Christopher Stephen
Christopher Stephen
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Pure Watercolour - NO GIMMICKS !!!
In the last video of 2024, I paint a Norfolk sunset scene.
Using a mixture of hard and soft edges to create a strong sense of light and drama.
As this is the last upload of the year, I'd like to wish you all a Happy New Year !!
Thank you so much for all the support in 2024, and here's to a great 2025
I will be back next week with another exclusive members video, so until then, Happy Painting and I'll see you all in 2025 !!
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Watercolour Glaze Wash TEA & HONEY Technique
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.19 часов назад
In this video I add a vignette effect to a finished painting. This adds another dimension to the original, creating a sense of atmosphere and really focusing the light around the focal point. Using "tea" and "honey" consistency paint, building layers of colour, to create a swirling cloud shape across the sky and a dark shadow across the foreground. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank eac...
Watercolour Tips Tricks & Hacks
Просмотров 7 тыс.14 дней назад
In this video I paint a river scene and give several tips and tricks along the way. Understanding a few simple methods, can improve the way you paint with watercolour. Everything from colour mixing, aerial perspective, reflections and more. Join me now and paint along !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel/UC5LjWj...
Get INSTANT COLOUR HARMONY With Watercolour
Просмотров 8 тыс.21 день назад
I received a request on Patreon to demonstrate how I painted one of the designs on my greetings cards. It made me realise that it would make a nice lesson on colour harmony, as the original watercolour painting was made using just two colours. Join me now to paint along !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel/UC5Lj...
Painting With A Sponge - Loose Watercolour Techniques
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.28 дней назад
In this video I demonstrate a nice exercise you can use to loosen up your paintings. Painting without brushes, just a natural sponge and a piece of plastic card, to create a frosty looking river scene. If you're looking to paint loose watercolours, join me now and paint along !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel...
Painting With IMPACT - Expressive Watercolour
Просмотров 10 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I show you how I create original paintings with impact. Using abstract shapes, light and dark, fast and loose brushstrokes to create a unique composition full of atmosphere. Join me now to paint along !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel/UC5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2gjoin Original Paintings & Cards For S...
Start Your Watercolour With This Technique - IT WILL IMPROVE YOUR PAINTING
Просмотров 31 тыс.Месяц назад
I'm often asked how I achieve the misty effect in some of my watercolour paintings, so, I have created this video to show how, with a lot of water and wet washes, you can get the misty feel in your own work. Join me now and paint along!! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel/UC5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2gjoin Original Pai...
Watch This Before You Buy Watercolour Paint
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I talk a little bit about the differences and pros and cons of watercolour pans versus tubes. I paint two full landscape paintings to test some new paint. Hopefully you will be able to see which type of paint is the best, or right for you. Check out Paul Rubens paints on these links: Paul Rubens Floral Watercolor Palette: US: bit.ly/4cxSSU3 UK: amzn.to/3T7inUX CA: amzn.to/3X8bVyf ...
The "Ghost Wash" Watercolour Technique IS A GAMECHANGER !!
Просмотров 111 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I demonstrate one of my favourite watercolour first wash techniques, the "Ghost Wash". Laying down a wet in wet wash to set the overall light, atmosphere and tone of the painting, then adding layers to create depth and make the light pop. Join me to paint along !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel/...
These Three Colours WILL Change The Way You Paint
Просмотров 26 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I demonstrate the benefits of a limited watercolour palette. Using just three pigments, I paint a snow scene, full of atmosphere and colour harmony. Join me now to paint along !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel/UC5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2gjoin Original Paintings & Cards For Sale: chrisstephenart.etsy...
How To Draw Buildings In Perspective WITHOUT A RULER
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video I demonstrate a simple trick to help drawing buildings in perspective. It’s easy Join me now to watch !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel/UC5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2gjoin Original Paintings & Cards For Sale: chrisstephenart.etsy.com My Website: www.christopherstephenart.com/ 10% Off Art Supplies (Use ...
Simple Hack For Better Watercolour Paintings
Просмотров 22 тыс.2 месяца назад
There is a simple trick you can use to add atmosphere to any watercolour painting. In this video I will show you how to make the most of your reference photos and get a sense of light and drama in every painting you create. Join me now to watch !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel/UC5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2gjoin Or...
No Hacks, No Tricks, Just Watercolour !!
Просмотров 40 тыс.2 месяца назад
No hacks, no tricks, no gimmicks. Just pure watercolour. As interesting and useful as hacks etc can be, in this lesson I paint a simple autumn landscape. An atmospheric sky with warm muted colours for the trees and land. Join me and paint along !! Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel/UC5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2gjoin Or...
Cotton Swabs Watercolour Painting Technique
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video I get experimental !! After a comment on RUclips recently, I was inspired to try a semi-abstract watercolour painting, using with cotton buds instead of a brush. The results were pleasantly surprising. Exclusive, Advert Free Patreon Content: www.patreon.com/ChrisStephenArt Exclusive RUclips Content ruclips.net/channel/UC5LjWjykTjfa7sTjKjIpS2gjoin Original Paintings & Cards For Sal...
The Best Watercolour Lesson I Ever Learned
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 месяца назад
The Best Watercolour Lesson I Ever Learned
Essential Plein Air Painting Equipment
Просмотров 8383 месяца назад
Essential Plein Air Painting Equipment
AMAZING Watercolour Effects With A Plastic Credit Card
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
AMAZING Watercolour Effects With A Plastic Credit Card
This Watercolour Hack Will Change The Way You Paint
Просмотров 58 тыс.3 месяца назад
This Watercolour Hack Will Change The Way You Paint
How To Succeed With Watercolour
Просмотров 14 тыс.3 месяца назад
How To Succeed With Watercolour
Why You Need A Hake Brush For Watercolour
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 месяца назад
Why You Need A Hake Brush For Watercolour
The Secret To Painting AMAZING Watercolour
Просмотров 13 тыс.4 месяца назад
The Secret To Painting AMAZING Watercolour
Painting Easy Watercolour Trees In All Four Seasons
Просмотров 10 тыс.4 месяца назад
Painting Easy Watercolour Trees In All Four Seasons
Foam Brushes Are AMAZING For Watercolour !!!
Просмотров 11 тыс.4 месяца назад
Foam Brushes Are AMAZING For Watercolour !!!
Watercolour Sketching Techniques
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Watercolour Sketching Techniques
Mop Brushes For Watercolour
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Mop Brushes For Watercolour
Paint Amazing Special Effects With Watercolour
Просмотров 35 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Paint Amazing Special Effects With Watercolour
How To Use The Large Hake Brush For Watercolour
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
How To Use The Large Hake Brush For Watercolour
Start Your Watercolours With This First Wash Technique
Просмотров 15 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Start Your Watercolours With This First Wash Technique
You Only Need Two Colours For Watercolour
Просмотров 5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
You Only Need Two Colours For Watercolour
BEAT ARTIST BLOCK !! Spontaneous Watercolour Painting
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.6 месяцев назад
BEAT ARTIST BLOCK !! Spontaneous Watercolour Painting

