You seem to combine a loose, impressionistic style with accurate, believable architecture and shapes in nature. This is such a difficult combination. I very much admire your work Rick.
Your style of watercolor painting is one I find most agreeable to me. It is a style I am striving to accomplish and a way that I can understand better than other styles. Thank you for sharing your incredible way of painting which has a very appealing outcome to me.
Loved this demonstration. I liked how you used a combination of warm and cool colors and a limited palette. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks so much.
Another wonderful tutorial for me. Your initial drawing of the house is great(I'm an architect). Also, thank you so much for not playing unnecessary, horrible "music" with your videos as most art videos do. Thank you.
Well, you did it again! I'm hooked on your tutorial watercolour videos. Thank you for your comments while painting; it really has helped me. thank you also for not play that terrible "music" that most of the art videos have. Oh, and by the way, get a haircut!! Teasing you!!!
I just love how you painted the windows, the big pine tree and the shadows. Adding the final color, yellow ochre, truly warmed up the painting. You are so skilled and make smart decisions - why your paintings are so appealing. Yet, you explain things so simply that a beginner understands. It's no surprise that you've been asked to teach a course. Congratulations!
😀 Thanks for this demo painting. You have answered a lot of my questions on how to paint a house, just by showing me how you do it. I hope to paint my brother-in-law's house in a manner similar to your "Homestead." (I have taken copious notes!)
This composition shows how important the choice of colour palette can be.In this instance,it suits the subject perfectly.The house feels old visually and yet serene.
What an informative tutorial. I learned so much. Especially the way you did the branches, the way you added warmth at the end. and just so many other things.
Really enjoyed this. I enjoy your teaching style. I think the only thing I’d change would be the color of the trees. Your drawing was awesome. Thank you for sharing this and investing the time.
such beautiful neutral colors! It just take my breath away while watching. Definitely willing to follow your tutorial and give it a try myself. Lots of love!
Your drawing is so great to start with. Not simple to me. My dad was very good at drawing buildings and all sorts of machinery and vehicles for his paintings, (acrylics). The style you chose is gorgeous as well. I will use the links from your website to when I order supplies from these vendors. Thank you Rick for the great tutorials.
Hi Rick I just came upon this video and am happy that I did I love your style of painting Is it possible to have the picture that you are using I would love to try painting it I’m a very detailed painter and am trying to paint looser thank you if you can help me Pat I it
What I see in this painting is a lot of restraint. I'm reasonably sure many would see this older home sketch, then go on to paint it within an inch of it's life. The techniques used in this watercolor painting demonstrates a great interpretation, not a total rendering of this lovely, country home, imo. I especially enjoy the limited palette used here, yet nothing is spared in the fine details. I can see a lot of unity in the composition, as well. Your quill brush from Dynasty is an invaluable tool used in so many of your paintings. I purchased one based on your recommendation's and enjoy using it because of it's fine point. Thank you for posting another great tutorial, Rick!
I absolutely loved the beginning of this video. It is the biggest hurdle for me. What to keep and what to leave. I have had this problem forever and would absolutely love a whole tutorial on just actual picture of subject then the painted subject. Maybe there us a book out there? I will be watching especially the first of this over and over. Thank you.
Thank you for helping us getting better. I wonder if you intend to attach this sketch to your website, im pretty okay sketching loose but when it come to this type, I use to copy it to maintain the perpectiv and architectural features correct. Thank you
Hi Rick, while you choose to paint the ref. photo with less elements, do yo very often add elements. For example, I can see some window flower boxes or hanging flower basket... thanks again for your tutorials! Sherry
Hi Sherry, I do add elements if I think it will add value...improve the composition, enhance a feature or characteristic. In this one I added the two trees to the left and added a shadow to help better define a horizontal plane for instance. If I was trying to give an impression of a Spring day while painting a quaint inn, I might add bright flowers to flower boxes even though my reference photo didn't have the bright flowers. Good question.
Thanks very much. Great tutoring. I have trouble keeping the colors transparent. They get too complicated and opaque. What do you feel is the greatest problem with that?
Question #1: At around 9:03 in your video, you start to add a darker green to the pine tree. Is the under-layer dry when you do this, or semi-dry? I love this subject matter Rick. When I looked at your reference photo, my eye immediately went to the stone work near base of house. You chose to exclude that, so I'm curious how you came to that decision. I know I am drawn to textured things, but perhaps adding that would detract from the overall painting or not work with your vignette? Question #2: Packing tape: should it be removed as soon as no longer required? Question #3: What do you use to sign your paintings? General Comment: As always, your detailed explanations of colours and techniques you are using is very much appreciated.
