Great tutorial! I really appreciate you show the subject, paint mixing, and give tips on paint consistency. Those are so integral to learning the whole process but are often left out.
You are so easy to follow!!! I have to start painting again after a year off!!! As a beginner, I'm not sure how to start... however, I did my shopping through your link at Amazon. Found some Winsor Newton cotton watercolor paper, 5 x 7 for $15. Thank you Kris! A California Gramma ❤
I like them because they are simple in composition, but still require the proper use of all the watercolor techniques to get a good effect. They make excellent practice....and can become a piece of art, worthy of a frame, at the same time. Have a great day! ~Kris
Hi Lynne! Oh my goodness. I completely forgot to add the link to the reference image! Thank you SO MUCH for reminding me. Here is your direct link - unsplash.com/photos/Bsizq11DhaQ - I've also added this link to the video description. You're an angel. :-) Thanks! ~Kris
Thank you for your videos! They're super helpful and literally take you through everything. I have been a beginner for like 2 years ish? I get super into watercolor and then back off a bit but never stop and then get into it like crazy agian. I understand the basics and whatnot but actually painting and the process is frustrating to me. I cant draw well and its annoying to me lol, I just want to paint ha. But you cant paint something if it's not there or know how to start. Anywho, thanks for your help and awesome videos. Have a great day
Thank so much for watching. And thanks for leaving feedback. I am always working on my drawing and painting at the same time. Essentially, painting is just "drawing with paint". The skills of seeing, identifying shape and form, rendering correct values, getting perspective right....all that...is the same in drawing and painting. Just the tools and techniques are different. Have a great day!!
As a Newbie artist I’m using A 150 gsm sheet for painting is it appropriate for Paints or should I change the sheets ? It would be a pleasure if you answer this. 😊
I use (and recommend to my students) 300gsm, 100% cotton paper. It really does make a different. Want to learn more about the supplies I recommend, check out my free online course: studio.krisdebruine.com/getting-started-in-watercolor
Hi Kris, thank you so much for this helpful tutorial! You make it look so easy and it came out beautifully. I absolutely love the framed painting behind you on the wall of the mountain with the reflection in the lake. I was wondering if you have considered doing a tutorial on that painting? I live in the mountains and would love to paint them!
Hi. Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. I really appreciate it. Currently I'm creating an online course focused more on still life subjects, that's why I am painting apples and pumpkins lately. However, I hope to add a "Introduction to Landscapes" course soon. Maybe I will make that scene one of my tutorials. Thanks for the suggestion. You can find more of my courses at: studio.krisdebruine.com/courses Have a GREAT day!
Hi Ralph. Not always. However I do start with a first light wash and cover all/most of the paper. I also work top to bottom...so that means I usually am putting in the background first. The subject matter determines the approach.
Hi! Thanks for watching and posting your comment (and question). I added this provocative statement - "looks like an oil" because I think that many watercolor artists struggle to get rich, dark colors in their watercolor paintings. As a result many paintings can look anemic. I know mine do, sometimes. In this tutorial, I demonstrate the use of thick consistency paint (i.e. cream to butter), especially at the end of the process, to help push the values darker. The thick paint is not something I see many w.c. artists doing. I think it can give a more dramatic and painterly impression....like what you can get in oil. I like to post provocative ideas sometimes...just to get people thinking and talking. Thanks for responding. :-) ~Kris
@@KrisDeBruineStudio Absolutely! Thank you for the inspiration. I have been struggling with "washed out" paintings so now I'm giving myself permission to load up :)
I Always struggle with values. Colors seem to have their own values and then the subject you’re painting has values and I find it confusing. Thank you for this help!
Yes. You summed it up correctly. Colors definitely have value. We must learn how to accurately render the value of the subject, using various colors to do it. It is challenging and requires a fair bit of practice to get it right. Have a great day. Keep painting!! ~Kris
Thank you for this well done tutorial. I like your step by step process explanation and demonstration with the still life composition.
You're very welcome!
Great tutorial! I really appreciate you show the subject, paint mixing, and give tips on paint consistency. Those are so integral to learning the whole process but are often left out.
thanks
I am just a wannabe artist and just love your lessons. Thank you for sharing
thank you
As always, it is a pleasure to see you, listen to you and follow your advice. Thank you
Thank you for watching. I appreciate your feedback and support. Have a great day!!
You are so easy to follow!!! I have to start painting again after a year off!!! As a beginner, I'm not sure how to start... however, I did my shopping through your link at Amazon. Found some Winsor Newton cotton watercolor paper, 5 x 7 for $15. Thank you Kris! A California Gramma ❤
You can do it!
Great apples
Thanks so much
Very well done, thank you
Thank you very much.
Great tutorial! I'm going to give this one a try, using the 3 steps you've described! Best tutorial I've seen lately.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you Kris for this very useful tutorial..
You're very welcome
Fabulous video, you're explanations are so educational and clear.....awesome! ❤ hugs from TX.
Thanks so much!
