Painting A Loose Watercolour Sunset & Ship, Safe Harbour, landscape watercolor demo, Happy New Year!

/ loisdavidsonart Happy New Year! Here I'm painting an old fashioned ship in the sunset using 3 colours: paynes grey, indigo and yellow ochre. It's a loose painting using the wet in wet technique and wet on dry. Thanks for watching, thanks for subscribing, and thanks to my lovely Patrons on Patreon for supporting this channel.
Materials: Saunders Waterford 90lb cold pressed paper, 11" x 15"/28cm x 38cm, Cotman tube paints in paynes grey, indigo and yellow ochre. Various brushes, mostly hakes and flats and calligraphy brushes, see video.
My board is at an angle of about 45-60 degrees.

[@jeanunderhill3868]

That was lovely to watch. Thank you.

[@lunarbubun]

Why do people dislike videos? If they don't like, they could simply avoid interacting. The painting is beautifully demonstrated.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you so much!

[@jacksoncenterforthearts626]

Absolutely stunning! And it looks relatively easy. Hopefully the second time I will watch and paint.

[@normanmerrill1241]

Nicely done…helpful…thanks…

[@suetraviss8888]

Beautiful, Lois.

[@elg1144]

Gracias

[@pauloquines1480]

Thank you Lois. It's been more than 20 years since I painted watercolor. Life took me to another places. I've just started to get acquainted to the medium again. It's like riding bicycle. One doesn't forget but has to be humble to admit he/she is not an athlete and needs to get back to the principle first before going into some real action. You are really a pretty good instructor for both beginners and professionals.

[@ivonnechacana7480]

Love the loose way to use watercolour!! I Definitely going to try !! 🥰

[@Acer-kz2eb]

Simply🏁Marvelous❗

[@deborahguspie1695]

Love the instructions and the painting.

[@kimberlydeane5915]

You are an amazing and ultra talented watercolourist

[@elainevechorik2171]

Thanks for the tutorial. Very pretty. I'll give it a shot!

[@kumudinitomar3277]

Lovely

[@LisaIngArt]

Awesome creative idea !! SO beautiful creation !!! nice sharing this is awesome !!! big like

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you! 😊💐

[@SergeyLebedevArt]

Great composition and wonderful light. Beautiful work.

[@alexandruepuran]

Perfectly rendering a very complex ship with so simple lines and brush strokes = MAGIC!!! Thank you so much

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Alexandru!

[@doreenvalerie293]

This is beaùtiful

[@francoisederocher]

Very elegant result with some relatively easy techniques and no fussing. Love it

[@stefaniebernardin6283]

This is Bob Ross for aquarelle - I love it, and thank you for sharing your painting progress and thoughts on it, it is very highly valued.

[@carolynshiers9921]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorial, I have managed to paint this scene today, I am not very good at art but thanks to your easy to follow instructions I am actually thrilled with the result, I will even frame it !! Thank you once again for inspiring me to keep trying.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Fantastic Carolyn, you have made my day, I always hope that my tips and advice will be helpful!

[@pavelozdani439]

it looks really great - the light behind the boat makes a great atmosphere

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

thank you!

[@brigennanaturschau6707]

this is wounderfull, I try to understand english, the picture is so soft and looks great, I love this colours , thank you

[@aerialarboreal9005]

This is one of my favorites, I'm going to try and recreate it for my 84yr old father who loves nautical themes... Thank you, again you do lovely work and you teach so well... Cheers...

[@baggypants57]

You are so pleasant to watch Lois....thank you so very much

[@sherryooi8888]

I love your videos!! Thanks for sharing with us

[@pandasheye]

The ship looks so good

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much 😊💐

[@belindahall5220]

This is so beautiful! Amazing to see how all of the little touches make such a difference! The shadow in the foreground, and yellow reflection on the water really set the piece off! Excellent video, Thank you, Lois!

[@redmoon8217]

Beautiful, lovely the clear simpleness of it. Thank you so much.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much!

[@lizmoson5522]

I love your work Lois and you always explain how you work so well that I love to have a go myself. This is another one for me to try. Thanks!

[@artgeometrix6346]

This is astonishing. Such a great moody painting with a touch of epic.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks!

[@ericlang7408]

Love it, simple but beautiful. Love how you painted the ship with your flat brush!!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Beautiful, Lois. The silhouette of the ship is amazing. Thanks!!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you Chris, I'm fascinated by boats and ships, I must paint them more often!

