Watercolor video log: the start of something new, first tentative marks
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- In this watercolor vlog, I share a “problem painting” and take drastic measures to make it interesting again. I also embark on a new painting.
While voicing over the action shots (is painting considered an action sport?), I pontificate. My teens would say it’s more of me going off on a tangent, but nevertheless I tackle big-time questions about the best way to start something new and when it is appropriate to call oneself an artist.
I reference Brene Brown in this video, reading a quote from her book, Braving the Wilderness. Here’s a link to one of her TED Talks: • Listening to shame | B...
A list of my “very trendy” art supplies:
1. A porcelain plate or tray from the goodwill makes a great palette.
2. A used talenti ice cream cup is perfect for swish water; also a great way to buy art supplies when you “have to” eat the contents first.
3. A cheap Robert Simmons Expressions brush is perfect. The one I’m using here is an E85 Round, size 12.
4. A small watercolor block is just fine. I’m using Arches, 140#, 15mm x 30mm here. Here’s an amazon link: amzn.to/3xcgRG3
5. Derwent watercolor pencils are great. Here’s an amazon link: amzn.to/3jSau7K
And, it’s not a supply, but for inspiration, a Shirley Trevena book is a delight. Here’s an amazon link to my favorite: amzn.to/3XlixaQ
All of those amazon links are a way of saying “thanks for the recommendation” while also getting something you’ll love. Amazon pays me a dime or something if you end up buying something from them after clicking the link. At least, that’s what they tell me! :-)
0:00 Intro
0:08 Discussion
0:42 Report on Problem Painting, taking Drastic Measures
2:30 Finished painting from last vlog
3:04 New Painting Idea
4:18 First Marks, painting process video
14:55 Inspiration picture for new painting
15:20 When Can You Call Yourself an Artist?
23:27 Wrap up Discussion
Artists?
I remember the last three years of the fifties, when for three Christmases in a row I received a 'paint by numbers' set.
When I had completed one of them I can remember someone saying 'Isn't he talented, a really good artist' I thought it's paint by numbers, anyone can do it. So your question is one, no one can answer, but thousands will.
Your channel came up on my feed after I had searched for Shirley Trevena.
Watercolour was the one medium I was never interested in until I bought my oldest Granddaughter a Winsor and Newton Cotman pocket set. Then thinking I ought to buy myself one which I did. Watercolour is so difficult, so watched a ton of videos, none were inspiring until I watched a few on abstract watercolour and then on to Shirley Trevena and Ann Blockley and that was it. My wife bought me Braking the Rules for Christmas, my son is buying me Watercolour Texture by Ann Blockley for my birthday in a couple of weeks.
The first and biggest thing I have taken from the first book is not to rush your paintings, Shirley Trevena often takes weeks to complete a painting.
So, after all that, it will be interesting to follow your journey.
I hope that wasn't too much of a ramble.
Take care and have a Happy New Year.
Keith Banks - Thank you for this lovely note!!
Keith, Thanks again for such a delightful comment. I’m so glad you’ve brought up Ann Blockley! This reminds me to look again at her book, Experimental Landscapes in Watercolor, which is on my shelf. She has so many great ideas in there about how to create different, exciting textures.
Really enjoyed your video, love the style and colours of your painting! I think every artist reads Brene Brown, she is an artist at heart and understands the type very well. I love that you pose the question, when do we call ourselves an artist, I took a couple weekend classes at our local collage and our instructor told me to call myself an artist because it is the way we see things, not what we produce, that makes us artistic! It was uncomfortable for a while but, I realize she was right and you are right, it is very much about being present.💕🇨🇦
What a wonderful instructor you had! Thank you for your fantastic comment and kind words, Cindy!
Thanks for your honesty. I love your “part two” to your “part one”!
Thank you! :-)
Admire your skills on many levels and your willingness to look openly at mistakes and places where you are stuck.
Thank you! I have always found it so important to feel curious about spots where I feel stuck… not only in art, but in life. :-)
Bill Bryson!!! “The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid” will cheer you up any time of year😂
Thank you for the recommendation! I’ve just placed a hold for it at my local library. I enjoy Bill Bryson so very much, especially the way he goes off on tangents. :-)
I love the statement, “I am going to take drastic measures”.
Me too; I think I’ll start using that phrase more often and not just for paintings! :-)
I love that quote! I'm going to write that down.
I’ve really enjoyed this and thank you. I’m just starting to tinker with paints which I never had done before just doodles here and there with fine point pens. It was a very relaxing session
Shineonvideo, that’s how I started, too! I find myself “in my comfort zone” with sketching and doodling. But I find that pushing into the abstract realm with watercolors has provided me with a new challenge. Thanks for your kind comment. :-)
Unfortunately I am French and my English is too bad to understand the audio of your video, in any case thank you because it is very beautiful and very different from what you can usually see in watercolor. This style reminds me A LOT of Egon Schiele landscapes. Thanks again and thanks google translate. 😁
Yay for google translate! Thanks for making the effort to understand my words. And thank you for your kind comment here. Cheers!
@KeithBanks - Thank you for this lovely note!!