Using Cling Film For Watercolour - Loose Woodland Painting

Fast and loose semi abstract painting of light in the forest.
Using plastic food wrap for the trees.
Saunders Waterford High White paper
Small calligraphy brush
Cling Film ( Plastic food wrap )
Ultramarine
Cobalt Blue
Cerulean Blue
Light Red
Indian Yellow
Burnt Sienna
Raw Sienna
Viridian
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[@dianecarroll6663]

I’ve been watching a lot of this gentleman’s videos for the past two weeks and I realize his color mixing is fabulous. I’ve been trying lots of his techniques which has so much fun to do and gratifying if you’re someone who doesn’t draw like me.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much. Glad you like the videos 😊

[@hazelsmith9198]

I have said it before-the loveliest watercolor work on youtube

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Very kind of you to say, thanks Hazel

[@37homecrafts]

Another stunning piece of artwork, 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@reynradio]

Sublime Christopher. I love your art it really inspires me. 👍🏼

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Dave, much appreciated !!

[@RajPereira-tt5ku]

Awesome 👍 touch

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@MB-kf3yx]

Love the effect and preserved whites.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you!!

[@denisevance1045]

So dreamy! ❤❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@psocretes8183]

That was extraordinary. Very interesting.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks very much

[@peterpearce3146]

A beautiful technique with an amazing result. I must try this. Thanks for posting.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome, Peter. Thank you for watching

[@sskyle227]

I love the simplicity and freedom of your work! It's inspiring to me to try this technique

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank very much, give it a go!!

[@pamteal5433]

This is a great way to make foliage. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

[@suresh.karthikeyan]

A combination of amazing creativity and an excellent choice of subject👏👏👏

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thankyou, Suresh 🙏😊

[@ailishniriain787]

Beautiful. I can imagine being there having quietness and peace.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ailishniriain787]

@@ChrisStephenArt I did this today. Really enjoy. Thank you.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@ailishniriain787 That’s great to hear, glad you enjoyed it.

[@amandashannon9347]

Love watching the process and the outcome was very good too

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@margaretsmith51]

Fabulous way of applying watercolour. Thank you for sharing, I will certainly give this a try.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@Benvi5735]

This is beautiful! Very much enjoyed watching it unfold. I'm fairly new to watercolor but absolutely love it. There's so much to learn! This is a technique I'll try! Many thanks. 💗💗

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks for watching! There a lots of fantastic techniques, experiment and have fun 🎨😊

[@jacquehranica2150]

Absolutely stunning… so unique

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@jimbobbluegrass]

I was surprised by this! It’s great Chris. You gave me all kinds of ideas too. Thanks

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Jim. Glad you liked it !!

[@user-qp7nb2ex8d]

Техника супер,буду пробовать,благодарю👍😊

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@vickiweiss311]

WOW! Cling wrap.... AMAZING! Imagine the possibilities! Beautiful results.... super technique.... gonna give it a go... thanks tons, as always 🤗

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Vicki. It’s great fun. Instant trees !! 😊

[@janetwalsh7025]

Beautiful!❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you 😊

[@suzannebeaulieu9440]

Bonjour,,,J'adore !!!! C'est magnifique !!!! MERCI!!!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Merci, Suzanne !

[@paulabrown6840]

WOW! 😯. Wonderful!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Lily-2019]

Thats awesome❗
Looks real too.
I love the woods. 🤗

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@cathyndellinger]

Just beautiful.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@RobertaWarshaw]

I was surprised by this technique! At first I thought it was going to be like Jean Lurssen's cling wrap technique but this is entirely different. With hers you have to wait for it to dry and I don't have the patience for that. I like this a lot! Going to give it a whirl!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks, Roberta. I’m not familiar with Jean Lurssen’s technique, I’ll have to check it out !!
I find my method is good for trees, it’s like instant foliage.

[@lindagemmell8176]

Beautiful painting, love your style, very mindful and relaxing. Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching

[@angeladingwall5680]

Beautiful artwork I’m going to try to paint a scene with that technique thanks x

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks !!

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Excellent!!!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Carolina 😊

[@jacquehranica2150]

Remarkable depth perception

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Gorgeous painting 😊

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Lois 😊

[@kimranson4775]

I am so glad I found your channel. I love watching your creative process. Beautiful painting.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@kimranson4775 Thanks Kim 😊

[@tatianacyp7511]

❤ Very nice! I should try it!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks! Have fun 🤩

[@slavicamitrovic7273]

Divnoooooo,❤❤❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@kasandravkeith220]

I was mesmerized by your technique creating a woodland scene, a soft, mystical atmosphere. Love it…and I have subscribed❣️Warm greetings and thank you from Canada 🇨🇦🤩👏👏👏👏

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much for watching and for subscribing, it really does mean a lot !! Return greetings from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 😊

[@taranjitbamrah-homesteadps1284]

Beautiful

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you 😊

[@elianafloreslira4763]

Estupendo método para avanzar rápido

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Sí, también es divertido para principiantes.

