How to Paint Watercolour | Conveying textures

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A real-time demonstration in watercolour which "follows the brush", between water pot, palette and paper, featuring a full-length demonstration of how to paint in fresh, loose watercolour.
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[@gautambarua8260]

I have watched hundreds of watercolour videos on RUclips and I can definitively say that your demos are the very best in the classical time honored tradition of watercolour. Please continue with the excellent work.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Wow, thank you. Glad you have found the videos helpful. Your kind comments are much appreciated. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@bethjames1088]

Thank you Andrew!
I appreciate all of your patience and clear instructions including disclosing the hues.
Your work is beautiful!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks very much for your kind words. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@danam6087]

I appreciate comments and tips step by step, showing color mixing and how to recover from mistakes. This is sooo helpful. I feel like I found a great teacher. Thank you!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos and workshop films at www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@boredwarlock5216]

Thank you!!!!! Some really great and practical advice in this one. You have the BEST watercolor tutorials on youtube. I really like the subject you chose to paint as well.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks a lot. Very kind. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@Handotr]

I appreciate the real time format. As a beginner, I get to see and feel the passage of time. I can better understand the pace of the painting, and learn to be patient. I can also clearly see the manipulation of the brush and the strokes. Thanks

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. There are more videos on my RUclips channel. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@jamesfaulkner5647]

Thank you very much, Andrew - another extremely useful demonstration.
Great to see all the work that goes on on the palette. Your comments are highly informative and deeply insightful (if I may say).
This video will repay repeated watching.
I still enjoy reading your book, by the way. My best wishes, James Faulkner

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Oh, that’s very kind, thank you. Glad the videos are helpful. I have a new book coming out shortly. There’ll be more details on my website soon. Thanks for your interest. Best wishes.

[@rikardogibola1312]

Thank you for the demo Andrew. I always enjoy them. I can honestly say that you have made the biggest impact on me after watching your demo's and listening to your advice.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. Your encouraging words are much appreciated.

[@unkrautgartenkeinnachname237]

Thank you so much for showing your painting process & giving your insights & advice so generously - I find that it's always something that one can apply to all kinds of paintings style, be it with gouache or digital. It's so helpful, I'm very grateful!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in contact. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@johnstout5767]

Your demonstrations are priceless. Thank you for the wonderful instruction and inspiration!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you like them. Thanks for your kind comments. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@michaelduxbury3525]

I've been watching your videos for several months now and thoroughly enjoy them, I've found your techniques and explanations very helpful and inspiring. Thank you and please keep them coming.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. Very kind. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@happyhappy8746]

Thank you ,nice to listen to you without music blurting away in the back ground.ive been painting watercolor for 45 years but like to view other artists work. Again thank you from a very rainy THAILAND'S ND

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@JaredCullum]

Andrew- I really enjoy your videos and paintings. Thanks for making these.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Glad you like them. Thanks for getting in touch. Much appreciated. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@stevebromp9225]

Your words are as important as the visuals , I appreciate your no nonsense way of making it a challenge for us beginners but easy because of the advice. You are a star.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Oh, that’s very nice of you. Glad it was helpful. Thanks. www.andrewpitt.come.uk

[@chrissyd1895]

Thank you so much Andrew! I loved watching your process and the way you interpret what you see. It's a marvel!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for getting in contact. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@gogokp9276]

Thank you very much master....greetings from Slovenia....

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@kiranp2325]

ohhh! I get the confidence to keep doing what really is keeping me normal and happy. And what you said at the end, made the fun of watching you work, so enjoyable...:) thank you very much..

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk and my RUclips channel.

[@geoffreycheeseman5248]

Marvellous demonstration - really captures the light by emphasising the shadows

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@lynn8572]

What a beautiful and elegant painting ！ Thank you for sharing!!!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks Lynn. Glad you enjoyed it. Perhaps you’ll pick up your brushes again soon!