Комментарии

  • @anoos13
    @anoos13 3 часа назад

    Marvellous!! Thank you for the video. I love the way distance was created with each new layer. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @collywolly4409
    @collywolly4409 5 часов назад

    Happy new year, thanks for the inspiration to keep trying 👍

  • @johnnyviard1617
    @johnnyviard1617 10 часов назад

    A masterpiece in its own right😀👍

  • @etoileblue
    @etoileblue 12 часов назад

  • @yunzers
    @yunzers 13 часов назад

    BEAUTIFUL! Thank you and Happy New Year!

  • @annielegrange9416
    @annielegrange9416 14 часов назад

    Awesome thank you. Stunning!

  • @johnbates9040
    @johnbates9040 16 часов назад

    Very inspiring Chris, will definitely have a go at this, love the light and would never normally use wet, hard edges and drybrush all in the same sky, thanks for all your output in 2024 and have a great 2025

  • @lesleyhenshaw2878
    @lesleyhenshaw2878 17 часов назад

    Thank you for the awesome painting. Happy 2025.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 17 часов назад

      You’re welcome, Lesley. Happy new year

  • @dandelion1239
    @dandelion1239 17 часов назад

    Wow! Just WOW! Gotta try this. I’m so happy to have just found you! Thx for sharing your God- given talent. This painting is stunning to say the least.

  • @PondersEndModelRailway
    @PondersEndModelRailway 17 часов назад

    Happy new Year, Chris, (Bramel Sheretan)

  • @voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849
    @voliabrandaolaveneremachad7849 17 часов назад

    Thanks! Beautiful! Happy new year!

  • @kiranraj4542
    @kiranraj4542 18 часов назад

    Amazing , thank you so much sir for this video 🙏

  • @jeckslynne
    @jeckslynne 18 часов назад

    Thanks enjoyed!

  • @nuranengin673
    @nuranengin673 20 часов назад

    Thank you so much. Now I understand what value is for the first time after watching so many videos and artists.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 20 часов назад

      You’re welcome! I find a lot of people tend to over complicate it, so tried to explain in the simplest way

  • @melindaavila498
    @melindaavila498 День назад

    Lovely, so soft and restful.

  • @Ragglesnap
    @Ragglesnap День назад

    I am learning so much from you. I've always used paint brushes and my art skills were of a two year old. After watching some of your videos, I can now say I've reached an 8 year old ability and getting older by the minute. Not bad for someone who could never draw or paint.

  • @Ragglesnap
    @Ragglesnap День назад

    I'd heard about values, but didn't understand them until now. Thank you.

  • @judiburnett6527
    @judiburnett6527 День назад

    I don’t want to discourage anyone, but the British all have a bit of Gainsborough in their DNA. This explains why they are excellent watercolorists. Good luck to everyone else, especially me. I need lots of it.

  • @bett1293
    @bett1293 2 дня назад

    The way you paint is almost magical to me! You begin with seemingly random blobs of color … which evolve into a fabulous scene! Like magic!

  • @irisgreen8659
    @irisgreen8659 2 дня назад

    Very helpful, going to sit down today and have a go.

  • @KennethLoke
    @KennethLoke 2 дня назад

    Love your work! Where can I get the watercolor palette that you used? Thanks!

