How to Start a Watercolor
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- Where to begin with a watercolor? This time I start loose, knowing I can paint my white accents in gouache. After a colored pencil lay-in, I lightly establish the local color, then the background tones, and finally I use white gouache to sharpen edges and paint the lighter values.
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“Casein Painting in the Wild” gumroad.com/l/casein
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Wonderful!
I've only been painting for a couple years, and I've been watching and enjoying your videos for over a year now. I've finally come around to painting everyday objects and views in my own life. For a while I only wanted to paint super dramatic scenes, but seeing you consistently find the beauty in things I would overlook is slowly rubbing off on me. :) I'm starting to look out my back door at the view I'd always considered too boring to paint, but now I'm suddenly intrigued by the angles of the branches in a small tree, the shine of the patchy pavement after a rain shower, and so many other things that now I want to try to capture. Thanks so much for helping me see more beauty and interest in the everyday world that surrounds me!
Hi, Ari, your comment is music to my ears. There's magic in commonplace things.
Ditto
This comment is what it's all about. Thanks for writing that out.
Hi Ari, I was just about to write almonst exactly the same comment, then saw that you had already done it! TBH, I'm still at the stage where I think the dramatic scene is preferable, but it's very good to know I'm not (or wasn't) alone!
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The whole video I couldn't get over the fact he found another guy that likes to paint folding chairs. Lmao
Code Underground artist, lmaoo 👩🏻🎨
I can't get over the fact that he visited a mansion just to paint a folding patio chair!! lol
Wholesomeee gaha
Yeah he'll paint anything. Plop a black rolling garbage can down in front of him and he'll paint it like a cel from a Disney animated feature.
Code Underground LMBO Check out the mountains and scenery at about 5:03, yet the chair is what rivets them.
first some pencil, then a big mess. then some detail. at the end: pure magic
and behold: i still cant do it! lovely
So true! Haha. He's a wonderful painter.
The trick to learning is accepting, embracing the mess aka ugly stage and not trying to add detail immediately. I improve so much faster since I realised that :)
@@nalcarya in a video I just watched of his he describes himself as a pilot flying through fog and just trusting his instruments in order to fly up out into the clear. It makes me feel more confident in myself and my own drawings and paintings because I always feel that moment and get pretty dejected and sometimes lose my passion to keep going because it just feels like a mess and it's taking so long and I just doubt myself. But knowing that someone who's such a great artists, who creates pieces very often, many many more than I ever have, *still* feels that way with each piece and just has to trust that the more time and effort you put in will ultimately lead you to the finished product
Haha..i know the feeling. I dive in all concerned with perspective and detail.. But just watching these iv got bolder with starting in blobs.. And its helping.
Long way to go...
@@nalcarya yeah especially for watercolor you don't know what will happen next after that ugly stage. Its a bit nerve wrecking.
This video shows exactly how much patience you need to have, as a painter. My grandfather was a superior paint artist, he had many techniques dialed. He often went to places and took photos, so he can paint them later at home. He loved to make huge oil-color paintings of nature sights. Some of those paintins now remember me of him and how great he was.
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James you turn the most average objects into the most intresting pieces of art, it's simply amazing and the reason why i adore your art and you as an Artist.
Joanne Tiffany Joanne. I love that you have an Amdrew Tishler playlist! Lol he is amazing too!
If you haven't notice yet, he paints the light and everything else is an incidental stage. We may have more in common with moths than we think. :)
you can change any subject into a masterpiece!
Fantastic painting... I can’t understand how on Watercolor painting.. the start looks like a hot mess and then magically, you end up somehow with a brilliant painting like this.... must take a special mindset to be able to envision that
Actually it's called setting dust. Once the painting is approximately 90% done you LIGHTLY sprinkle the setting dust and let it set. The setting dust will make any color corrections and define edeges to objects in the painting.
Yes, That is the charming of watercolor. And you also need a set of high quality paint affordable to do enough excercise. Here is an online store of brand Paul Rubens, which is what you are looking for. paulrubens.aliexpress.com/store/5140092
That's watercolor paint's identity
It’s absolutely mind-boggling to be able to watch you take this painting and really bring it into that photorealistic level of detail. I do have to point out, however, the irony of being in a stunning place like a mansion in Hudson Valley.. and the thing the group is painting is a folding chair
2:10 will be my end look of painting
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Same here bro
i didn't think anyone could make a simple folding chair seem so angelic
There was a woman in an art class i took back in 1983 who loved shoes. Her “shoes” were gorgeous on the feet of her subjects.
I found your book in a bookstore in Seoul. I was watching . and there was your face in it! I realized then that it was your book!! OMG. It was so nice to meet you! I just bought a book and came home.
Most of the time I will depend on the translator to read books, but I am satisfied!
Thank you. I'm so happy that my book is in Korea.
I will always support your channel.
From Seoul.
Even though I saw each second of it I ask myself how how how did he do it??? You are sooo damn good!!
