at this one again.......and will most likely watch this "magic" again....thank you so much!
No matter how many times I've watched you do this, it's still remarkable to me how beautiful the works come out. I've tried it a couple of times, and blew it totally. You said something in this one that struck me. I don't think I'm looking at them long enough, or been as patient as I need to be. Also, I really appreciated it when you in one of your posts "Embrace your failures," I found that hugely useful. Thanks a lot Steve.
Yes, I really like this after two… I think I overworked the second and my sketcbook paper doesn’tmake the thready runs. But I like looking at the second one and coming back to it, kind of doodling patiently. But yes, learning and experimenting.
Aww! "Visual library" I was looking for something similar for so long, in my mind, to phrase it. I don't like to google up images to have a reference (until it is neccessary for details, colours (animals for example)). A visual library. Thank you!
I am absolutely amazed at what you have just achieved using just 3 colours and some masking fluid, I don't know how you have "seen" all the rocks etc., I have a lot to learn and a lot of practice to do, I shall never achieve what you have in this painting. It is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing with us.
Whilst I enjoy your videos and know you are a generous artist and tutor, I found that (as a beginner) I am nervous about this type of painting. Although I am fairly new to water coloring of any kind, I thought that, at least, the first part of this painting could be managed. But then you continued with such a fine brush I knew I wouldn't be able to paint like that. I wonder if you have any videos where you start like this, but then do more loose follow-up with fewer tiny brushes and fine detail - at least to start. Your painting is beautiful, and I am under no illusions that I can complete a painting anything like this one, but I would like to try, and not be discouraged from the start. Thank you
This just blew my "mind of watercolor"......I haven't been able to paint for the last several years because of my eyesight.....with my new eyes now and glasses coming ,I look forward to getting down to the to the nib of a new era in my painting journey......thanks to you ,you have shown me the way to a loose and beautiful way of painting.....Bless you and your shared talent!
so nice. i took a wet on wet workshop it was a total disaster the instructor had us wet the paper, spray it and drop paint all over, it was so horrible, your style is so much better it makes me see what is occuring and why, but still so magical!
I love the teal leaning tree with the suggestion of straight trees in the background. My eyes can’t leave that point. I need to remember that not all trees grow straight. Thank you.
This is so inspiring that I got up and got my paper masked. A lightbulb went off in my head when you mentioned putting in the details and looking at areas of contrast to help guide the finishing process. The powers of observation is key. Can't wait to get my painting started.
Thank you!! Love these spontaneous paintings! 😃 You do a fantastic job! I am a very green newbie to watercolor!! 😊 Never tried these before but love what you do with the watercolor!
First of all, I have never thought of splattering with masking fluid - brilliant. Second, the initial washes and creating the long root like appendages - fantastic. Third, watching this painting transform with so much texture and beauty - inspirational. Thank you for sharing this with us all!
Thanks Steve. It's a pleasure to support your work. I love seeing how you defined the rocks and trees and mist... really lovely and rewarding. Fun to enjoy your delight in the discovery with you...
I can't help it, I keep seeing forests and reflections below into water. It's all good! I'm so happy I found these videos on this spontaneous wc. I tried it last night and was blown away by what happened on the paper.
Hi, on holiday and so took watercolour and ink pens when I normally use acrylic. This is such helpful honest information and guidance. Seeing and creating isn’t a quick experience and you have helped.
I am not sure why I insist on this, but I want to do this spontaneous painting! I was going to take a break then I was recommended this video and of course I had to watch! Thanks for continuing to create amazing videos and simply being an awesome painter! Please take care and have yourself a lovely day!
I just ran across this video. I’ve been dry for months and the longer I don’t pick up a brush, the heavier it gets. You have inspired me today. I’m going to pick up my 20lb brush and go.
I watched a couple videos…. Thought hmmm I think I can…. My first try was less than I hoped, my paper is very warped from water… but I will try again. You are a great teacher! Thank you for the tutorials.
