Simple Watercolour Landscape for Beginners
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This is a really simple watercolour landscape for beginners. I only really used two colours (paynes grey and burnt umber). This painting is done on a small scale which is a good way to start as a beginner. It is A5 size and done on Arches, 300gsm, medium, cold pressed paper. The hardest part is probably the wet in wet sky at the beginning but really you can't go wrong by putting it down and then leaving it alone. You can tell when I was painting this that I was still not really sure if the sky was working or not but it turned out fine. Sometimes you just have to trust that it will and leave it. You could use any other grey (I actually prefer the mix of cobalt blue and light red as for me it has more life in it and it also separates and I like that this gives the clouds almost like an aurora around them!).
To wet the page I started with the round sable but that is really too small for my liking and so I changed to the 1 inch hake brush and then to the two inch hake brush to wet the page. So much easier with a larger brush. I then painted in the sky with the pure kolinsky round sable and then used the 1 inch hake brush with just gives wider strokes which I wanted. I then used the round sable for the foreground, the old fan brush for the trees, the round sable again for the distant mountains and the flay nylon brush for lifting out the water line. I then used the razor and ruler to scratch back into the paper.
Paper: Arches 300gsm medium cold pressed
Paint: Paynes grey and burnt umber (winsor and newton artist qualtiy) a tiny bit of yellow ochre but you don't need to do this
Brushes: Round sable, 1 inch hake brush, 2 inch hake brush, old fan brush, flat nylon, ruler, razor, 3M magic tape and as per usual many tissues!
Thanks for watching, happy painting!
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Tape
3M Scotch Magic Tape amazon: geni.us/ScotchMagicTape19mm
3M Scotch Removable Tape amazon: geni.us/ScotchRemovableTape
Brushes
Round Sable - Size 12 round kolinsky sable from amazon: geni.us/SAAKolinskySable
Imitation sable - amazon: geni.us/EscodaRoundSable
Holbein Hake Brushes: geni.us/HolbeinHakeBrushes
Equivalent Hake Brushe 2” amazon: geni.us/WinsorNewtonHake
Nylon Flat Brush amazon: geni.us/NylonFlatBrush
Travel Brush set with covers amazon: geni.us/travelbrushset
Mixing Brushes and other effect brushes amazon: geni.us/HogBristleBrushes
If you just want two hogs bristle brushes then the best thing to do is to head to your local art supplies store and buy them there.
Watercolour Paper
Arches 300gsm medium cold pressed pad amazon: geni.us/ArchesPad
Arches 300gsm medium cold pressed block which is glued on the outside so you don’t have to stick it down on a board amazon: geni.us/ArchesWatercolourPaper
Rives BFK etching paper. Probably best to source this from your local store so you can look after the paper and not have it posted unless you are buying a large amount of paper and it will be looked after. There is nothing worse than getting hundreds of sheets all with a indent in them. Having said that you can actually source this paper from amazon:
geni.us/RivesBFK
Some people have been extremely happy with the state of the paper when it arrived (and some not!)
I love this paper it is soft and lights are lifted easily from it.
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Really wonderful, love landscapes
I live both of these colours and together they remind me of the Hartz range near Alice Springs. The earth colour is perfect. Can’t wait to have a go.
Many thanks Scott yes simple to you nice work.....
You won my subscription 👍🏼
Hi Mario! Thanks! Hope you find some great videos on my channel! There are quite a few now!
so gorgeous - my biggest mistake is too much at once - really considering your courses despite being pretty ok in watercolour
Thanks pal!
Thanks
no worries Fadi! 👍🙏
You are really a fantastic teacher. . . .I can watch your teaching all day. Thank you so much for making watercolour painting in a most simplified way to understand. I will keep looking forward to watch you teach many more painting ideas..
Wow Scott thanks for sharing your unbelievable magic !!!
BEAUTIFUL!!! Just two colors, and techniques, just finishes this beauty!
Thank you, Scott!!😘👍💖🎨
Hi Liz! Yes it is amazing thing that two colours can look so good! 👍👍
Simple but so evocative. Lovely complementary colour scheme. TFS!!