Such a mundane subject but James makes out the nobility and sublime in the everyday. Remarkable
So that's how you Gaussian Blur in traditional paintings. Awesome
Just saw that note, “Binge-watching my videos will make you happy.”
So true! 🙂
Wow...that subject matter as plain as a garden chair can be executed so vividly. Really enjoyed this, thank you .
I do indeed believe you, that binge-watching your tutorials will make me happy. Just need to make the popcorn.
it's okay if they melt with each other -james
me back in college: OH NOOOOOOO THIS IS EPIC FAIL!
You’re a wholesome person, keep it up! I wish you all the best. All the love from Saudi Arabia, I hope you visit us one day.
One phrase that stuck with me the most in this fantastic video was 'air in the shadow', it describes a much overlooked aspect of making a good painting as many paint shadows without taking into account that it is still real space with colour and light.
Its a simple chair but the way you painted it !!!. When amazing and great are not just good enough !!
Now, THIS is the kind of ART/PAINTING that I’ve always wanted to do. As a young person, still dependent on my Parents, I was able to paint like this under the strict tutelage of my Art teacher. This was back in the 1970s. It’s been over a decade since I last took an Art Class @ a Community College. TYSM, James, for these great how-to videos. I’m almost positive that your videos will inspire me to, once again, pick up my brushes & canvases.
James. you are my 21st Century Bob Ross! It was a pleasure hearing you speak at the Yellow Barn in Glen Echo, MD. I bought your book on Light and Color in Barnes and Noble in 2012 and have been a student of yours ever since. Thank you!
I feel like I’m watching an old PBS show. Very calming ☺️
I like the fact that you start with your primary interest and begin painting the negative spaces around it as opposed to using a viewfinder.
wow i never thought watching someone paint a chair would be so relaxing! beautiful colors and direction
Mr. Gurney, you are a God-send!
You, sir, are a gem for the artist community on CZcams.
I love the way you donť care about the chair leg, just "fuck off for a moment, will paint you back later" - awesome
never appreciated a folding chair more than this one. really amazing to watch this. Thank you so much
Thank you for the demonstration! That watercolor painting looks fantastic and much more realism.
I used to paint.add 15 years of life....I realize how important it was and is to me at 40.As I dip my toe back into the waters is youtube.and this channel. Fuel to my fire sir.thank you.
I was never good at drawing or painting, but I always wanted to. At least I can do a last try.
I was never good at drawing or painting, but I always wanted to. At least I can do a last try.
Pay attention to this guy. He's really good, definitely someone worth investing your time in watching. His demonstration of knowledge and art through this painting demo speaks volumes unto his skill. I've never seen anybody so precisely articulate the stream of consciousness going through an artist's mind while at work. Excellent naming of the videos, too; they're the answers to many questions people don't know how to ask. I'm going to keep watching more!
he is one person who can paint anything.. literally anything
An artist is somebody who can take a seemingly ordinary subject and make something no one would want to throw away!
Who are the 139 people who didn't like this video? You must be Picasso and Dali revived. This man is a genius!! Just awesome work!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your skill just amazes me every video. I love how you just paint anything. And I love how you mix media. I need to let go of my transparent only fixation! I am still a groupie! Love to watch your posts. You have so many things to share! Thank you!
There's no substitute for talent, skill and ability, and plenty of practise!
A beautiful painting, thanks for posting.
Thank you for sharing your years of practice and refined skills with us. It is such a joy to watch you create James!
My 8 years old son is very creative and love to draw , he loves your channel
Thank you for just being so free and adventurous with your painting - I feel such a sense of liveliness and joy that comes across every single painting you create. Thank you for sharing this!
Thanks, Mr Gurney. Your Art, books and tutorials are very inspiring!
You know, I'm amazed he starts off with sketching the contour lines. Whenever I draw, I have to start with the basic shapes, then the lines.
Beautiful painting! The light through the chair is fantastic! Thank you for sharing your processes.
Watercolor is the most challanging in art. or for an artist to bare. Respect. Its an amazing work.
3:10 when im at this part everytime i do watercolor.. i always knew i fuck up already and theres no going back... but him.... he can still manage to continue. man thats pure talent. im jealous.dang it
at the risk of making you feel old, I first saw your work 25yrs ago when I was in 2nd grade, we had a very small school library but they had Dinotopia, and your illustrations had a huge impact on me and I decided later that same year that I wanted to be an artist.
I’ve come very far in my artistic journey (I’ve sold commissioned oil portraits! And prints!!😆) and I take joy in knowing I have so much more ahead of me but never did I imagine that I would be able to learn directly from you just how the work is done.
It is an incredible time to be alive, I think of artists in the past who only had books or prints to go off of, or who would be limited to painting studies in museums and today we are so lucky to be able to hear and learn directly from the living masters themselves, what a joy! Just blows my mind to think how far technology has come that we now get to watch dispatches from you on a regular basis.
Thanks for the tip on how to smear the background in certain spots. This still takes a bit of practice, but I love the idea of softening the edge. Thank you!