[@karenlim6424]

This is another challenging painting #11 Ship in Harbour I did and quite pleased with the water reflection. Overall, my painting is rather dark. I only started watercolor in mid May this year, and spent much time in watching tutorials. Thank you.

[@nathalie9040]

Simply beautiful

[@Marta-yb4my]

Thank you very much! I love it!

[@williamfairbrother5324]

A nice simple painting

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you!

[@AndyMorrisArt]

Lovely, thank you for sharing this. I found my old watercolors, and tomorrow I'll start using them again. Your videos should help me get started I think.

[@aqsariaz6790]

2 much realistic 😍😍

[@andrewfrost8866]

Lois this is fantastic! So good.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Andrew! 😊💐

[@mainan8342]

Absolutly fantastic!!! You make it look so simple!! I'll give it a try anyway...Thank you for sharing!!

[@mariagalvanherrera4718]

I love your painting approach, and the results are wonderful! I noticed you use a lot of yellow ocher in various paintings and I’m wondering which brand you use. I find when I use my yellow ocher it doesn’t have the same warm glow I see in your paintings.

[@annaaukim1644]

Lovely Louis, thanks and happy new year. Can't wait to try it! So effective.

[@stanroberts7005]

That was very helpful lovely painting enjoy the way you talk use through it as well thanks lois

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Stan 😊💐

[@ShamilaArt]

I love your content. Thank you for sharing!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you!

[@brucewilliams3660]

I'm so glad I found your channel Lois. You've reinvigorated my love of watercolour painting! 🎨 Keep up the fantastic work (and keep the videos coming).

[@koltontheo6758]

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I was dumb forgot my account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me

[@ramonmajor334]

@Kolton Theo Instablaster ;)

[@koltontheo6758]

@Ramon Major i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@koltontheo6758]

@Ramon Major It worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much, you saved my account :D

[@ramonmajor334]

@Kolton Theo Glad I could help :D

[@hussmeister792]

This is my favorite Louis! Great piece! Thanks from Fort Worth, Texas!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks!

[@AlpayBeler]

Lovely, inspiring work, Lois. Thank you for the demo and wish you a very Happy New Year!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Alpay

[@col925]

Really enjoyed your painting thanks for sharing

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you!

[@geni2906]

beautiful. thank you

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks!

[@laljoy4475]

You make it so easy and beautiful

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much 😊💐

[@rebekkabirgirsdottir2137]

You are my watercolour guru. Love everything that you do. I just adore your work. Happy New year 😊

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much!

[@sambill2045]

Beautiful🌷

[@philipdown3147]

Another enjoyable video inspiring us to have ago, thanks Lois for sharing your talent calmly to achieve detail depth in your painting. Thanks greatly appreciated stay safe.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much Philip!

[@rubenhayk5514]

i didn't know that the day will come when i like the ship in the horizon

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you!😊💐

[@FannaTurano]

I loved the mood of this painting & your ltd palette. So much so, I painted this one & your recent pastel sunset boats! My version, of course, but they're good. Thanks so much, Lois! (Oh--I bought 2 Ron Ranson hakes. Learning curve, but FUN!).

[@tomhohn5234]

Simply beautiful.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you 😊💐

[@lindagemmell8176]

Beautiful painting, thanks for sharing 🖌️🎨🤗

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks! 😊💐

[@anabraveheart]

Amazing! I love it! Thank you for sharing and explaining so well. I'll try to paint this :)

[@luisaavelar4134]

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing 👌😊

[@lizfurness5634]

So Beautiful, thank you

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks 😊💐

[@elizabethmaslowska2298]

Love it!

[@dharmaofdog7676]

Clearly your Brushes are Magic when held by their Master. Beautiful. Thank you.

[@mukundalvi9200]

It's beautiful Luis ......,
Yet light orange or light pink would hv been more effective than yellow.....try in next...
Best wishes always

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks 😊💐

[@melaneyprevett6431]

Really nice! Happy New Year Lois.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

thank you!

[@dogwhiskers8]

Superb.

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks!

[@jenfleming9412]

Spectacular Lois!

[@EasyArtwithMana]

I am just starting to paint landscapes in watercolor, this is so so helpful... Love the way you explain

[@teripenn2400]

Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us! I have learned so much from you. I'm going to give this technique a try!