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 2 дня назад

      @@KennethLoke Thanks so much. It’s a Frank Herring palette

  • @Bindismom
    @Bindismom 2 дня назад

    This was a lovely way to start my morning. I really love your technique and easy way of expressing what you are doing. The colors you used and mixed for this painting were so perfect with just the right amounts of color to make this glow! Terrific tutorial 🤗👍👍 I definitely am a subscriber now🩷

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 2 дня назад

      @@Bindismom Thanks so much, I’m glad you liked it 😊

  • @juliegriffith9551
    @juliegriffith9551 2 дня назад

    It is such a joy to watch you make this landscape come alive.

  • @sakuradusessea4881
    @sakuradusessea4881 3 дня назад

    Thank you 🙏

  • @hazelsmith9198
    @hazelsmith9198 3 дня назад

    This is beautiful.p

  • @sgv323
    @sgv323 3 дня назад

    Chris! This is a stunner! Looking forward to giving this a go. Thanks for sharing so much with us. Happiest of New Years to you.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 3 дня назад

      Thanks so much, Sewall. I hope you enjoy painting it !! Happy New Year to you too

  • @ruthmoore1448
    @ruthmoore1448 3 дня назад

    Thank you, they are outstanding and I will buy one one day.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 3 дня назад

      You’re welcome! I really like mine, they are great palettes

  • @ruthmoore1448
    @ruthmoore1448 3 дня назад

    is your palette porcelain ?

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 3 дня назад

      Yes, it’s made by Meeden. There’s a link to their website and a discount code, in the video description.

    • @ruthmoore1448
      @ruthmoore1448 3 дня назад

      Thank you Chris!​@ChrisStephenArt

  • @jorisArt
    @jorisArt 3 дня назад

    This is a valuable lesson. Thanks!

  • @ritastoop7631
    @ritastoop7631 4 дня назад

    So great, thanks. Now I see misty sceneries need lots of water.

  • @peggykay3115
    @peggykay3115 5 дней назад

    What kind of palette do you use for such a large brush? Thanks again I’m learning a lot from your videos

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 4 дня назад

      @@peggykay3115 I used a Holbein palette in this video, they aren’t available anymore unfortunately. I use a Meeden porcelain palette for pretty much everything these days, there’s a link and discount code in the video description if you’re interested.

  • @peggykay3115
    @peggykay3115 5 дней назад

    Any suggestions in cutting the handle?

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 4 дня назад

      I only cut the handle so the brush fits in my travel box. If you want to cut yours then you can use a small saw to cut to your desired length

  • @apikmin
    @apikmin 5 дней назад

    Lovely

  • @ancaserban8602
    @ancaserban8602 6 дней назад

    Wonderful

  • @terrimooney7712
    @terrimooney7712 6 дней назад

    Brilliant. Thankyou

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 6 дней назад

      You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching

  • @acertiger591
    @acertiger591 7 дней назад

    Aloha & Bravo*Charlie*Foxtrot*

  • @acertiger591
    @acertiger591 7 дней назад

    Fast moving 💦 color Aloha Hawaiian style bro.

  • @MixedMediaArtByTrina
    @MixedMediaArtByTrina 7 дней назад

    Love the tones and gorgeous light you captured. 😍

  • @babathegoodmansamba8533
    @babathegoodmansamba8533 7 дней назад

    Very nicely done. Congrats !

  • @dawnkinster
    @dawnkinster 7 дней назад

    Thank you. Very informative. Love it!

  • @humi002
    @humi002 7 дней назад

    Very helpful tutorials sir. Thank you for nice sharing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @TomWoodson31
    @TomWoodson31 7 дней назад

    Thank you for a very informative demo and lesson.

  • @angelawheller2053
    @angelawheller2053 7 дней назад

    I love your work its really helping me

  • @Kittyququmber
    @Kittyququmber 8 дней назад

    Wow!!! is that ever beautiful!!

  • @patriciahorelick6450
    @patriciahorelick6450 8 дней назад

    This has so much atmosphere!

  • @sakuradusessea4881
    @sakuradusessea4881 8 дней назад

    Thank you for your useful information ❤

  • @beebee8018
    @beebee8018 8 дней назад

    Hi Christopher just found you today by accident at 8.30am UK time (what a way to wake up to) really like your style so subscribed and look forward to painting along to your tutorials and learning a few more skills. Happy New Year ! 🎉

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 8 дней назад

      Great !! Thanks for subscribing. Happy New Year

  • @reynradio
    @reynradio 8 дней назад

    That’s stunning Chris. 👍🏻

  • @sgv323
    @sgv323 8 дней назад

    I really liked the original, but you really layered in some drama. So cool. Thanks so much.

  • @elizagooler-5889
    @elizagooler-5889 8 дней назад

    Great job . However is not very desirable to emerge myself into that wetness lol. Almost I feel wet and cold,and nobady around,,,, solitude and nasty nature.

    • @ChrisStephenArt
      @ChrisStephenArt 8 дней назад

      Thank you. I always see the beauty in mist and rain, etc. It’s full of atmosphere. 😊