Hi Starving artist! You don’t need many colours in watercolour to create mood!! 👍🙏
Amazing Scot. I have viewed it 10 times and learnt a lot.
Always a pleasure to watch you paint.
Hi Helene! Thanks! 🙏
thank you for giving more tricks up my sleeve!
Hi Jayne, no worries! 👍
great video
Thanks Katya! It is a lovely landscape with only two colours!
Gorgeous Scott. That lifting out lesson was terrific too.
Hi Jen! Thanks! Hope you liked the patreon lesson too! Cheers Scott
You overthink, that tree on it's own told a better story than the 3. Great work and I'm a comp novice. Lol
Thanks Wheelie! It just felt too close to the edge like it was going to exit stage right! lol
Ok I’m going to try this out, love it’s simplicity and beauty
Great! Have fun! It is a great simple painting! But sometimes in watercolour simple is not simple! Enjoy and try it a few times! Cheers Scott
Simple but powerful Scott! 💕
Hi Connie! Thanks! 👍🙏
Dabbing tissue is a good technique I learnt today.
Hi Ashim! Yes I use a lot of tissues all the time! 👍👍
Simple, but beautiful. Thanks for that
Hi Helene! You are always welcome! 👍
Enjoyed watching you paint this piece of work. The detail in the notes is really helpful. Thanks
Hi Marion, it's a lovely simple watercolour this one! I always try and put as much detail as i can in the description so you can find out what you want to know there. Happy painting. Cheers Scott
Love the simplicity of this painting. Thanks so much for another wonderful demo.
Hi Bas! No worries! I’m glad it was helpful! 👍👍
This is wonderful with the limited colors!! Always enjoy all videos and this is simple to do with a lot of impact!! Thank you Scott for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
Hi Stone! Thanks! Hope the larger scale is going well. Let me know if you have any questions! 👍🙏
@@ScottSwinson gotta find the paper!!
You are a Master and a very wonderful artist to share all these watercolor ideas.
Keep up the great work. ROBERT
Hi Robert! All good! It was a simple watercolour that looks just lovely! I think painting with a few colours in watercolour is a good idea!
I love the sky!
Thanks C Rogo! 👍🙏
Just when I thought it was done you made it even nicer. Awesome! Thank you
Hi Barbara! Thanks! It is a lovely simple watercolour with colours that just work really well together! Cheers Scott
Gorgeous. Thanks for the tips, Kleenex, razor etc.
Hi Jackie! Thanks! It is such a great colour combination and so simple in many ways! But of course watercolour is sometimes not simple if you don't understand it. Cheers Scott
Thanks Scott I’m new to this medium and enjoy your simple explanations and fantastic work.
Hi Kerry! Really glad you have found me if you are new to watercolour! It can be a difficult and frustrating medium if you don't understand it and it is always my aim to help people understand it! Good luck!
This is wonderful, thanks so much. Great tutorial - I'll be giving this a go very soon!
Hi Mandy! Glad you liked it! 👍👍
Love this!!! Love the way you use tissue paper to remove excesse paint, and that weird brush for the trees! Great tips!!! Will definitely follow you on Patreon!!! Thanks always!
Hi Lia! Thanks for following me on Patreon! There is a pic of the weird fan brush on the private Facebook group I sent you the link to. You can hack up a fan brush so it can make interesting marks! 👍👍
Wonderful tips for non beginners too. Thank you
Hi June! Yes! I get tips every time I paint! There is always so much to learn and experience with watercolour!! 👍🙏
Just wonderful! Thank you.
Hi Lisa Lisa! Thanks! 👍🙏
Congratulation
Thanks Ana! I do love the combination of Paynes Grey and Burnt Uber. Such lovely colours!
Beautiful !
Thanks Meltoche! 👍🙏
This is stunning! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Hannah! No worries! Glad you like it! 👍👍
Love it. Can’t wait to have a go. Thank you Scott. You are inspiring.
Hi Kauser! Thanks! Really glad it inspires you to paint! good luck! cheers scott
Beautiful - can't wait to try this out! Thanks so much for this great tutorial 🦋
It's a great painting that is pretty simple but looks lovely! Have fun! Cheers Scott
Thank you...will give it a try🙏🏼
Good work Sandra! Go for it! Have fun! Cheers Scott 👍
I love it
Thanks M Giselli! 🙏
Beautiful 🤩
Thanks! I do love the simple two colour painting!