[@grfdevries]

The white spots (paper) could take on a light green color with a white sheen,like very young leaves bathed in sunlight.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you

[@CaroleCanada]

Well, I gave it a go using plastic bubble wrap from Amazon packages. I don’t have any clingfilm. You must be British calling it that. Lol I managed to create what I think is a really lovely painting, so thanks for that ! Now I need to work on my trees. They’re still looking a little like deformed lumber. ❤️🇨🇦

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Fantastic improvisation using the packaging, that’s what it’s all about really. Anything that can make an interesting mark is a useful tool for painting. Yes, I think cling film is a British term, possibly just called plastic wrap or food wrap? Good luck practicing the trees !!

[@donnawalser7304]

I like using grease proof paper to create interesting marks too.
Yes we call it cling film in old Blighty

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@donnawalser7304 Grease proof paper, great idea!! I think us Brits are on our own calling it cling film. Of course, we are right and everyone else is wrong 😂

[@rebeccagable9629]

New subscriber! Wish I could mix colors like you do....

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much for subscribing, Rebecca. Mixing colours is just about practice, the more you do it, the more instinctive it becomes.

[@swl9270]

Very nice! I struggle with tree trunks for some odd reason…

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you!! Paint, sketch, draw a tree, every day. You’ll have it in no time

[@lolatorres609]

👏👏👏🇪🇦

[@susanjanzen9685]

So beautiful, but what are you spraying?

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks. It’s just water in a spray bottle

[@DianaTaylor-it8pq]

did I miss something? did you use white for those empty spaces? thanks

[@ChrisStephenArt]

The white areas are the white of the paper 😊

[@sharonelliott1075]

I'm just learning the absolute basiics (total beginner) of water color painting. I just recently heard of paper stretching and I am wondering if this is absolutely necessary when you are just starting out?

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks for watching, Sharon. I hardly ever pre stretch paper. One thing I would suggest though… Buy the best paper you can afford, it’s more important than brushes, or paint. Preferably 100% cotton. It makes a huge difference.

[@sharonelliott1075]

@@ChrisStephenArt thank you

[@WhiteDogGalleryByAmyJohnson]

Holy cow it looks like you used masking fluid, but u didnt. Nice job and ty for sharing.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much for watching! It can be quite an effective technique

[@gerryjohnson294]

I would enjoy watching this more if the camera stayed in one place. A side view is annoying.
Edit: ps BEAUTIFUL

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks for the feedback, Gerry.

[@ErinEnoArt]

I’m confused like Diane about the white space.
You ran paint strokes right through them several times and the paint seemed to repel on the white areas. 😳 Is the paper prepped with something or is it a somewhat dry brush?

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Hi Erin. I think you’re referring to dry brush technique. The paper isn’t prepped with anything. Dry brush is actually fairly wet paint, but dragged quickly onto dry paper, leaving the texture of the paper unpainted.
Hope that makes sense!!

[@ErinEnoArt]

@@ChrisStephenArt yes, I understand dry brush but couldn’t tell if that’s what you were doing
Thanks for replying 😊

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@ErinEnoArt You’re welcome! Happy painting 😊

[@ErinEnoArt]

@@ChrisStephenArt thank you for sharing this stunning painting!😊

[@DianaTaylor-it8pq]

do you change the cling film for each color change? thanks!!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Hi Diana. I used the same piece of cling film, it allows the colours to blend together.

[@talmadinstein9760]

What is the small spray you are using? a fixer?

[@ChrisStephenArt]

It’s just water, to allow the paint to move around.

[@user-lr4ld6rk7n]

I have just found your paintings and I’m loving them . Do you have a patreon I could join

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much. I’m currently working on creating a Patreon course, it should be up and running in the next few months.

[@claudepaulhe3664]

Excellent! Gardez vous le même morceau de film plastique tout du long. C'est ce qu'on dirait et je m'interroge.Merci!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Merci. Oui, c'est la même pièce partout.

[@DianaTaylor-it8pq]

too much water on paper made me lose the cool white markings! will try again. too fun. thanks!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

As with all watercolour techniques, it’s about water control. Practice makes perfect, that’s the best part !! 😊

[@ranjanachand9306]

Beautiful

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you