Top man when it comes to drawing and painting. Wish I could get anywhere near. Keep them coming Smoothie. Gives one great ideas of subject material as well as simple clear instructions.. Many thanks.
To avoid getting unwanted greens, I usually make sure the first layer is completely dry, but that can leave hard edges if I don't take enough care to soften and blend towards the edge. I hadn't considered different brands mixing characteristics before, that's a great tip. Your painting style is so delicate and carefully stroked, just like your zen-like mastery of pencils. What brush are you using in this demo? It seems to have a wonderful delicate and sharp point to allow such precise application of paint.
I really like this one and it is on my to do list, I was also very pleased with the little demo you did on patreon letting us see what you were talking about with the blue and green. That’s another valuable part of your patreon , there are so many little hint and tips videos as a background to helping us to achieve better results . For anyone thinking about wanting to get into art in various mediums I can’t recommend your channel enough, there is such a broad range of genres and mediums that we are spoilt for choice and also for every ability level. Thankyou so much for all you do for us
This conversation is a reminder that fundamentals are important, and even MORE so if using lower end materials, because they are most likely to use mixtures and substitutions for pigments. You have to know what you are working with in watercolor. Every pigment has it's own set of characteristics. If you have a decent grasp on those, everything becomes so much easier, especially color mixing... and like it or not watercolor mixes, whether its on the palette or on the paper. Single pigments are by far the simplest to use, and you can 100% get them on the cheap.. but you need to know what to look for. You also need to know what is in typical convenience (premixed) colors so you know how they will react when used. For example I've seen payne's grey made up of ultramarine and black... and I've seen it made with phthalo and black (completely different performance from hue, to staining, to granulation)... and I've seen it mixed with up to four pigments (who knows what will happen at that point). Same with colors that are not typically convenience mixes... I was looking at a new to me brand recently who's burnt sienna was actually PR101 and PY42, you would be in for a surprise if you tried to mix that with ultramarine and expected that typical nice neutral grey you get from a PBR7 burnt sienna.
Woahh, I've been getting into watercolor lately and recently found your channel! I'm definitely going to try this trick in my next painting. I really have been enjoying your videos so far (I've just subscribed :D) and and would also like to say you have a very soothing voice hahaha Also,, thanks for showing us this, looking forward to more videos Smoothie
I’m here after seeing your video of the black inked oast houses watercolour (subbed after seeing it 😁) and because this video title drew my attention. I’m sure I remember a book title like “Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green”? Don’t tell me, you’re the author?
@@smoothie77drawingpainting I was right! I’m so glad my memory is still intact lol. Just found it on Amazon. The author of Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green is Michael Wilcox. I read about the book in an art magazine yonks ago but I didn’t buy it. I might just buy it yet 😄.
Amo de coração, suas obras de arte. Sou fã. Sinceramente amo de verdade mesmo, sou apaixonado nessas obras fantásticas. Parabéns professor, sempre fantástico parabéns 👏👏👏
I searched for "Alan Nolan" and found someone who also makes art videos...but i had this feeling, this is not the guy you where talking about ;-) Luckily i could understand the name better with subtitles on (i'm no native english speaker)
@@smoothie77drawingpainting Thank you very much. I found him myself already. I am just studying your fine videos. Very nice content. Thank you for your effort. :-) Greetings from germany
Top man when it comes to drawing and painting. Wish I could get anywhere near. Keep them coming Smoothie. Gives one great ideas of subject material as well as simple clear instructions.. Many thanks.
Wow that is absolutely fantastic, never thought of trying graphite pencils, and Watercolour. :)
Thank for that very useful tip. I will give it a play around and practice. I really like your beautiful painting.
So glad I just found you!! I love your drawings mixed with watercolors!!
Your work is sublime, my friend 👍
Absolutely adore this drawing... thanks Smoothie for brilliant tutorials!
You're very welcome Jan
Thank you for this! Also your voice is so soothing as much as your art :)
Thank you so much 😀
Amazing work Smoothie I love this technique.
Thank you Bill, much appreciated
Great image Smoothie77. Thanks for sharing
Thanks David!
Superbe comme toujours . Merci de partager .
Thank you, you're very welcome Diane!
Thanks.That's helpful ❤
To avoid getting unwanted greens, I usually make sure the first layer is completely dry, but that can leave hard edges if I don't take enough care to soften and blend towards the edge. I hadn't considered different brands mixing characteristics before, that's a great tip.
