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Thank you for all the techniques you incorporated in this lovely painting! Your advice for patience “ in the ugly stages” of the painting is key to completing a work ❤
What an excellent work of art. Such a joy watching you create. This is an excellent blend of realism with an impressionistic under tone. Thanks for sharing as the white areas in my paintings always seem to get covered up.
As always, a wonderful video. Suggestion to make masking easy to remove is never use a heat gun or hair dryer. The heat binds the liquid to the fibers. And a rubber cement pick-up causes less damage than paper because you snag an edge and lift so you aren't rubbing the paper. Thank you so much for sharing your work. I never seem to lift as easily as you do, at least not with the kind of lights you get. I seldom get as much color off. Any tips?
Thank you ! I think it could be the paper you use, more than the paints, that prevents you from lifting easily. And yes I was expecting feedback about drying the masking fluid 😁 I do it briefly and not too close and it's fine but yes, you are right it could be bad depending on what's done.
In terms of techniques, this was incredibly helpful. Especially how you transitioned the white folded leaf by adding a less bright lifted white area to the side and created a lost edge. It's not a very pretty picture, but thank you for choosing this as an exercise to explore how to deal with such complexity. I struggle with backgrounds and this would be ideal for something like a flower or bird in a jungle.
@@paintingandchocolate I paint the subject e.g.a flower or a bird, then I want to add an interesting background e.g. a forest or jungle, not just a blurry abstract and I don't know how to approach it.
I too think the painting is beautiful. I especially like the abstract nature and even if you do not know the reference photo, you can tell it is of leaves. Thank you for the "tips and tricks" for maintaining the white of your paper. As usual, I enjoyed this tutorial a lot.
That's a very captivating and beautiful painting 🤩😍🥰!!! I use this technique a lot because I am not good with gouache and still often lose white areas. It works best and cheapest with a flat or slanted brush for acrylics. It damages the bristles quite a bit so be careful with the good Silverbrushes 😅. The Chisel Blender from Princeton is great for this but I have the impression that the bristles are being damaged quickly.
Thank you for the tips! I admit I am.not careful and always use my same paintbrushes for everything. It does take time for them to wear out though, or maybe I'm just not picky enough. I'll have to check your paintbrush suggestion as I'm about to order supplies.
I’m so impressed with your style. You created a dazzling painting from a photo I could have easily overlooked. How to choose references with enough contrast is a huge lesson for me. Thank you!
I haven't used masking fluid yet. A little intimidated by it, but glad to see how you put it to use. Watching you break down the planning process for the painting was helpful, also. Lots of great tips and techniques here. Thank you.
I really like that. It could have been really busy (if I painted it) lol. But the solidness of the leaves balanced the composition. I want to try that 😊
I'll admit I was dubious when I saw the reference photo at the start, which made me want to see what you'd do with it. And what a great result! All that granulation from the Schmincke set is totally perfect in this painting. I learned a lot and am inspired to do something on a bigger scale than I usually do, as well experimenting with a few more brands of masking fluid and tools to apply it. Thank you for the terrific lesson!
The other best and cheap option instead of masking fluid is a less sticky masking tape and trace the outline with precision knife and remove the overlapping parts of the tape. Just make sure that the tape is completely attached to the paper underneath, otherwise the watercolor pigments would leak on the parts of the paper that are supposed to be preserve and clear
HOW are you keeping that paper so wet for so long?? I find that even adding layer upon layer of water onto really good paper, I still have areas that start to dry. Are you layering the background, letting it dry and then rewetting everything to continue working?
The paper is grear quality to begin with, i wet it very well, i paint everywhere quickly enough to keep the moisture. Worst case scenerio it's easy to just let it dry, wet again and keep working.
Previously, I made a sports car watercolor painting with a nature on its background. The car looks natural while the background isn't too bad but not looking natural as it should be. Making the artwork not balanced.
I am not a (good) artist. I dabble in things just for fun and NOTHING looks realistic. LOL I love these videos, but would really appreciate if the reference was shown a little bit more, and at the end. I appreciate that your target audience doesn’t need that to see the technique, but if I happen to be a good sample of your amateur audience, it’s helpful and motivating for me to see the reference and then how you use the technique to achieve it.