I am so happy to see this! I am determined to stop watching and actually try this! I love cobalt teal! There is something about a bit of it peeking through darks or other areas that just brightens my day! I am thinking that finding things in this kind of texture is like seeing things in clouds, paint texture, a wet washcloth and other mundane things. I've been sketching them! LOL!. I was testing out a new brush the other day - a Princeton Aqua Elite long round - by swiping it across the paper, back and forth. The next day I was amazed how many boats had appeared, from rowboats, speedboats to something long and low from the African Queen!
Thank you Steve! I’m experimenting with these more and more. I love the process. It gets better as one does them more. One other thing I’d suggest is working on them small to start with, for example doing bookmarks. Working small helps me to focus better on the details. Spontaneous painting is truly magical. One of many things I absolutely love about watercolor. It’s the most rewarding medium ever. Blessings to you and everyone!
Just can’t say enough about how much I love this! Going to try that myself because I love seeing what watercolor does and how it just paints itself! Text a Master to see what’s there! Like Michelangelo, it’s in the stone, he just extracts the image!
Wow. You are so gifted, and so generous to share your gift with us. I was truly blessed watching you, and seeing this beautiful landscape emerge from what first appeared to be chaos.
Wow, I am definitely pretty pleased with what you did too! I could see almost exactly what you painted with the details when you were talking about how your process of looking at the results of the the paint doing most of the work. I really love how your spontaneous painting turns out to what I think are stunning landscapes. This was tons of fun to watch. I have yet to try to do spontaneous painting but this has really made me want to try it. Thanks for sharing this with us and hope you’re enjoying a great weekend!
This is, hands down, one of the best videos of yours, and even others, that I have watched! Absolutely magical and so inspiring! Thank you so much for this!🥰
Color me surprised! Both with the color choices working so well and basically painting a old falling down stone wall using masking fluid. Absolutely beautiful and as always I go away having learned many new techniques.
I came here to find your video on doing Backgrounds w/ w.c. pencils and WOW! I got hypnotized by this video. Thanks Steve for proving we should never give up on possible magic. I thought you were finished at 14:00 when it looked gorgeous, but then you went on to define the rocks and trees that I didn't see and the magic started. It was wonderful & inspirational to watch. Again, thank you Steve for sharing your gift.
Videos take so much time to produce, so thank you for your generosity in making them. I have often looked at watercolours and wondered how on earth artists manage to get such incredible results. This video helps to de-mystify it while also showing some incredible observational and technical skills for us to learn from. Thank you so much! I really enjoyed it. Made me feel like I was looking at a story book!
Gracias Steve .Para mi UD es el mejor acuarelista !!-!!!! Es de ver tanta delicadeza en sus trabajos que hace que inmediatamente trate de volver a pintar y pintar y crear pero ovbio....jamas como Ud..felicitaciones!!!!!!
In MoC, you give again & again the most amazing insight & help... into 'how to see'. Given my own late start into painting, it is more about forgetting what 'should' be and more about discovering ways to see differently, and simply. Just so grateful for your site :) .
This was an awesome tutorial! Thankyou so much. This answered lots of questions for me. Could you please do more of these, especially with the last part of your vid.
5 years ago i started watercolor painting and the first channel i subcribe was yours …. I learn so much I used to paint almost every day and I got better and better each time. Unfortunately I gone through a bad depression and I stop drawing and paint and do all those things that I love but i’m here again trying to learn what I used to know already but for some reason, I forgot everything I learned and one more time I’m on your channel again thank you so much for making my days better
Stay with girl. I fight depression as well. Painting makes it go away.