When I apply paint at 9:03 the paper is completely dry. I wanted to focus on the house and didn't want the street...wanted it to feel more quaint. I decided to use a vignette for my composition. I had to decide where to end the subject with less and less detail. There is a lot of detail in the steps and stone wall. If I included them and painted them with enough detail to do justice, I would draw the eye away from where I wanted. If I were to include those features, I would probably back up, shrinking the house, including more in my composition. I remove the tape when it's no longer needed. In this case, just a few minutes. I sign my work with a small rigger brush using a color used in my painting.
Hi Rick, Thanks for another great tutorial. I do an occasional house painting for a realtor as a closing gift. But I’m wondering, have you ever torn your painting when you removed the packing tape? Regretfully I will not be able to attend when you visit the Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society meeting. My husband has to have an unexpected procedure tomorrow. Safe travels!
Thanks Marcia ! I don't have too many issues using the packing tape. Occasionally it lifts a bit of the nap of the paper, but not enough to cause me an issue. It's best to experiment with your tape and paper before using it on a painting. Sorry I'll miss you tomorrow. I hope everything goes well with your husbands procedure.
I normally just draw my sketch on my watercolor paper. For the videos I either photograph my original sketch or trace a clearer template from my sketch for people to follow. Once you download the sketch there are a number of ways to transfer it which include tracing, a grid, sketching, or enlarging with a projector.
Thanks, I hate to have to buy something I already have. Permanent Orange is on my palette. Really enjoyed this tutorial. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Good job.
Hi Rick! I really like your drawing and I can see it more than I can when you paint floral scenes. Is that on purpose? Or do you always draw like this and perhaps my video display on previous videos isnt as clear?
Hi Debi, I actually do very little drawing on most of my floral painting. On a structure such as this I draw the major shapes and architectural features.
It is "American Journey" (Cheap Joe's brand). The pigment is PO62. Daniel Smith and M Graham call their version of PO62 "Permanent Orange" and Winsor Newton calls it "Winsor Orange". I have information about all the paints I use on the studio page of my website: rsurowiczart.com/studio/
Love the approach! Pardon for the question but is halloween orange a pyrol orange? I wasn't familiar with the specific name other than what I think it could be. I have never tried clear packaging tape, it scared me! Does that work with basically any artist grade 300lb cotton paper? Thank you for the tutorial.
The Pigment is PO62. Other brands call it Permanent orange, Winsor orange and Azo orange. You should test your tape and paper on a scrap piece to make sure you don't have any issues.
He now has a video here on YT demonstrating in detail how to use packaging tape for masking off certain elements. He also goes on to explain how to use liquid masking fluid, as well. The video is worth checking out. I use Winsor Orange and I'm very happy with the results. Because each company uses different names for their colors, I always stick with the pigment numbers when buying tubes of paint. The website called Scratch Made Journal has a good article on some of the different oranges. Hope this helps!
I work on Lanaquarelle 140lb Cold Press watercolor paper. I have all the materials I use listed on the "studio" page of my website. Here is the link to the page. rsurowiczart.com/studio/
you arelike a Rennaissance great painters who teach us a very oruginal watercolor paintingThanks to YOU TUBE
As a 5th generation carpenter, and lifelong fan of watercolors; I find your work infinitely inspiring 🙌
You seem to combine a loose, impressionistic style with accurate, believable architecture and shapes in nature. This is such a difficult combination. I very much admire your work Rick.
Thanks for the great comment Barbara !
Your style of watercolor painting is one I find most agreeable to me. It is a style I am striving to accomplish and a way that I can understand better than other styles. Thank you for sharing your incredible way of painting which has a very appealing outcome to me.
Thanks for sharing your feedback Suzanne!
Thank you for your time and talent! Love the process of how you put down washes!
Loved this demonstration. I liked how you used a combination of warm and cool colors and a limited palette. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks so much.
Thanks Carol ! I'm glad you liked this .
Hi Rick, all your tutorials are so clear and thorough- thank you!
Thank you!
You do a great job explaining what you do and why you do it. Thank you for making these videos. 🤗
I appreciate that!
Another wonderful tutorial for me. Your initial drawing of the house is great(I'm an architect). Also, thank you so much for not playing unnecessary, horrible "music" with your videos as most art videos do. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your comments!
Well, you did it again! I'm hooked on your tutorial watercolour videos. Thank you for your comments while painting; it really has helped me. thank you also for not play that terrible "music" that most of the art videos have. Oh, and by the way, get a haircut!! Teasing you!!!
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos!!!
I just love how you painted the windows, the big pine tree and the shadows. Adding the final color, yellow ochre, truly warmed up the painting. You are so skilled and make smart decisions - why your paintings are so appealing. Yet, you explain things so simply that a beginner understands. It's no surprise that you've been asked to teach a course. Congratulations!
Thank you Cassie !
Really enjoyable lessen.
you have some of the best video tutorials I have seen.
Thank you !