Your painting style is so delicate and carefully stroked, just like your zen-like mastery of pencils.
What brush are you using in this demo? It seems to have a wonderful delicate and sharp point to allow such precise application of paint.
I'm using Sonnet brushes, you can get them online from www.craftystudio.ie
I really like this one and it is on my to do list, I was also very pleased with the little demo you did on patreon letting us see what you were talking about with the blue and green. That’s another valuable part of your patreon , there are so many little hint and tips videos as a background to helping us to achieve better results . For anyone thinking about wanting to get into art in various mediums I can’t recommend your channel enough, there is such a broad range of genres and mediums that we are spoilt for choice and also for every ability level. Thankyou so much for all you do for us
Thank you Margaret, that's a lovely comment I appreciate it greatly!
This conversation is a reminder that fundamentals are important, and even MORE so if using lower end materials, because they are most likely to use mixtures and substitutions for pigments. You have to know what you are working with in watercolor. Every pigment has it's own set of characteristics. If you have a decent grasp on those, everything becomes so much easier, especially color mixing... and like it or not watercolor mixes, whether its on the palette or on the paper. Single pigments are by far the simplest to use, and you can 100% get them on the cheap.. but you need to know what to look for. You also need to know what is in typical convenience (premixed) colors so you know how they will react when used. For example I've seen payne's grey made up of ultramarine and black... and I've seen it made with phthalo and black (completely different performance from hue, to staining, to granulation)... and I've seen it mixed with up to four pigments (who knows what will happen at that point). Same with colors that are not typically convenience mixes... I was looking at a new to me brand recently who's burnt sienna was actually PR101 and PY42, you would be in for a surprise if you tried to mix that with ultramarine and expected that typical nice neutral grey you get from a PBR7 burnt sienna.
I totally agree, great comment!
Thank you
Amazing
Thank you!
Woahh, I've been getting into watercolor lately and recently found your channel! I'm definitely going to try this trick in my next painting. I really have been enjoying your videos so far (I've just subscribed :D) and and would also like to say you have a very soothing voice hahaha
Also,, thanks for showing us this, looking forward to more videos Smoothie
Hi L, Welcome, thanks for the nice comment.
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Brilliant Smoothie
Thank you, much appreciated!
Bellissimo! Complimenti! 👏👋
Thank you Loredana!
Obras maravilhosas. Sempre fantástico parabéns professor show 👏👏👏
Thanks again Carlos!
I’m here after seeing your video of the black inked oast houses watercolour (subbed after seeing it 😁) and because this video title drew my attention. I’m sure I remember a book title like “Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green”? Don’t tell me, you’re the author?
Thanks for the sub Jazz man, welcome! No I'm not the author, I've not heard of the book before.
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I was right! I’m so glad my memory is still intact lol. Just found it on Amazon. The author of Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green is Michael Wilcox. I read about the book in an art magazine yonks ago but I didn’t buy it. I might just buy it yet 😄.
What technique do you use to keep the graphite in place while washing with watercolor?
lowry only used prussian blue and yellow orchre for green grass in his paintings
NICE
Thank you Ed,
Wow! Wonderful, as all the contents in your other videos. What a beautiful discover your channel is!!!! Greetings from Italy 🙂
Thank you for this. Also tried to find the Alan Irwin (?) channel. No luck - perhaps I’m spelling it wrong?
Alan Owen
Thanks SN, its Alan Owen.
Amo de coração, suas obras de arte. Sou fã. Sinceramente amo de verdade mesmo, sou apaixonado nessas obras fantásticas. Parabéns professor, sempre fantástico parabéns 👏👏👏
Thank you Carlos, very kind of you to say :)
@@smoothie77drawingpainting Eu que agradeço pelos seus vídeos e suas obras incríveis e inspiradoras. É muito importante pra mim. Sou fã
I searched for "Alan Nolan" and found someone who also makes art videos...but i had this feeling, this is not the guy you where talking about ;-) Luckily i could understand the name better with subtitles on (i'm no native english speaker)
Its Alan Owen, here's a link to his channel, ruclips.net/channel/UCjfgIsGMmaGtG8DAgmdeYng
@@smoothie77drawingpainting Thank you very much. I found him myself already. I am just studying your fine videos. Very nice content. Thank you for your effort. :-) Greetings from germany
How do you draw a deal
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It’s because Blue and Yellow are opposite colors and Cyan and Yellow make Green