WONDERFUL ☺️, more !
Thanks! 👍🙏
Amazing
Thanks Begona! 🙏😄
Merci beaucoup 🙏🖐🖐🙌 great tuto ! Need to try all your tips for getting such a beautiful rainy sky 😍
Hi Valerie! You are always welcome! Glad you liked it! Happy painting! 👍🙏
I’ve just found your channel from scrolling through Pinterest watercolour painting inspiration photos.. so glad I did. I’ve been painting since March so still a beginner but watching your videos tonight something has just clicked and hopefully I’m going to be painting a whole lot better. Thank you so much Scott 👌 ps. Your art is fantastic..
Bravo！
Très impressionnant 👍
Merci🌹
Thanks Shan! Glad you liked it! 👍🙏 🌹
Thanks that was ace!
Thanks Kevo! 👍👍
Hi! I love so much your style! Thank you for this very interesting demo. As a true beginner, I found it difficult when I tried. It seems very easy...
Hi Pamela! Yes I think many things are not easy in watercolour at the beginning. I think understanding the medium is important! Really important. Happy painting! Some of my early videos are good to watch if you are just beginning. Have a look! 👍🙏
Чудове відео. Дякую Хай щастить.
ніяких турбот. Дякую за перегляд!
Super tips, thanks a lot!
Hi Andrea! No worries! 👍👍
Great video and painting thanks for sharing 👍
Hi Dave, no worries! Nice simple one that looks lovely!! 👍
Just found you! This is beautiful, thanks for sharing!
Hi Sheridan! Thanks! Yes it is lovely! Simple but really appealing! cheers Scott
I really enjoy your tutorials - since I am a beginner watercolorist, I find your style of teaching is unintimidating and quite beautiful in a simplistic way. I've discovered that the more I work at my painting the worse it becomes! I like the looseness you give to your paintings. What kind of brush did you use for the trees? Keep the paintings coming - Thank you!
Hi Marilyn! Yes watercolour can easily turn to mud! That's why it is good to use a limited palette or even just use one colour at times! The brush was an old hacked up fan brush. It makes interesting marks. you can make one with a pair of scissors. Cheers Scott
🙏🌊🔱 thank you
No worries Socrates! 👍👍👍
Beautifully simple and effective Scott. The sky depends on how much water is on the page and how thick the paint is - a delicate balance. Mine are often disappointing. Do you have an idea where you want the clouds to be?
Hi Barbara, yes when I’m painting most of the time I have a rough idea of where I want the clouds to be. Generally clouds are more saturated at the top of the page and lighter at the bottom as they recede into the distance and become closer together unless it’s a sunrise or sunset which of course is brighter on the horizon! 👍👍
Love it! Could you please tell me what paper you use, what is that tape you use that does not tear off the paper, and what kind of blade do you useTo scrape away color? I would really appreciate your answers!! Love all your work!
Hi 55luv! It should all be in the description. I use Rives bfk etching paper most of the time. 280 gsm white. I use 3M removable tape (blue box) snd a Stanley razor.
Love your work Scott..why don’t you stretch your paper?
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Thanks Agnes!
Thank you Scott, that's so beautiful in all its simplicity. What Aussie Bush colours do you use?
Hi Peggy! It is lovely and simple I agree! Paintings don't need to be complicated it is often easy to forget that I find for me! In terms of Aussie Bush colours I'm not the best at mixing those! I often use the earth colours mixed with blues to get something akin to the aussie bush such as cobalt blue and raw umber or french ultra and burnt umber. Cheers Scott
Also what brand of watercolors do you use and recommend? You are a wonderful painter!
Winsor and Newton artist quality tubes.
You say that you’re using Burnt Umber. It looks more like Burnt Sienna though? Can you please confirm?
Hi Cindy, it is definitely burnt umber by winsor snd Newton. Promise! 👍
Daniel smith burnt umber , raw umber ,raw sienna are totally different to Windsor and Newton
Thanks Chris! I need to try out Daniel smith watercolours! 👍