What I appreciate is your constant emphasis on having fun …. Most of us will not be in the gallery, but all of us can enjoy painting
I saw a quote from Andy Warhol that goes like this: just paint, leave it to others to decide if it’s any good, and while they are making up their minds, paint some more
Your channel is the only one I keep comming back to. I started watercolor painting about a year ago. After a while I got frustrated and stopped. I felt like I couldnt improve and I had no ideas either. I didnt know the technics you need to get the hang of it and I also was very impatient. I found your channel amongst many others and I had this WOW experience about spontanious painting. I took out my brushes and started. You made me paint almost every day now, even late at night after a long and hard day of work, just by the inspiration you give me. My pictures dont look like yours of course but I am pleased with the learning results. I get to know the pigments and what they do, depending on how I use them. I want to say thank you for sharing your knowledge and your exerience and letting me learn.... Dankeschön from Germany!!!
I am in awe! I can watch you for hours Steve. Thank you so much!
This is a wonderful demonstration of a process that’s rather mysterious. It’s like opening a box with no idea what’s in it. Thank you. Your style is fascinating.
I know! I look at Steve's process and think, "How did he see that?" Then How did he even DO that?
LOL no matter how often you tell us that you don't plan this......I know for a fact that after your first laying in of color you "wiggle" your nose and create a masterpiece.........I had to look at this one again.......and will most likely watch this "magic" again....thank you so much!
Will I ever tire of seeing your spontaneous paintings? NEVER!
A new favorite!!
My favorite in fact the only kind of water color I have I test in. I watch your channel and enjoy it because it’s a medium I know nothing about.
No matter how many times I've watched you do this, it's still remarkable to me how beautiful the works come out. I've tried it a couple of times, and blew it totally. You said something in this one that struck me. I don't think I'm looking at them long enough, or been as patient as I need to be. Also, I really appreciated it when you in one of your posts "Embrace your failures," I found that hugely useful. Thanks a lot Steve.
Yes, I really like this after two… I think I overworked the second and my sketcbook paper doesn’tmake the thready runs. But I like looking at the second one and coming back to it, kind of doodling patiently. But yes, learning and experimenting.
Aww! "Visual library"
I was looking for something similar for so long, in my mind, to phrase it.
I don't like to google up images to have a reference (until it is neccessary for details, colours (animals for example)).
A visual library. Thank you!
Wow I just love that painting. The colour's are beautiful. Have not seen watercolors done this way. Thanks . Will watch some more . 😊
I am absolutely amazed at what you have just achieved using just 3 colours and some masking fluid, I don't know how you have "seen" all the rocks etc., I have a lot to learn and a lot of practice to do, I shall never achieve what you have in this painting. It is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing with us.
Looks like a wood out of a fairytale. ☺️
Whilst I enjoy your videos and know you are a generous artist and tutor, I found that (as a beginner) I am nervous about this type of painting. Although I am fairly new to water coloring of any kind, I thought that, at least, the first part of this painting could be managed. But then you continued with such a fine brush I knew I wouldn't be able to paint like that. I wonder if you have any videos where you start like this, but then do more loose follow-up with fewer tiny brushes and fine detail - at least to start. Your painting is beautiful, and I am under no illusions that I can complete a painting anything like this one, but I would like to try, and not be discouraged from the start. Thank you
When you rubbed the masking fluid off, all I could see was a bank of funghi - then you turned it into a lovely magical forest. 😍
Love those colors! The mystical foliage with the realistic rocks makes a well grounded magical painting!
This just blew my "mind of watercolor"......I haven't been able to paint for the last several years because of my eyesight.....with my new eyes now and glasses coming ,I look forward to getting down to the to the nib of a new era in my painting journey......thanks to you ,you have shown me the way to a loose and beautiful way of painting.....Bless you and your shared talent!
I haven't had a chance to watch for quite a while. So glad to see this!
so nice. i took a wet on wet workshop it was a total disaster the instructor had us wet the paper, spray it and drop paint all over, it was so horrible, your style is so much better it makes me see what is occuring and why, but still so magical!
I love the teal leaning tree with the suggestion of straight trees in the background. My eyes can’t leave that point. I need to remember that not all trees grow straight. Thank you.
This is so inspiring that I got up and got my paper masked. A lightbulb went off in my head when you mentioned putting in the details and looking at areas of contrast to help guide the finishing process. The powers of observation is key. Can't wait to get my painting started.
