Woodland landscapes are of my favourite subjects as well, Steven. I love it when I get them right. The soft background of trees and leaves are beautiful and atmospheric. The yellow leaves were a beautiful touch. I'm going to practise painting this one. Thank you as always.
Thanks Anglelica. Yes it's great when it comes off just how you wanted. I think I overdid the foreground trees with this one but thanks for watching and happy painting!
Hello! I cant help myself, but with the foreground trees only on the right would work much better for me. The left side ones destroyed the depth and eye pathway and made the picture rigid by too much figure and some kind of unplesant symetricity. On the other hand the idea of printing the light colored leaves over the dark background (especialy the way u put it there in two layers and therefore made nice 3D) is very daring yet refreshing and original and inspired me! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your comments Andras. Yes, I too wasn't happy the way the trees landed. I think the problem was I was placing them where they wouldn't obstruct the bits of the background I liked rather than placing them where they should be. The two sides are too close together but I've learnt something for next time.
@@StevenCronin Yours wellcome! I remember placing my pictures on FB awaiting some feedback and all Ive got was "Oh, thats so nice" and at that point I realized that was not what I really wanted or needed. Then I start to meet some people who are into painting and that was it! They were able to point at a weeker or not that good parts of my work and they werent shy to say. It really helped me a lot and accelerate my learning. So I am just giving what I got for free :) since your work is apealing to me and I have to say there are not many watercolor artists that I like their style or or approach. Keep your good work please :)
It certainly not! When it is muddied mess it just means it is not yet over! Just dont stop at that point thinking that it is unsuccessful piece. If it is acrylic u can scrape it with a palette knife (I did several times on canvas) and you would be suprised by the effects that it produce. With watercolor u can easy use the lifting or wash it a bit and let the water work. The picture is finished when you are satisfied with the result. If you are not it just means it is not yet done! (When it gets out of hands you can always cover it all with black paint and then make a little white dot in centre and sell it as a minimalistic masterpiece :D)
Andras, many times in the past I've thrown paintings in the bin but these days I'll persist and keep going until I end up with something I'm happy with. Often I prefer the effect of reworking and fiddling around with putting paint on and off - sometimes it's the only way of achieving particular effects.
I think you have mastered the wooded landscape. Maybe it's time to challange yourself with something new? I haven't seen you paint a car or a face, not even animals except the "M" shaped birds.
To be honest I still think I've plenty to improve on with the wooded landscapes. I look at some other artists painting similar subjects and I always find there's plenty more to learn and improve on. Eventually I would like to try other subjects.
@@Welther47 No I wasn't familiar with James Gurney but I've looked him up and he looks very impressive. I think he is several levels above anything I've ever done. I will certainly look out for him from now on. Thanks for the heads up. Best wishes.
I am a woodsmen myself, and thankyou so much for all your fine inspiring paintings..
Thanks for watching John
Woodland landscapes are of my favourite subjects as well, Steven. I love it when I get them right. The soft background of trees and leaves are beautiful and atmospheric. The yellow leaves were a beautiful touch. I'm going to practise painting this one. Thank you as always.
Thanks Anglelica. Yes it's great when it comes off just how you wanted. I think I overdid the foreground trees with this one but thanks for watching and happy painting!
Really enjoyed your video, Thanks Steven. I will keep practicing.
Thanks for watching
Lovely painting Steven. Thanks for sharing. Take care ❤️❤️
Many thanks Val
Just incredible!! Thank you for sharing!! 👍👍👍
Thanks Cori
Beautiful, very very beautiful!❤️
Thanks for watching Jo
Hello! I cant help myself, but with the foreground trees only on the right would work much better for me. The left side ones destroyed the depth and eye pathway and made the picture rigid by too much figure and some kind of unplesant symetricity. On the other hand the idea of printing the light colored leaves over the dark background (especialy the way u put it there in two layers and therefore made nice 3D) is very daring yet refreshing and original and inspired me! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your comments Andras. Yes, I too wasn't happy the way the trees landed. I think the problem was I was placing them where they wouldn't obstruct the bits of the background I liked rather than placing them where they should be. The two sides are too close together but I've learnt something for next time.
@@StevenCronin Yours wellcome! I remember placing my pictures on FB awaiting some feedback and all Ive got was "Oh, thats so nice" and at that point I realized that was not what I really wanted or needed. Then I start to meet some people who are into painting and that was it! They were able to point at a weeker or not that good parts of my work and they werent shy to say. It really helped me a lot and accelerate my learning. So I am just giving what I got for free :) since your work is apealing to me and I have to say there are not many watercolor artists that I like their style or or approach. Keep your good work please :)
You make it look so easy....mine would end up a muddied mess.
It certainly not! When it is muddied mess it just means it is not yet over! Just dont stop at that point thinking that it is unsuccessful piece. If it is acrylic u can scrape it with a palette knife (I did several times on canvas) and you would be suprised by the effects that it produce. With watercolor u can easy use the lifting or wash it a bit and let the water work. The picture is finished when you are satisfied with the result. If you are not it just means it is not yet done! (When it gets out of hands you can always cover it all with black paint and then make a little white dot in centre and sell it as a minimalistic masterpiece :D)
It's just practise Patricia. Keep practising and you'll get there. Best wishes and happy painting
Andras, many times in the past I've thrown paintings in the bin but these days I'll persist and keep going until I end up with something I'm happy with. Often I prefer the effect of reworking and fiddling around with putting paint on and off - sometimes it's the only way of achieving particular effects.
You are a talented man and I admire your paintings but your frantic pace makes me a little nervous. Good video
Thanks Gary. I have tried painting more slowly and methodically but it just doesn't feel right and I soon switch back to fast and furious mode!
I think you have mastered the wooded landscape. Maybe it's time to challange yourself with something new? I haven't seen you paint a car or a face, not even animals except the "M" shaped birds.
To be honest I still think I've plenty to improve on with the wooded landscapes. I look at some other artists painting similar subjects and I always find there's plenty more to learn and improve on. Eventually I would like to try other subjects.
@@StevenCronin Do you know James Gurney? I think there is a lot to learn from him.
@@Welther47 No I wasn't familiar with James Gurney but I've looked him up and he looks very impressive. I think he is several levels above anything I've ever done. I will certainly look out for him from now on. Thanks for the heads up. Best wishes.
@@StevenCronin He is what got me into watercolor and gouche.
Lovely until you covered up the beautiful reflections with those big trees at the front
Yes they came out a little bigger than intended