What you did with the highlights was really great but it seemed like after you painted the background, you started focusing on the highlights and never painted the rest of the picture at all. I thought you were going to finish painting the leaves and vegetation with various shades of green. Especially being that you spoke about painting realistically. The green you used in the background is so dark it appears black, which is definitely the appropriate color of the shadows.The background foliage in the reference photo is definitely a dark green with the shadows appearing as black. But all of the large leaves, even the blurry ones, are definitely lighter and brighter shades of green, including the bottom leaf even though it does have the dark green appearing as almost black in the folds of the leaf. And I think that is what I am missing in this painting, the actual primary color in the reference image, which was green. I think it feels like the expected green in the painting is missing because you used the same shade of dark green (that appears black), for the shadows, and for the background, so there is no contrast between the two. And the green being so dark that it appears as black, makes the background appear more like a black/red/yellow abstract painting, than like a background of blurry green foliage. I think it may possibly just be the shade of green that you used. If you had used a more true green, that shows up as green, and not as black, then not only would the leaves have appeared painted, i.e., not black & white, but the background would have looked more like foliage. I would love to see you paint this picture again, or one like it, using different shades of green for the leaves and background. Because you were right about the technical skill level you achieved in this painting. I am definitely going to try out the highlighting techniques you shared, they worked very well in this painting. Thank you for sharing your skills and talent with us. I understand it is much easier to critique than it is to do the actual painting, especially while filming and trying to teach. I hope you understand I was not trying to be critical for the sake of being critical. But only as food for thought from a fellow painter who could never put myself out there the way you do. And I hope my comments are helpful and not hurtful, because that is certainly the way that I meant them to be, helpful.
Do not worry, your comment is constructive and very polite, I might have taken it the wrong way at the start of my journey but I learned to deal with ego better, open up to criticism, and I have had soooo many sarcastic or just mean comments before I'm not easily bothered. This one definitely isn't mean at all 🙂 i see what you mean for greens. I could have being more meticulous but in my style, i aim for realism not hyper realism or copying the photo exactly, although I always manage a good resemblance. First because I'm not that patient 😅 and also i like to simplify, it goes for colors as well. The least I use the better off I am. I loved the process but I don't want to paint it again however😁 i'm inspired by other subjects at the moment, it changes very quickly in my mind. Thank you for stopping by and for your feedback!
I wonder if you’ve ever found that the way you see values is highly irregular especially , if as you say, you’re a painter. If you look 9:41 in this video, her values are exactly in keeping with the photo. Were you serious when you mentioned painting it again with a true green???
No offence but your comment is giving me crazy vibes. What you “thought” is on you. If you didn’t like her choice for HER video, you could click off. 😳🙄
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Thank you for all the techniques you incorporated in this lovely painting! Your advice for patience “ in the ugly stages” of the painting is key to completing a work ❤
Yes, and I have it again on my current painting, it's almost every time 😄
Outstanding. You took an ugly photo and made it a lovely work of art.
Thank you 😁 it was risky, for me the lessy aspect over how it looks
What an excellent work of art. Such a joy watching you create. This is an excellent blend of realism with an impressionistic under tone. Thanks for sharing as the white areas in my paintings always seem to get covered up.
You're welcome 🙂
I love it and you for the clear explanation of the techniques you used. Thank you.
You're very welcome!
As always, a wonderful video. Suggestion to make masking easy to remove is never use a heat gun or hair dryer. The heat binds the liquid to the fibers. And a rubber cement pick-up causes less damage than paper because you snag an edge and lift so you aren't rubbing the paper.
Thank you so much for sharing your work. I never seem to lift as easily as you do, at least not with the kind of lights you get. I seldom get as much color off. Any tips?
Thank you ! I think it could be the paper you use, more than the paints, that prevents you from lifting easily. And yes I was expecting feedback about drying the masking fluid 😁 I do it briefly and not too close and it's fine but yes, you are right it could be bad depending on what's done.
You really excel when the painting is more challenging to do! Amazing!
I'm glad you enjoyed it 😃
In terms of techniques, this was incredibly helpful. Especially how you transitioned the white folded leaf by adding a less bright lifted white area to the side and created a lost edge. It's not a very pretty picture, but thank you for choosing this as an exercise to explore how to deal with such complexity. I struggle with backgrounds and this would be ideal for something like a flower or bird in a jungle.
You're welcome, I too thought it was interesting and challenging,.so I'm glad it's useful not just for me 🙂
I struggle with backgrounds as well, and wonder why? Could it be that we're imposing a need for order onto what should be random? Very frustrating.
What do you mean struggle with backgrounds? What happens?
@@paintingandchocolate I paint the subject e.g.a flower or a bird, then I want to add an interesting background e.g. a forest or jungle, not just a blurry abstract and I don't know how to approach it.
Incredible wonderful tutorial ! Wonderful painting, thank you .