🤯 Oh my goodness….. that was amazing….kudos to you!!!!!!
Fantastic!! So beautiful.
Thank you!! Love these spontaneous paintings! 😃 You do a fantastic job! I am a very green newbie to watercolor!! 😊 Never tried these before but love what you do with the watercolor!
An abstract spontanious work... adds doimension to some of my efforts - TNX!
First of all, I have never thought of splattering with masking fluid - brilliant. Second, the initial washes and creating the long root like appendages - fantastic. Third, watching this painting transform with so much texture and beauty - inspirational. Thank you for sharing this with us all!
It reminds me of underwater coral reef from when I used to scuba dive in the Caribbean. Thanks Mr. Steve.
Spectacular!! I’m finally getting a chance to catch up on your older posts. Huge fan of spontaneous painting!!
Thanks Steve. It's a pleasure to support your work. I love seeing how you defined the rocks and trees and mist... really lovely and rewarding. Fun to enjoy your delight in the discovery with you...
Georgeous!
I can't help it, I keep seeing forests and reflections below into water. It's all good! I'm so happy I found these videos on this spontaneous wc. I tried it last night and was blown away by what happened on the paper.
Thank you steve
Hi, on holiday and so took watercolour and ink pens when I normally use acrylic. This is such helpful honest information and guidance. Seeing and creating isn’t a quick experience and you have helped.
I am not sure why I insist on this, but I want to do this spontaneous painting! I was going to take a break then I was recommended this video and of course I had to watch! Thanks for continuing to create amazing videos and simply being an awesome painter!
Please take care and have yourself a lovely day!
I just ran across this video. I’ve been dry for months and the longer I don’t pick up a brush, the heavier it gets. You have inspired me today. I’m going to pick up my 20lb brush and go.
J'adore ce procédé de création ! Et votre bonne humeur😃 vous me donnez l'envie d'essayer ! Merci beaucoup pour votre gentillesse.
I watched a couple videos…. Thought hmmm I think I can…. My first try was less than I hoped, my paper is very warped from water… but I will try again. You are a great teacher! Thank you for the tutorials.
Wow it’s like magic watching the landscape emerge from the wash! I’m excited to try this myself!
I love it every time spontaneous watercolour spontaneously returns!
I was thinking undersea coral. What a superb harmony!! 🥰🥰🥰
Take you Steve for a wonderful break from setting up a new pad. Really like the combination.
I am so happy to see this! I am determined to stop watching and actually try this! I love cobalt teal! There is something about a bit of it peeking through darks or other areas that just brightens my day! I am thinking that finding things in this kind of texture is like seeing things in clouds, paint texture, a wet washcloth and other mundane things. I've been sketching them! LOL!. I was testing out a new brush the other day - a Princeton Aqua Elite long round - by swiping it across the paper, back and forth. The next day I was amazed how many boats had appeared, from rowboats, speedboats to something long and low from the African Queen!
Thank you Steve! I’m experimenting with these more and more. I love the process. It gets better as one does them more. One other thing I’d suggest is working on them small to start with, for example doing bookmarks. Working small helps me to focus better on the details. Spontaneous painting is truly magical. One of many things I absolutely love about watercolor. It’s the most rewarding medium ever. Blessings to you and everyone!
Spectacular
Your "creeping" is amazing! lol. The outcome is awesome!!! I think I'll try.
Just can’t say enough about how much I love this! Going to try that myself because I love seeing what watercolor does and how it just paints itself! Text a Master to see what’s there! Like Michelangelo, it’s in the stone, he just extracts the image!
Don't know how I missed this one. Great work!! Lovely colors.
WOW 😍
Absolument magnifique merci pour ce super partage bravo!
LOVE how this turned out!
Hey thanks Emily!
It definitely *should* be named turquoise! Lovely color combination in this one.
Wow. You are so gifted, and so generous to share your gift with us. I was truly blessed watching you, and seeing this beautiful landscape emerge from what first appeared to be chaos.