I could watch you paint real time for hours. I love watching people paint, I love how you do it . It's amazing and beautiful
So much joyfulness in your paints
The narration is reminiscent of those 60s educational videos that Disney used to make. Just great.
James, you are the coolest! Your videos are a treat and I always look forward to the next one.
Wow!, the sun shinning through, pure genius.
I really like the subject matter you pick for paintings. You know how to pick a scene and paint it at it's best angle.
Thanks for so generously sharing your knowledge, experience and techniques. I am fascinated by how you take simple, ordinary things and make them interesting! I especially have enjoyed your videos of late. Thanks so much!
This was so helpful! I always stress so much when my art looks like a mess in the beginning but you turned it into such an articulate masterpiece! Loved your soft voice and kind words about art. precious. 10/10
I love how you've taken a very simple subject and found so much complexity in it - beautiful result.
Your videos and paintings are just incredible!!! You've single-handedly ignited such a passion in me for painting!!! Thank you so so much for sharing your techniques!
Saying thanks for all the great videos. They've been such a tremendous help and have made sitting back to just paint fun again.
Super relaxing. I love being recommended channels such as yours!
Great one, simple composition but an elegant painting. Loved the break down of steps and thanks for sharing the new technique!
The look of light coming through the chair is amazing.
Just beautiful and amazing, James! I love that you don't fall apart when the paint bleeds into one another but just seem to push through. I am still learning watercolor after many years away from drawing and painting. I used gouache in a color theory class in art school and really liked it but dropped away from painting when I declared as a ceramics major. I will definitely add the white titanium to my kit, along with pulling out my flat brush. Thanks for a great tutorial. Who knew a folder chair could be this exciting?
You are a great inspiration to me. Whenever I get stuck I look at you and learn so much.
I love the precision and flexibility of your technique. Thank you so much for sharing so generously your artistic practice. Invaluable.
Gorgeous. Thank you. I've been making art and painting for a long time but recently started (again) to use watercolors. This was a great demonstration and clear instruction.
I started watching your videos after a first year of fine arts university where I barely learned anything, I purchased color and light and with that and your videos is how I learned to paint. Now that I live surrended by nature, this makes me want to go paint in the wild
It’s a wonderful painting and a wonderful video tutorial, thank you so much for it. The part I love most is that you show that there aren’t any rules in art. That everything that brings your painting towards the direction you want to achieve is “allowed”.
You just gotta love the sound effects
Diggin' the ruff zen approach of your process!
This is unbelievable, literally, even I am seeing the whole process, it suddenly turns into magic! I'm in love with this folding chair hahaha
Gorgeous, looks so fresh and illuminating, love it.
So happy I stumbled on these videos! Love your videos/ artwork James!
I just started reading your book about color and I can't get over it, that you speak how you write
Love your techniques and style. Picking up watercolors again after 40 years. I got frustrated with the drawing part. Went to acrylics and pastels, because for me drawing wasn’t necessary. But after watching Karen Rice, and now you, I’m getting so inspired to give it a go. Will definitely start simple (like the peach I just did.) Thank you, appreciate the time you put into your tutorials.
This is so lovely to be witness to, and it brings me a sense of much needed calm.
Congratulations James, it's amazing !
Wow! You teach with great economy, and yet you always give specific advice on technique. This is perhaps the most helpful watercolor tutorial I've seen. Many thanks.
Using a large brush on an area that's "full of indecision" is an excellent idea. Thanks for the excellent demo.
Thanks James! You are a great educator and a you're work is delightful.
The peace this video evokes is understandable 🖤
Such a talent and teacher. Thank you!
Ooooo. Permission to use opaque.
Your watercolors and your spot-on drawing is damned good, James.
The painting looks infinitely more stunning than the original
Thanks for another great video. I love the way that you approach painting in such a non-fussy way.
This video is so helpful! I've been drawing all my life and now I'm experimenting with other mediums; I learnt how to use acrylics and oils but watercolours confuse me. Now I have a new understanding of watercolours! Please do more of these types of videos. Thank you!
As always- simply inspiring :) Thanks James for your hard work as always!
Make it look easy there James :D I started watercolor and naturally would be interested to see you doing it more!
Wow! Just wow!
I like James Gurney's videos. They remind me of my time watching PBS as a kid, or watching wishbone. Very informative stuff.
Thank you for the amazing tutorial. The sped up video of the whole painting process is much easier to follow than the "abridged" version! :D
Great, as always!
I dig that "fun part" of putting highlights and reflected light closer to the end, always brings out "other dimension"))
You make paintings look so easy with your simple techniques. Inspirational🙏
You make it look so easy. Amazing as always!
Oooh i want to be brave and try this out. Absolutely magic painting
Holy crap that's incredible work. It's wild how the transition from the unrecognizable just comes to life aaah.
Thanks for sharing your video. You're a wonderful artist, and perhaps that's an understatement! A simple subject comes to life! That's the signature of a Master Painter.
You know you are a master when you paint a chair but the viewers could feel so much feeling in it
I love your videos. Thanks for the great tips, they help me a lot!