This Watercolour Wash Method Will Change The Way You Paint !!!

Controlled wash method
Materials:
Saunders Waterford 140lb Rough
Size 10 Sable, Calligraphy Brush
Ultramarine, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna
Book mentioned: Discovering Watercolour - Jack Merriott
Painting loosely inspired by the work of Trevor Chamberlain
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[@brendafradd1054]

Another so helpful painting . Many thanks.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Brenda 😊

[@margaretsmith51]

Love your style of painting, thank you for another inspirational video.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, Margaret

[@phillipziesemer8378]

I enjoyed the video and the loose landscape painting technique.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you, Phillip. Much appreciated

[@jeddy6869]

Really nice video. It is acting as an introduction of this method to me. I'm inspired. Thank you, Christopher.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks John. Glad you’re inspired

[@naliniismail4260]

Thanks - enjoyed that.❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

[@nicoM73]

Great technique! Thank you for showing this, brilliant!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching.

[@bramelsheretan]

I love your videos, always looking forward to them and this is a nice video. Would love to watch a long in depth video of your painting, perhaps done over two or three releases, and many thanks for the videos

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks mate. I may try and create a few longer format demos at some point

[@clairecarter9372]

Just ordered copy! Thanks for this video. I found it really helpful in going light to dark as I often go too dark too soon instead of just making shapes first then defining at last minute. 😊

[@ChrisStephenArt]

It’s a great book, Claire. I know what you mean, it’s often tempting to define areas too soon

[@clairecarter9372]

Had a go and really enjoyed the painting but as you said you have to get the right amount of water on the paper. Lost my trees so will be coming back to this. Fascinated by the controlled wash technique though. I guess the clues in the name!!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@clairecarter9372 Great, Claire! Water control really is the key to this technique, but once you get it, it’s worth the effort 😊

[@harpuaful]

thank you Christopher. that's a really cool technique and i learned a lot. i checked out Trevor Chamberlain's work. !! : )

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, glad you liked the video. Trevor Chamberlain is one of the best !!

[@edwigepetit7774]

Bonjour j’apprécie votre démonstration et peindre un si beau paysage juste avec ces 3 couleurs c’est fantastique merci je vais tenter de reproduire vos explications sont simples après il faut le talent bien sûr 😉

[@ChrisStephenArt]

merci, content que ça te plaise

[@ladygwarth]

I managed to find a copy on Amazon for 49p plus postage, hope it’s readable 😃

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Amazing! It’s an old book, so a lot of the images are black and white, but the techniques described are fantastic.

[@ladygwarth]

@@ChrisStephenArt I am a sucker for art books, so I am sure it will be really helpful.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@ladygwarth Me too, my book shelves are overflowing!!

[@ladygwarth]

@@ChrisStephenArt Ha, ha,I know the feeling.

[@ladygwarth]

@@ChrisStephenArt The book arrived, a 1983 edition and it is in excellent condition, a proper bargain 😃

[@wesmcclaskie3442]

Just ran across your channel and subscribed. I've never water color painted before. But I want to give it a try but I want to learn some of the basics first. Your videos are awesome. What kind of paper are you using and what weight ? thanks.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Hi Wes, I use several brands of paper, Saunders Waterford and Arches are two favourites, but any 100% cotton paper is fine. Usually 140lb cold press texture.

[@wesmcclaskie3442]

Also, how do you get the wrinkles out of your paper? Thank you

[@ChrisStephenArt]

I don’t have many problems with the paper wrinkles, good quality paper will dry flat. In my experience, it’s worth investing in paper over brushes or paints.

[@maskedartist1455]

Not bad, for 20 min it's okay

[@maskedartist1455]

about not talking about colors, that you did excellent.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks for watching