Thank you 🙂
I too think the painting is beautiful. I especially like the abstract nature and even if you do not know the reference photo, you can tell it is of leaves. Thank you for the "tips and tricks" for maintaining the white of your paper. As usual, I enjoyed this tutorial a lot.
And thank you for this kind and thoughtful comment, I always appreciate extra encouragement 🙂
I loved this and when I’m brave I will try it!! Thank you so much for all you do!!
You're welcome, thank you!
That's a very captivating and beautiful painting 🤩😍🥰!!! I use this technique a lot because I am not good with gouache and still often lose white areas. It works best and cheapest with a flat or slanted brush for acrylics. It damages the bristles quite a bit so be careful with the good Silverbrushes 😅. The Chisel Blender from Princeton is great for this but I have the impression that the bristles are being damaged quickly.
Thank you for the tips! I admit I am.not careful and always use my same paintbrushes for everything. It does take time for them to wear out though, or maybe I'm just not picky enough. I'll have to check your paintbrush suggestion as I'm about to order supplies.
Excellent, I think I found the right teacher.. I will join your class soon
Glad you enjoyed the video!
lovely as always 🎀
Thank you !
These techniques are so good, Love it ☺☺☺
I'm happy to know it helped, thank you Chantelle
That was like watching magic happen, as your painting took shape! Gorgeous!
Thank you 🙂
Wonderful! I saw the reference photo and thought you may have bitten off more than anyone could chew but it turned out fabulous :)
I had that thought too! "Do I go for it or not?" 😀 Large format was another move that made me think twice.
I love this video , thank you
You're welcome!
Wow, Françoise! I absolutely love it. 😍😍 I find that keeping white areas and highlights is very hard.
Same 🙂
Absolutely amazing video and beautiful work! Thank you for sharing this video. I love your instructive style.
You're welcome 🙂
Beautiful ❤
Thank you Cheryl!
You’re an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing your talents! ❤😊❤
Thank you Karen ❤️
Wow! Beautiful! I will definitely be using the tip to create more nuances in the white highlights. Thank you!
You're welcome 😀
I’m so impressed with your style. You created a dazzling painting from a photo I could have easily overlooked. How to choose references with enough contrast is a huge lesson for me. Thank you!
You're welcome 🙂
This was an amazing process to watch and a stunning result. Thank you.
You're welcome 🙂
Yes, this video was very helpful! Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome 🙂
Beautiful painting thanks, greetings from Australia 🇦🇺.
Thank you and you're welcome 🙂
Your skills are amazing. That was a difficult project in many ways.
I thought so too but it went well 🙂
Thanks for sharing your techniques ❤
You're welcome !
This is the most helpful video I've seen since starting to paint! Thank you!
You're welcome 🙂
Lovely demo. Really your best
Thank you !
Great tips. Thanks for sharing them.
You're welcome !
I haven't used masking fluid yet. A little intimidated by it, but glad to see how you put it to use. Watching you break down the planning process for the painting was helpful, also. Lots of great tips and techniques here. Thank you.
You're welcome Paula!
Wow. How talented you are.
Thank you so much
This is fantastic! Loved it
Thank you Elidee! Beautiful name!
I think it’s a beautiful painting and it was a very useful video indeed!
Thank you for your kind words 🙂
I really like that. It could have been really busy (if I painted it) lol. But the solidness of the leaves balanced the composition. I want to try that 😊
Challenging but rewarding 🙂
Thank you, Françoise! I learned a lot from your video 👩🏻🎓
You're welcome 🙂
I'll admit I was dubious when I saw the reference photo at the start, which made me want to see what you'd do with it. And what a great result! All that granulation from the Schmincke set is totally perfect in this painting. I learned a lot and am inspired to do something on a bigger scale than I usually do, as well experimenting with a few more brands of masking fluid and tools to apply it. Thank you for the terrific lesson!
You're welcome ! 🙂
Love this ❤thank you….
You're welcome 🙂
I love the subjects you paint. For me, it's hard for me to see how to simplify these very complicated areas in nature. You do this so beautifully!
Thank you Suzanne, maybe I should do a video on simplifying? It's nice to get feedback like yours, it helps knowing what I might help with better.
I'd love to see a video on simplifying too!!
Noted!👍
It is beautiful!
Thank you Marieta 🙂
Love what you are doing❤❤❤
But miss the original Besides when you paint . Denmark
Ah yes I imagine! I want to go to Denmark real bad since I started watching all the Danish Tv shows 🤩
It became quite a lovely abstract version of your photo reference, which was just a picture until your treatment of it.