Wow, I am definitely pretty pleased with what you did too! I could see almost exactly what you painted with the details when you were talking about how your process of looking at the results of the the paint doing most of the work. I really love how your spontaneous painting turns out to what I think are stunning landscapes. This was tons of fun to watch. I have yet to try to do spontaneous painting but this has really made me want to try it. Thanks for sharing this with us and hope you’re enjoying a great weekend!
Another way to describe how to make the scene is that it's similar to seeing things in the clouds. Except this is a jumble of clouds.
Very pretty, Steve - the colors delivered for you.
This is, hands down, one of the best videos of yours, and even others, that I have watched! Absolutely magical and so inspiring! Thank you so much for this!🥰
Magical!❤
Masterful! You take watercolour to another level… 🙏🎨🙏
Mindblowingly beautiful! I could watch you painting all day ❤
Thank you. Your instructions, explanations, hints and tips are so appreciated.
Color me surprised! Both with the color choices working so well and basically painting a old falling down stone wall using masking fluid. Absolutely beautiful and as always I go away having learned many new techniques.
I came here to find your video on doing Backgrounds w/ w.c. pencils and WOW! I got hypnotized by this video. Thanks Steve for proving we should never give up on possible magic. I thought you were finished at 14:00 when it looked gorgeous, but then you went on to define the rocks and trees that I didn't see and the magic started. It was wonderful & inspirational to watch. Again, thank you Steve for sharing your gift.
I love this video❤
Thank you for doing this!!!!
I always learn so much when I watch your watercolor tutorials.
I just found your channel. Your painting is brilliant and beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
That’s amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Videos take so much time to produce, so thank you for your generosity in making them. I have often looked at watercolours and wondered how on earth artists manage to get such incredible results. This video helps to de-mystify it while also showing some incredible observational and technical skills for us to learn from. Thank you so much! I really enjoyed it. Made me feel like I was looking at a story book!
Thank you so much!
Wow! Love it!!!
More spontaneous paintings please. You inspire me and encourage me to think outside the box. ❤
Excellent tutorial! Thank you very much!
wow that was magical thank you
Thanks, Steve…wonderful, as usual!
At the end of the 2nd layer, I was seeing a vase of flowers.
Totally amazing!
Wow, I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for showing how you do this, as it was a true joy. I can't wait to try it. Paula
Wow, beautiful Steve!
Gracias Steve .Para mi UD es el mejor acuarelista !!-!!!! Es de ver tanta delicadeza en sus trabajos que hace que inmediatamente trate de volver a pintar y pintar y crear pero ovbio....jamas como Ud..felicitaciones!!!!!!
In MoC, you give again & again the most amazing insight & help... into 'how to see'. Given my own late start into painting, it is more about forgetting what 'should' be and more about discovering ways to see differently, and simply. Just so grateful for your site :) .
Thanks. Request.....how about doing a session or two on painting a large piece (1/2 sheet or bigger???)?
At some point I may try that. It's a challenge for my video recording set up though.
Love, Love Loved this one. Thank you for showing us your amazing talent.
This was an awesome tutorial! Thankyou so much. This answered lots of questions for me. Could you please do more of these, especially with the last part of your vid.
Waouh so magical ! Thanks from France .
Magic!!
That was amazing!
Lovely .
Love your artwork
I hit the like button before you pulled a brush out!!
Stunning! Love spontaneous painting ❤
WOW AMAZING
Wow! That is seriously attractive and I like those colors together. Wonderful!
Gorgeous! 🤩
I love this technique. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so very much
Beautiful ❤ And so exciting to watch!
What a beauty, this painting is a true happiness to watch... A real enchanted forest! Once upon a time in Steve's world...
Love the colours definitely complimentary, thanks for sharing.😍👏👏
OMG....what an inspiration
I love the colors (kind of mardi gras!) and I love the end result! You are amazing!
I love this . Thank you so much for sharing this technique
Thank you, Steve. I needed this reminder.