😀 Thanks for this demo painting. You have answered a lot of my questions on how to paint a house, just by showing me how you do it. I hope to paint my brother-in-law's house in a manner similar to your "Homestead." (I have taken copious notes!)
Your tutorials have taught me a lot and inspire me to paint. You are a wonderful mentor.
Thank you Mary ! I'm glad you've enjoyed them !!!
This composition shows how important the choice of colour palette can be.In this instance,it suits the subject perfectly.The house feels old visually and yet serene.
Good observation Linda !
Well done,
What an informative tutorial. I learned so much. Especially the way you did the branches, the way you added warmth at the end. and just so many other things.
Thank you for the feedback ! I'm glad this was helpful !!!
Gradually catching up with missed videos - glad to be back - enjoying your artwork again - thanks
👍 very nice 👌
Really enjoyed this. I enjoy your teaching style. I think the only thing I’d change would be the color of the trees. Your drawing was awesome. Thank you for sharing this and investing the time.
Thank you Robin !
such beautiful neutral colors! It just take my breath away while watching. Definitely willing to follow your tutorial and give it a try myself. Lots of love!
Thank you and good luck with your painting !!!
This was the most difficult painting I have tackled to date. But I learned a lot!
That's great !
Another great tutorial I can use for reference.
I’m wondering what brand of paint do you use? Thank you for the great tutorials.
Finally, a tutorial lacking ego strokes...great neutral subdued palette, one small negative, tree appears dead or dying..thanks.
Really like your narration.
Thanks Ken!
Very nice vignette. Thank you. I particularly like the fact that you left it high key.
Thank you !
Thank you, great instruction! 👍🏻
Thank you !
Very nice tutorial. Thank you for sharing, Rick.
Thanks Stephanie !!!
I am enjoying the step by step...
I'm glad you enjoy this Stephan !
it's a great time for me, watching your video..... feel nice.
Thanks for commenting!
Once again thank you, so much content and the lesson so well put together looking forward to doing itMaureen
Thank you Maureen !
Your drawing is so great to start with. Not simple to me. My dad was very good at drawing buildings and all sorts of machinery and vehicles for his paintings, (acrylics). The style you chose is gorgeous as well. I will use the links from your website to when I order supplies from these vendors. Thank you Rick for the great tutorials.
Thank you Annette! I appreciate your comments !!!
Hi Rick I just came upon this video and am happy that I did I love your style of painting Is it possible to have the picture that you are using I would love to try painting it I’m a very detailed painter and am trying to paint looser thank you if you can help me Pat
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Hi Pat, You can find the photo for this on the video page of my website. Here is the link: rsurowiczart.com/videos/
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What I see in this painting is a lot of restraint. I'm reasonably sure many would see this older home sketch, then go on to paint it within an inch of it's life. The techniques used in this watercolor painting demonstrates a great interpretation, not a total rendering of this lovely, country home, imo. I especially enjoy the limited palette used here, yet nothing is spared in the fine details. I can see a lot of unity in the composition, as well. Your quill brush from Dynasty is an invaluable tool used in so many of your paintings. I purchased one based on your recommendation's and enjoy using it because of it's fine point. Thank you for posting another great tutorial, Rick!
Thanks Mary! Great comments!
Did you use a straight edge when drawing some of the lines of the house?
I absolutely loved the beginning of this video. It is the biggest hurdle for me. What to keep and what to leave. I have had this problem forever and would absolutely love a whole tutorial on just actual picture of subject then the painted subject. Maybe there us a book out there? I will be watching especially the first of this over and over. Thank you.
Thanks Marjorie ! I'm glad this was helpful.
Thank you my friend !!!
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Thank you very much !
Thank you for helping us getting better. I wonder if you intend to attach this sketch to your website, im pretty okay sketching loose but when it come to this type, I use to copy it to maintain the perpectiv and architectural features correct. Thank you
Hi Annisette, I have posted this on my website along with the photo.
Thank you very much :-)
Love your information and subjects; hard to pick a favorite. Thanks.
Thank you Sherry !
I'm using this video painting our 1910 farm house...
That's great! Best wishes with your painting!!!
Hi Rick, while you choose to paint the ref. photo with less elements, do yo very often add elements. For example, I can see some window flower boxes or hanging flower basket... thanks again for your tutorials! Sherry
Hi Sherry, I do add elements if I think it will add value...improve the composition, enhance a feature or characteristic. In this one I added the two trees to the left and added a shadow to help better define a horizontal plane for instance. If I was trying to give an impression of a Spring day while painting a quaint inn, I might add bright flowers to flower boxes even though my reference photo didn't have the bright flowers. Good question.
Great teaching. Thank you.
Thanks !
Thank you - love your painting tutorials.
Thanks Cheryl !!!