[@arturovidonde8270]

Precioso!...

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you!

[@nyanachase7741]

Love this! ❤❤❤
Thank you!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

thanks!

[@maggimarmion3836]

This looks so amazing ! 😍

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

I forgot to say, you can find the series on Patreon using the tag Safe harbour on the Posts page, message me on Patreon if you have any questions or problems finding it and I’ll send you the link there

[@maggimarmion3836]

@@LoisDavidsonArt 👍

[@maggimarmion3836]

Thank you found it! 😊😊

[@ritajanousek18]

Beautiful!

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks so much!

[@punjabpainting2002]

great , it is so much nice , big like from me for your video , , have a beautiful day

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you!

[@nicolastelter5822]

So atmospheric, will try this today for the second time… which flat brush do you take for the ship and the wriggles in the water - my flat one doesn’t work that good thank you for your advice

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks, I use a Cotman 3/5" synthetic flat

[@krudler406]

fantastic as always!

[@darrenm9210]

Hi Lois. Are you able to tell me which water colour paint do you use?

[@annal2702]

Hello, I found your channel today, I'm french and I don't really understand when you speak.
My question : is it possible to realize your work with inks and water ??
That' beautiful !!
Tks
Anna

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

I think it would be possible with ink and water, I think you would have to work a bit more quickly, and wouldn't be able to lift out the ink as easily as watercolour while wet, and not at all when dry

[@raquel1576]

Me encanta! 😍
👏👏👏👏

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thank you 😊💐

[@michaelajay4668]

Hi Lois, loving your work :) There is a donkey on the left in the bottom of your paint tin tray, is it really there or just paint marks?

[@irenemcdonald1005]

Just beautiful " :)

[@madhursrivastav]

This was magical Lois!! Why did you not lift a light at the junction of trees and water horizontally?

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks, in hindsight it would have looked good!

[@PierBel1]

@@LoisDavidsonArt On the other hand, not underlining the junction adds to the mist effect which I find really emotional. Great painting and thanks for your sharing !

[@cherirose6660]

Another wonderful painting Lois ! I don’t see the link to become a patron, also I have never done this before. Sorry to ask✌️😘

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks Cheryl, the link is in the description below the video on the desktop version of RUclips!

[@ranjanachand9306]

Lovely, I like the Chinese calligraphy brush, could you tell me what brand?

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks, the brush is unbranded, just search online for bamboo Chinese hake brush

[@Hagar_le_Horrible]

The water is very convincing. Why did the blue and yellow not create a green? Think it looked more like a sea than a lake, more of a sea-going ship, and I could smell the rum so.....

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks! As long as you don't scrub at the paint or overmix it, it shouldn't make green, I try to ensure that the 2 colours softly diffuse rather than mix together to make green

[@antiblabla1208]

very lovely! i am beginning right now with watercolor. is it a wet-tape? why does the paper NOT make waves, as you seem to be using quite a lot of water?

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks! It’s just ordinary masking tape, my paper is cotton, it buckles when wet but the tape holds it firmly so as it slowly dries naturally, it usually dries nice and flat like it did here

[@buckamoona]

dang i really need a flat brush lol

[@weggl]

Lois
I can’t find a link to Patreon,I would like to support you as you have taught me so much.
Warren

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Hi Warren, very kind of you, the link is below the video in the description on the desktop version of RUclips, I don't think it show in the app

[@monicaolsson7608]

Really nice! What's the name of the big brush?

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

It's a hake brush, Japanese in origin and pronounced 'harki' as far as I know

[@monicaolsson7608]

@@LoisDavidsonArt Thank you! 🙂

[@maggimarmion3836]

Do you do any traceables for your images (when needed 😊) in Patreon?

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Hi Maggi, sometimes there are if appropriate but not always . There’s a traceable or downloadable image for the ship as well as an exclusive Patreon tutorial for painting the boat

[@maggimarmion3836]

@@LoisDavidsonArt great thank you I’ll pop over to Patreon now
Just love your images 😊😊

[@virginieb644]

I have paint it ❤️

[@georgepatrickbennett7412]

💙

[@raedalrassam2257]

👍 👍 👍 🌷

[@LoisDavidsonArt]

Thanks 😊💐

[@bevel3434]

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