Thank you for the compliment 😃
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Do you spray the painting throughout with water to keep it wet?
I wet it well to begin with.
The other best and cheap option instead of masking fluid is a less sticky masking tape and trace the outline with precision knife and remove the overlapping parts of the tape. Just make sure that the tape is completely attached to the paper underneath, otherwise the watercolor pigments would leak on the parts of the paper that are supposed to be preserve and clear
Thank you for sharing. I like that option for simple shapes, it's fast 🙂
HOW are you keeping that paper so wet for so long?? I find that even adding layer upon layer of water onto really good paper, I still have areas that start to dry. Are you layering the background, letting it dry and then rewetting everything to continue working?
The paper is grear quality to begin with, i wet it very well, i paint everywhere quickly enough to keep the moisture. Worst case scenerio it's easy to just let it dry, wet again and keep working.
@@paintingandchocolate Oh yes, quality paper is absolutely necessary for what you were doing! Thank you for your kind reply!
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Previously, I made a sports car watercolor painting with a nature on its background. The car looks natural while the background isn't too bad but not looking natural as it should be. Making the artwork not balanced.
Maybe you can still touch it up a bit?
@@paintingandchocolate I did the depths, it's just difficult to make the background trees look more realistic.
I am not a (good) artist. I dabble in things just for fun and NOTHING looks realistic. LOL I love these videos, but would really appreciate if the reference was shown a little bit more, and at the end. I appreciate that your target audience doesn’t need that to see the technique, but if I happen to be a good sample of your amateur audience, it’s helpful and motivating for me to see the reference and then how you use the technique to achieve it.
Thank you for letting me know, that's helpful 🙂
Gibt es dieses Video auch in deutscher Übersetzung?
Nein, ich kann kein Deutsch (Nachricht übersetzt)
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What you did with the highlights was really great but it seemed like after you painted the background, you started focusing on the highlights and never painted the rest of the picture at all. I thought you were going to finish painting the leaves and vegetation with various shades of green. Especially being that you spoke about painting realistically. The green you used in the background is so dark it appears black, which is definitely the appropriate color of the shadows.The background foliage in the reference photo is definitely a dark green with the shadows appearing as black. But all of the large leaves, even the blurry ones, are definitely lighter and brighter shades of green, including the bottom leaf even though it does have the dark green appearing as almost black in the folds of the leaf. And I think that is what I am missing in this painting, the actual primary color in the reference image, which was green. I think it feels like the expected green in the painting is missing because you used the same shade of dark green (that appears black), for the shadows, and for the background, so there is no contrast between the two. And the green being so dark that it appears as black, makes the background appear more like a black/red/yellow abstract painting, than like a background of blurry green foliage. I think it may possibly just be the shade of green that you used. If you had used a more true green, that shows up as green, and not as black, then not only would the leaves have appeared painted, i.e., not black & white, but the background would have looked more like foliage. I would love to see you paint this picture again, or one like it, using different shades of green for the leaves and background. Because you were right about the technical skill level you achieved in this painting. I am definitely going to try out the highlighting techniques you shared, they worked very well in this painting. Thank you for sharing your skills and talent with us. I understand it is much easier to critique than it is to do the actual painting, especially while filming and trying to teach. I hope you understand I was not trying to be critical for the sake of being critical. But only as food for thought from a fellow painter who could never put myself out there the way you do. And I hope my comments are helpful and not hurtful, because that is certainly the way that I meant them to be, helpful.
Do not worry, your comment is constructive and very polite, I might have taken it the wrong way at the start of my journey but I learned to deal with ego better, open up to criticism, and I have had soooo many sarcastic or just mean comments before I'm not easily bothered. This one definitely isn't mean at all 🙂 i see what you mean for greens. I could have being more meticulous but in my style, i aim for realism not hyper realism or copying the photo exactly, although I always manage a good resemblance. First because I'm not that patient 😅 and also i like to simplify, it goes for colors as well. The least I use the better off I am. I loved the process but I don't want to paint it again however😁 i'm inspired by other subjects at the moment, it changes very quickly in my mind. Thank you for stopping by and for your feedback!
I wonder if you’ve ever found that the way you see values is highly irregular especially , if as you say, you’re a painter. If you look 9:41 in this video, her values are exactly in keeping with the photo. Were you serious when you mentioned painting it again with a true green???
No offence but your comment is giving me crazy vibes. What you “thought” is on you. If you didn’t like her choice for HER video, you could click off. 😳🙄