I love the vibrancy of this piece! I'll have to look at getting into still life paintint
I like them because they are simple in composition, but still require the proper use of all the watercolor techniques to get a good effect. They make excellent practice....and can become a piece of art, worthy of a frame, at the same time. Have a great day! ~Kris
Thank you Kris for this very informative and easy to follow tutorial 😊
Thanks for watching and sharing
Thanks a lot!
You're welcome
When you can, will you remind me where to find the reference photo? Thanks! Love your tutorials.
Hi Lynne! Oh my goodness. I completely forgot to add the link to the reference image! Thank you SO MUCH for reminding me. Here is your direct link - unsplash.com/photos/Bsizq11DhaQ - I've also added this link to the video description. You're an angel. :-) Thanks! ~Kris
Thank you! This was so helpful.
Thank you for watching. I'm glad you found it helpful.
It's beautiful
Thank you!!
New to your channel. Excellent tutorial! Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the sub.
Loved your voice and tutorial
Thank you!!
Thank you for your videos! They're super helpful and literally take you through everything. I have been a beginner for like 2 years ish? I get super into watercolor and then back off a bit but never stop and then get into it like crazy agian. I understand the basics and whatnot but actually painting and the process is frustrating to me. I cant draw well and its annoying to me lol, I just want to paint ha. But you cant paint something if it's not there or know how to start. Anywho, thanks for your help and awesome videos. Have a great day
Thank so much for watching. And thanks for leaving feedback. I am always working on my drawing and painting at the same time. Essentially, painting is just "drawing with paint". The skills of seeing, identifying shape and form, rendering correct values, getting perspective right....all that...is the same in drawing and painting. Just the tools and techniques are different. Have a great day!!
Sounds like me!!! Started over 2 years ago and haven't painted for a year! However, I'm still good at buying supplies 😂 Happy Painting!
Loved your explanations and your still life.
Glad you like them!
As a Newbie artist I’m using A 150 gsm sheet for painting is it appropriate for Paints or should I change the sheets ? It would be a pleasure if you answer this. 😊
I use (and recommend to my students) 300gsm, 100% cotton paper. It really does make a different. Want to learn more about the supplies I recommend, check out my free online course: studio.krisdebruine.com/getting-started-in-watercolor
This is great. I love these small studies of still life. I'm gonna try this today. Thank you
Wonderful! Have fun! ~Kris
Hi Kris, thank you so much for this helpful tutorial! You make it look so easy and it came out beautifully.
I absolutely love the framed painting behind you on the wall of the mountain with the reflection in the lake. I was wondering if you have considered doing a tutorial on that painting? I live in the mountains and would love to paint them!
Hi. Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. I really appreciate it. Currently I'm creating an online course focused more on still life subjects, that's why I am painting apples and pumpkins lately. However, I hope to add a "Introduction to Landscapes" course soon. Maybe I will make that scene one of my tutorials. Thanks for the suggestion. You can find more of my courses at: studio.krisdebruine.com/courses Have a GREAT day!
It was really amazing! Can you say which paper should I use for my watercolor painting?
I highly recommend Baohong Academy grade (less expensive) or Artist Grade (professional). It is excellent 100% cotton paper. amzn.to/46RTmRY
Very helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
do you paint your backgrounds first always?
Hi Ralph. Not always. However I do start with a first light wash and cover all/most of the paper. I also work top to bottom...so that means I usually am putting in the background first. The subject matter determines the approach.
Thanks 👍
Thank you for this. Very informative. Looks like an oil painting?
Hi! Thanks for watching and posting your comment (and question). I added this provocative statement - "looks like an oil" because I think that many watercolor artists struggle to get rich, dark colors in their watercolor paintings. As a result many paintings can look anemic. I know mine do, sometimes. In this tutorial, I demonstrate the use of thick consistency paint (i.e. cream to butter), especially at the end of the process, to help push the values darker. The thick paint is not something I see many w.c. artists doing. I think it can give a more dramatic and painterly impression....like what you can get in oil. I like to post provocative ideas sometimes...just to get people thinking and talking. Thanks for responding. :-) ~Kris
@@KrisDeBruineStudio Absolutely! Thank you for the inspiration. I have been struggling with "washed out" paintings so now I'm giving myself permission to load up :)
Yes!! Go for it!
🤣@@KrisDeBruineStudio
I Always struggle with values. Colors seem to have their own values and then the subject you’re painting has values and I find it confusing. Thank you for this help!
Yes. You summed it up correctly. Colors definitely have value. We must learn how to accurately render the value of the subject, using various colors to do it. It is challenging and requires a fair bit of practice to get it right. Have a great day. Keep painting!! ~Kris
Your perspective seems completely wrong. The plate in the photo is more of a trapezoid shape whereas you have painted the sides parallel.
The photo has some wide angle lens distortion. I painted it true to life. Thanks for watching.
@@KrisDeBruineStudio oh right, I see.
There's always a knit picking smarta**. Great tutorial
This is not relevant. In art we have the "license" to modify a subject.
"You are completely wrong"
"oic"