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Hello there, Thanks for your comments. I'm pleased that you enjoy the videos and I hope you get some good results. Best wishes, Steve

@@stephencoates8165 thank you Steve 😌

Hi there, Thanks for your question. Firstly I assume you mean reflections not shadows. The two are quite different. I've studied reflections and written a book on the subject and you can actually represent reflections in many different ways. They can be softer than the subject or a similar tone dependant on the conditions. So in answer to your question, in my view they are not too strong. Best wishes, Steve

Hello, the dark colour is a strong mix of ultramarine and light red. Hope that helps Steve

Hi there, I am glad you found it exciting. Watching watercolour washes develop is very satisfying providing they are left to settle natuarally. Good luck Steve

Hi there, The plum colour is a mix of ultramarine and light red. Striaght from the tube with a little water added to allow mixing. The light red is strong so be careful not to add too much. The resulting mix should be quite thick like oil. If it is too wet it will disperse too quickly on the previouisly wet paper. Keep working with the hake brushes, they are amazing! Best wishes, Steve

Hi there, Providing free demonstrations on CZcams for you to watch takes a lot of time and effort. Most of us have products or services to promote so please be patient with the artists as they try to make a living. Best wishes, Steve

Hi Geoff, Yes I have my own stand at Patchings. Come and say hello if you're attending. Best wishes, Steve

Hi Patrick, sorry for the late response. I'm glad you have been inspired by my teaching and I wish you well with your own paintings. Thanks for your lovely comments. Best wishes, Steve

Hi There, traditional hakes do not last forever. The clamped and stiched brush head will deteriorate and shed hairs. Occasionally you get a "rouge" brush and it's just a case of replacing it. They do differ of course from one brand to another so obviously I am going to recommend the Proarte range. Either the Ron Ranson or my own signanure version which is exactly the same. One more thing, It is always worth pulling any stray hairs out of the brush head before using it. Hope that helps! Steve

You are welcome. You may be someone who likes to take care and time when painting. Nothing wrong with that but with watercolour the quicker you paint the better the result will be. Keep practicing! Best wishes, Steve

Thank you for your lovely comment Steve

Hi Linda, Don't worry if your "plum" isn't quite the same as mine. Light red in particular does differ across the brands and you may get slightly varied results. For example, if you use the Professional series light red by Winsor & Newton with ultramarine it produces more of a grey colour. The Cotman light red is much warmer and you end up with the "plum" that you see in my work. You can try getting some Cotman light red of course but I usually advise against having too many colours. It only adds to the confusion! Best wishes, Steve

So few tutors talk about paint consitency and it is really important to get that right. Good luck with your painting, Steve

Hello Jean, I'm glad you are enjoying my videos on the other side of the world. I use Cotman watercolout tubes by Winsor & Newton. Officially student quality but to be honest they are exeptionally good for the price. The light red is a little "redder" than the Professional series which tends to go grey instead of plum when mixed with ultramarine. Artist watercolours are significantly more costly and not always better in my view. You should be able to get Cotman in Australia. If you need to ask anything else, fire away. Best wishes, Steve

@@stephencoates8165 thank you so much for your reply. I really appreciate it.

You are welcome, Steve

Hello Linda, It's just thousands of hours of practice that's all! Just relax and give it a go. No two watercolours can ever be the same so if it doesn't look like mine don't worry. Try it several times until you get one you are pleased with! Best wishes, Steve

Hi, Enigma is now out of print sadly so I'm glad you have a copy. Please let me know how you get on. Best wishes, Steve