[@ronblackburn308]

I enjoy your direct painting approach somewhat similar to our beloved painter, Charles Reid, who we lost 3 years ago. Now you are becoming one of my favorite painter/teachers on the tube. Thank you for your guidance. Cheers from sunny Georgia USA.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for getting in touch. I am very flattered to be compared to Charles Reid. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@jandaniel9133]

Thank you Andrew. I learn so much from you. Beautiful work excellent tutor. Such a joy to watch.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks a lot. Very kind. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@b.abernathy7980]

I just found your channel, and I cannot stop watching it! I have not done much with water colors, but I believe that is about to change! Thank you so much for all your videos!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. Enjoy your painting. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@joycegilley6601]

Such a beautiful painting. The light and shadows on the buildings are outstanding! Thank you so much for your videos.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@halinateller2665]

Thank you, I am a beginner, but getting better with each of your tutorials, I am learning so much

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Happy to help. Thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@jilld8787]

Delightful! Your instruction of varying the colors of the walls looks brilliant! Many thanks.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@michaeljohnson1638]

Love the gentle pace. Just right. Many thanks.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos on my RUclips channel.

[@olivierdeme3886]

Thank you so much for your patience and very useful instructions. A gem of a video for us.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk and my RUclips channel.

[@Magic65750]

You are a wonderful instructor!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Wow, thank you.

[@jimbojet8728]

That was great. I enjoyed watching you paint. Thank you

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos on my RUclips channel and my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@lizmasters3959]

Excellent advice and talent sharing. Your paintings are magnificent. Thank you and best regards.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. Very kind. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@jessiemontgomery5838]

I sure do admire your work. You’re a good teacher.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@davidsmith812]

I so enjoy your videos! I learn something (or MANY things!!) w/ each video. Thank. you so very much!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks for your kind words. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@terrynaidu7717]

Thanks for your generosity in sharing Andrew - its an excellent subject - reminds me of Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds, very similar ruins there - though I havent had the courage (yet) to paint any of the photos I've taken in that beautiful part of that lovely city

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Many thanks. These ruins are probably the same age as the Abbey in Bury St. Edmunds.

[@sofiaslongo5461]

I love your videos! Thank you so much for this one, it really helped me ❤️

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@Rachel-art-and-design]

Love your work so much

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks a lot. Very kind. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@johnhaywood6358]

Thank you very much for sharing your skills. I’m just learning watercolor and enjoy this very much

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are many more videos at www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@cynthiakourisdittoe4991]

I love how you paint! Just beautiful.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@auraservent7282]

Beautiful light , shadows and textures ! Thank you!!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos at www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@elsagrace3893]

Gosh I love this guy.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Oh, that’s nice. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@orlane219]

I enjoyed watching your video and learned a lot from your way of painting. Thank you.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@gamescommutti7256]

Thank you so much for all your videos. You are such a wonderfull artist who gives as such much tipps and things, to think about 😃

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks very much. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@sharondove7163]

I love that it shows off the watercolor as a medium

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Oh good. Thanks for that comment. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@sdubrau]

I just discovered your channel. I really enjoyed that video. I love your painting and your approach.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos and workshop films on my website: www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower]

Great depth 🎨👍

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@evelynpeavy]

Lovely!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@parvaiznaseem8831]

Really Appreciate sharing your expertise.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. There are more videos on my RUclips channel and website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@brendafradd1054]

Andrew, your artwork is excellent as are your very very helpful instructions. I too live not far from Leiston Abbey and have taken many photographs of it which I haven’t painted yet but your helpful description has urged me on! Orford and Iken Marshes are also favourites of mine so I look forward to following more of your local works. Brenda Fradd

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch, and for your kind remarks. There are more videos and workshop films on my website: www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@brendafradd1054]

@@AndrewPittArtist many thanks. I will certainly look at your website.