Very nice and interesting. Merci 😊
Thank you !
Thanks very much. Great tutoring. I have trouble keeping the colors transparent. They get too complicated and opaque. What do you feel is the greatest problem with that?
Thanks Lucille ! If you can send a sample to contactrsurowiczart@gmail.com , I might have some suggestions.
Question #1: At around 9:03 in your video, you start to add a darker green to the pine tree. Is the under-layer dry when you do this, or semi-dry? I love this subject matter Rick. When I looked at your reference photo, my eye immediately went to the stone work near base of house. You chose to exclude that, so I'm curious how you came to that decision. I know I am drawn to textured things, but perhaps adding that would detract from the overall painting or not work with your vignette?
Question #2: Packing tape: should it be removed as soon as no longer required?
Question #3: What do you use to sign your paintings?
General Comment: As always, your detailed explanations of colours and techniques you are using is very much appreciated.
When I apply paint at 9:03 the paper is completely dry.
I wanted to focus on the house and didn't want the street...wanted it to feel more quaint. I decided to use a vignette for my composition. I had to decide where to end the subject with less and less detail. There is a lot of detail in the steps and stone wall. If I included them and painted them with enough detail to do justice, I would draw the eye away from where I wanted. If I were to include those features, I would probably back up, shrinking the house, including more in my composition.
I remove the tape when it's no longer needed. In this case, just a few minutes.
I sign my work with a small rigger brush using a color used in my painting.
Wonderful
Thank you !
Hi Rick, Thanks for another great tutorial. I do an occasional house painting for a realtor as a closing gift. But I’m wondering, have you ever torn your painting when you removed the packing tape? Regretfully I will not be able to attend when you visit the Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society meeting. My husband has to have an unexpected procedure tomorrow. Safe travels!
Thanks Marcia ! I don't have too many issues using the packing tape. Occasionally it lifts a bit of the nap of the paper, but not enough to cause me an issue. It's best to experiment with your tape and paper before using it on a painting. Sorry I'll miss you tomorrow. I hope everything goes well with your husbands procedure.
Rick Surowicz Watercolor Thanks Rick. I’ll look for another opportunity to meet you!
Love the painting but did you intend to leave the white roof?
Yes, I wanted to keep that white shape.
Thank You
Thanks !
How do you transfer the image to your paper? Do you freehand, trace, combo?
I normally just draw my sketch on my watercolor paper. For the videos I either photograph my original sketch or trace a clearer template from my sketch for people to follow. Once you download the sketch there are a number of ways to transfer it which include tracing, a grid, sketching, or enlarging with a projector.
I do not have Halloween Orange in my palette. What would you suggest is comparable. Thanks
The pigment is PO62, Other manufacturers versions depending on brand are Windsor Orange, Permanent Orange, and Azo Orange.
Thanks, I hate to have to buy something I already have. Permanent Orange is on my palette. Really enjoyed this tutorial. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Good job.
What Weight paper you work on.? Is it Hot Press or Cold Press.? Or..??
I work on 140lb Cold Press Lanaquarrell
Hi Rick! I really like your drawing and I can see it more than I can when you paint floral scenes. Is that on purpose? Or do you always draw like this and perhaps my video display on previous videos isnt as clear?
Hi Debi, I actually do very little drawing on most of my floral painting. On a structure such as this I draw the major shapes and architectural features.
Can you tell me what brand Halloween orange is?
It is "American Journey" (Cheap Joe's brand). The pigment is PO62. Daniel Smith and M Graham call their version of PO62 "Permanent Orange" and Winsor Newton calls it "Winsor Orange". I have information about all the paints I use on the studio page of my website: rsurowiczart.com/studio/
Love the approach! Pardon for the question but is halloween orange a pyrol orange? I wasn't familiar with the specific name other than what I think it could be. I have never tried clear packaging tape, it scared me! Does that work with basically any artist grade 300lb cotton paper? Thank you for the tutorial.
The Pigment is PO62. Other brands call it Permanent orange, Winsor orange and Azo orange. You should test your tape and paper on a scrap piece to make sure you don't have any issues.
He now has a video here on YT demonstrating in detail how to use packaging tape for masking off certain elements. He also goes on to explain how to use liquid masking fluid, as well. The video is worth checking out. I use Winsor Orange and I'm very happy with the results. Because each company uses different names for their colors, I always stick with the pigment numbers when buying tubes of paint. The website called Scratch Made Journal has a good article on some of the different oranges. Hope this helps!
What paper and paints are you using? What is your recommendation?
I work on Lanaquarelle 140lb Cold Press watercolor paper. I have all the materials I use listed on the "studio" page of my website. Here is the link to the page. rsurowiczart.com/studio/
Me encanta.que pena que no esté traducido.
Thank you ! Yes the many languages of viewers isn't easily solved.