Sir, I have been admiring your art for some time. Not sure why someone would give you a thumbs down for this video. Not sure why you or I should care-thumbs up, thumbs down, nonsense. I learn from you with every frame. A neophyte to painting and watercolor, I first found your narrative confusing and contradictory, like the first time a jazz musician told me that music is a language. I simply was too green and could not understand. But like jazz at a young age for me, the more I listen to you and watch and learn: understand how you build a painting, how you allow for the unexpected and choose to either use it or not; the more I learn the language of your art, it all becomes more and more clear and my appreciation for how you turn a white sheet into an expressive visual emotion just illuminates and impresses the hell out of me. Thank you for being so accessible online. You are very much appreciated.
I love your style. It is how I long to paint. Night scenes are my favorite, but so far, they have eluded me. You make it look so easy, but I know how difficult it is. I appreciate your showing the photo. I like seeing how you’ve used it without slavishly copying it. Thank you for this informative demo and for your words of encouragement.
Gary this is just a stunning piece. It is like magic and it never ceases to amaze me how a few well placed swipes of the brush can become something easily recognizable. Thank you for narrating. 1000 paintings, before I don't feel like I have to think about every thing I do. Okay 700 more to go!
It's great to see in many of your videos how to apply the method of thinking in layers. It's a technique I still try to master and slowly get there by watching your videos. The hardest part is judging and getting the values right as every additional layer is going darker and darker. I guess that comes with more practice and experience.
You make me want to go to Paris again. It's been too long ago. Great lesson. Even as a beginner I learn a lot. Hearing you say that after about a *thousand* paintings you will get a feeling for things doesn't scare me because I know it from other art mediums I work with / in.
I follow all your demonstrations and I learn every day. Are getting better with loose strokes, but it so difficult for me. I know I'm getting there soon. Thank you again.
Great Gary! You give me a lot of ideas and now I have to put them in order... like driving a car as you said. Thank you for share with us your knowledge
it's my first comment under your videos.. but i'd like to say great thanks for sharring your tips with us... one day i hope to feel myself so free in watercolor... all the best to you.. gary...
Thanks! I tried this scene three or four times already, each time getting better I think :D still not completely happy with it but I’ll be trying more again. I love this scene and color selection.
Interesting comments on the mental side of gaining experience. I just read a great book that goes into great depth on the subject called Incognito: The Sectret Lives of the Brain, by David Eagleman. To summarise the book: we're all robots.
Wondering if you used some sort of resist on those places that looked like dry brush effects. I ask because all of your paint looked very juicy in the first wash. Maybe the sped up video?
I don't see the ever-present paper towel or blotter that many artists rely on while creating. I thought that was different, possibly takes a little more bravery.
Sir, I have been admiring your art for some time. Not sure why someone would give you a thumbs down for this video. Not sure why you or I should care-thumbs up, thumbs down, nonsense. I learn from you with every frame. A neophyte to painting and watercolor, I first found your narrative confusing and contradictory, like the first time a jazz musician told me that music is a language. I simply was too green and could not understand. But like jazz at a young age for me, the more I listen to you and watch and learn: understand how you build a painting, how you allow for the unexpected and choose to either use it or not; the more I learn the language of your art, it all becomes more and more clear and my appreciation for how you turn a white sheet into an expressive visual emotion just illuminates and impresses the hell out of me. Thank you for being so accessible online. You are very much appreciated.
Thank you James for your kind words and for being persistent...your feedback means a lot
Watching this raise my excitement to go back to paint again I want to cry
I hope you will Kiara, transform those tears into beautiful watercolor passages :)
I love your style. It is how I long to paint. Night scenes are my favorite, but so far, they have eluded me. You make it look so easy, but I know how difficult it is. I appreciate your showing the photo. I like seeing how you’ve used it without slavishly copying it. Thank you for this informative demo and for your words of encouragement.
Thank you Moodty for the compliments - full disclosure - you seeing the 3rd rendition :) some subjects take a few practices :)
Gary this is just a stunning piece. It is like magic and it never ceases to amaze me how a few well placed swipes of the brush can become something easily recognizable. Thank you for narrating. 1000 paintings, before I don't feel like I have to think about every thing I do. Okay 700 more to go!
Your courses are wonderful and so generous of you to share them with all of us. You have helped me improve greatly. Thank you
Thx I appreciate your letting me know
Sir, you are rendering a great public service. Bravo!
Excelente capacidad de síntesis, magnífico, magistral
It's great to see in many of your videos how to apply the method of thinking in layers. It's a technique I still try to master and slowly get there by watching your videos. The hardest part is judging and getting the values right as every additional layer is going darker and darker. I guess that comes with more practice and experience.
This is why I love watercolors, Great video ,Thanks
You make me want to go to Paris again. It's been too long ago.
Great lesson. Even as a beginner I learn a lot. Hearing you say that after about a *thousand* paintings you will get a feeling for things doesn't scare me because I know it from other art mediums I work with / in.
Magnifique je retrouve l'ambiance de Paris by night, très beau travail merci
thank you - I miss Paris - hope to return again
Stunning work!! Colors are amazing, and there's nothing more beautiful than wet reflections!
Just wonderful as I love painting lots of light , great painting and class . Thank you Gary .👍🇨🇦
What a beautiful painting Gary! I love your use of the complimentary colours of orange and blue. Thanks for another great video.
I follow all your demonstrations and I learn every day.
Are getting better with loose strokes, but it so difficult for me.
I know I'm getting there soon. Thank you again.
Beautiful, rich color and shine.
Thank you Gary very helpful. And as always a Beautiful painting.
Great Gary! You give me a lot of ideas and now I have to put them in order... like driving a car as you said. Thank you for share with us your knowledge
Thank Marco I am pleased if they are helpful
it's my first comment under your videos.. but i'd like to say great thanks for sharring your tips with us... one day i hope to feel myself so free in watercolor... all the best to you.. gary...
Excellent work!!! What a pro!
Brilliant Gary thankyou very much lots of useful information and encouragement. i loved how it came together brave moves
Wonderful .....your lighting is magical
❤
Love this one Gary.
Beautiful. I do wish I could see it in real time. Thank you!
The evening painting came together well gary nice work as always 👍
Thanks Kenny - hope to get back next year
another great lesson, thanks
Great work, and a wealth of knowledge.
Thanks! I tried this scene three or four times already, each time getting better I think :D still not completely happy with it but I’ll be trying more again. I love this scene and color selection.
Love your style and the way you talk about the painting. Genius ;o) I am going to try this on the journey towards producing the same vibrant works.
This is awesome. I have so many questions! I’m going to start by sketching the scene. I think you might have a full video of this painting.
Very interesting, and very helpful indeed.
Thank you. Very helpful.
Wow so nice 😍😍
beautiful..thanks!
Thank you too!
Amazing.
Great painting
Interesting comments on the mental side of gaining experience. I just read a great book that goes into great depth on the subject called Incognito: The Sectret Lives of the Brain, by David Eagleman. To summarise the book: we're all robots.
Love your demos! Just curious, why do you paint Europe a lot? Is it because there is more demand for it?
It would be nice to flash a picture of what you're painting now and again for comparison
Seria bueno verlo en HD
Nice! Awesome, should I add. What camera do you use?
Wondering if you used some sort of resist on those places that looked like dry brush effects. I ask because all of your paint looked very juicy in the first wash.
Maybe the sped up video?
I don't see the ever-present paper towel or blotter that many artists rely on while creating. I thought that was different, possibly takes a little more bravery.