[@pamgibbons2043]

Lovely painting and informative tutorial

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. There are more videos and workshop films at www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@celiptak]

I love this!! Really appreciate your videos!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. Very kind. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@211101ful]

complimenti Andrew eccellente dipinto , é sempre bello rivederti , cordiali saluti.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@youwatchme0808]

thank u so much , Im learning a lot only to forget all about it when actually painting... need to take notes :)

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@paulperry8614]

Great painting and demo so much useful information.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks. Very kind. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@joanndenson2957]

Wow!!terrific

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you. There are more videos available on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@davidgreene3809]

Thank you agin for demonstrating your remarkable manipulation of colors and your use of light and shadows to make your pictures pop. As an aside, what palette do you use. Mine keep rusting and yours looks well used without any sign of rust.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. If you scroll through the videos on my website www.andrewpitt.co.uk you will find a video dedicated to all the materials I use, including my palette.

[@stroganovai]

Спасибо! Красота!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@Juju-cq1np]

Thank you! You are an excellent tutor!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks very much. There are more videos on my RUclips channel. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@srkzfan]

Thank you so very much!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@ruiantunesviana9204]

Excellent! Thank you very much. Warm regards.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@zviadimeqvabishvili2155]

Thank you Andrew!

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@alantinker9879]

Thank you....good useful clear instructions... very helpful 😁

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@zeroartcreation1407]

This is amazing sir.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@carolinemacrae6227]

I love the ruins of Layston Abbey I may have visited that location with my parents over twenty years ago. There were ewes and they roamed amongst the ewe trees.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your kind comments.

[@aurelianstefanescu8575]

frumos si interesant.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thank you

[@bonifaciomagdiwang1697]

Hello i sir am really impressed in your watercolor painting. i learned a lot thank you. i have one question how you make that border at the side of the paper is that a hard plastic?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for getting in touch. If you scroll through all the videos on my website, www.andrewpitt.co.uk you’ll find one which covers all my painting equipment and materials and will explain my drawing board border.

[@normanmerrill1241]

Thanks

[@AndrewPittArtist]

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[@mikefranliv]

Can you send a Size of picture please and do you have video of how you made your board w perspex front cover

[@AndrewPittArtist]

The actual picture size is about half-imperial, about 14’’ x 22’’. There is a video which covers all my painting equipment and materials on my website. Just scroll through the video page on www.andrewpitt.co.uk
Perspex, clear acrylic, can be tricky to cut by hand but nowadays there are many businesses which will cut it for you with a laser cutter which gives a cleaner cut. Hope this helps. I’m not really a handyman. Thanks for your interest.

[@Sherlock2022]

I noticed that you started with the building. Most tutorials I have seen start with the sky. What is the advantage of this? Thanks.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

To ensure freshness I aim to paint each area once. This, within reason, frees me up to paint in any order I like. There are more videos on my RUclips channel which offer more explanation. Don’t paint every picture the same way. Different paintings require different solutions. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@Sherlock2022]

@@AndrewPittArtist thanks for your reply. I think some painters are a little formulaic.

[@GlenysJW]

I wondered what angle your painting is set at while you are working.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

About 30 degrees to the horizontal. There are more videos and workshop films at www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@user-ol5vb2fd1w]

what if moisturize the paper before?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

I rarely wet the paper first. Too much water is difficult to manage. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@user-ol5vb2fd1w]

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[@olofandersson6910]

Ravisant 😯

[@bethjames1088]

Andrew, do you ever use a round pallette? How would you set that up?

[@AndrewPittArtist]

No, never. If I did I would set my colours up round the circumference in the same order as my usual palette.

[@danam6087]

I only wish I could see the reference photo somewhere in the corner of the screen.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Thanks for your feedback. www.andrewpitt.co.uk

[@carolinegreene372]

That’s a good point, Dana, if Team Pitt could do that going forward that would be useful. In the meantime, I find that taking a screenshot on my mobile of the image, eg Leiston Abbey in this case, and having that open next to me works well.

[@luftxmiantiao484]

i wanna like this video buts its at 420 sorry great video thank you.

[@AndrewPittArtist]

Sorry about that. www.andrewpitt.co.uk